This weekend was supposed to be about swapping out the steering rack, but since the front end is still shaking left and right because the alignment is still nonexistent, I figured it was best not to introduce a new part that would get jackhammered every time I feel the need for cruising speed.
I know. It's not the best situation. I'm still waiting on the refund from RA about my LCA's before I order more, and that's when I'll get the other camber bolts. They said store credit was the fastest way to go, but I only got one credited back. Apparently there was a shipping issue. I may just be out $150...
I plan to chase this down, but it's really delaying things.
I found a set of tires online that will do what I need. These Ironman All Country AT/2's on here aren't pretty, but they're damn sure dealing with the abuse they're getting. Still, I want white lettering, so a set of Hankook Dynapro AT2 Extreme in the 235/75R15 fit the bill. It was kinda frustrating last night. I got in an argument with my friend over tires. He insisted I needed mud tread because it would improve my fuel mileage, and the heavier weight would also improve mileage. This goes against all my experience, and physics itself, though he said to trust him over all that. No. 143 hp and 3.73 gears will not appreciate the increase in rolling friction and 40-lb weight increase overall at the point of contact could drop my fuel economy by 3mpg. I said the Hankooks I found were actually lighter than my Ironmans. I can't believe he doubled down on it...
Anyway, I did get to spend time with my 3-y/o nephew, and that makes everything better.
Today looks like a good day for a motor mount swap... Maybe trans mount swap, too.
