Project Double R...

[getrdone52]

Thanks for that info, and congrats on OTOTM!

Ya Congrats!

 

[Stang5lgt]

Thanks guys!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtMBroa8p0k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F23_NH8yplI

 

[getrdone52]

That was cool. How bad did your tires rub?

 

[Stang5lgt]

That was cool. How bad did your tires rub?

They didn't really rub. I can only think of one time they did. Truck is a beast.

 

[86MUDRCJ]

The more and more I see this truck the more I wish I had the money to finish mine lol.Once again, kick a$$ job

 

[Stang5lgt]

The more and more I see this truck the more I wish I had the money to finish mine lol.Once again, kick a$$ job

Thanks man! Holy Cross is 300 mile round trip from my place. Then add about 7 miles of brutal trail. I would say the truck is Ford tough and I love it!

 

[crawlin91]

Where did you get the ram, lines etc. for the hydro assist?
Also what size ram did you end up with?

 

[Stang5lgt]

Where did you get the ram, lines etc. for the hydro assist?
Also what size ram did you end up with?

Here is a link used the 2x8 ram. Make sure you order some JIC#6 x 1/4NPT fittings to tap your box. They are not included in the kit.

http://www.trail-gear.com/ram-assist-kits

 

[crawlin91]

Ok, I will grab the fittings as well. I have a spare Ranger box I could tap, they are the same as the F150 I assume?

 

[Stang5lgt]

Ok, I will grab the fittings as well. I have a spare Ranger box I could tap, they are the same as the F150 I assume?

It should be the same but not 100% positive. Here is thing I noticed when I built the Merc I used 92 Ranger box that had power steering and 5 speed manual. The box felt sloppy like way too much play. I assumed it was 20:1 ratio box. When I did the hydro on the Merc I used a 96 F150 box it turned out to be a 16:1 box made the Merc feel a million times better. So if you want the sportier feel in your steering turn the steering shaft should be about 4 turns lock to lock. If there is 5 turns then you probably have a 20:1 box. Which you will hate unless you like the feel of driving an old farm truck.

 

[Stang5lgt]

Some guys want me to run Rock Ranger on Indy might be doing that in a couple weeks it is not for the faint of heart...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYk1wTmOnuU

 

[4.0B2]

looks like a buggy trail to me lol

 

[Stang5lgt]

LOL yeah that is the exit. Should be fun. Seen a lot full body rigs run it but normally there is some carnage. I need to get a skid made for the tranny first I hit the pan on Holy Cross and made it leak. Rock Ranger should be do fine since there isn't much body left and the exo will be done before I go. Guys have been trying to get me to take the Merc but I didn't really want to risk the body damage.

 

[getrdone52]

I saw your Craigslist ad

 

[Stang5lgt]

Just show you that French Creek isn't as easy as the Rangers made it look here is vid of the XJ that was wife us. Took him 30 mins and 5 times pulling line to winch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROTGbfYtfrI

Here is the 2nd half of Double R finishing French Creek.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oetuf7Ld9Xs

Here is TNT flying through it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RML9M9Tq8rI

And Darla April TOTM...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1REr4RKWRE