Some 2.5 ton eye-candy [Archive]

convertiyota

11-15-2002, 07:14 PM

Do you have anymore pics of this beast?? Please post them if so. Do you know what kind of beadlocks he's running??

I can see the lower links up front, but what has he done with the uppers??

Also,
is that tie-rod and ram mounted in single shear above the knuckle?? Thanks,

Sean

climbermike

11-15-2002, 07:51 PM

Yo Convert - Dude, your website wins the award for most popups. Holy crapola dude .:D

freds40

11-15-2002, 08:00 PM

Nice rig. Any specs you can share with us. I've been throwing around the idea of Rockwells and am always interested in other peoples take on them.

wanabecruisen

11-15-2002, 08:16 PM

Man, that thing is built! Specs - we need specs - please

texican

11-15-2002, 08:18 PM

It's very seldom I'm impressed beyond words......................wow.
That is one clean, cool MOFO
details, more pix, please ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:smokin: :smokin:

Butch

rustycruiser

11-15-2002, 08:29 PM

Very Nice.
Whats he running for motor, tranny, transfer?
:smokin:

liftedwithleather

11-15-2002, 08:31 PM

Drooooooollllllll!!!!!!!!!:D

Erik D_lux

11-15-2002, 08:32 PM

Wondering why he made the rear hoop where he did? Does he like it there? Why didnt he make it further back over or behind his head?

ranger

11-15-2002, 10:01 PM

Wow! That took a few weekends to set-up!:skull:

KMAN

11-16-2002, 05:16 AM

Dirk is not much of a web-wheeler............

Basic specs...

383ci, SM465, Atlas 4.3, 2.5 tons with detroit, front and rear steer.
Land cruiser frame. Custom aluminum tub (front) so engine could be pushed back to miss front axle.

A local small shop helped with fabrication and design.

Suspension geometry.....I have no idea

I am sure I will receive more pics some time later.....he is out shooting defenseless animals right now.

wngrog

11-16-2002, 06:03 AM

FAWKING DROOL :eek:

High5

11-16-2002, 06:12 AM

I LOVE IT!!!!

kling-on

11-16-2002, 07:44 AM

WOW !!!!!!! :eek: :eek:

11-16-2002, 08:56 AM

AWESOME!!! That's what I' talken bout! ...You should re-post these pics every so often to serve as a ladder for those who need to crawl out of the "box"...;)

rugburn

11-16-2002, 09:13 AM

FRANKENCRUISER!!!!:eek: :cool:

What does your buddy do for a living?

That is so well engineered, I am in total awe!

:eek:

elf_cruiser

11-16-2002, 02:00 PM

damn!!

not often that i get jealous, but fawkin A!!!!

So, how come nobody is knocking the rockwells now, huh??

wngrog

11-16-2002, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by elf_cruiser
So, how come nobody is knocking the rockwells now, huh??

:rolleyes: Hush boy.

Hayraker

11-16-2002, 03:44 PM

That is quite possibly the coolest thing I have ever seen.

BadAZYj

11-16-2002, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by elf_cruiser
damn!!

not often that i get jealous, but fawkin A!!!!

So, how come nobody is knocking the rockwells now, huh??

Cuz his look good under there:flipoff2:

texican

11-17-2002, 06:24 AM

Damn this thing is sweet, I have shown it and sent the link out to everonw I know.....
Butch

Live Wire

11-17-2002, 07:19 AM

That thing is a beast! Love it.:)

Macgyver

11-17-2002, 08:28 AM

that thing is sweet, it would be my new wallpaper if his daughter wasn't in it.....:( and no i don't have anything against kids!:flipoff2:

Mr McGee

11-17-2002, 10:41 AM

just an oddball question....what did he use for his front grille?

BJ On Roids

11-17-2002, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by elf_cruiser
damn!!

not often that i get jealous, but fawkin A!!!!

So, how come nobody is knocking the rockwells now, huh??

lockers, good suspension, good thought and design, lots and lots of reasons, rear steer, i could go on, but there is kittens to kill!

(im not knocking you or your truck) but i really dig this thing!!

elf_cruiser

11-17-2002, 03:15 PM

ohh, i know BJonRoids, it's all good!

