An expedition truck on portals...

[mk216v]

You still headed to the USA Robert, specifically Pacific NW(Oregon)?

 

[Oilworker]

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 ....

 

[Tbars]

Just let me know when...

 

[mk216v]

Yeah, keep us in the loop regarding your US tour!

 

[Ray Hyland]

You need to visit us at the NW Overland Rally if you can.


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[cruiserpilot]

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.

 

[mk216v]

You need to visit us at the NW Overland Rally if you can.


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Indeed!

 

[Thelittlechef]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

Thanks Jeremy, I'll give them a call. Already send an email, but didn't get a reply on it.

 

[LRD130PUMA]

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.

 

[mk216v]

Thanks Jeremy, I'll give them a call. Already send an email, but didn't get a reply on it.

You're very welcome. Tcruthers@hotmail.com is Tony at MOTORSPORTS' email since you're from across the pond.

 

[Oilworker]

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.



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





...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.



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





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

Have a great day and see you soon!

Robert