Tall and skinny on the Black Diamond

dover157
Oct 25, 2023

Rank VI

Oct 25, 2023

Took my Bronco to the farrier on Monday for some new shoes. The New Mexico rocks we’re doing a number on the sidewalls of the factory grabbers so I decided it was time to upgrade. Went with Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T LT255/85R17. They fill the wheel wells nicely and don’t ride that much harsher. No rubbing on the stock non sas BD suspension with crash bars still installed. May be removing the front bars soon as it looks like it may rub under full compression. Also installed the rough country tailgate reinforcement, spare tire relocation and third brake light relocation. Tip for anyone installing the tailgate reinforcement, remove the gas strut first. Was not mentioned in the instructions but even with the swing gate shimmed it jumped all the way to the left when I took the hinge bolts out. Took way longer than I wanted to get the strut removed and the gate realigned at that point. Now I just need to figure out some extensions for the rubber tire supports as they are no where close to the tire after moving it 2 inches out and installing a slightly narrower tire. Can’t wait till I get some time off to get them dirty.

22 Black Diamond 2dr non sas w tow and roof rails.
Thomas McClintock, Williamow
Moderator Staff member

Administrator

Oct 25, 2023

#1
Nice choice, and great tip on the strut.
2021 Oxford White 2-door non-Sas Mid package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
2021 Carbonized Gray 2-door Sas High package 2.7L/10-speed Badlands with MIC top
Keeping the Jeeps: stock '89 XJ and 3.5" lifted '00 XJ on 31s
Jakob1972, Chief Ron

Rank VI

Oct 27, 2023

#2
And that is how more rubber on a truck is done! Very tasteful without compromising the traditional, non moon buggy, 4x4 stance.
dover157, Jakob1972

Gladesmen

Oct 27, 2023

#3
Nicely done my friend. Looks good.
Bronco Nation 1100. Everglades, Desert Sand
Res: 7/30/20 ordered 1/22/21 reorder 10/15/21 changed to Everglades 3/9/22 schedule 8/29/22 bumped to 9/5; 9/7/22 blend, 9/9 Mods, 9/26/22 completed, 10/7 shipped, 11/3/22 delivery
dover157

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