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Nathan, that would be easy to measure if you invest in a tape measure (which would also help answer your brake hose question). Park on a flat surface, measure the distance from that surface to center of the front U-joint, then the same for the rear U-joint. Lastly, measure between the U-joints...

No, it wasn't. And I can't even blame it on anyone but myself (no witnesses, but there are photos). Hopefully it'll get explained here this evening, but for now, let's just say that it has to do with improved rearward visibility.

You could also try to drive it, on and off the throttle, which sometimes is enough to break it free.

Today I did a Rusty. Details to follow.

I ran 35s with minor fender cutting, which most people wouldn't even notice unless they stuck their head in the wheel well. At one point it had something like 36x16.50s on it, but that required some more cutting. Still not exactly obvious. As I've mentioned in the past, a lift doesn't make the...

Let's say that you increase the tire height by 5%. That should theoretically slow your acceleration by the same amount, for example. Is that noticeable? Depends on where and how you drive. I got the impression that you're going strictly for looks, not performance or trail capability, so the...

Yes, a 2-inch difference in tires diameter will theoretically result in a 1-inch lift, but it all depends on how tall the tires really are. Nominal sizes are just that. Issues with bigger tires include decreased performance due to a (normally) higher unsprung weight, and since that extra weight...

It may be due tomorrow, or 10 years from now. How often to replace it depends more on miles driven/time on the engine than on time by itself. Unless you have fungus in the tank. Then all bets are off.

I have pushed FLUs with tow bars...just not with the Gator. Yet.

Many moons ago, Ahab asked for photos of FLUs towing something. Well, Ahab, here's one. Knowing that this multi-vehicle day would come, I whipped up a little tow bar for the Gator so I wouldn't have to walk back and forth when shuttling vehicles. While it's common to hear people say "I couldn't...

Today turned out to be a FLUy day. Had to knock down some prairie dog mounds in preparation for grading, so the SEEs got to get the oil thoroughly warmed up. This was the first time that the dozer blade got put to the test - or more correctly, my dozer blade skills. Predictably, much like with...

Aren't SEEs fun? I had a similar thing happen (which coincides with when my hatred for the Michelins began) but by dumb luck, my spare was only about 50 feet away. Nowhere near as entertaining as your tire rolling must've been. I threw that tire away, so it looks like you'll be the cutter upper...

Today the formerly parts SEE got some attention, and while I was at it I decided to lube the lock cylinders. Better late than never. Right, peakbagger? The rear was relatively easy as the hose got replaced in the refurb, but not painted. On the other hand, the ferrule was stuck in the fitting...

Okay, how do you know that? My guess is that the sheave broke, since the width of the groove is usually proportional to the diameter. Besides, the cable is more tolerant to abuse.

Only if you run the cable up high. I was thinking below the front axle, or even out to the side, on either side. None of those would be a routing where you would normally leave the cable, but I've seen it done on larger vehicles, with much larger cable.

Yes, it makes sense. I've been meaning to try putting the spare back in place using the backhoe that way. As far as installing a rear winch (that wouldn't drag in the dirt when the backhoe is deployed) I gave up, even though I'd rather have a rear mount. One of these years the hydraulic winch I...

Yes, there's room for a receiver tube under the pintle, barely (the hoses may need a slight repositioning in some cases). I measured for that, again, the other day as I want to be able to pull various trailers with a SEE. What I personally don't like about a receiver mounted winch is lugging it...

Okay, did a little investigating today. Turns out that the Michelins are molded into a bias ply like shape, presumably to improve the conformability of the contact patch. I still want to cut one open and see what's in there.

My comments/suggestions/ideas (without having given your idea that much thought yet) is not to underestimate the forces the cable will put on things in the "bends". And to add to the force scenario, I'd also look into making it possible to route the cable forwards, too. For HD snatch blocks...

No, it's not the water. I think many people feel that auction bought stuff is a deal...at any price.