An expedition truck on portals...

Oilworker

Explorer
Yes, Sir! :ylsmoke:

Fixing the damn truck now and get it all ready. Will get the fuel cell in July and then fit the storage.
I´d really like to drive the truck over this year and then visit the King of the Hammers and a few shows in the US.

After all, this truck was build to be driven across the planet ....
 

cruiserpilot

Adventurer
Wow, just got through this. What a superb truck. Won't have to worry about finding you, just follow all the spectators.
This build was linked through SA forum.
 

Thelittlechef

New member
Thank you all for this thread. Perfect combination of experiences, advice and fantastic photography!

Oilworker: How is the CTIS following years of use? Does it require intensive maintaining? Is it at useful as you had first hoped when installing?

Planning my own portals build of a 79 series dual cab, and your thread is inspirational and educational! Thank you.
 

LRD130PUMA

New member
Hutchinson WA-1785

Any news about the Hutchinson WA-1785 Beadlocks? I've spend hours on the interweb, but can't find anything about them. Would you be able to give me some info of where I can buy them?

About new ideas?! Well, most important is I found my new Hutchinson double beedlock wheels. They are 8.5x17", have the right offset and back-spacing and exceed my load capacity criteria by almost a 1000lbs (!)

WA-1785 
 Hutchinson Specification Sheet
Rim Size 17X8.5 in [431.8X215.9 mm
Rim Contour TRA - J (ISO)
Offset 2.125 in [54.0 mm]
Mounting Pattern: 8 Holes on 6.5 in [165.1 mm] B.C.D.
Hub Bore: 4.814 in [122.3 mm]
Load Rating 4200 lb @ 65 psi [1905.1 kg @ 4.48 bar]
Weight 40.9 lb [18.6 kg]
Material: Aluminum - Forged
Balance Type: None
Tire Size: 37X12.5R17[/I]
 

mk216v

Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
Any news about the Hutchinson WA-1785 Beadlocks? I've spend hours on the interweb, but can't find anything about them. Would you be able to give me some info of where I can buy them?

About new ideas?! Well, most important is I found my new Hutchinson double beedlock wheels. They are 8.5x17", have the right offset and back-spacing and exceed my load capacity criteria by almost a 1000lbs (!)

WA-1785 
 Hutchinson Specification Sheet
Rim Size 17X8.5 in [431.8X215.9 mm
Rim Contour TRA - J (ISO)
Offset 2.125 in [54.0 mm]
Mounting Pattern: 8 Holes on 6.5 in [165.1 mm] B.C.D.
Hub Bore: 4.814 in [122.3 mm]
Load Rating 4200 lb @ 65 psi [1905.1 kg @ 4.48 bar]
Weight 40.9 lb [18.6 kg]
Material: Aluminum - Forged
Balance Type: None
Tire Size: 37X12.5R17[/I]

Nothing here; http://high-impact.net/dot_approved_beadlocks.htm

Call Tony at Motorsports in Portland, OR. He deals a lot with Hutchinson(where I got mine from); 503.244.9010. Tell him Jeremy sent you.
 

ersatzknarf

lost, but making time
Wow ! Very interesting. 17x8.5 would be an interesting size to try on a Rover.

Wondering about the mounting holes, though... The BCD is good, but just a few too many holes.

Would Hutchinson drill the wheels with just five instead of eight ? ? ?
 

LRD130PUMA

New member
Wow ! Very interesting. 17x8.5 would be an interesting size to try on a Rover.

Wondering about the mounting holes, though... The BCD is good, but just a few too many holes.

Would Hutchinson drill the wheels with just five instead of eight ? ? ?


Will with the same kind of portal axles as Robert, you can get them set up for any BCD type.
 

Oilworker

Explorer
Good morning guys ;-)

I hope ya all had a great christmas!

I picked up my own very special christmas present myself on the 22nd of December at my friends´ workshop in southern Germany.

20151221_RK_08119_web1600t.jpg

As I have spend most of the past year on the road, working and sorting a lot of things for my future, I was very happy with the offer by EXTREM Fahrzeuge to help me get the LR130CC-R(hino) back on the road.

It came up as we were working together on the very first, full electric, Toyota Land Cruiser, the EJ79

20150811_RK_02087_web1200t.jpg

20150811_RK_02176_web1200t.jpg

...and even though the Rhino isn´t fully completed, it´s at least back on the road and running :wings::wings::wings:

While at it I also fitted the new shifters by Bowler Motorsports, which they designed for their Defender Challenge cars.

20151221_RK_08120_web1600t.jpg

As soon as the guys at Method Race Wheels get moving, I hope I can fit the Nokian Hakkapelliita 35" tyres I finally found....

20151221_RK_08133_web1600t.jpg

20151221_RK_08136_web1600t.jpg

But more after the Dakar Rallye, for which I am currently packing my gear.

Have a great day and see you soon!

Robert
 

Forum statistics

Threads
185,889
Messages
2,879,492
Members
225,497
Latest member
WonaWarrior
Top