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You never mentioned why you ditched your old rims? Where are they now? What didn't you like? Why did you decide to go back to stock rims?
Thanks great post!
Thanks. I couldn't get a matching 5th from Relations Race, and the factory wheels were in my garage. I was also having some issues with the KO2s. The wheel/tire combo was sold as a set to a guy semi-local.
Sweet thanks for quick response. What kind of discount to tire and rims go for lightly used. 20% off.... 40%?
I like your current tires any noticable differences to stock? Noise, Ride, etc?
Thanks again.
I was in the set for about $2000 and sold them for $1500.
The current setup rides as well or better than stock in my personal opinion. It's firm, but not uncomfortable. Ridge Grapplers are known for being quiet for what they are. They're comparable to many all terrains out there, and I personally find them to be quieter than the KO2s I got rid of.
The molle is filled up.
Spray bottles are detailer and interior cleaner.
Bottom left is a hitch extension and Factor 55 recovery point.
Bottom right is my Viair compressor and locking hitch pins.
Top left behind the bottles is an assortment of handtools (drivers, handles, extensions).
Top right lower is all off my sockets, and upper is an assortment of tie downs and straps.
I was able to fit everything but the 2" by 30' tow strap as I couldn't find a bag sized appropriately to fit.
MCDavis, I had asked this question on IH8MUD forum but did not get a reply.
Q: how much load can these molle racks hold?
So more to the point, how much do you think you have on there with an air compressor, tools, and more? That looks like a lot of weight on there.
Does it still feel solid? Or does it feel like it would be flexing on bouncy roads and maybe tear away from the mount/crack/bend??
MCDavis, I had asked this question on IH8MUD forum but did not get a reply.
Q: how much load can these molle racks hold?
So more to the point, how much do you think you have on there with an air compressor, tools, and more? That looks like a lot of weight on there.
Does it still feel solid? Or does it feel like it would be flexing on bouncy roads and maybe tear away from the mount/crack/bend??
Damn, I missed that. My apologies.
Great question and Victory did not give me a number, however with the majority of the weight hanging from the handle I would say it's capable of much more than I've attached. I'm around 50lbs based upon my very rough estimates, and from carrying all of the contents in the bin I had on the floor. Other companies have stated 60-80lbs for their applications. I may move the long vertical bag's contents closer to the seat backs as that side is more stable.
It feels VERY solid directly beneath the handle. I doubt any of this will bend, as I couldn't get the panel to flex before install while casually man-handling it. I'm sure this is why companies are using steel and not aluminum.
A couple of updates this week. First the MOLLE panel from Victory 4X4 is pretty much complete. Re-organized and polished off with a couple new items.
Contents:
Bottom right: Viair compressor. Tire gauges. ARB deflator.
Top right: Recovery gear and hitch extension. Socket sets.
Top left: hand tools - screw drivers, ratchets, etc.
This panel has far exceeded my expectations. The floor is complete free of stuff now. Very helpful.
Next on the list is the tire carrier solution. Mark at Detours Hardware of Maine (aka Detours off-road) made me the "Knucklebone" earlier this spring. Loved its function, until we started traveling and realized that the tire, when pivoted down, was a massive hindrance when loading and unloading. Simple. Functional. But in the way.
A local club member jumped on buying it from me, so I did the only logical thing, and sold it to upgrade. This is the test fit of the "Ridgerunner", Mark's take on the swing out. It's made to order, for my exact specs, and the fitment is ideal. The main beam is angled towards the bumper slightly to keep the clearances minimal and the departure angle as best as possible. It's in the garage with its first coat of bedliner curing. A great option for those looking for a non-cutting solution for a tire carrier.
How much does that weight? My Wilco Hitchswing is 42lbs. Prices on those almost doubled. I was lucky to pick up my Wilco Hitchswing back in 2018 for $375. Cheapest now is around $620.
How much does that weight? My Wilco Hitchswing is 42lbs. Prices on those almost doubled. I was lucky to pick up my Wilco Hitchswing back in 2018 for $375. Cheapest now is around $620.
Mark claims 37lbs. I looked at my shipping info from FedEx but they didn't reference a weight. For what it is, it's pretty light, and way more custom fit than the Wilco or Rigd offerings.
Changes, changes, changes
Stripped the SpiderTrax spacers and OEM wheels off the 460, in favor of Fuel's Tech D672 on the same tires (265/70/18 Ridge Grappler). Wheel specs are 18x9" with +1mm offset. Definitely liking the outcome.
08-19-19, 06:28 AM
