FG140 Subframe/Flatbed build
- Thread starter Bajaroad
- Start date
Overland Hadley
on a journey
How much larger than stock are the tires that you are running? Do you feel the need to re-gear, or does the larger tires work with the stock gearing.
Any progress pics?
Thanks.
I enjoyed the photos of the rig on the White Rim trail.
Any progress pics?
Thanks.
I enjoyed the photos of the rig on the White Rim trail.
engineer
Adventurer
Great engineering mate! What size are the tyres on the rear axle? Love the use of air bags with the equaliser. Do you have torsion bars as well? Will you fit shock absorbers to the mounting system?
Great work mate, keep it going!!!!!!!
We fitted similar systems using trunions on Unimogs, but your system is far superior for vibration isolation.
Great work mate, keep it going!!!!!!!
We fitted similar systems using trunions on Unimogs, but your system is far superior for vibration isolation.
Bajaroad
Adventurer
Project progress . . .
After the White Rim trip I took a much needed break from the project. The plan was to get started again in June with the goal to be ready for a trip to Alaska next summer - 2009.
The project, and my life for that matter, has fallen to pieces. On June 19 my wife Hillary fell off her bicycle while we decended a road in the Sierra Nevada. Despite the fact she was wearing a helmet and suffered no other injuries, she died two days later from her head injuries. She was only 30 years old. If you're interested I have a memorial photo album set up in her memory here http://www.pbase.com/bajaroad/hillary
She provided the majority of my inspiration to build the FG Camper. I hope I will eventually find the will to continue the project, but these days I don't look far into the future.
The tires are just over 3" in diameter larger than stock - gearing has improved in my opinion. I am available by personal email if you have any questions.
Brent
After the White Rim trip I took a much needed break from the project. The plan was to get started again in June with the goal to be ready for a trip to Alaska next summer - 2009.
The project, and my life for that matter, has fallen to pieces. On June 19 my wife Hillary fell off her bicycle while we decended a road in the Sierra Nevada. Despite the fact she was wearing a helmet and suffered no other injuries, she died two days later from her head injuries. She was only 30 years old. If you're interested I have a memorial photo album set up in her memory here http://www.pbase.com/bajaroad/hillary
She provided the majority of my inspiration to build the FG Camper. I hope I will eventually find the will to continue the project, but these days I don't look far into the future.
The tires are just over 3" in diameter larger than stock - gearing has improved in my opinion. I am available by personal email if you have any questions.
Brent
Overland Hadley said:
Michael Slade
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Wow. How terribly tragic. I hope you take the time you need to grieve and give her the respect she must truly deserve. Words cannot express...
Nuclear Redneck
Adventurer
There are no words to express my sympathies for you and your family.
I am truly sorry.
I am truly sorry.
You've put together a lovely memorial. Our hearts go out to you.
Kim & Don Greene
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Kim & Don Greene
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Extreme Steel
Observer
I am really sorry for your loss.. A lot of the pictures that you have from Baja
are places that i've been. it's hard to hold back a tear or two just because you had a perfect wife and it was love, your travels are some of the best the world has to offer. everyday after I get home I jump on my bike and just ride and ride, oh and not to mension all the cars I have to avoid!! anyways when I read the story my heart just fell out under me... stay strong and if you ever need a hand just ask!! Steve Madrid~~~~~ God bless you.
are places that i've been. it's hard to hold back a tear or two just because you had a perfect wife and it was love, your travels are some of the best the world has to offer. everyday after I get home I jump on my bike and just ride and ride, oh and not to mension all the cars I have to avoid!! anyways when I read the story my heart just fell out under me... stay strong and if you ever need a hand just ask!! Steve Madrid~~~~~ God bless you.
Overland Hadley
on a journey
Brent,
I am so, so very sorry for your loss.
If there is anything that I can do to help, please let me know.
Feel free to PM or email me.
Nathanael
I am so, so very sorry for your loss.
If there is anything that I can do to help, please let me know.
Feel free to PM or email me.
Nathanael
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Deepest Sympathies
Brent,
Paul and I were only talking about you today. I had to go down to work for a bit and I showed Paul your youtube clip. I'm sure he will be just as saddened as I am to hear of your loss. Believe it or not he glued a copy of your original email to us above our time clock so all the staff could get some inspiration from it. I know he thinks alot of you and I'll pass this terrible news on.
Prayers go out to you.
John
Brent,
Paul and I were only talking about you today. I had to go down to work for a bit and I showed Paul your youtube clip. I'm sure he will be just as saddened as I am to hear of your loss. Believe it or not he glued a copy of your original email to us above our time clock so all the staff could get some inspiration from it. I know he thinks alot of you and I'll pass this terrible news on.
Prayers go out to you.
John