Overland Journal: G-Wagen

[Scott Brady]

This thread has been quiet for a bit, but mostly because of the extend of the rebuild/upfitment to the G-Wagon. Thor Motorworks has done some amazing work with the vehicle and we will start posting details once we complete the documentation/images.

But here is a little teaser

 

[VermontOverland]

Very nice, Scott! Here are my latest antics:

 

[Scott Brady]

Oooooh, I like those antics

 

[krnnerdboy]

Very nice, just realized that Thor is local to me. I'm going to have to check them out!

 

[Scott Brady]

You should pay Thor a visit. He has access to the most comprehensive G-Wagon accessory offerings I have found.

 

[zimm]

This thread has been quiet for a bit, but mostly because of the extend of the rebuild/upfitment to the G-Wagon. Thor Motorworks has done some amazing work with the vehicle and we will start posting details once we complete the documentation/images.

But here is a little teaser
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hmmmm'hm .... hmmmmmmm'hm......

so.... :-/ ....... what ever happened to the "keeping it stock, eschewing mud tires, its capable out of the box" philosophy?

 

[Scott Brady]

hmmmm'hm .... hmmmmmmm'hm......

so.... :-/ ....... what ever happened to the "keeping it stock, eschewing mud tires, its capable out of the box" philosophy?

That is so overrated

Actually, we are not keeping the wheels and tires. This was a collaborative project with Thor Motorworks and they were testing these custom wheels. We are going to fit ATs and factory aluminum wheels like these

 

[mk216v]

That is so overrated

Actually, we are not keeping the wheels and tires. This was a collaborative project with Thor Motorworks and they were testing these custom wheels. We are going to fit ATs and factory aluminum wheels like these
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Any info on the custom wheels?

16" Ashtaroth's? What size tire will you be running, 255/85 or 285/75?

 

[chris505]

Those wheels are from Braid, here is a link to the '4x4 wheels' selection they have:
http://www.braid.es/wheels/products/competition-wheels_p8/4x4-racing-wheels_p15.html

 

[Scott Brady]

Any info on the custom wheels?

These are the custom wheels Thor is having made.
http://www.vikingoffroad.com/thor-motorworks-g10-wheels-for-g-wagen/

 

[mk216v]

These are the custom wheels Thor is having made.
http://www.vikingoffroad.com/thor-motorworks-g10-wheels-for-g-wagen/

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Forged, 22lbs....very nice.
For the same money though, you can get a 16" 35.6lb Hutchinson DOT-approved beadlock.

As always, tradeoff's with each.

 

[Scott Brady]

16" Ashtaroth's? What size tire will you be running, 255/85 or 285/75?

I am going to run two different tire/wheel combos. One set of 18" Ashtaroths with a 265/70 R18 Falken AT and a set of steel wheels in 16" with 255/85 R16s or 8.25 R16 XZLs on them.

 

[mk216v]

I am going to run two different tire/wheel combos. One set of 18" Ashtaroths with a 265/70 R18 Falken AT and a set of steel wheels in 16" with 255/85 R16s or 8.25 R16 XZLs on them.

Interesting. I'd like to hear your thoughts on why even running the factory 18's.

 

[Scott Brady]

Interesting. I'd like to hear your thoughts on why even running the factory 18's.

I like having two sets of tires and wheels for my primary travel vehicles. In reality, this G-Wagen is incredibly capable, even stock, so having a nice, smooth running set of ATs on a larger wheel is a bonus for photography trips and general travel. Then I can swap to the 16s for any serious excursions. We have a lift, a big shop and lots of air tools at the office - easy swap.

Plus, I really like the look of the Ashtaroths

 

[Scott Brady]

Final modifications before the truck leaves Thor Motorworks. New factory wheels and Falken ATs (265/70 R18), new tierod ends and a laser alignment. The truck will be in Prescott tomorrow night. Will take more photos asap.