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3rd Gen Ram Newb ROck crawler/expedition build just completed

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#1 ·
The works. Specs below:

Full exo-cage with the wheelbase shortened 22" for a 118" spread:):)
ARB lockers Front and Rear with 4:56 gears, Heat treated shafts Chromo
Full Thuren Steering cross over kit with PSC hydrolic steering assist
Kore and Carli Suspension mix 2" total lift
40" MTR's on factory steel wheels
1430 shaft upgrade
Bilstien shock set-ups reservior

Iron man Roof top tent with full water tank/on-demand shower/on demand water. Engel fridge,Honda eu2000 gen, dual Optima with solar panel, 2 spare tires, dual winches, etc, etc,

** RIg is built as a Chaser/expedition rig
 

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:rck::rck:
 
#63 ·
I bought the tent from Iron4x4.com WAY CHEAPER THAN ARB BUT SAME QUALITY KILLER tent. Stands up to heavy wind and rain (ask me how I know LOL) It comes standard with the Thick Foam mattress inside that folds up with the tent. The other reason that I like the tent, is the fact that I can keep the 2 sleeping bags AND the pillows inside when I fold it up, and still pop the cover on with no issues.
The shower enclosure is really cool. I bought it at Bass Pro Shops. Here is why I like it. you take it out of the package, and throw it, and BOOM it pops itself up . It has an open top and stands about 6'7" tall with open bottoms to let the water escape. I bought a small teak platform to stay out of the mud when taking a shower, and it is strong enough to hang clothes/ towel on it while showering. Putting it away is a breeze... All the others I looked at were a f#$king pain in the #ss to set up and pull down.

** Honestly, I have used it 2 times out of the MANY showers I have taken, as I am usually out in the middle of nowhere, camping with nobody around to see my vagina lol, so with that said. It was worth the $ for the privacy when needed.
 
#66 ·
Your welcome..

LED 40" light bar finally installed and wired.. I thought they were a little overpriced, UNTIL I HIT THE ON BUTTON!!!! Holy shit these CREE LED lights are CRAZY bright... Just dont stand in the direct beam of the light and look directly in it LOL You will be seeing a shadow for at least 2 or 3 minutes LOL
 

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#69 ·
Pretty sweet, and i think you're good on the lights.....:eek:

Sent from the middle of nowhere.
 
#81 ·
Yep. I have the same axles. Wonder why he didn't go with a free spin hub kit too.
 
#71 ·
Man, I like those lights.

:) :tup:
 
#74 ·
Man I want to chop mine up badly! Wife says I have to wait at least another year. Damn I can't wait that long. Really like everything you have done so far. Only thing I would possibly do different is chop the frame right behind the cab and tube it out and link the rear. Awesome job again and keep the pics, info, updates, and wheeling adventures coming.
 
#75 ·
Thanks everyone for the thumbs up.. Yes. I was originally going to chop off the frame and go Double triangulated Links with ORE struts, but them I found out I was able to take off 2 months from work in May (and still have a job) when I get back. SO I built it to handle the weight of an expedition out west for 6 weeks. When I return from the big trip, I am going to chop the frame and remove the storage boxes (leaving the upper section of exo on) and go with the original idea of the DT links and ORE's Basically Truggy the rear. If you notice the build on the rear, all I have to do to Truggy the rear, is cut the rear supports off that hold the upper exo on(next to the rear stop lights) and that will disconnect the entire upper exo system. Then all I have to do is chop the frame off, and the entire rear frame and storage box's will slip right out :rck::rck::rck: I built the fuel tank location and the upper rear exo separate, knowing I was going to truggy this beast when I get back:SPIN:

THen she will be a truggy'ed rock buggy for the remainder of its life :D
 
#79 ·
ALSO< I will be in Moab running all the BFE trails and the other trails from April 14th - 27th and then off to The Rubicon Trail from April 29th - May 5th If any locals are in the area from this forum, and would like to join in. that would be awesome.. I will be posting vids and pictures during the trip to this forum and Expedition Portal as an update as to how the Dodge is holding up during the trip.

Thanks again for following, and look forward to maybe seeing a few of you all out on the trails.
 
#82 ·
Free spin hub kits protrude to far out from the wheel and in my opinion are just asking to get snagged by a rock. Also they are just another item to break and have to carry spares for. I engineered my drivetrain to have a fuse at the front driveshaft yoke at the front diff. And is very easy to swap in a new front drishaft if I pop that fuse. Also the Sumatran hub kit is WAY to expensive with too many small items to break I not downing a free spin hub kit, It's just not for me. ;)
 
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I've no problems with my Dynatrac FreeSpin hubs. And no, they don't stick out pass my rims. :D

Also. I can repack my bearings now. Don't have to replace the unit bearings anymore. Don't have to worry about beatin' the MF'ers out with a BMFing hammer either like I did last time.
 
#85 ·
Pic's. :D
 

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#86 ·
To get my unit bearings out. I had to pop both upper and lower ball joints on the knuckle. Then take a fiber cut-off wheel on an air tool, and cut the ball joint joint studs in half so I could remove the the knuckle from the axle. I no longer have to do this with the freespin kit. :D
 

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