Tommy R
I wanna be Dave
Is my rig a trailer queen on 42s? Nope. Is it what many would consider "hard core"? Well, I can't quite answer that, but I think it depends on what you consider to be hard core. If large axles and big tires are your defining criteria, then no, my rig is not hard core. But if you think doing more with less, fabricating everything yourself, retaining true streetability in all conditions, and having the capability to successfully run trails you have no business being on would qualify as hard core... Then I think I fit the bill. 
I've always liked the underdog so it's fun to see how far I can take my moderate looking rig with just 35s and a Dana 30. I like to consider it a sleeper since it doesn't garner much attention. And that's just the way I like it! :mrgreen:
'01 Jeep TJ: 5 speed, 4.0L
- Custom built long arm suspension (radius arm front, semi-triangulated 4 link rear) with a bit of stretched wheelbase built in
- "One ton" over-the-knuckle steering
- Dana 30 front: Lock Right, alloys, 4.56s
- Dana 44 rear: full Detroit, 4.56s
- Stock t-case (so yes, my clutch gets a lot of use!)
- Poison Spyder cage
- Rancho RS9000 adjustable dampers
- 15x8 Trailreadys (had 15x10s at one point)
- 35x12.50 Maxxis Big Horns (finally ready for replacement after 3 years)
- Hand throttle, CO2, CB, Hi-Lift, etc.
- And a functional A/C!
I do trailer it do bigger events or ones that are far away, but I drive it to the trail frequently. I also drive it to work a lot.
It's been all over Texas and last year I took it to Moab for the first time and had the time of my life. I'll be back there soon....
Here's some pics:
So far the worst body damage I've sustained. Thanks, Escalator!
Some of the fab work:
Cruisin' for chicks. Aww yeah...
And in "trailer queen mode" a couple months ago...
I eventually will put bigger axles under it. Maybe just some built 44's and 37" tires, but I may step up to one tons and 40" tires one day. I actually had a '79 Ford D60, 14FF, and set of 39.5 Iroks ready for it, but had to sell when I couldn't find a job fast enough. Tube fenders, more armor, and a 3 link front suspension are in the near future.
I've always liked the underdog so it's fun to see how far I can take my moderate looking rig with just 35s and a Dana 30. I like to consider it a sleeper since it doesn't garner much attention. And that's just the way I like it! :mrgreen:'01 Jeep TJ: 5 speed, 4.0L
- Custom built long arm suspension (radius arm front, semi-triangulated 4 link rear) with a bit of stretched wheelbase built in
- "One ton" over-the-knuckle steering
- Dana 30 front: Lock Right, alloys, 4.56s
- Dana 44 rear: full Detroit, 4.56s
- Stock t-case (so yes, my clutch gets a lot of use!)
- Poison Spyder cage
- Rancho RS9000 adjustable dampers
- 15x8 Trailreadys (had 15x10s at one point)
- 35x12.50 Maxxis Big Horns (finally ready for replacement after 3 years)
- Hand throttle, CO2, CB, Hi-Lift, etc.
- And a functional A/C!
I do trailer it do bigger events or ones that are far away, but I drive it to the trail frequently. I also drive it to work a lot.
It's been all over Texas and last year I took it to Moab for the first time and had the time of my life. I'll be back there soon....Here's some pics:
So far the worst body damage I've sustained. Thanks, Escalator!
Some of the fab work:
Cruisin' for chicks. Aww yeah...
And in "trailer queen mode" a couple months ago...
I eventually will put bigger axles under it. Maybe just some built 44's and 37" tires, but I may step up to one tons and 40" tires one day. I actually had a '79 Ford D60, 14FF, and set of 39.5 Iroks ready for it, but had to sell when I couldn't find a job fast enough. Tube fenders, more armor, and a 3 link front suspension are in the near future.
