They see me rollin'
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd299/buckon35s/IMG_1810.jpg

They hatin'

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd299/buckon35s/IMG_1809.jpg

Patrollin'

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd299/buckon35s/IMG_1816.jpg

trying to catch me riding Dirty

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd299/buckon35s/IMG_1811.jpg

All joking aside, I am pretty much done. I have to get the roof on and put on limit straps, but the shakedown this weekend went really well. The suspension handles the whoops very well. Much better than expected. It corners like ass. Crazy sway. I am putting on a swaybar this week (thanks Aaron).

I have to say a HUGE THANK YOU TO Keith at Rovertracks. I mean this, I could not have been ready without your help.

Anybody who is even considering upgrading to something stout who doesn't buy from him, is nuts. Seriously.

Big thanks to Eddie at West Coast Rovers. Thank you for your help and friendship. Means a lot.

Another big thank you to Lance at PSC. If I was Lance, I would have punched me in the face by now. Instead, he sends me two new PS pumps Next Day air and a new orbital. Thats after talking to me on Saturday for an hour. Nobody does that. Other than Keith!

Thanks to Spidertrax for the front end. It's nice having another inch and change of diff clearance.

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd299/buckon35s/IMG_1820.jpg

Thank you also to Banks. Their EGT guage is much better than VDO. Really. I would recommend them over VDO any day.

Thanks to DJ Safety. The harnesses rock. They work too well actually. I can't reach the dash!

And last but not least at all, Thank you Jim at JE REEL. Shafts don't get any better than this. They really don't. Fits right the first time, tons of slip. And they DO NOT BIND at all with 11in of downtravel. Thats badass. Thank you!

Best of luck!

Be safe and make us all proud.

Just a couple more. One with the STIG!

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd299/buckon35s/IMG_1825.jpg

And one just because. So, anybody thinking that using boxed 1/8 steel to save weight, is a good idea. It isn't. :(

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd299/buckon35s/IMG_1824.jpg

This is after we got a little lost, and ran the hardest line I have ever seen on sledge. Fell 3-4 feet straight down on it. Oh well, at least I got that initial cheery poppin damage out of the way so I won't care so much later.

the race should be fun. I appreciate everyone here who has given me advice and help. It should be good to meet some new people come race day!

BTW: The wheels will turn out to be a problem. Running enough pressure in the desert makes them gripless on the rocks. Running too little pressure makes them very susceptable to big time damage when I am going after it. I wish that I had gotten set up like I needed to. But, I ran out of money. Oh well. Can't have everything!

DOOOOOD! Looks great! a top ten would rock! BRing it home!!


Did you figure out that GPS?

DOOOOOD! Looks great! a top ten would rock! BRing it home!!


Did you figure out that GPS?

Not really! I had it out there but the big unknown is the download and follow. Thank you for that though! I am sure it will work. There will be plenty of people ahead of us to follow anyway. :laughing:

That thing screams BADASS!

Buck - definitely THE most souped up Rover for the stuff we do (or want to do :flipoff2:).

Good luck, enjoy it, be safe to wheel more...and haul ass!

Cheers,
Nadim

Bitchenbadass man. Looks killer, and I'm sure it get's it too. I can't wait to see it rippin' the whoops!!! :smokin:

How's the weather? Looks kinda' cool out there.

--D

Bitchenbadass man. Looks killer, and I'm sure it get's it too. I can't wait to see it rippin' the whoops!!! :smokin:

How's the weather? Looks kinda' cool out there.

--D

Thanks everyone!! Pray for a finish, thats all I'm shooting for!

Its frekin cold! But I am a wussified cali guy now. I've been living here long enough to pluck my eyebrows and think 50 is cold. It was mid 30's when I got to the lake bed about 8:30am. Look for it to dip into the teens at night while you are here. Best to dress warm.

Lookin great David. Glad to hear that the testing is goin well. See you out there!

Hey David,
you should have painted that axle :p

Truck looks a million $$$.

I bow to the brave who brings the little 300 Tdi against the big dogs!
I look forward to seeing you to give them hell!:evil:

Sounds a lot like Herbie at the Montecarlo Rally :D

Dude he just compared your 90 to Herbie The Love Bug!!!!


Freakin' awesome! Good luck!!

Herbie won the Rally Alex!
:flipoff2:

Herbie won the Rally Alex!
:flipoff2:

Didn't he sort of win? First and third?

