Craig's 1989 RRC
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ini88
Adventurer
Nice truck. You running a 2" OME lift? I am going to install one on mine very soon.
ntan
Adventurer
I like that tire size. My '95 LWB has 235/85R16s with a 2" OME HD lift - no rubbing
ini88
Adventurer
Yeah that size is perfect. I think the 235/85 and 7.50 are the only tires that fit in there without rubbing. I am going to put those 235/85s on my GDE with an OME 2" lift.
aka rover
Adventurer
Yep 2" OME lift works very well, I think its the perfect combo for these trucks.
craig
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Your truck looks great! I'll get some photos up soon... basically mine is the green/black version of your truck.
ini88
Adventurer
Yup. these Rangies love the softer spring ride. my set up is similar to yours, but im going with the NAS110/ROW130 white rims. I Want to pick up some BFG ATs but im open to any decent cheap tire. Maybe a Cooper. Something 75/25 on/off road.
ntan
Adventurer
Try the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor or Duratracs. I had the Silent Armors on a previous RR for a bit and great in snow and very quiet, but swapped to something more aggressive. I currently have the Duratrac on my '91 Hunter in 215/85R16 - surprisingly quiet and good in rain (supposed to be good in snow too).
craig
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Upgraded the electrical system in preparation for the winch install. Added a battery hold down since the truck didn't come with one. Still need to add a fuse box to clean up the wiring, but the battery, battery tie down custom fit to the Odyssey 1500, and mil-spec battery terminals all worked out great.
http://northwestoverlandsociety.org/Blogs/MostRecent/tabid/226/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/217/Battery-Upgrade.aspx
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craig
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Photo with the NATOs and new ARB Aluminum Alloy roofrack. Fog lights and steering guard are removed since we're in the middle of putting the winch in. Decided to pull off the side trim for a simpler look, but haven't had a chance to finish removing the sticky gunk.
The engine just started running really poorly, so the lockers & regear are going to have to wait until I get that sorted out.
The engine just started running really poorly, so the lockers & regear are going to have to wait until I get that sorted out.
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Chazz Layne
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Oh yes! That is downright beautiful.
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
Craig, wish I knew you were down there at ARB headquarters today earlier.
I drive right by there coming back from one of the sites I support around 9:50 am when I head back to Longacres, my main place I work out of.
That is just down the road from ARB a mile or so on Oaksdale at the flight simulator site.
Rack looks good.
I drive right by there coming back from one of the sites I support around 9:50 am when I head back to Longacres, my main place I work out of.
That is just down the road from ARB a mile or so on Oaksdale at the flight simulator site.
Rack looks good.
craig
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So, over two years later and I finally had time to install those parts (last year was one for the record books). My friend Gabriel came over and gave me a hand so he could take the lightly used Bilsteins home with him to use on his Discovery 1. We had to fight it a little to get the old shocks off, but the OME standard duty shocks you sent up along with the steering stabilizer are now installed. Rides pretty nice!
Thanks Amigo! :costumed-smiley-007
Gabe pretty happy to have the OME shock in the shock tower after having struggled to get the Bilsteins out.
OME shock mounted in the shock tower.
Gabe tightening down the shock tower.
Craig