Trooper RTI - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

gringo · 06-23-2003, 10:46 AM

Here are a couple links to some pics of some friends and me measuring our RTI. (fast forward through the first 3 pages)

http://www.twistedandes.com/viewtopic.php?t=1268

http://twistedandes.com/fotos/rti/index.php?pagina=1

Cheers

Juan Carlos

Kevin V · 06-23-2003, 11:08 AM

Juan,

Congratulations on being Numero Uno. And while we're on this topic, do you have a write-up on your solid axle conversion? Preferably one that's not in Spanish?

Best regards,
Kevin V

Independent4x · 06-23-2003, 11:49 AM

here's a visual for everyone.

the truck looks very well balanced with the front and rear flex being pretty evenly matched.

NICE!!!

Independent4x · 06-23-2003, 11:50 AM

rear:

IsuzuCrawler · 06-23-2003, 12:07 PM

From what i can tell from the pics, it looks he has modified the stock 4link rear. this is what i plan on doing when i do my sas this fall. i Plan on custom tall springs and getting the 3 trac bars extended plus adding flex joints. this trooper is the first one i've seen done before, anyone know why it wouldn't work? an english write up would be great

Independent4x · 06-23-2003, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by IsuzuCrawler
this trooper is the first one i've seen done before, anyone know why it wouldn't work?

Independent4x · 06-23-2003, 03:00 PM

here is a close up of the front SAS:

he used the stock rear coils on the front end w/ an FJ40 axle (lengthened to match rear axle)

another shot:

Independent4x · 06-23-2003, 03:04 PM

another:

94rodeo · 06-23-2003, 04:19 PM

Looks pretty good. What score does it get on the RTI? not that it really matters, i am just curious.

Troy

gringo · 06-23-2003, 04:32 PM

Measured perpendicular to the floor, it scores 705 on a 30 degree ramp and 1031 on a 20 degree ramp.

Measured perpendicular to the ramp, it scores 803 and 1175 respectively.

Locally we are debating which is the correct method

but it seems to be general consensus that the first is correct

JC

PS distances

trop gringo 234 (wheelbase)
165 (traveled along ramp paralel to grnd.)
188 (travelled along ramp)

TNToy · 06-24-2003, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gringo
Locally we are debating which is the correct method but it seems to be general consensus that the first is correct

No. You measure perpendicular to the ramp. The idea behind the RTI is that it compensates for wheelbase: Your RTI is simply the % of your wheelbase you can drive up the ramp. 1000 RTI means 100% of your wheelbase is on the ramp (If you drove onto the ramp forward, the back tire would be right at the start of the ramp). Measuring perpendicular to the GROUND artificially shortens your wheelbase a couple of inches, skewing the score.

GonZu · 06-25-2003, 06:05 PM

My mechanic saw your Trooper, Juan

"THAT'S SICK !!!"

What's with the blue thing in the background ?

Kevin V · 06-26-2003, 08:24 AM

Juan:

Are those Skyjacker suspension links, or custom links that just happen to be red with gold end links?

Thanks in advance,
Kevin V

Independent4x · 06-26-2003, 08:54 AM

those are from a Tractor Supply company from what Juan told me. i'm pretty sure he's currently working on a more re-fined version

06-23-2003, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
gringo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20529 Location: Chile Posts: 19	Trooper RTI Here are a couple links to some pics of some friends and me measuring our RTI. (fast forward through the first 3 pages) http://www.twistedandes.com/viewtopic.php?t=1268 http://twistedandes.com/fotos/rti/index.php?pagina=1 Cheers Juan Carlos __________________ ...........working...........

06-23-2003, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kevin V Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16389 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 7	Re: Trooper RTI Juan, Congratulations on being Numero Uno. And while we're on this topic, do you have a write-up on your solid axle conversion? Preferably one that's not in Spanish? Best regards, Kevin V __________________ Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

06-23-2003, 11:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Independent4x technical expert Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8755 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 2,188	here's a visual for everyone. the truck looks very well balanced with the front and rear flex being pretty evenly matched. NICE!!! Attached Images __________________ Matt, Owner: Independent4x www.independent4x.com 804-550-0480: 9am-6pm EST UFWDA Life Member - http://www.ufwda.org/ Full Service Fabrication Shop & Retail Store located in Richmond, Va. for all your OffRoad needs: featuring Sway-A-Way, WARN, ARB/OME, AEV, Advance Adapters, TeraFlex, Trailready, Currie, QA1, Beard Seats, Interco Tire, D.O.M. Tube to length, etc. - call or PM