BTW: The wheels will turn out to be a problem. Running enough pressure in the desert makes them gripless on the rocks. Running too little pressure makes them very susceptable to big time damage when I am going after it. I wish that I had gotten set up like I needed to. But, I ran out of money. Oh well. Can't have everything!

You thinking it's rim diameter? Or the tires themselves? Those radials or bias plies?

That's Bucked up!

Have fun man.....good luck .....blow some smoke.

glad you got it sorted before the race! What's with the mud, we are coming 3000 miles to get away from that! See you in a few days.

Looks good man.




Just a couple more. One with the STIG!

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd299/buckon35s/IMG_1825.jpg

And one just because. So, anybody thinking that using boxed 1/8 steel to save weight, is a good idea. It isn't. :(

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd299/buckon35s/IMG_1824.jpg

This is after we got a little lost, and ran the hardest line I have ever seen on sledge. Fell 3-4 feet straight down on it. Oh well, at least I got that initial cheery poppin damage out of the way so I won't care so much later.

the race should be fun. I appreciate everyone here who has given me advice and help. It should be good to meet some new people come race day!

BTW: The wheels will turn out to be a problem. Running enough pressure in the desert makes them gripless on the rocks. Running too little pressure makes them very susceptable to big time damage when I am going after it. I wish that I had gotten set up like I needed to. But, I ran out of money. Oh well. Can't have everything!

Just Awesome Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You need a white suit to wear, you'd look like the Stig!

Now go have some fun with it!!!

I think Herbie the Rock Bug is going to be at the race, come to think of it that motor is only .35L bigger than yours and yours is a Diesel!

whats leaking on the right rear tire?

great looking truck for sure!!

cool to hear that the suspension is working well in the fast stuff, these KOH trucks are really a cool new aspect of the off road world.

Holy cow Dave... will they allow a 1/2 helmet so that you can see? I mean it's a definite improvement on your looks (put it back on for the interview for sure).... but I wouldn't be able to see crap with that thing on....

whats leaking on the right rear tire?



Most likely the "Co-Driver" threw up.....

What is the part hanging off the rear Diff?

how much does it weigh?

thanks
Ed

Whoa. Thats everyone. This is going to be fun, no doubt.

You thinking it's rim diameter? Or the tires themselves? Those radials or bias plies?

Rim type more than anything. They are 15in but the tire is stiff enough not to roll so bad. I mean, my suspension rolls so bad that the tire could never make a difference. :flipoff2: What sucks is the weakness of the lip. I have to run a decent psi for the desert because if you hit stuff fully getting it, it is easy to damage the rim really bad. Like goodnight bad. It's never mattered to me before because I never had to worry about it going slow, even throttling it, who cares. But this is different. BUT, when I run the higher pressure I struggle for grip in the rocks. I slid off the rock and damaged my side because of the high air pressure. I can't run beadlocks with them being reverse mounted. I need a better setup but it is what it is.

glad you got it sorted before the race! What's with the mud, we are coming 3000 miles to get away from that! See you in a few days.

Looks good man.

The lake bed is very muddy. Have fun with that! :flipoff2:

Holy cow Dave... will they allow a 1/2 helmet so that you can see? I mean it's a definite improvement on your looks (put it back on for the interview for sure).... but I wouldn't be able to see crap with that thing on....

The helmet isn't even the bad part. With those safety nets you can't stick your head out the window and you can't see a damn thing. Seriously. Dropping into sledge was like the log ride at disneyland. There could have been a briar patch down there for all I knew. Thats with better visibility than most any front engined hooded truck.

What is the part hanging off the rear Diff?

how much does it weigh?

thanks
Ed

My rear suckdown winch. I don't know how much the rope weighs. Maybe a half pound?

:flipoff2:

Most likely the "Co-Driver" threw up.....

Naw. 4,000 dollar diff fluid. That was before I replaced the seal though.

glad you got it sorted before the race! What's with the mud, we are coming 3000 miles to get away from that! See you in a few days.

Looks good man.

Rainy as hell at the Hammers, that's what the mud is all about. Drove through on my way to BAP, full kill snow the whole drive. Weather should be interesting.

Looks great Dave.

Can't wait to see some action shots.

One criticism though - ditch the expanded steel on the doors. Looks ghetto on an otherwise great looking rig.

edit.

You runnin' Staun beadlocks? If not, then where are your beadlocks?

Looks great Dave.

