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Title: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: the_maplebar on May 16, 2006, 07:42:52 AM: It's on the front page ;D

http://www.zukiworld.com/month_050106/feature_hagen-newfrontend.htm
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: the_maplebar on May 16, 2006, 07:50:52 AM: Hey Eric, the link to the larger custom Anvil is wrong.

(http://www.zukiworld.com/month_050106/images/hagens_newbuild/small/14frontdiff.jpg)

Here's the fullsize photo

http://www.zukiworld.com/month_050106/images/hagens_newbuild/14frontdiff.jpg
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: SiKiD_01 on May 16, 2006, 08:20:05 AM: holy moly. :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

i love every single bit of this. my next vit will be this!

good job guys, and well worth the wait.
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: barcus on May 16, 2006, 08:22:25 AM: WOW...
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: takai on May 16, 2006, 11:51:28 AM: That came out awesome. :o Definitely worth waiting for. ;D
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: locjaw on May 16, 2006, 12:16:48 PM: wow mike, looks bitchin man. cant wait to see it in person
jason
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: ice_man5210 on May 17, 2006, 03:08:35 AM: Hats off to you Mike! Great job! Ur da man!
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: Rhinoman on May 17, 2006, 04:58:34 AM: Thats clever.
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on May 17, 2006, 07:30:17 AM: Thanks guys. I will be out wheeling next weekend. I will try to get some better trail shots. If I have any gremlins I should find them then. ::) ;D

Mike
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: the_maplebar on May 17, 2006, 10:45:14 AM: Yes, that is impressive. Some of my favorite snippets

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We were able to get 15 inches of travel per wheel while getting very minimal camber change.
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By adjusting the weight jacks, I can change ride height by 12 inches
So when are you coming out with a kit ;D

Are you still running the stock (Steel GV) suzki third member? What I am wondering is if you have found the 7.5" R&P/diff to be a weak link in the front once it is upgraded to steel and using custom CV's?
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on May 17, 2006, 01:28:01 PM: Quote from: the_maplebar on May 17, 2006, 10:45:14 AM
Yes, that is impressive. Some of my favorite snippets

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We were able to get 15 inches of travel per wheel while getting very minimal camber change.
and
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By adjusting the weight jacks, I can change ride height by 12 inches
So when are you coming out with a kit ;D

Are you still running the stock (Steel GV) suzki third member? What I am wondering is if you have found the 7.5" R&P/diff to be a weak link in the front once it is upgraded to steel and using custom CV's?

Their are 4 RPM members running a 7.5 front diff. None of us have never broken a 7.5 in the front of a tracker. Cvs are the weak link but that is partially by design. CVs are the fastest and cheapest thing to change on my rigs. I have only been trail riding once in the orange rig since the build and I havent broke anything yet. However I suspect the cvs will still be my weak link.

Mike
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: Yoak on May 17, 2006, 06:32:02 PM: Speechless..WOW
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: echojeff on May 18, 2006, 10:41:21 PM: So to start this project form scratch, you would need the calmini lift and then heavly modify it from there. What size are those tires. I saw the over the bucket picture, that is very impressive, but the back diff would hit it right? Just make a IRS to match the front then it would clear just fine. ;D
Is the 7.5 front diff the steel gv?
Great project! I could only dream if somthing like that some day.
Jeff
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: ZeusZuki on May 19, 2006, 03:29:40 PM: Looks awesome Mr Hagen ;DÃ‚Â 8)

Reminds me of this truck from the 2005 Ultimate Adventure :D

ZeusZuki
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: Quaddawg on May 19, 2006, 03:33:00 PM: Quote from: echojeff on May 18, 2006, 10:41:21 PM
Just make a IRS to match the front then it would clear just fine. ;D

Now THAT would be something to behold... I bet that sucker would JUMP!
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: ZeusZuki on May 19, 2006, 03:42:17 PM: http://4wheeloffroad.com/2005ultimateadventure/131_0511_lift/

Try this link. My computer seems to be having a melt down - YOU SUCK BILL GATES , you :-X :-X :-X :-\

ZeusZuki.
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on May 19, 2006, 09:32:40 PM: Quote from: echojeff on May 18, 2006, 10:41:21 PM
So to start this project form scratch, you would need the calmini lift and then heavly modify it from there. What size are those tires. I saw the over the bucket picture, that is very impressive, but the back diff would hit it right? Just make a IRS to match the front then it would clear just fine. ;D
Is the 7.5 front diff the steel gv?
Great project! I could only dream if somthing like that some day.
Jeff
I wouldnt recomend a build like this for most people. It was quite intense trying to fit everything into place while keeping Camber, Caster, toe, and SAI correct. I would say it was almost overwhelming. The pic over the bucket is with the coils at full height. Ive been running my ride height about 1-2 inches over the bucket. Keep in mind my ride height is fully adjustable within a matter of seconds by just cranking on the weight jack with a 3/8 rachet. The front is a tracker 7.5 rear.

Mike
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on May 19, 2006, 09:44:12 PM: Quote from: echojeff on May 18, 2006, 10:41:21 PM
What size are those tires.

35-13.5-15 BFG Krawler
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: Uncivilized on May 27, 2006, 08:26:46 PM: Mike -
Was the rear left alone, the front has more lift now right? - just curious if you added any extra lift in the rear to match the front..... (to make it level-ish ;) )

~Dave
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: Maroon Monsoon on May 27, 2006, 09:39:16 PM: I really really want to make my GV dual control arm someday because of your beast of a zuk
Title: Re: Orange Rig Makeover is posted
Post by: Mikerpm4x4 on May 29, 2006, 06:51:55 PM: Quote from: Uncivilized on May 27, 2006, 08:26:46 PM
Mike -
Was the rear left alone, the front has more lift now right? - just curious if you added any extra lift in the rear to match the front..... (to make it level-ish ;) )

~Dave

I did not add any lift to the rear. I can adjust ride height in the front with a ratchet, so how much lift I have depends on how I want it set up.

Mike