Someday mine will look that good. But now the $$ has to go into function, not form. All I'm saying is... No one said ANYTHING bad about the rockwells, even the usual naysayers replied with positive comments...

Is there a change in the wheeling society's opinion on these axles?

BJ On Roids

11-17-2002, 03:23 PM

for big cheap and strong, and they are starting to get recognition, especially, but mainly due to price

mogs are cool, mog 9s are awe inspiring

portals, are ok, 35spline 9s, with arbs, and big outers, are problably gunna eventually be more popular than portals, cause portals are too high, too much weight up top, and increase your COG badly enough and are tough to fit under your engine despite that i still want some and think they are the shiznit!!!

D60s are sweet too!!

although everything has advantages and disadvantages, width, parts availability, aftermarket accessories, costs, wheel options, locker options, weight, ground clearance, size difficulty of fitment, availability or parts, what others on the trails are running, and blah blah blah

i still think yours looked cool as a hardtop with rockwells and 35 boggers :eek: and 39s aint big enough, you need 44s or bigger!! you are just a ground anchor!!

thats the cool thing about rockcrawling instead of drag cars, with all 9"s we are all running totally different rigs, and anything can happen!

wngrog

11-17-2002, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by elf_cruiser
Is there a change in the wheeling society's opinion on these axles?

Hell no! I think Rockwells are sic! I love them, If I ever did a rear steer setup, they would be a no brainer!

RustyB, the guy building my fenders, is going to contact you about what it takes to put them under a FJ-40.

I am trying to talk him into Rockwells due to his skills, he can make them work mega cheap!

Chewbacca

11-17-2002, 07:38 PM

holy fawk!

40_Bones

11-18-2002, 02:14 PM

Damn, That is truly a work of art!

Props to your friend.

texican

11-19-2002, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by DM
AWESOME!!! That's what I' talken bout! ...You should re-post these pics every so often to serve as a ladder for those who need to crawl out of the "box"...;)

Nothing new to ad, just hate to see this rig go onto second page status .........:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

Butch

KMAN

11-19-2002, 04:37 PM

anutha

He might have some video in the near future........
We have a hard time touching base....east coast west coast thing.

Mustard Dog

11-19-2002, 04:45 PM

The only thing I think is odd is the placement of the B-pillar on the cage. It seems that it's right in the way, and easy to knock your noggin on.

Macgyver

11-19-2002, 06:03 PM

now i have my wallpaper! post a side shot if you have one.

Mr McGee

11-19-2002, 07:45 PM

hey kman....whats the grille made of...i still cant figger it out.

Mustard Dog

11-19-2002, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by Mr McGee
hey kman....whats the grille made of...i still cant figger it out.

I'm thinkin it's the regular mesh grill, and you're seeing an aluminum radiator behind it :confused:

Mr McGee

11-19-2002, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by Mustard Dog

I'm thinkin it's the regular mesh grill, and you're seeing an aluminum radiator behind it :confused:

i thought about that...but that would have to be fine mesh...:confused:

fjcruiser

11-19-2002, 10:43 PM

MORE PICS PLEAAAASE!!!! BADASS!!!

Macgyver

11-20-2002, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by Mr McGee
hey kman....whats the grille made of...i still cant figger it out.

looks like expanded metal.....

Mr McGee

11-20-2002, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by Macgyver

looks like expanded metal.....

that could be, but did he paint it chrome? i dunno i am just a curious guy i guess :flipoff2:

TheNerple

11-20-2002, 02:53 PM

Do you have any pics of the front hydro set up?

coiledbj42

11-20-2002, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by Mr McGee

that could be, but did he paint it chrome? i dunno i am just a curious guy i guess :flipoff2:

Can you paint on chrome??:flipoff2:

BJ On Roids

11-20-2002, 11:09 PM

Originally posted by coiledbj42

Can you paint on chrome??:flipoff2:

yes you can :flipoff2:

its called chrome brite :flipoff2:

coiledbj42

11-21-2002, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by BJ On Roids

yes you can :flipoff2:

its called chrome brite :flipoff2:

thats silver paint, NOT CHROME!!!:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

:D :D

Mr McGee

11-21-2002, 01:22 PM

i have chrome spray paint in the garage....although it hasnt been used since the 80's when chrome leaf springs were the "in" thing...:flipoff2:

BJ On Roids

11-21-2002, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by coiledbj42

thats silver paint, NOT CHROME!!!:flipoff2: :flipoff2:

:D :D

well, i dont use it, but ti says chrome on the side of it, ive seen it at the hardware store

KMAN

11-21-2002, 03:38 PM

I am receiving PM's with questions regarding this rig.

