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401's? What size?Look what showed up today...
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401's? What size?
Do tell, Mr Secrets... what do these bolt to???Look what showed up today...
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all my dirt toys are back in project stage. not really a major focus in life to go out this season. sandcar is getting major overhaul and remodel, lots of fabwork, new twinturbo LS build for it, interior, paint etc. got a 88 trx250r im slowly accumulating parts for for a full custom build. maybe desert/glamis season 2022 for me. sold my toyhauler last year, and working on a plan for a much smaller scaled down simpler program for camping and getting my shit to the desert.
desert dynamics. 1 3/4 chromo chassis with 1 5/8 bracing. midengine with a powerglide and quickchange diff.
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bulkhead, yes quickchange... well that may be another story since i broke it with my old SBC 406 on e85. i did upgrade the side covers to billet from cast, i will probably look into a setup for cooling it as well as i suspect heat may have played a part in the ring gear failure. i also upgraded the powerglide to aftermarket case and beefier internals to handle 2k hp.
Oh shit that is probably lost since their crash.Thats awesome. Are you going to add to the build on GD.com?
Yeah I enjoyed it. You came up with some pretty neat stuff for your build.yup, all that stuff is gone from that site. was a mod there till that happened. og thread had been viewed like 64k times, and i think around 24k posts in it.. most popular one in sandrail tech.
401's? What size?
Do tell, Mr Secrets... what do these bolt to???
No secrets, been searching for a new ranger crew. Bit the bullet and ordered one, by the time it gets here I won’t be pushing the ac unit under warranty tho [emoji23]
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Well,, hurry up and get it! I want to see if it will launch the Stoker and put it back in storage before I get one. LOL.No secrets, been searching for a new ranger crew. Bit the bullet and ordered one, by the time it gets here I won’t be pushing the ac unit under warranty tho [emoji23]
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Well,, hurry up and get it! I want to see if it will launch the Stoker and put it back in storage before I get one. LOL.
Just normal "because of Covid" delays, or were the Generals affected by the fire in Mexico?Ordered in June, was hoping for an August/September delivery date. Seems more like October or even November now.
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Are you woried about the power loss going to 32 inch tires?Yes, the 401. I went with 15”. Putting 32” BFG KM3’s on em. [emoji3]
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Are you woried about the power loss going to 32 inch tires?
Just normal "because of Covid" delays, or were the Generals affected by the fire in Mexico?
Lots of neighbors moving to the Can Am defender, I like the General better.
Do you have more info on the HCR kit?I decided to go with the Ranger Crew XP1000, Northstar Ultimate instead. Definitely not the same sporty features as the General but hoping it will be more functional for everything we want to use it for. The titanium seen below was a new color I got to select for the ‘22 model I ordered.
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Adding Rigid light bar on roof, front bumper and rigid chase bar in the back. Some rock lights and maybe some D2’s.
I think I will be adding a new Rugged intercom and radio combo too. Tint the windows. And add a raised spare tire rack in bed so bed will still be fully functional.
HCR kit to replace stock suspension and give room for the 15” Methods and 32” BFG’s.
The biggest thing with the Northstar is the AC, heater and defroster. Also very notable, I wanted doors and I have not been too happy with the aftermarket options I had found. Seemed better to just do the Northstar that comes with full doors.
I bit the bullet even more by upgrading to the “Northstar Ultimate” that has LED headlights, power windows, Ride Command, winch, stereo and speakers along with a handful of other little things.
It also has a towing capacity of 2500lbs. Can’t do that with the General.
I have liked the Can am Defender, but even before the factory fire I couldn’t get close to finding one.
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Don't forget, happy wife, happy life!
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Do you have more info on the HCR kit?
That’s why you do clutch workAre you woried about the power loss going to 32 inch tires?
I really need to find a new motorhome since I sold mine 2 months ago lol
Sandcar: Need to have new tailpipes made after the turbos so it doesn't spit black condensation / soot mix all over the rear engine cage, fix a small coolant leak on the water pump intake fitting, change fluids, fix / recalibrate shift indicator and should be ready to go. Technically just needs fluids changed to be ready to go, but I'd like to get the other little issues taken care of.
LT80: needs to be rebuilt, I need to pull the motor and ship it to a guy back east that rebuilds these things into little rockets.
TRX250, trailer etc is all good to go. If I don't find a new motorhome, I might need to rent for a few trips or so.
Looking for a older WW to replace my Momentum I just sold. In the mean time the RZR needs a full service and the three wheeler needs the carb gone through. Hoping for the first trip to Johnson Valley in mid October. View attachment 1039942
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Are those SXS tires or standard truck tires? What do they weigh?
Are those SXS tires or standard truck tires? What do they weigh?
You must be building a Speed UTV piece by piece!
I ride out at Johnson valley as well, great place!
I’ll shoot you a message next time we head out. Maybe we can meet up for a beer.
Picked up this tom pro car with a zx14 motor a few months ago. Took it out for the first time last week at winchester bay. Fun to drive may need a turbo though lol. I think we are planning dumont for thanksgiving and probably christmas and new years too.
How cheap of a ww? I got a buddy that has one that has 900,000 miles on it.it’s used but works. He is original owner.Looking for a older WW to replace my Momentum I just sold. In the mean time the RZR needs a full service and the three wheeler needs the carb gone through. Hoping for the first trip to Johnson Valley in mid October. View attachment 1039942
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Need to get my buggy back together, hopefully use it more this year. Have two big trips planned but we will see what else we can’t get into this year.
New wheels and tires done today, trans is out currently for a full refresh and once over, engine as well went for a quick once over as it was out. If nothing needs replaced except bearings and seals trans will be back in next week. River season ended for us on Tuesday when the wife broke her foot so....What are you doing to it?
Be interested if the sidewalls are better than average on the GR's.
Be interested if the sidewalls are better than average on the GR's.
A simple twig takes out the Big Horns and Carnivores.
Are those the Baja or the dot’s?Be interested if the sidewalls are better than average on the GR's.
A simple twig takes out the Big Horns and Carnivores.