Custom Bumper Project

[VX KAT]

ZEUS--- Yes, you nailed it on the head of the pin-- having the appropriate tires for the appropriate terrain is key. The reason why MARLIN was so successful at MOAB over Ldub was because MARLIN has the infamous 44 lb lightweight Grabber AT2 tires which go anywhere in all conditions; including sand, and yes mud. The Grabber AT2 is a jack-of-all-trades tire and highly capable in mud with its cavernous 17/32nds tread depth, whereas the mud tires are only a master of one but are worthless everywhere else (oh yeah, I forgot M/T tires "look good" LOL, tsk tsk). Lesson learned, class dismissed.

MARLIN--- I concur the SC route is a total waste of time and money on the VX. The VX-SC seems to be more of a novelty and opens a can of worms for other periferal things to go wrong with its proven unreliability. If the factory Isuzu engineers thought a SC was a worthwhile feature for the VX, then they would have included it from the factory.

OH NO, MR. BILL,... here we go again on the tires.............remember, to each his/her own....

[Triathlete]

Actually, on slick rock (Moab) AT's do quite well. The tires on that buggy are not so good on the rocks. Those tires are probably the best you can get for strictly mud. Most that do use those swampers for other options end up taking a tire cutter to them. For rocks you'll find nothing better proven (in comp.) than the BFG Krawlers and the Maxxis Creepy Crawlers...both of which also do exceptionally well in Moab also! My biggest concern with nearly all AT's is the relatively weak sidewall. Big, sharp rocks around here tend to shred/cut/tear them which is not a fun time in my book.

[Riff Raff]

Actually, on slick rock (Moab) AT's do quite well. The tires on that buggy are not so good on the rocks. Those tires are probably the best you can get for strictly mud. Most that do use those swampers for other options end up taking a tire cutter to them. For rocks you'll find nothing better proven (in comp.) than the BFG Krawlers and the Maxxis Creepy Crawlers...both of which also do exceptionally well in Moab also! My biggest concern with nearly all AT's is the relatively weak sidewall. Big, sharp rocks around here tend to shred/cut/tear them which is not a fun time in my book.

TRIATHLETE--- I don't believe it Bill, that's the very first time you've ever actually agreed with me and paid me a compliment (was that a Birthday Present by chance?). If I was a puppy dog, I'd be wagging my tail. For those who want A/T's with bullet-proof sidewalls can always get the heavier "E-Load Range" version which have the exact same puncture resistance as their M/T sister (regardless of tread pattern).

SCOTT HARNESS--- I haven't seen any sanctioned racing numbers on the doors of VX's lately, so I guess we're talking as you say "in normal life". Thank you for your very kind wishes, you made my day!!!

VX-KAT--- Fellow member "KeithVXlvr" has both front & rear of those aftermarket "clone" cladding pieces on his VX. I've personally seen them up close-- the "fit" is adequate, but they have a more "pebble/grainy texture" to them than the smooth OEM stock and don't match cosmetically for the discriminating VX owner.

MARLIN--- To you I sincerely apologize for the resulting

We now return to our regularly scheduled program.

[Robbomaz]

So how IS that bumper goin Marlin