06-23-2003, 11:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Independent4x technical expert Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8755 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 2,188	rear: Attached Images __________________ Matt, Owner: Independent4x www.independent4x.com 804-550-0480: 9am-6pm EST UFWDA Life Member - http://www.ufwda.org/ Full Service Fabrication Shop & Retail Store located in Richmond, Va. for all your OffRoad needs: featuring Sway-A-Way, WARN, ARB/OME, AEV, Advance Adapters, TeraFlex, Trailready, Currie, QA1, Beard Seats, Interco Tire, D.O.M. Tube to length, etc. - call or PM

06-23-2003, 12:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
IsuzuCrawler Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20520 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 180	From what i can tell from the pics, it looks he has modified the stock 4link rear. this is what i plan on doing when i do my sas this fall. i Plan on custom tall springs and getting the 3 trac bars extended plus adding flex joints. this trooper is the first one i've seen done before, anyone know why it wouldn't work? an english write up would be great __________________ 89 Isuzu Trooper RS shorty 2dr, yota axles front and rear with 5.29s, 35x15.5 baja claws. The best looking yard art in town.

06-23-2003, 03:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Independent4x technical expert Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8755 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 2,188	here is a close up of the front SAS: he used the stock rear coils on the front end w/ an FJ40 axle (lengthened to match rear axle) another shot: __________________ Matt, Owner: Independent4x www.independent4x.com 804-550-0480: 9am-6pm EST UFWDA Life Member - http://www.ufwda.org/ Full Service Fabrication Shop & Retail Store located in Richmond, Va. for all your OffRoad needs: featuring Sway-A-Way, WARN, ARB/OME, AEV, Advance Adapters, TeraFlex, Trailready, Currie, QA1, Beard Seats, Interco Tire, D.O.M. Tube to length, etc. - call or PM

06-23-2003, 03:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Independent4x technical expert Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8755 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 2,188	another: __________________ Matt, Owner: Independent4x www.independent4x.com 804-550-0480: 9am-6pm EST UFWDA Life Member - http://www.ufwda.org/ Full Service Fabrication Shop & Retail Store located in Richmond, Va. for all your OffRoad needs: featuring Sway-A-Way, WARN, ARB/OME, AEV, Advance Adapters, TeraFlex, Trailready, Currie, QA1, Beard Seats, Interco Tire, D.O.M. Tube to length, etc. - call or PM

06-23-2003, 04:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
94rodeo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Member # 14613 Location: castledale utah Posts: 131	Looks pretty good. What score does it get on the RTI? not that it really matters, i am just curious. Troy

06-23-2003, 04:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
gringo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20529 Location: Chile Posts: 19	Measured perpendicular to the floor, it scores 705 on a 30 degree ramp and 1031 on a 20 degree ramp. Measured perpendicular to the ramp, it scores 803 and 1175 respectively. Locally we are debating which is the correct method but it seems to be general consensus that the first is correct JC PS distances trop gringo 234 (wheelbase) 165 (traveled along ramp paralel to grnd.) 188 (travelled along ramp) __________________ ...........working........... Last edited by gringo; 06-23-2003 at 04:43 PM.

06-25-2003, 06:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
GonZu Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 12056 Location: NC Posts: 162	My mechanic saw your Trooper, Juan "THAT'S SICK !!!" What's with the blue thing in the background ?

06-26-2003, 08:24 AM	#13 (permalink)
Kevin V Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Member # 16389 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 7	Juan: Are those Skyjacker suspension links, or custom links that just happen to be red with gold end links? Thanks in advance, Kevin V __________________ Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

06-26-2003, 08:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Independent4x technical expert Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8755 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 2,188	those are from a Tractor Supply company from what Juan told me. i'm pretty sure he's currently working on a more re-fined version __________________ Matt, Owner: Independent4x www.independent4x.com 804-550-0480: 9am-6pm EST UFWDA Life Member - http://www.ufwda.org/ Full Service Fabrication Shop & Retail Store located in Richmond, Va. for all your OffRoad needs: featuring Sway-A-Way, WARN, ARB/OME, AEV, Advance Adapters, TeraFlex, Trailready, Currie, QA1, Beard Seats, Interco Tire, D.O.M. Tube to length, etc. - call or PM

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