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[freelradventures]

My rig is all stock for now

First change made yesterday:

Unfortunitly don't have many AT or MT tyres choices.
Legally this car it's only allowed to run with 235/60/16 so I bought this Hankook Dynopro ATm.

 

[Daryl 32]

New wrap - courtesy of 1,533 miles w - 500 or so off road in Baja California these past 10 days.

 

[Gregory Youngblood]

New wrap - courtesy of 1,533 miles w - 500 or so off road in Baja California these past 10 days.

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Looks like you had fun. Am curious, what kind of shell and rack on top do you have?

 

[Gregory Youngblood]

Here’s the “Redneck”. 59 power giant body on a 96 chassis. 12v Cummins nv4500 5 speed. Dana 60 full floater with arb air locker. Dana 80 rear arb air locker also. Rides on 39” iroks Recently installed old air ac system (stylin)! Iv had this truck 12 years now and always upgrading. It’s big and heavy but a lot of fun.

Great rig. Looks like all kinds of fun. Who cares if it's big and heavy.

 

[Daryl 32]

Looks like you had fun. Am curious, what kind of shell and rack on top do you have?

Shell is an older brand no longer made and the rack is none I designed and made for myself as I could not find one I liked.

design was based on mounting awnings as a first priority. The 3/8" tubeing is for running wiring for lights not yet installed.





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[BarryD]

Here are a few pictures of my 2011 Volkswagen Amarok.

The plan is to build it out a bit with a rack over the tray and a rooftop tent on the rack.

But so far I have done about 30000 km in the last year and it's been an absolute treat!

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Let me know what you guys think!

I love the Amarok!

 

[Gregory Youngblood]

Shell is an older brand no longer made and the rack is none I designed and made for myself as I could not find one I liked.

design was based on mounting awnings as a first priority. The 3/8" tubeing is for running wiring for lights not yet installed.

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Very nice setup. Good job on that. I like how it extends over the cab.

I'm looking for a good shell. I have to admit I'm surprised how expensive they are. Yikes.

 

[freelradventures]

Fiat Panda 4x4
Suzuki Grand Vitara (mine)
Ford Range Raptor
Nissan TerranoII

 

[Jeffrey Dill]

Fiat Panda 4x4
Suzuki Grand Vitara (mine)
Ford Range Raptor
Nissan TerranoII

That Fiat Panda looks hilarious and awesome out there. This is the first time I've heard of that vehicle but I'm already a fan!

 

[grubworm]

Shell is an older brand no longer made and the rack is none I designed and made for myself as I could not find one I liked.

design was based on mounting awnings as a first priority. The 3/8" tubeing is for running wiring for lights not yet installed.

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THAT is a badass rack! I just bought a shell for my Tundra and am having to fab my own rack as well. i absolutely LOVE the way you did the fairing. what are the 4 flange plated on each side for? looks like a very specific bolt pattern...

 

[freelradventures]

That Fiat Panda looks hilarious and awesome out there. This is the first time I've heard of that vehicle but I'm already a fan!

Believe that this litle 4x4 is awesome.

It have unbelivebel skills for offroad.

You can see it crossing the fields on my latest videos [emoji6]

 

[Daryl 32]

THAT is a badass rack! I just bought a shell for my Tundra and am having to fab my own rack as well. i absolutely LOVE the way you did the fairing. what are the 4 flange plated on each side for? looks like a very specific bolt pattern...

Originally made to match TJM or ARB awning mounting points. I drilled the Alu-cab frame to match my rack.

The TJM awning was purchased and mounted three years before we bought the Alu-Cab awning. Once I mounted the Alu-Cab I realized I needed to make a rear mount for the hinge area. When it is open all the weight of the awning and most of the wind load is at the 4"x6" area at the back of the frame.

 

[grubworm]

Originally made to match TJM or ARB awning mounting points. I drilled the Alu-cab frame to match my rack.

The TJM awning was purchased and mounted three years before we bought the Alu-Cab awning. Once I mounted the Alu-Cab I realized I needed to make a rear mount for the hinge area. When it is open all the weight of the awning and most of the wind load is at the 4"x6" area at the back of the frame.

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damn, that is nice! wish you lived closer...

 

[Jeffrey Dill]

Believe that this litle 4x4 is awesome.

It have unbelivebel skills for offroad.

You can see it crossing the fields on my latest videos [emoji6]

Oh I have zero doubts about it's capabilities. That thing weighs a paltry 1,600 lbs. That's just shy of a ton lighter than my Forester, which is already a relatively light vehicle at about 3,400 lbs. Compared to that Ford Raptor that's cruising around with you, it's a weight difference of two tons! I bet that Panda just floats over everything like it's not even there.

Probably it's biggest hindrance is just it's lack of ground clearance and it's approach angle (its departure angle looks amazing, as does its break-over angle because of that incredibly short wheelbase). With some minor tweaks to that front bumper to give it a better approach angle, that thing could probably climb a wall.

Cool videos too! Those areas look beautiful.

 

[freelradventures]

Oh I have zero doubts about it's capabilities. That thing weighs a paltry 1,600 lbs. That's just shy of a ton lighter than my Forester, which is already a relatively light vehicle at about 3,400 lbs. Compared to that Ford Raptor that's cruising around with you, it's a weight difference of two tons! I bet that Panda just floats over everything like it's not even there. [emoji2]

Probably it's biggest hindrance is just it's lack of ground clearance and it's approach angle (its departure angle looks amazing, as does its break-over angle because of that incredibly short wheelbase). With some minor tweaks to that front bumper to give it a better approach angle, that thing could probably climb a wall.

Cool videos too! Those areas look beautiful.

I agree, the only thing the Panda needs is more ground clearence.
Thanks for enjoying my "amateur" [emoji23] videos.
I will keep posting them to share the beauty of Portugal [emoji41][emoji1201][emoji6]

 

[Kentucky Runner]

Moab May 2019

 

[2RiversRanchExpeditions]

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

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Why no info ? Give us an idea of the total value of your rig as I see it in this picture. I love it but I know it's unaffordable to me. But I could still enjoy a trip in my rig behind you if you cut the trail for me. :-)

 

[2RiversRanchExpeditions]

Why no info ? Give us an idea of the total value of your rig as I see it in this picture. I love it but I know it's unaffordable to me. But I could still enjoy a trip in my rig behind you if you cut the trail for me. :-)

I was very fortunate to get this rig used from C4 FABRICATION. They fully built it and used it for research and development of their products for several years. Before them Firestone Tires owned this 4Runner and it was their flagship vehicle they used to advertise their new M/T tire at expos and such. I picked it up for a little over 30k. I was looking at getting a new 4Runner (~40k) and building myself, but decided to go the used route to save money. You can save a lot of money buying an already built rig! There is always a risk that they beat on it or didn't use quality parts though, just gotta me mindful and know what to look for.

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

I was very fortunate to get this rig used from C4 FABRICATION. They fully built it and used it for research and development of their products for several years. Before them Firestone Tires owned this 4Runner and it was their flagship vehicle they used to advertise their new M/T tire at expos and such. I picked it up for a little over 30k. I was looking at getting a new 4Runner (~40k) and building myself, but decided to go the used route to save money. You can save a lot of money buying an already built rig! There is always a risk that they beat on it or didn't use quality parts though, just gotta me mindful and know what to look for.

WOW, it's a true one of a kind and what a deal you made on it. Under those conditions I guess I can consider your rig affordable at that price but I doubt it could be duplicated for even double what you gave for it. In essence you have what was a shopping center queen that is going to be put to the real test finally. Nice buy, I envy you but not to the point of suicide. LOL