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Old 07-25-17 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jat0223
Nice, I guess those bumpers are custom? Have you done anything to the suspension? Great looking LX.
Thank you- custom ARB bumpers by Slee Offroad.
Old 07-25-17 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by hankinid
Bumpers look like ARB. It's a great looking LX and having lived in Texas for >15 years it's also a great looking view you won't see back home. Highest mountain in Texas is ~7000 feet, and definitely out of the way in a huge state. Welcome to the Rockies.
Yes they are custom ARB/Slee bumpers. I just moved back to Colorado and decided it was high to create something unique and highly capable offroad. Those pics are outside of Breck/Peak 10.
I did get some great pics out around Guadalupe Mtns Park- unreal how beautiful the country is out there. Thank you for the kind words!
Old 07-25-17 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bluewaterb
Yes they are custom ARB/Slee bumpers. I just moved back to Colorado and decided it was high to create something unique and highly capable offroad. Those pics are outside of Breck/Peak 10.
I did get some great pics out around Guadalupe Mtns Park- unreal how beautiful the country is out there. Thank you for the kind words!
The Big Bend area in general is gorgeous. Wife and I did the annual cattle drive down there a couple of times.

Nice though to be in an area where it definitely cools off at night, and essentially no humidity v. Texas.
Old 07-25-17 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bluewaterb
Mom was in town looking at properties in the mtns so I decided to break in the rig before next wks gathering

Looks great!
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Old 08-02-17 | 11:13 PM
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Our new 13 LX that we picked up a few weeks ago after we sold back out Q7 TDI

Looking to mod this soon, idea is to do something very similar to what bluewaterb did.
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Old 08-03-17 | 02:02 AM
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Added a very clean low mile 2015 LX CPO to arsenal last week at around 60% of it's original msrp. Pumped. Couldn't work with the stock 50 profile, immediately bumped it up to 275/60 R20 Michelin Defender LTX M/S 33". Nice full wheel well, more compliant drive, visual stance more like a LC with it's 18" on a 65 profile (LC stock is 60). 275/60 R20 Blizzak DM-V2 on order for all the winter storm hunting up and down the Rocky spine. If an AT setup is ever truly needed, bluewaterb's tasteful modifications will be borrowed upon. He has clearly paved the way on the 570 front, great choices & effort! I'm thinking a TRD Forged RW 17" (full matte black powder coat) or the Icon 6-speed 17" in Gunmetal (bluewaterb's spec) with BFG K02 285/70 R17 + Slee sliders would be a solid start. Snapped some quick pics after tire install today before heading home...
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Old 08-05-17 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by hsigma
Added a very clean low mile 2015 LX CPO to arsenal last week at around 60% of it's original msrp. Pumped. Couldn't work with the stock 50 profile, immediately bumped it up to 275/60 R20 Michelin Defender LTX M/S 33". Nice full wheel well, more compliant drive, visual stance more like a LC with it's 18" on a 65 profile (LC stock is 60). 275/60 R20 Blizzak DM-V2 on order for all the winter storm hunting up and down the Rocky spine. If an AT setup is ever truly needed, bluewaterb's tasteful modifications will be borrowed upon. He has clearly paved the way on the 570 front, great choices & effort! I'm thinking a TRD Forged RW 17" (full matte black powder coat) or the Icon 6-speed 17" in Gunmetal (bluewaterb's spec) with BFG K02 285/70 R17 + Slee sliders would be a solid start. Snapped some quick pics after tire install today before heading home...
I just put these on my gx and they ride a little rougher than the stock Duelers ironically.
Old 08-05-17 | 03:13 AM
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sorry one last question why didn't you put 285 width tires on your new 2015 lx?
Old 08-05-17 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by T4Fun
sorry one last question why didn't you put 285 width tires on your new 2015 lx?
So I could get the 60 profile, increased sidewall and stay within 33" max diameter so no rub. Less width also promotes slightly less heft in steering. Stock 50 in a P rated is more difficult when airing down for certain trailheads i routinely venture. And the 50 to my eye just doesn't look robust enough for this size vehicle.

Per your roughness increased comment, sorry to hear. Just make sure psi matches door if using same tire spec, or if upsized adjust it to tire manufacture spec to meet vehicle load. Ex, with 275/60 R20 def ltx m/s, calls for 29 psi to meet load on lx. I run at 32-33 so tpms light doesn't trigger. Tire places always seem to overinflate as well, so double check it.
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Good looking rig!

Originally Posted by vkj200
Our new 13 LX that we picked up a few weeks ago after we sold back out Q7 TDI

Looking to mod this soon, idea is to do something very similar to what bluewaterb did.
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Old 08-07-17 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bluewaterb
Good looking rig!
Thanks man.

Your rig is a role-model for my rig

Who did your ARB install? I like how there is very little to no gap between the old and new bumper.

Probably the best install.
Old 08-08-17 | 10:42 AM
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Thanks!

I had Slee Offroad in Golden, Colorado do my install. these guys are literally the best in the biz. The arb bumper is Slee Custom made and they are now keeping them in stock.

Originally Posted by vkj200
Thanks man.

Your rig is a role-model for my rig

Who did your ARB install? I like how there is very little to no gap between the old and new bumper.

Probably the best install.
Old 08-08-17 | 11:08 AM
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Had some fun with the Land Cruiser Destination Club gathering over the wknd (based out of Breck)...got a little twisty here in Chihuahua Gulch, but nothing too serious. Every time I push the limits (my limits) of the truck, I am amazed at the ability of this machine. Shown with Slee ARB Front/Rear bumper, 33 BFG A/T, gerry can, Slee sliders, and fun times. Photo Cred: Scott Schobert.

Old 08-08-17 | 11:53 AM
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Do you air down for this kind of a trail and if so, what pressure do you run please?
Old 08-09-17 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by zink
Do you air down for this kind of a trail and if so, what pressure do you run please?
Hey Zink,

Typically 25-30psi depending on how rocky, muddy the terrain is.
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