Can't wait to see some action shots.

One criticism though - ditch the expanded steel on the doors. Looks ghetto on an otherwise great looking rig.

edit.

You runnin' Staun beadlocks? If not, then where are your beadlocks?

The expanded steel and safety nets are only there to meet the safety requirements for KOH. They are very strict this year.

I have no beadlocks. My wheel sponsor fell through. And I can't do weldons, the wheels are reversed. Popping beads are not much issue, the high psi on the rocks are though, like I mentioned earlier.


This reminds me, I have a nice set of weldon beadlocks already painted for sale if anybody needs them. :flipoff2:

Edit: I'm still waiting to Tis to offer me his wheels and tires for the race. Not sure when he will do it...................

David the car looks great! You have come a long way!!! Leave the expanded metal if it saves your ass it's worth it. I know you will do great. Remember to drive smart! If you don't finish you can't win and never give up! If you beat me though I will have to hunt you down and kick yourASS!

That rig looks NIIIIIICE! Best of look in the race, I can't wait to see it in action. Hopefully we'll get to meet up for a beer afterward. Is it really getting into the teens at night? I'm renting an RV and I don't know dick about them, but do you have to worry about water lines freezing and such?
Brendon

That rig looks NIIIIIICE! Best of look in the race, I can't wait to see it in action. Hopefully we'll get to meet up for a beer afterward. Is it really getting into the teens at night? I'm renting an RV and I don't know dick about them, but do you have to worry about water lines freezing and such?
Brendon

Thanks all!

You bet it gets very cold on the lake bed. This time of year it can be mild but can also get into the single digits. You will have to worry about the water lines freezing. Mine froze solid last year. You need to set up a drip on the outer valve of the fresh water tank. Thats all.

Hey, I sent that junk.... it will be there Friday...

edit: do you have an OBTD? Pat may need one.....

Hey, I sent that junk.... it will be there Friday...

edit: do you have an OBTD? Pat may need one.....

Thanks! OBTD? How many times do I have to tell you not to speak redneck to me? Jeeze. :rolleyes:



:D

Yes.. O.B.T.D. Christ, you Rover guys are light years behind....:rolleyes::shaking:

Yes.. O.B.T.D. Christ, you Rover guys are light years behind....:rolleyes::shaking:

Enlighten us. Seriously. I have no idea what your talking about. Odd Ball Testical Duster?

On
Board
Tampon
Dispenser

...... for when your pad gets soaked cumming down that big ledge on Wreckin Ball.....

On
Board
Tampon
Dispenser

...... for when your pad gets soaked cumming down that big ledge on Wreckin Ball.....

Ahh,

I think thats part of the safety requirements. I'll borrow Pats.

The expanded steel and safety nets are only there to meet the safety requirements for KOH. They are very strict this year.

I have no beadlocks. My wheel sponsor fell through. And I can't do weldons, the wheels are reversed. Popping beads are not much issue, the high psi on the rocks are though, like I mentioned earlier.


This reminds me, I have a nice set of weldon beadlocks already painted for sale if anybody needs them. :flipoff2:

Edit: I'm still waiting to Tis to offer me his wheels and tires for the race. Not sure when he will do it...................

Do you need my engine too?:D

You had a chance until this quote...

"I have to run a decent psi for the desert because if you hit stuff fully getting it, it is easy to damage the rim really bad. Like goodnight bad.":p

If you need us to distract the guys at the BFG trailer for a few minutes while you lift some tires, just let us know!

Do you need my engine too?:D

You had a chance until this quote...

"I have to run a decent psi for the desert because if you hit stuff fully getting it, it is easy to damage the rim really bad. Like goodnight bad.":p

If you need us to distract the guys at the BFG trailer for a few minutes while you lift some tires, just let us know!

At least offer to hang off my hood and tell me which way to steer! :flipoff2:

At least offer to hang off my hood and tell me which way to steer! :flipoff2:


Thats not a bad idea. Do you have a webcam and an extra washer tank? LOL

I am going to come cheer you on. And watch Tiz tear up his buggy. And hope for scantily clad women. Is toughD90 wearing a bikini for the race. It would be very intimidating to the other drivers.

Good luck, rig looks great.
Represent

At least offer to hang off my hood and tell me which way to steer! :flipoff2:


You can use my wheels and tires...but only if I can drive! I would offer to hang off your hood and tell you which way to steer but I separated my shoulder in a spectacular mountain bike wreck on Friday.

