Builds Nemesis - a deviant undertaking (1 Viewer)

[Spike Strip]

And see everything from the passenger seat ....

 

[sschruff]

Agreed but I'v spent enough time in a RHD that I think. . .think being the operative word. . .it wouldn't bother/kill me, lol.

 

[Spike Strip]

Well, I've driven a few RHD, and I suppose you can get used to it, but for me it was like the time, many years ago now, a few buddies and I walked into a bar in West Hollywood (before it was the WeHo it is today) and the moment we sat down, I knew I was sitting in the wrong place ...

 

[sschruff]

So, just ordered 5 new steelies from Onur (16x8) and that means. . .will put my Fuel Revolvers & Cooper Tires on the chopping block. I'll take some pics and post them in the FS section this coming Monday. For now:

For Sale - 17x9/-12, 4.5 BS Fuel Revolver wheels with Cooper AT3 tires (285/70r17). Paid $2026.71 (Rimz One). Sell: $1400 + shipping, obo.

thanks-

Shane

 

[Major Nelson]

Ouch, someone will be getting a great deal on those rims...you can't have many miles on those. Could see someone with a newer truck (tundra, Ford F150 putting those on in a heart beat) Pretty sure my neighbor has those same rims on his F150...

The Steelies are going to look sweet on your rig.

 

[sschruff]

Got a few more parts in over the weekend:

 

[sschruff]

Ouch, someone will be getting a great deal on those rims...you can't have many miles on those. Could see someone with a newer truck (tundra, Ford F150 putting those on in a heart beat) Pretty sure my neighbor has those same rims on his F150...

The Steelies are going to look sweet on your rig.

Thanks and I agree - going to post the wheels/tires on CL and MUD, see what happens. And yeah - can't wait to see what the steelies look like once mounted. I imagine...SWEEEEEEEEET =)

 

[Major Nelson]

Got a few more parts in over the weekend:

What brakes did you go with? Upgrade to 4runners or staying stock?

 

[sschruff]

K-

Decided to stay stock but just replace everything. . .and I mean EVERYTHING, lol. Grabbed all available lines and will have the remainder lines fabricated. Called Onur back (perhaps harassment on my part, hehe) and decided to redo the entire e-brake system as well. But that was after I called and was like. . .f'it, I'll take the 70 series steelies. This, sir, is partially your fault. Grommets, door handles, gaskets, axle hardware - you and J are simply doing well-planned PSYOPS on me and no guilt on my part. . .it's working

Shane

 

[TLC Norway]

Where are the steelies??? What tires are you doing? Doesn't really need rubber with those tough wheels!

 

[sschruff]

Steelies will ship this week (yah); going to run either the Cooper AT3 or the BFG T/A KO2 (285/75 or 295/75). I've had great success with the Coopers but kinda want a more aggressive look. But. . .I run 90+% on the road, so torn between looks vs. function. Ebrake parts arrived today. A few more parts orders, engine swap & paint job. . .and I"ll be done (not, lol).

 

[Fj moneypit]

The BFG TA KO2 now look like this. Not a fan.

 

[sschruff]

The BFG TA KO2 now look like this. Not a fan.

The originals are still available. Just not sure if this is the correct tire for my needs...

 

[sschruff]

Whatever tires I get, they'll be mounted on these:



Woooo Hoooooo!

 

[sschruff]

And here's a pic from the dog parade (Barkus) - Me, Mel, Scooby & Tara (fun day):

 

[Major Nelson]

I have the KO2s on my rig love them. Haven't driven that far....and only on pavement, but think they're great. Very quiet. Really like the look too. Black walls out.

 

[Fj moneypit]

The originals are still available. Just not sure if this is the correct tire for my needs...

Yeah I figured the originals are still around which what I have and like them. I do like the looks of the cooper st maxx and have goodyear duratracs on my tacoma which were great until about 10k miles then got noisy.

Another shameless plug of truck with bfgs

 

[sschruff]

Some random pics over the past week-ish:

Wheels at my body shop: SWEEEEEEET.



Desmog, water pump, thermostat, valve adjustment, header, exhaust, etc. progress:

 

[sschruff]

More of the pulled desmog:







Soon to be replaced with a newly rebuilt:



And soon to be replaced with a freshly powder coated, all new hardware, brakes, suspension, steering, etc.:

 

[Major Nelson]

good to see progress Shane...when will you be back on the road? still planning a pilgrimage up to Torfab's? Figure that might have to wait....May's getting close.