"The Hulk Gets Angry" aka stevenmd's RRC build

[Green96D1]

this is going to be "killer"

keep it coming Steve! "Thumbsup"

 

[stevenmd]

Added the springs and shocks.

Added the RTE 3" springs and OME shocks. (Was running a tired 2" OME lift.) Measurements are with 245/75R16 BFG AT's.

Prior to lift:
DF - 33-1/2"
PF - 33-7/8"
DR - 34-1/4"
PR - 34-7/8"

Results:
DF-35-1/2"
PF-35-7/8"
DR-35-1/2"
PR-35-7/8"

Pics are after the add-ons.

 

[gordo]

My brother in law has 33 x 13.50 TSLs on his rover. Im not sure how wide his rims are though, but it works out pretty good. The rims are GCRs I believe. I think they are 16s though not 15s but I could be wrong. That is a wide tire so the flares are a must! Have fun. Gordo.

 

[stevenmd]

I have decided to bypass the 33x13.5x15's and go with either 255/85R16 or 285/75R16.

 

[sven]

Just to give you an idea, here's a pic of my old 95 LWB with RTE 3" lift and 255/85/16 Trxus MT tires. If you go wider than the 255s, you'll need wheel spacers or wheels than stick out further. Damn, I miss this rig sometimes.

 

[Green96D1]

looking good Steven.

Hulk has gotten Taller for sure.

 

[stevenmd]

New Shoes...

GT Radial mudders, 285/75-16. Smoother and quieter ride than I was expecting.

 

[revor]

Looks Great Steven!!!

What a clean build, and stealthy!

 

[4Rescue]

Looks Great Steven!!!

What a clean build, and stealthy!

X2... that is one clean sano looking job you're doing there. very nice. I never see old RRC's of that vintage in that good of shape.

Cheers

Dave

 

[stevenmd]

Thanks Keith. Next step is adding your HD steering stuff. March will see the addition of the LT230, double cardan front drive shaft, and possibly a double double cardan in the rear, not sure yet.

Also going to call Steve and get his body lift at some point. I really like the 3" lift right now and see no reason to go higher. With the addition of the body lift I can run pizza cutters in the future.

 

[stevenmd]

X2... that is one clean sano looking job you're doing there. very nice. I never see old RRC's of that vintage in that good of shape.

Cheers

Dave

Thanks Dave. My first truck was a DI and I cut it all up to fit the mods and in the end, I no longer liked the look of the truck. I am trying to keep all the mods on this one to a minimum. My Daystar 4" progressive bumpstops just arrived. I will lose some downflex with them but I can avoid trimming the fenders right now.

 

[Green96D1]

GT Radial mudders, 285/75-16. Smoother and quieter ride than I was expecting.

hulk really looks good.

Rovertracks steering = "BOMBPROOF"

your really going at it Steven

 

[gordo]

Nice truck. I like the LWBs. I miss my Classic trail rig.

 

[stevenmd]

Nice truck. I like the LWBs. I miss my Classic trail rig.

Thanks. I am saving up for a 109 to rebuild from the ground up for use as a daily driver/long trip type vehicle. Once I am done with that project the rangie will be used mainly as a trail rig.

 

[SMD]

Very cool. It's really hard to beat the look of a Classic, especially in green [ unless it's Chawton White ]

Looking forward to reading about the 109 build too!