Aussie "Arctic Truck" on 35's (1 Viewer)

[saharabeast]

I hope after my mod I will need a ladder to get in

Just got 2 x sets of wheels for the 35and 37 tyres
What a hastle to get, but got em finally after 2 weeks of research
And some advice from reynir@fjallasport.is

Steel 7x9 -26offset. To fit Mickey Thompsom MTZ 37x12.5x17

Alloy Torque 17x8.5 +5offset. To fit Federal Courigia MT 35x12.5x17

Any luck the 2 types and sizes of tyres will be in mid next week and get put on the wheels.

From there is out to Camden Customs and have the Imported Flares put on to fit the wheels
Whilst I'm hoping we can fit the 37s it's gonna be a big ask
Should be a lot of fun and learning.
TJ, owner is only concerned which back wheel arches, said can cut front to fit almost anything without a problem.
I will keep posting and add a few picks especial once I get tyres on the rims
I am really excited about this

 

[mark71]

We will all enjoy watching your build.

 

[saharabeast]

Car is now in the Chop Shop
Should have some pics in the next few weeks

 

[saharabeast]

Car is now in the Chop Shop
Should have some pics in the next few weeks

Does anyone know how high u can lift KDSS???

 

[Old racer]

The process of installing 37 "Arctic Truck in Russia with photos and discussion can see through Google translator here http://translate.google.ru/translat...r.ru/index.php?showtopic=145128&st=25&act=url

 

[saharabeast]

Few pics thus far with 35 wheels
Will update again in 2 weeks should be complete

 

[r3run33]

are you still missing a piece for the rear door? pot some pics of the whole vehicle if you have time. thanks any trouble with the RTA

 

[saharabeast]

No, parts missing, just not on yet.
That was first fitting, lot more cutting to do and painting
Should all come together in next few weeks
Will post picks once I get car back from fabricator doing the job

 

[r3run33]

forgot to ask this but how do you like the icon shocks??? have you tinkered with the adjustability of them??

 

[saharabeast]

Icon shocks run real good.

Sitting with just over 2inches of lift. Smooth and comfortable

 

[S.CarolinaFZJ80]

This might be a material for a new thread, but they have been rolling on 42" for a while in Afghanistan;
http://sheepdogtheory.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/truck-jpg.png?w=480

http://www.delfi.lt/news/daily/lithuania/kariuomene-isigijo-sarvuotu-visureigiu-uz-15-mln-litu.d?id=48978600

I've seen them and they are truly massive with 42" tires. Some are now rolling on 37" tires though as they made to run both.

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[saharabeast]

My SaharaBeast on 35s

Here it is on 35X12.5 Federal Couriga Tyres Anzac Long Weekend Belangello State Forest NSW
Still a few touchups needed to complete, should be a full tour rig by June 2013

Things to still do
RockSliders, BashBar, and Rear Draw setup next & 3rd Battery & Inverter
AlloyRoofRack, Put on my MyCube RoofTent
Then Diff Drop and Ratio Change,
Then to Cape York June/July/Aug 2013

 

[alwaysme]

very nice well done, when are you planning on 37s? do you have any pictures of a LC200 with 37s?

 

[ballsbygm]

Here it is on 35X12.5 Federal Couriga Tyres Anzac Long Weekend Belangello State Forest NSW
Still a few touchups needed to complete, should be a full tour rig by June 2013

Things to still do
RockSliders, BashBar, and Rear Draw setup next & 3rd Battery & Inverter
AlloyRoofRack, Put on my MyCube RoofTent
Then Diff Drop and Ratio Change,
Then to Cape York June/July/Aug 2013

Saharabeast,

Looking good mate, really like it in white. Another Perth guy is doing one in white also.

Interested to know how the 37's go. I don't think it would take very much, but due legalities in WA, I won't bother just yet. Are you making up the bar flare pieces?

Keep the pics coming.

Cheers
Steve

 

[huntgfish]

I wish we could get those fender flares here in the states at a reasonable price, compared to the Bushwacker brand I'm putting on this weekend!

 

[ozzie cruizer]

I wish we could get those fender flares here in the states at a reasonable price, compared to the Bushwacker brand I'm putting on this weekend!

Mate just got quote from reynir@fjallasport.is. At fjallasport Set of guard $990 Ozzie and 266 Ozzie to send sounds fair
What's the guards u putting on any pic and supplier info

 

[huntgfish]

Bushwacker part# 30913-02

 

[saharabeast]

Car in getting slidders and bash bar work done and some light systems fitted.
then its off to Off Road Systems to get rear draws, ARB 78Ltr fridge setup + 65Ltr water tank
Also ran cables for ARK power pack in rear as my 3rd battery / accessories system and Backup with a
Blue Optima D27M Battery, Run Dual Yellow Optimas D27F's up front
As i intend to have a Microwave setup in rear for cooking as i have a industrial cryo-vac
and precooked food can be stored for 4-6 weeks at -zero to 10 degrees no problems.
beats busting my clacker after a long day 4x4ing or motorcross riding, All coming along nicely
will post more pics as soon as i get my car back from the shop

 

[saharabeast]

RE Bar Flare Piece

Steve,
just waiting on slidders and bash bars to be put on,
they are ARB ones that have been modified to suit,
then will look to see if i need those pieces to be made?
I'm praying that i dont

Saharabeast,

Looking good mate, really like it in white. Another Perth guy is doing one in white also.

Interested to know how the 37's go. I don't think it would take very much, but due legalities in WA, I won't bother just yet. Are you making up the bar flare pieces?

Keep the pics coming.

Cheers
Steve

 

[r3run33]

hey sahara please post how you are going to do the microwave set up; I was planning on just getting the arc pak battery box and hooking up the microwave that way due to the power usage. Are you going to hardwire the microwave???