My not so average RRC build.
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Right now I have a LED light bar I need to install. I need to water jet some tabs for them and weld them on. Wire them etc. I ordered some 12v to 24v boosters for my LED headlights. Same deal. Just need to wire them. I ordered everything to rebuild my swivels and wheel bearing. I hate to put any money in these axels but driving under 45-50mph kinda sucks. I'm going to order a Fox steering damper with heims so I can get rid of the OEM style rubber bushings.
I want to start building some axels but I'm selling my condo. I'm looking for a house with a shop. The plan is when I have more room I'll get started. It doesn't look very good when I have axles laying around in the garage when people come to look at the house...
Shawn,
Just came across this. Your truck looks great. Like it or not, it is well done. I'm surprised you have not built the entire body our of carbon fiber by now. Lol
Your original wheels and tires are running great on my 110.
GLWS of your condo. Can't imagine what you will do with a proper shop.
Just came across this. Your truck looks great. Like it or not, it is well done. I'm surprised you have not built the entire body our of carbon fiber by now. Lol
Your original wheels and tires are running great on my 110.
GLWS of your condo. Can't imagine what you will do with a proper shop.
Thanks man. Hope your enjoying your wheels/tires. Yeah I'm really looking to have a legit shop. I found a house were very interested that has a really cool shop on the property.
Today was a good day. I spent a lot of time under the Range this weekend. Last week I called up my buddy at Geared Rover Restoration and ordered anything that could wear on my swivels and hubs. So I got a box full of bearings, races, shims, pins, etc. I completely rebuilt my hubs and swivels. I learned a lot in the process too.
While I was at it I made a custom bracket and clamp for my Fox steering stabilizer. Im pretty happy with it.
Brackets I fabbed up.
Old vs New.
Installed.
Over all the front end feels SOLID. Absolute zero play. She drives true and straight. No shimmies any NO death wobbles. Thank god! Now I need to get her aligned to basically straighten up the steering wheel. Did I mention being able to drive the speed limit without death wobble will be nice?
Iv had my military LED's for a while now. I ordered some 12V to 24V converters. 72W 3amp. Some wiring and relays later I have a clean set up. Ill have to say she looks mean now and these are super bright. Im pretty happy with this set up.
Sorry for the blurry pic. Too lazy to retake it. 12V to 24V booster/converter.
LED vs "Projector" on high beam.
Installed.
My defender turn signals look out of place now. I think im going to go a different route.
While I was at it I made a custom bracket and clamp for my Fox steering stabilizer. Im pretty happy with it.
Brackets I fabbed up.
Old vs New.
Installed.
Over all the front end feels SOLID. Absolute zero play. She drives true and straight. No shimmies any NO death wobbles. Thank god! Now I need to get her aligned to basically straighten up the steering wheel. Did I mention being able to drive the speed limit without death wobble will be nice?
Iv had my military LED's for a while now. I ordered some 12V to 24V converters. 72W 3amp. Some wiring and relays later I have a clean set up. Ill have to say she looks mean now and these are super bright. Im pretty happy with this set up.
Sorry for the blurry pic. Too lazy to retake it. 12V to 24V booster/converter.
LED vs "Projector" on high beam.
Installed.
My defender turn signals look out of place now. I think im going to go a different route.
I have read the build on Pirate as well, but not the whole thread here.
I say nice build.
Build what you want and let them build what they want. Oh wait, they can only buy parts and bolt them on.
Dan
I say nice build.
Build what you want and let them build what they want. Oh wait, they can only buy parts and bolt them on.
Dan
Fwiw, those tires suck. They are heavy. The tread is so so. They are great for enforcing tyranny at the mall though. That thing needs some tsl's. No offense but when ever I see those hummer tires all I can think is truck nuts and suspension that flexes a grand total of 4".
Aside from the carbon fibre and what not what have you done regarding axles, suspension, etc?
Personally, I prefer the clean original classic look on 37" tsl's but to each their own.
Aside from the carbon fibre and what not what have you done regarding axles, suspension, etc?
Personally, I prefer the clean original classic look on 37" tsl's but to each their own.