I hope you can stick around for a few days afterwards and wheel.

Thats not a bad idea. Do you have a webcam and an extra washer tank? LOL

I am going to come cheer you on. And watch Tiz tear up his buggy. And hope for scantily clad women. Is toughD90 wearing a bikini for the race. It would be very intimidating to the other drivers.

A fire retarding bikini. Glad you can make it. Now you can do work on my motor!

You can use my wheels and tires...but only if I can drive! I would offer to hang off your hood and tell you which way to steer but I separated my shoulder in a spectacular mountain bike wreck on Friday.

I hope you can stick around for a few days afterwards and wheel.

No deal! It took a lot to get into this race, not giving up the captain seat for anything. I hope your okay! I'll be there through sunday to hang out with you guys and wheel. But I will be amazed if my rig is up to it. I think the fall out rate on this race will be 60% I'm sure I can bum a ride with someone.

I'm curious, with those aux lights mounted behind the grill and what looks like a tranny cooler, what are you running for an intercooler? Factory?

I'm curious, with those aux lights mounted behind the grill and what looks like a tranny cooler, what are you running for an intercooler? Factory?

PS cooler. I'm running a twisted performance direct replacement intercooler. I think its a piece of crap though.

man.. the stig looks fast in that pic!!!

wtf? no pics after your pussy ass couldn't avoid that small mud hole? you are right, this cali thing has made you soft.. afraid of mud, jeesh.. that's catnip to us rednecks.. lol

and no my OBTD is welded on to my rig.. :flipoff2:

i think i have the gps thing down.. will depend on the download.. and dave.. i will be able to make it out when you do.. off work on monday now.. whoo hoo.. boss gave me a few days extra off the books..

let's get this bitch!

man.. the stig looks fast in that pic!!!

wtf? no pics after your pussy ass couldn't avoid that small mud hole? you are right, this cali thing has made you soft.. afraid of mud, jeesh.. that's catnip to us rednecks.. lol

and no my OBTD is welded on to my rig.. :flipoff2:

i think i have the gps thing down.. will depend on the download.. and dave.. i will be able to make it out when you do.. off work on monday now.. whoo hoo.. boss gave me a few days extra off the books..

let's get this bitch!

Mud sucks!

You better be helping me wrench this weekend! I don't want to miss my salon and aroma therapy appointment!


:flipoff2:

That rig looks farkin sweet!!!

Best of luck for KOH, guys.

And Revor...where the heck are my RT stickers in that size?

Australia needs huge ass RT stickers.

Awesome! Good luck!

ya.. give me a call today... i should be home early.. and i can help ya this weekend.. i still need to wire up some new relays on my junk and weld a shock on... put some fluids in it..

dave here is the thread about what i was telling you about the pit support..

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=751177

alright today dave got his sway bar installed... this was from a friend of ours in north carolina, Aaron871 sent this set up to us, you can find a post of it in general4x4, it was a very easy install and it came really clean looking and i didn't find one 20 dollar bill wrapped around anything like those currie setups..

it's basically a torsion bar from an ifs truck, i think this is from a toyota, but i could be wrong..

http://www.jeepgod.net/graphics/mods/drivetrain/rear%20suspension/sway%20bar/P1030338.JPG

http://www.jeepgod.net/graphics/mods/drivetrain/rear%20suspension/sway%20bar/P1030339.JPG

picture of the set screw to keep this from working it's way off of the end of the torsion bar..
http://www.jeepgod.net/graphics/mods/drivetrain/rear%20suspension/sway%20bar/P1030342.JPG

this is at full droop...
http://www.jeepgod.net/graphics/mods/drivetrain/rear%20suspension/sway%20bar/P1030344.JPG

http://www.jeepgod.net/graphics/mods/drivetrain/rear%20suspension/sway%20bar/P1030345.JPG

what banks part do you have on that 300tdi?

That looks great, does he sell that in a kit, I need one also!

what banks part do you have on that 300tdi?

Engine help, and an EGT guage. thay have been invaluable to me.

That looks great, does he sell that in a kit, I need one also!

No kit, I just fabbed it. I have an extra set of the bushings. The torsion bar and brackets come from an 88 toyota truck. Aaron sent the parts to me. Everything all together was about $80n parts. Beats a $400 one in my opinion.

Yeah no kidding! That looks great! Tear it up this weekend!



RICKY BOBBY!