First of all, to clarify, this is not my rig.

I will try to collect as much info as possible and pictures from Dirk. I will then make an new post. This may take some time.

I will also get the name, location, and number of the shop that helped him with fabrication, etc.

over and outahere

Karl

Jason M

11-21-2002, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by BJ On Roids

well, i dont use it, but ti says chrome on the side of it, ive seen it at the hardware store

I's okay BJ, we all know that Chrome is your thing..
You don't have to lie to keep us as friends
Remember, the first step to solving a problem is admitting that you have one ;)

:flipoff2:

climbermike

11-21-2002, 05:55 PM

Damn, gotta clean the spuge off the monitor .... ah, the pics....

Nanuk

11-23-2002, 03:19 PM

I have been here in KY for almost two years and I have only wheeled once in that time. (At Badlands over a year ago, THANK YOU Space Ghost, the steering arm is still welded to the knuckle!)
I have two Cruisers here in KY and have not worked on either one since I got stationed here.
I am now a drill sergeant and my average day is a MINIMUM of 13 hours, average is in at 0430 and out at 2000, ( 8pm for you civilians.)
Not uncommon to come in at 0500, leave at midnight and be back at 0500, sometimes without a day off for 30 days.
The point I am trying to make is, I have not worked on anything (not even washing, waxing, vacuming, or changing my own oil since I became a drill), but the pics of this rig most def motivated me like nothing else ever has, to go light up the welder, or at least get it out of storage.
Of course the fact that when I take off the drill hat and go back to Colorado, I might run into his rig and it would make my SO, V-8, 35" Boggered 40 run like a puppy with it's tail between its legs, doesn't hurt any either!!
I guess I can sell my project d60's and get some duece and a half fronts.
THANKS KMAN

CruisD64

11-26-2002, 12:57 PM

I'm speechless. If a car could make you orgasm, this would be it! :eek:

bruter

11-26-2002, 02:16 PM

It's awesome to see the overwhelming response! I noticed that there wasn't much info, which obviously created unanswered questions. Interested in info? You can contact the man who engineered and created this beast...

Jeremiah Proffitt of PROFFITTS CRUISERS
Western Slope of Colorado (30 min. from trails in Montrose)
(970) 874-1272 (shop)

*P.S.- Keep your eyes peeled for the release of Jeremiah's rig!
You think this rig is sweet, wait till you see J.P's FJ 45!

bruter

11-26-2002, 02:25 PM

Immediate info? (bruter@adelphia.net)
(procruisers@gvii.net)

BJ On Roids

11-26-2002, 03:09 PM

Originally posted by Jason M

I's okay BJ, we all know that Chrome is your thing..
You don't have to lie to keep us as friends
Remember, the first step to solving a problem is admitting that you have one ;)

:flipoff2:

hi my name is BJ, i havent had anything chromed for two weeks :eek:

(raises hands to rounds of applause) ;)

shhh jason dont let it out that my springs and driveshafts are chrome!!

(i bought them in the 80s)

BJ On Roids

11-26-2002, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by bruter
It's awesome to see the overwhelming response! I noticed that there wasn't much info, which obviously created unanswered questions. Interested in info? You can contact the man who engineered and created this beast...

Jeremiah Proffitt of PROFFITTS CRUISERS
Western Slope of Colorado (30 min. from trails in Montrose)
(970) 874-1272 (shop)

*P.S.- Keep your eyes peeled for the release of Jeremiah's rig!
You think this rig is sweet, wait till you see J.P's FJ 45!

is the 2.5 yours?

wngrog

11-26-2002, 06:11 PM