What did you do to your Harley Truck today?

[BRIANV]

Had a scare was on the lift just to look around and seen a oil leak. I was like oh boy here we go right so did some research and was reading bad head gaskets and all this scary stuff soo. back on the rack she went and me and my buddy determined was the valve cover gasket it took me about 5 hours but i took my time

[iHarley]

295/45/R20 on all four corners.

Pics?

Did you buys Kooks?

Are you re-calibrating for the size difference, if so how?

Source / price on the tires?

Valve stems / size?

Yah if know... lots of questions, but i'm looking at 4 Hankook Ventus ST RH06 295/45/20 now.

Best I've found:
www.tirerack.com - $611.12, Total - 152.78ea
Free Tire Road Hazard Protection
Shipping $59.68 = $670.80

Thanks!

[throttle jockey]

Did you buys Kooks?

Are you re-calibrating for the size difference, if so how?

Source / price on the tires?

Valve stems / size?

Not the greatest pics but...:
http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum...9-post211.html

When I bought Heidi in 2012 she had new Hankooks so I kept them but Hankooks are not my favorite tire. Hankooks are a harder compound rubber that will literally rot off the vehicle before they wear out. They are a good tire if mileage is your sole concern.

I am currently running Toyo Proxes S/T II and really like them for DD use. Much improved traction over the Hankooks, great mileage, better aesthetically... all around a better option.

I did not recalibrate for the slightly larger overall diameter.

IIRC I purchased, mounted and balanced at Discount Tire. Discount tire and most other big name tire shops include new valve stems in the price. If you ask they will also put chrome sleeves over the valve stems for a nicer appearance. I always request they use tape-weights for balancing, I hate the look of weights clamped on the lip of the wheel.

[iHarley]

Not the greatest pics but...:
http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum...9-post211.html

When I bought Heidi in 2012 she had new Hankooks so I kept them but Hankooks are not my favorite tire. Hankooks are a harder compound rubber that will literally rot off the vehicle before they wear out. They are a good tire if mileage is your sole concern.

I am currently running Toyo Proxes S/T II and really like them for DD use. Much improved traction over the Hankooks, great mileage, better aesthetically... all around a better option.

I did not recalibrate for the slightly larger overall diameter.

IIRC I purchased, mounted and balanced at Discount Tire. Discount tire and most other big name tire shops include new valve stems in the price. If you ask they will also put chrome sleeves over the valve stems for a nicer appearance. I always request they use tape-weights for balancing, I hate the look of weights clamped on the lip of the wheel.

Thank TJ!

I was so focused on the kooks, didn't consider Toyo Proxes S/T II, quick look up they are cheaper and I do like the way they look better.

Hmmm... more thinkin to do.

Thanks!

[BENNY832]

TJ, Your sits just about where mine sits and I don't have the helper bags on the rear end of mine, do you ever have rubbing in the front at all?

[throttle jockey]

TJ, Your sits just about where mine sits and I don't have the helper bags on the rear end of mine, do you ever have rubbing in the front at all?

Those pics are before the air bag install. My helper bags are for loads and do not aid in achieving my rear ride height. When inflated to 10 PSI which is the minimum amount recommended by SlamAir to ensure the bags do not suffer any damage the rear sits about 1/4" higher than when they are fully deflated. At 10 PSI the bags do make for a nicer ride quality since I removed a leaf which caused a bouncier ride.
I trimmed the inner edge of the front flares to prevent rubbing but sometimes when the wheels are cut they still make slight contact. On big bumps/g-outs the tires will ocassionally rub the fender liners.

[B.O.B.]

Programed my garage door opener (homelink system ) think I'm ready to do my own tuning.

[SLOWBRA]

Managed to hit 30K on the truck. Treated her with a full tank of gas. Oh and my Hydratech unit will be here next week. The PowerStop lightning calipers and rotors are here as well.

[B.O.B.]

Sounds like you have a busy weekend coming up!

[5.4 F150]

Programed my garage door opener (homelink system ) think I'm ready to do my own tuning.

Too funny Bob. That's one of the first things I did after getting my truck. Hate having the Lift Master opener clipped on my visor. The Homelink works better too!

[PhilthyPhil]

Put my truck to work today. 1000 ish lbs in sand for the pool. Then had to jump the skid steer.
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Now it needs a bath again.

[B.O.B.]

Great idea! Now we can have a national meet at your house and pool party! Just let us know when it's ready. Lol

[PhilthyPhil]

Not a problem. I have enough parking area. Admission is showing up in a Harley truck! Lol btw it's an above ground pool so no diving.

[throttle jockey]

Rotated the tires.

Not a problem. I have enough parking area. Admission is showing up in a Harley truck! Lol btw it's an above ground pool so no diving.

What if I show up in Belle?

Its good to see the truck putting in work Phil. Time to drop that ***** on her *** and install helper bags to retain the functionality, I'm so happy I finally did.

[PhilthyPhil]

If you show up in Belle I am sure I can find you a spot. But only because I like you. I know I need to drop it. But I can't pull the Benjamin's outta my a$$ just yet.