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Matthew,
I think the truck looks great.....but I hate the tires and carbon fiber. Carbon fiber in or on a classic is like a stripper wearing green corduroys and brown shoes on stage.....she can shake her titties all she wants at me but until she puts the proper attire that a stripper should be wearing on stage she isn't getting a $20 shoved in the crack of her ass by me.
I love this. Sense this isn't a real question/comment im not going to answer in a real response. Im just going to take a jab at what you did when you came across my thread.
"My not so average RRC build.... 5 pages.... Eh... It's kinda long... Fuck it.... Gotta check this out but on the quick. Pics pics pics.... I hate this. Not a fan of that... Carbon fiber? Who does this guy think he is? Dom from fast and furious? Anyways.... Hum... a bunch of text. Ill just skip all of that. Ah here we go... Humvee tires? This guy is a fuck wod. Iv never owned a set of MTs on re-centered H1's but I damn sure know all about them. He's never going to replace those tires as this has to be a completed build and he didn't buy them for $200 to get it rolling. What an idiot! Ill be sure to tell him that later in my post. BTW TLS's RULE!!!! Damn... you know I love me some fashionable strippers. Ya gotta match on stage bitch! Wait.... Stripper attire and carbon fiber have a commonality. Let's roll with it... Ill be sure to reference the two in my post....blah blah blah more text. Ill skip that shit as well. Wait? Im too damn lazy to read about his suspension... He probably has Fabtech kit with 11" spacers. No flex ya tard! It's all about the flex!!!!! Flex=strippers! Are those what look to be stock axels!?!?!?! Oh man he's in for it now. That rig of his will surly explode because we all know I cant read and there are photos so this must be a completed build." and post.....:applause:
So, have you even taken this thing off road yet? and that hummer test track doesnt count!
Lets see this thing in action! I may have only used bolt on parts on my truck, but at least mine gets used often! It sees more trail time then street time.
Lets see this thing in action! I may have only used bolt on parts on my truck, but at least mine gets used often! It sees more trail time then street time.
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I wish I could say I have. It's kinda hard to get to the trail with the whole death wobble and not being able to drive over 45mph. I just missed out on a FL LR club trail ride. I was hoping to make it. Now that death wobble is sorted I'm more likly to take it out. To be honest I'm int no rush. I'm having more fun building it the way I want and detailed. With my current set up I'm bound to brake and axle. Not sure if you alluding that my rig is a street queen or not but I'd say she more of a garage queen. This is just a toy to me. She will be trail worthy sooner than later. The build I have in mind won't happen over night. As iv mentioned previously once I get my new house/shop squared away I'll have the ability to build some axles and link it.
Wow, seriously folks, some people need a new frickin hobby!
Dude has spent a tone of time fabricating (w solid skills!) and building the truck that HE wants, all the while making no claims that it's the supreme crawler or anything else.
Like most of us, trial and error is the root of our truck's evolution. That's the fun part.
So who really gives a shit if we don't like the color or tires or angles on the bumper etc. I'm sure he doesn't, nor should he.
Nice work Shawn!
Dude has spent a tone of time fabricating (w solid skills!) and building the truck that HE wants, all the while making no claims that it's the supreme crawler or anything else.
Like most of us, trial and error is the root of our truck's evolution. That's the fun part.
So who really gives a shit if we don't like the color or tires or angles on the bumper etc. I'm sure he doesn't, nor should he.
Nice work Shawn!
No sweat man. There is a lot of bogging. Id say there is quite a bit of off road trails. Some pretty challenging. Most are in the Ocala National Forest. About 1 hour from me. There are some decent local trails as well.
Thanks man. You get it. This is not serious stuff. Were just wrenching on trucks here. This is one of many hobbies for me. I just like building strange shit my way. Iv always been like that. If you dont like it state it and move on. I can respect that.
when you finally finish aiming those led headlamps, I'll take you out to Citrus and help you bend something on that fine truck. Hope you don't mind pinstripes ...
I should have the Toy Rover txfr case bearings replaced next week and I'll be out at Citrus most weekends between now and Feb. so give me a call. I'll bring the jumper cables.
I should have the Toy Rover txfr case bearings replaced next week and I'll be out at Citrus most weekends between now and Feb. so give me a call. I'll bring the jumper cables.