2001 Buildup

[wngrog]

wngrog's tires are 13.50" wide which are over an inch wider than 315's.

3/4" wheel adapters (spacer) MIGHT work (I'm interested to know) though I wonder if strength is an issue with that size. i.e. lugs pulling out?

I'd need to dig up the vendor I used for the wheel adapters but there are many of them online. Maybe try www.wheelspacer.com

Here are the specs you need:
5x150
110mm Bore on vehicle (so wheel adapter bore might be 110.5mm or so)
14mm x 1.5 studs

Expect these wheel adapters to cost more ones for other vehicles because of the larger 5x150 bolt pattern.

I have sent them 2 emails with nbo answer. Can you see if you can find the place you used?

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Crow Automotive will make any size spacer you need

 

[ats4x4dotcom]

Let em rub, if your tyres dont rub, means you can fit bigger ones

Save the wheel spacers then, for the 315 or 37" fitment, down the track.

 

[DMX84]

Wngrog, in your picture are you deciding on what roof rack to use? (I noticed the one in the background).

 

[wngrog]

No that is the aluminum receiver rack. I have tons invested in Yakima stuff. I will be using Yakima, I don't want to start over now.

 

[tabraha]

Damn you like to draw on your driveway alot! Every pic I look at has hieroglyphics in it.

Rig is coming along nicely; I can't wait to see all of the color keyed armor in place.

 

[hoser]

I have sent them 2 emails with nbo answer. Can you see if you can find the place you used?

I had the wheel adapters machined by a guy in SoCal who's name is either Junior or J.R. (I forget) 909-844-0942. I was satisfied with the work and the turn around time was just like 3 days. Who ever you go with, make sure they include the low profile nuts with the adapters as those can be hard to find.

 

[wngrog]

Did the install of the sliders and bumper. My buddies chipped in and with their help and me stopping to take pictures the old stuff was removed and the new installed in 40 minutes.

 

[wngrog]

Schotts shots

 

[wngrog]

I really like the bumpers being painted the lighter silver like the body instead of the darker color the old bumpers were painted. Thanks Garth for the nudge in that direction.

 

[wngrog]

I can not say enough about the quality of the Slee Sliders and the rear bumper. All the holed line up perfectly, the instructions are clear, the packaging is perfect........

 

[tabraha]

Looks GREAT!!!! Love the match. Very low key, very stout.

What are the plans for the front end?

 

[wngrog]

Looks GREAT!!!! Love the match. Very low key, very stout.

What are the plans for the front end?

I have an ARB bumper headed this way from Seattle. I plan on painting it the same color

M8000 that is on my buggy will be going in the bumper.

No decision on lights yet. I did not get the built in light kit. Wanna have it all finished by Cruise Moab.

 

[wngrog]

copyied from bulls build post-

"You should maintain a minimum of 70mm [2.75"] of droop in the 100 IFS front set up, if you have a Slee diff drop fitted, to stop the cv boots wearing out. [boot pleats shouldnt be touching in straight ahead position at ride height]

This is normally 50-60mm higher than standard, depending on accessory levels.

on a 16" rim this makes for 770mm [30.3"] measurenent from bottom of rim bead edge up through centre of wheel to fender edge when set up correctly.

Rear should be aprox 790-800mm [31.5"]"

OK, after installing the Slee bumper it did not come down at all......with or without the spare in there.

Front (with 18" wheels) is 31.5" and the rear is 33"

1.5" rake back to front.

Christo and Darren, if you are reading this, I would like a set of those Bilsteins for the front so I can crank the bars up another 1" to level it out.

 

[spressomon]

If wngrog did not cheap out and buy plastic drawers he would have been ok with the 863's

There ya go!

 

[ats4x4dotcom]

Christo and Darren, if you are reading this, I would like a set of those Bilsteins for the front so I can crank the bars up another 1" to level it out.

You are within 1/2" of where you would be with the Bilseins at the moment in the front.

 

[spressomon]

You are within 1/2" of where you would be with the Bilseins at the moment in the front.

I don't think you want to level it out even if you could. I experimented with this and found, as Christo and others have said, a 1" lower rake to the front will allow the 100's to handle and track much better...just as they were designed.

 

[wngrog]

I don't think you want to level it out even if you could. I experimented with this and found, as Christo and others have said, a 1" lower rake to the front will allow the 100's to handle and track much better...just as they were designed.

Cool. I was thinking I was going to be lower with the winch and bumper, but I realized it is not the torsion bar that is the limiting factor but the shock.

When it drops from the extra weight, I can just crank it up a turn or two.

Thanks for the feedback.

Next up: ARB Bumper and Locker

 

[ats4x4dotcom]

Cool. I
When it drops from the extra weight, I can just crank it up a turn or two.

Thanks for the feedback.

Next up: ARB Bumper and Locker

5 turns of the adjuster on the T bar is 3/4" [20mm] and NEVER adjust them with weight on them, always jack the car up, so the wheels are drooped before adjusting.

 

[wngrog]

5 turns of the adjuster on the T bar is 3/4" [20mm] and NEVER adjust them with weight on them, always jack the car up, so the wheels are drooped before adjusting.

Tanx for da tip