What did you do to your Trailboss today? 🛠️

[vezePilot]

I used my Rhino Deflator kit to Air Down my tires to 20 PSI. I adjusted and marked each Deflator for 20 instead of 25. My tire pressures were running a little high while we transition from a very cold Winter straight into Summer. Now they are all "reset".

It takes about 10 - 12 minutes to Air Down, and then about 25 minutes to air back up again using only my Milwaukee Inflator. I could have also used one of the other small compressors I have in the truck.

While I had the tires aired down, I drove around the block. And I also used the only (very sad) obstacle I could find to briefly "Flex Out" ... a little.

 

[Marc]

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2023 Trail Boss
4 inch ReadyLIFT
Fuel Vapor 20x10 -18
Toyo Open Country A/T 35s

 

[baron]

I used my Rhino Deflator kit to Air Down my tires to 20 PSI. I adjusted and marked each Deflator for 20 instead of 25. My tire pressures were running a little high while we transition from a very cold Winter straight into Summer. Now they are all "reset".

It takes about 10 - 12 minutes to Air Down, and then about 25 minutes to air back up again using only my Milwaukee Inflator. I could have also used one of the other small compressors I have in the truck.

While I had the tires aired down, I drove around the block. And I also used the only (very sad) obstacle I could find to briefly "Flex Out" ... a little.

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I have never head of this. What is the benefit to doing this?

 

[Daly]

I have never head of this. What is the benefit to doing this?

Airing down the tires gives you more traction off road. It allows the tires to conform to the ground better, giving better traction.

 

[vezePilot]

I have never head of this. What is the benefit to doing this?

I don't know if a "reset" is a valid way of looking at it, but my tire pressures were running up to 45 PSI when driving more than an hour on the freeway. I could have simply released a little air to get them right.

But I have tested the Deflators with only a single tire previously. And I wanted to Air Down all of them, see how well the Milwaukee compressor handles the Air-back-up, and measure the time required.

For decreasing the time required, I could also use my OlarHike Dual-cylinder cheapy, and even the compressor in the CAT Jump Box.

And Finally, these are the Wrangler Territory tires on 20 inch wheels. We probably do need to see how far we can air these down, and what kind of abuse they can take once aired down. Somebody is gonna have to go out and get at least one tire to depart the rim ...

Volunteers?

 

[Tsnowcu]

I have only had my Trail Boss for about a month. One of the last new Sand Dune LT Duramax’s that I could locate. I had to purchase it from Chicago (800 miles away). After 156 miles the truck went into limp mode and was towed to the dealer. It took them 3 weeks to find out it was a transmission speed sensor and a wiring harness. Truck is running great now. 32 mpg!

I have installed the Chevrolet high clearance steps. I initially didn’t want any steps - but realized I couldn’t easily get in the truck without them.

Rhino liner is getting sprayed in today

Rear wheel well liners from Rough Country

I have a Decked drawer system on order - it’s due in a week or so.

 

[Grant]

Installed a Ranch Hand midnight series bumper..

 

[Tsnowcu]

I used my Rhino Deflator kit to Air Down my tires to 20 PSI. I adjusted and marked each Deflator for 20 instead of 25. My tire pressures were running a little high while we transition from a very cold Winter straight into Summer. Now they are all "reset".

It takes about 10 - 12 minutes to Air Down, and then about 25 minutes to air back up again using only my Milwaukee Inflator. I could have also used one of the other small compressors I have in the truck.

While I had the tires aired down, I drove around the block. And I also used the only (very sad) obstacle I could find to briefly "Flex Out" ... a little.

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[Tsnowcu]

I used my Rhino Deflator kit to Air Down my tires to 20 PSI. I adjusted and marked each Deflator for 20 instead of 25. My tire pressures were running a little high while we transition from a very cold Winter straight into Summer. Now they are all "reset".

It takes about 10 - 12 minutes to Air Down, and then about 25 minutes to air back up again using only my Milwaukee Inflator. I could have also used one of the other small compressors I have in the truck.

While I had the tires aired down, I drove around the block. And I also used the only (very sad) obstacle I could find to briefly "Flex Out" ... a little.

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Is the black portion just under the doors part of the steps or separate? What manufacturer is it? Looks really good!

 

[clg82]

Airing down the tires gives you more traction off road. It allows the tires to conform to the ground better, giving better traction.

What is everyone running their STOCK TB tires at?

 

[vezePilot]

The Recommended tire pressure is 41 psi for the stock Wrangler Territory 265/60R20's that my TB was delivered with, according to the OnStar Diagnostics Report that I get in an email every month. The report indicates that the tolerance range is +/- 3 psi (39 to 44 psi).

Note that when I called to Cancel my OnStar account, the nice lady managed to get me a reduced monthly charge ... so I kept it. This way, the buttons on the inside Mirror all still work, and I get this monthly report. The email report is nice to have because I am doing the work myself for all of the inspection, maintenance and repair on all of our vehicles.

 

[clg82]

The Recommended tire pressure is 41 psi for the stock Wrangler Territory 265/60R20's that my TB was delivered with, according to the OnStar Diagnostics Report that I get in an email every month. The report indicates that the tolerance range is +/- 3 psi (39 to 44 psi).

Note that when I called to Cancel my OnStar account, the nice lady managed to get me a reduced monthly charge ... so I kept it. This way, the buttons on the inside Mirror all still work, and I get this monthly report. The email report is nice to have because I am doing the work myself for all of the inspection, maintenance and repair on all of our vehicles.

Oh nice I didn't realize OnStar also would get you a reduced charge if you call, XM radio does the same....thanks for the info on the PSI, I believe my app told me the pressure was low so i'll have to double check tonight....do you use the same pressure PSI while towing in the rear tires?

 

[vezePilot]

Oh nice I didn't realize OnStar also would get you a reduced charge if you call, XM radio does the same....thanks for the info on the PSI, I believe my app told me the pressure was low so i'll have to double check tonight....do you use the same pressure PSI while towing in the rear tires?

Yup, the Sirius account can also be reduced if you call to cancel. They will do all they can to keep you as a customer.

I have not done any towing. My wife who treats me like a full-size Ken Doll has not seen fit to upgrade me with the Sport Boat and Water Ski add-on package.

I do believe she has provided me with all the others available.

edit: oh wait … we don’t have snowmobiles …

 

[clg82]

Yup, the Sirius account can also be reduced if you call to cancel. They will do all they can to keep you as a customer.

I have not done any towing. My wife who treats me like a full-size Ken Doll has not seen fit to upgrade me with the Sport Boat and Water Ski add-on package.

I do believe she has provided me with all the others available.

edit: oh wait … we don’t have snowmobiles …

haha ok thanks!

 

[vezePilot]

Is the black portion just under the doors part of the steps or separate? What manufacturer is it? Looks really good!

Under the doors is the Bushwacker rocker armor. We figured it would protect the paint from shoes and boots when stepping up.