Off-Road Flatbed design

[DILLIGAF]

Well the Bilstein B8 5165 are ordered along with the EVO Jeep Gladiator JT 6.5" HD Rear Spring Pair.

This is the only picture of the B8s I found on a Ram .

 

[crazykid1994]

I used to have 5160s but blew out the banjo seal. Look through my thread. I would have kept them but bilstein wouldn’t replace the one because they didn’t make it anymore so wouldn’t honor warranty

 

[DILLIGAF]

Warranty in Canada isnt really a thing, Shipping crap back usually isnt worth the hassle.

I did buy them from a good online store, The same store that refunded me those garbage trakmotive extended travel axles. BUt I was still out 80$ to ship that garbage back... lol.

These are more for testing purposes, Depending if I like them Ill grab the adjustables ones next time around. I seem to have to buy new shock every 5 years. lol.

 

[crazykid1994]

That’s why I switched to the fox 2.5. Rebuildable and adjustable. The 5160 were great. I bought the 27.5” length version with my eibach springs and they road very well. Very tight and sporty feeling in my opinion. I’m actually upset I didn’t order the fox at 27”. I left them at 26.5” when I ordered them because it was quicker to get them

 

[DILLIGAF]

Changing diff oil today. Checking my pinion preload and it's still good.

Pre-Trip inspection found a bad front right wheel bearing.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Skid plate time

 

[DILLIGAF]

Really happy how this is turning out.

 

[DILLIGAF]

 

[crazykid1994]

I wish I had a plasma table. May have to look into a cheap plasma cutter for making my bumper and skids

 

[DILLIGAF]

A plasma cutter is next on my list of tools. If all goes well Ill have one in a few months.

Stupid Jeep needs new tires first. And Im hoping nothing breaks on the trail next week.

Maybee I should tell the wife the trip is cancelled , Instead of wasting money on a Vacation I could buy a new tool.

 

[olyelr]

Maybee I should tell the wife the trip is cancelled , Instead of wasting money on a Vacation I could buy a new tool.

Yep, let us know how that works out for you lol


Looking good as usual!

 

[DILLIGAF]

Started packing, Didn't even bother asking the wife

The tent , sleeping bags and Queen size air mattress ( Don't judge me ) , and spare CV axle fits under the spare.

Now time to go pick what guns I'm bringing

 

[DILLIGAF]

What a Vacation, Had a ******* blast.

-Day 1 Mt Rundle This is just a nice spot to stop half way to our destination.

-Day 2 is where the real fun began at Mt Farnham . Base Camp was 5000ft up we made our way to 7500ft to the peak. Slashed 2 tires on the sidewall half way up the trail. Ended up using half a dozen plugs to keep going. Busted a sidestep as well.

-Day 3 a quick stay at Fairmont River started with trying to find some 37x12.5x20 in a small rocky town. We ended up being super lucky to find a set of TOYO Mts that actually Matched my spare in Cranbrook. So we had a small detour that morning and a hefty 3800$ bill...

-Day 4 was the gem of the trip, Mt Farnham base camp was at 3000ft up and we made our way to 8000ft . Grabbed myself a 20L jug of Glacier water for coffee !

-Now for the broken parts, 1 CV axle, 1 Wheel bearing, Airbag sensor light and a check engine light that I have to scan this morning. Added some pretty sweet new dents in the top cab corner as well. Hoping I dont find too much more once I throw her on the lift.

Conclusion, We are now buying an overland off-road pop up trailer and im switching all my off-road activities to the JK. The 1500 will now just be my dedicated hunting rig !


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Day 4

 

[Wild one]

Back when i was 17,i moved out to Cranbrook and drove tow truck for about 9 months,great town for girls in the summer,not so much in the winter,after the girls went back to university in the fall,i left,lol. The Pizza Hut out there used to make the best pizza i ever ate

 

[Dean2]

Nice trip. I agree about switching to the JK. Pickups are for hauling stuff to the trail head. Too heavy, tall and wide to be a real good off road rig. That said, the rig looks really good after all the mods you did.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Going to look at this next week ! for 19k it seems like it would be perfect for what welike doing. Ill just need to add airbags to it for a softer ride.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Couple cool videos

Mt Farnham

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Old Bridge

youtu.be

Kootenays

youtu.be

Kootenays

youtu.be

 

[DILLIGAF]

Today project !!! I'm just a tad over 4deg off. After lifting my ass end over 8" all together.

Willpush out my upper control arm to correct it.

Drive Shaft Angles Explained

What should my pinion angle be? Do I need a double cardan drive shaft? Find a comprehensive guide to these questions and more in our video all about drive sh...

youtu.be

 

[Jwithing]

Been awhile since I tuned in. Glad to see you get 'er done and put to use! Looks great

 

[Dinky]

Been playing with my jeep haven't been on in awhile. Looks good and looks like your putting it to good use.