Maybe if the truck was lowered 1/4" everything would gel together better and you wouldn't need the bigger tires like you were talking about. Have any softer springs Clay?
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Maybe if the truck was lowered 1/4" everything would gel together better and you wouldn't need the bigger tires like you were talking about. Have any softer springs Clay?
cbp27
Rock Crawler
Well I finally installed my LEDs from Nick at Chaotic Crawlers. I love them! The warm whites look so much better than the typical blue-white "HID" LEDs.
Crappy cell phone pics, but more will come soon! "thumbsup"
Very good light output! Don't let the warm whites fool you, they're not dim at all. :mrgreen:
I have two extra white LEDs flopping around the cab, which are waiting for their special fixtures.
Crappy cell phone pics, but more will come soon! "thumbsup"
Very good light output! Don't let the warm whites fool you, they're not dim at all. :mrgreen:
I have two extra white LEDs flopping around the cab, which are waiting for their special fixtures.
ScaleFreak93
RCC Addict
If you ever sell I call dibs:mrgreen: Awsome look to it man keep it up"thumbsup"
cbp27
Rock Crawler
Thanks! I'm not letting this one go anytime soon though haha
Since winter is practically here I think it's time for some winterization on my D90. Can anyone guess what the chain's for? :mrgreen:
Thanks! I'm not letting this one go anytime soon though haha
Since winter is practically here I think it's time for some winterization on my D90. Can anyone guess what the chain's for? :mrgreen:
lets see those snow pics! get them chains going!
Thanks! I'm not letting this one go anytime soon though haha
It'll be for sale within the next 2 weeks knowing you haha. Get r done and get r out!
ScaleFreak93
RCC Addict
I'll be waiting then haha now lets see the completed chains man time is of the essence :ror:
cbp27
Rock Crawler
Haha They might have to wait until the weekend.
No way I am selling this anytime soon. I love this rig! But I really do need to drive it more...
I'll be busy for Thanksgiving, but maybe the weekend...we'll see...
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cbp27
Rock Crawler
I decided I'd give the chains a shot tonight, but I only made one. I kind of wish the links were a little smaller to help with the scale appearance.
Somehow I was lucky and they worked out on my first try. Not sure if I should add some more cross chains though.
The inside of the front tire is a problem right now. The chains will either bind up on the steering parts or rip right through them. I might try expanding the inside chain circle, kind of like how a short course truck wheel is 3" on the inside to help with steering clearance, and the outside has the 2.2" size.
Somehow I was lucky and they worked out on my first try. Not sure if I should add some more cross chains though.
The inside of the front tire is a problem right now. The chains will either bind up on the steering parts or rip right through them. I might try expanding the inside chain circle, kind of like how a short course truck wheel is 3" on the inside to help with steering clearance, and the outside has the 2.2" size.
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cbp27
Rock Crawler
Haha It does remind me of him!
This morning I tried to make a new chain for the front tires. I enlarged the inside circle only by 2 links so it wouldn't roll over the tread, but it still doesn't clear the steering parts. Maybe if I added some more cross links like 10 instead of 5, it would stretch the circle big enough to clear.
I definitely like the look! Maybe a smaller chain would be better though.
Frankie G
Rock Stacker
Just a beautiful truck!"thumbsup"
pixelnate
Quarry Creeper
You might try Hobby Lobby for some more realistic looking chain. I found some in the jewelery supply area that would work really well.
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cbp27
Rock Crawler
I agree, but with the chain being so big it might look crowded.
Thanks!
That's a great store! Too bad I don't have one close to me. I ended up buying from McMaster Carr. The chain should arrive in a week.
Final details are being added. Very close to finished! Then it's time to finally drive this thing! :mrgreen:
cbp27
Rock Crawler
McMaster Carr always amazes me with their fast shipping. I got my chain today! And it looks a million times better than what I got from Lowe's. Can't wait to make some new tire chains :mrgreen:
Colorofkris
Rock Crawler
Really nice defender! How do you like those rims?? was thinking about those or a pair of spoked 1.9's. (just gotta figure my theme first i guess)
cbp27
Rock Crawler
A few updates to share. I can't wait to take this outside soon! :mrgreen:
I lost the original license light fixture so I made a better one to fit an LED. Also got a shim to dress up the rerouted exhaust.
Made a bracket for a utility light in the back. Not sure if I'll wire it up to the main running lights or save it for the future light bar setup.
And of course I made a new tire chain haha. Three more to go! Finally got the side mirrors, front license plate, and a black diff cover on now too.
I lost the original license light fixture so I made a better one to fit an LED. Also got a shim to dress up the rerouted exhaust.
Made a bracket for a utility light in the back. Not sure if I'll wire it up to the main running lights or save it for the future light bar setup.
And of course I made a new tire chain haha. Three more to go! Finally got the side mirrors, front license plate, and a black diff cover on now too.
cbp27
Rock Crawler
Thanks! I love the Tango Down beadlocks. And the best part is they only have 5 screws to worry about.
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