44 inch project

[Dadi]

I finally decided to build a truck the way I want it:
Diesel
Strong mechanically
44 inch tires with minimal lift

Here is the progress

First the car
2005 Ram 3500 super duty, 5.9 cummins with 110 k kilometers on the clock

Then 4 inch lift

 

[Dadi]

Some cutting and welding to fit the wheels

 

[Dadi]

The tires are Arctic trucks new 44 inch radial tire based on the Nokian Hakkapelita

Added a Borgerson steering box and brace

 

[Dadi]

Here in Iceland we are required to have flares that cover the tire. I decided to use flared fenders and widen them on the inside of the headlights. This means moving the headlights out by about 4 inches.

 

[Dadi]

This is where I am at in the project. It drives but I have a number of smaller things to finish.

 

[Dadi]

I call it Sid the sloth - after the Iceage character. There is a resemblance there.

 

[Dadi]

Here are links to the things I baught:


Lift kit:
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/ ... /overview/

Springs:
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/ ... /overview/

Fenders:
https://www.carid.com/duraflex/off-road ... ation_mail

Steering box:
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/ ... /overview/

Steering brace:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/03-08-Dodge-Ra ... SwGLZcy-NE

Rear lockers:
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/ ... /overview/

Front locker:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yukon-TT914A64 ... 2749.l2649

Ring and pinion set:
https://www.vividracing.com/03newer-dod ... 84829.html

Tuning:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bully-Dog-GT-C ... 2749.l2649

 

[Krein]

Daaaammmmnnnn!!!... in a good way

 

[buddy guy]

wow!!!! welcome to the forum. that is a hell of a project! hats off to you and keep the pics coming! we do love them pics!

 

[Dadi]

Thank you for positive feedback.

Here is a picture of the rims after widening and beadlock. These are the original 17" steel rims that came with the truck.

 

[buddy guy]

geez. this is a monster truck!

 

[Elevated 2013]

Nice looking project! Can't wait to see how that looks in the end! Did I miss where you changed the rear axle to single rear wheel as opposed to the dual rear wheel axle that was on it at the beginning??

 

[Dadi]

Thanks. No axle change needed. The tires are as wide as the dual ones. Ony need a spacer.

 

[buddy guy]

if you don't mind me asking, cause I come from Alberta where we have huge earthmovers with those big tires that cost 100,000 per tire, how much those tires each cost? i find it fascinating how the bigger the piece of rubber, the price jumps way out of proportion with the increase in size! i'm guessing 500-600 bucks canadian a tire?

 

[Dadi]

if you don't mind me asking, cause I come from Alberta where we have huge earthmovers with those big tires that cost 100,000 per tire, how much those tires each cost? i find it fascinating how the bigger the piece of rubber, the price jumps way out of proportion with the increase in size! i'm guessing 500-600 bucks canadian a tire?

Good question. These are Nokian radial tires that were developed for Arctic truck. The price is an eyewatering USD 1900 each. However, they cannot be compared to diagonals in terms of road manners.

 

[Dadi]

Here is a link about the tire:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjACegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw2s-EQkOcS0wMVEwHNmAyMf

 

[buddy guy]

i bet! 1900 each. guh....like i said, out of proportion with amount of rubber, commercial application allows them to charge so much. everytime i see an oversize semi with a load of big earthmover tired on it, it's like 10 of them. 1 million bucks worth of rubber right there heading to alberta oil sands.

 

[buddy guy]

i find your whole build fascinating! mind if i ask what you do for work?

 

[LeesEvoX]

LOL those tires look MASSIVE up front,but then tuck in really nice under the dually bed hahaha.

Awesome fab work on the fenders, and yes. Sid is THE perfect name for that truck hahah

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[Dadi]

i find your whole build fascinating! mind if i ask what you do for work?

Ehem - I am a professor of economics at the University of Iceland - but a carguy since birth