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DirtyLarry · 05-04-2010, 05:27 PM

Thought you might all get a kick out of this….

We’re getting our crap in order for another overland trip around Utah coming up the first week of June. We are planning to complete a trail we ran out of time to finish last year (Hole in the Rock) then head up to Canyon Lands (Maze District and more) for the rest of the week.

We’ve done a lot more work to our little supply trailer by adding battery power and revamped the camp stove arrangement. We are also considering mounting a marine fuel tank in the trailer as we will need to pack more fuel this year than last due to the remoteness of this area.

Today, I finally got the different tires that I mentioned a few posts ago. I love my Q78 Swampers but they are overkill for these desert trips. Got some cheap 315/75-16 Kumho KL78 Road Ventures. The steam rollers and black wheels give the truck a completely different look. It is amazing how much better the truck steers and rides with radials on it too

My only regret is I should have gone to 325's instead of 315's. These are about an inch shorter than the swampers. At least there is plenty of room for suspension flex.

70 beast · 05-04-2010, 10:39 PM

truck looks sweet!!!!

OLDCHEV4X4 · 05-07-2010, 07:51 AM

Your truck looks great!
I agree, u could have went one size bigger on the tires. Too late now. ( I hate it when I do that.)

**special-K** · 05-07-2010, 09:11 PM

Good deal! Nothing like a variety in tire/wheels.Ain`t no give in that desert ground.Radials will fill thebill.It`s not like you`ll be diggin`either.Desert mode for Dirty Larry now.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-10-2010, 06:30 PM

Very nice! I think your truck would look cool with just about any tire/wheel combo!

DirtyLarry · 06-08-2010, 02:31 PM

Well, we were supposed to leave for our desert trip 2010 on June 5th but my dad had a major stroke over the Memorial Day weekend and is still in ICU. My dad is only 64 years old no less. With my dad’s bleek condition who knows when and if this year’s desert trip will take place. So far we are off to a pretty sucktastic summer.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-08-2010, 03:26 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your father. My prayers are with him and your family! I hope he pulls through it!

OLDCHEV4X4 · 06-09-2010, 07:12 AM

Sorry to hear that.
Prayers sent.

05-04-2010, 05:27 PM	#26
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Shackle flip again > 54” springs to 56” Thought you might all get a kick out of this…. We’re getting our crap in order for another overland trip around Utah coming up the first week of June. We are planning to complete a trail we ran out of time to finish last year (Hole in the Rock) then head up to Canyon Lands (Maze District and more) for the rest of the week. We’ve done a lot more work to our little supply trailer by adding battery power and revamped the camp stove arrangement. We are also considering mounting a marine fuel tank in the trailer as we will need to pack more fuel this year than last due to the remoteness of this area. Today, I finally got the different tires that I mentioned a few posts ago. I love my Q78 Swampers but they are overkill for these desert trips. Got some cheap 315/75-16 Kumho KL78 Road Ventures. The steam rollers and black wheels give the truck a completely different look. It is amazing how much better the truck steers and rides with radials on it too My only regret is I should have gone to 325's instead of 315's. These are about an inch shorter than the swampers. At least there is plenty of room for suspension flex. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

05-04-2010, 10:39 PM	#27
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: Shackle flip again > 54” springs to 56” truck looks sweet!!!! __________________ my jimmy build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352536

05-07-2010, 07:51 AM	#28
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: Shackle flip again > 54” springs to 56” Your truck looks great! I agree, u could have went one size bigger on the tires. Too late now. ( I hate it when I do that.) __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

05-07-2010, 09:11 PM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Shackle flip again > 54” springs to 56” Good deal! Nothing like a variety in tire/wheels.Ain`t no give in that desert ground.Radials will fill thebill.It`s not like you`ll be diggin`either.Desert mode for Dirty Larry now. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-10-2010, 06:30 PM	#30
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Shackle flip again > 54” springs to 56” Very nice! I think your truck would look cool with just about any tire/wheel combo! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-08-2010, 02:31 PM	#31
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Shackle flip again > 54” springs to 56” Well, we were supposed to leave for our desert trip 2010 on June 5th but my dad had a major stroke over the Memorial Day weekend and is still in ICU. My dad is only 64 years old no less. With my dad’s bleek condition who knows when and if this year’s desert trip will take place. So far we are off to a pretty sucktastic summer. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

06-08-2010, 03:26 PM	#32
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Shackle flip again > 54” springs to 56” I'm sorry to hear about your father. My prayers are with him and your family! I hope he pulls through it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-09-2010, 07:12 AM	#33
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: Shackle flip again > 54” springs to 56” Sorry to hear that. Prayers sent. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania



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