The Canuck Truck buildup!
- Thread starter p1michaud
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Dave Bennett
Adventurist
p1michaud I am digging your truck - killer rig!
I like the Coopers, good call. :REOutArchery02:
I like the Coopers, good call. :REOutArchery02:
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Thanks!
I've only had them arround the block once then had to catch a flight to Toronto (still there actually) so I could not tell you. I'll post up my impressions as I put some miles on.
They are the Wheeler's 16" aluminium wheels. I like them so far with about 0.25 KM on them!
Thanks for all the compliments guys. This forum has provided lots of inspiration for the truck. It's been a 4 year build up and it's not over yet. I've got a few more tricks up my sleeve.
eepwall:
Cheers,
P
jim65wagon said:
I've only had them arround the block once then had to catch a flight to Toronto (still there actually) so I could not tell you. I'll post up my impressions as I put some miles on.
buldyourown said:
RoundOut said:
They are the Wheeler's 16" aluminium wheels. I like them so far with about 0.25 KM on them!
Thanks for all the compliments guys. This forum has provided lots of inspiration for the truck. It's been a 4 year build up and it's not over yet. I've got a few more tricks up my sleeve.
eepwall: Cheers,
P
Desertdude
Expedition Leader
hey P - thanks for the quote credit 
I like your tire/wheel choice. :Mechanic:
I like your tire/wheel choice. :Mechanic:
articulate
Expedition Leader
Like the finer things.p1michaud said:
Like KC said, not a clean truck to speak of. Any idea what color it is?
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Dirty truck and quotes...
Simply giving credit where credit is due. It's quickly becoming one of my favorite quotes.
Partly due to winter road conditions, partly due to not washing it as frequently as I used to.
Ah, yes it's the next official ExPo color: Adventure Red as coined by one Mountainpete.
I did show one sneak peak of the rig freshly waxed with a new mod in this thread: Snorkel Wars. It was this picture actually:
Cheers :beer:,
P
Desertdude said:hey P - thanks for the quote credit
I like your tire/wheel choice. :Mechanic:
Simply giving credit where credit is due. It's quickly becoming one of my favorite quotes.
kcowyo said:
Partly due to winter road conditions, partly due to not washing it as frequently as I used to.
articulate said:Like KC said, not a clean truck to speak of. Any idea what color it is?
Ah, yes it's the next official ExPo color: Adventure Red as coined by one Mountainpete.
I did show one sneak peak of the rig freshly waxed with a new mod in this thread: Snorkel Wars. It was this picture actually:
Cheers :beer:,
P
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
First road test.
I drove the tires arround town a bit and then to work today (approx 30 miles). This is what I have noticed so far:
1-They are round... or rounder than my previous tire at least and don't hop along down the road.
2-Noise is nearly identical to my partially worn MTR tires.
3-The seems to be less resistance to steering input (i.e. seems to steer a bit smoother).
4-It's easier to induce tire spin easier in the snow and on wet asphalt. I have not had them in any amount of snow to speak of so I can't comment on their snow worthiness.
These are my observations soley based on the seat of your pants feel. I don't have any fancy gizmos taking reading such as decibel reading for noise or how much torque is required to turn the steering wheel. So, take this with a grain of salt.
Oh one last thing, I have to cut some plastic fender material away or it will be torn off!
:Mechanic:
Cheers :beer:,
P
Redline said:
I drove the tires arround town a bit and then to work today (approx 30 miles). This is what I have noticed so far:
1-They are round... or rounder than my previous tire at least and don't hop along down the road.
2-Noise is nearly identical to my partially worn MTR tires.
3-The seems to be less resistance to steering input (i.e. seems to steer a bit smoother).
4-It's easier to induce tire spin easier in the snow and on wet asphalt. I have not had them in any amount of snow to speak of so I can't comment on their snow worthiness.
These are my observations soley based on the seat of your pants feel. I don't have any fancy gizmos taking reading such as decibel reading for noise or how much torque is required to turn the steering wheel. So, take this with a grain of salt.
Oh one last thing, I have to cut some plastic fender material away or it will be torn off!
:Mechanic:
Cheers :beer:,
P
Redline
Likes to Drive and Ride
Wow, noise as loud as your MTRs, I’m a little surprised but I guess they are a pretty aggressive tire.
Not surprised about the lighter steering, being narrower, I noticed the same thing when I had the narrow SXT (same casing).
More/easier tire spin, maybe from the less/narrow contact patch?
Thanks for you mini report Pierre, keep the input coming.
Not surprised about the lighter steering, being narrower, I noticed the same thing when I had the narrow SXT (same casing).
More/easier tire spin, maybe from the less/narrow contact patch?
Thanks for you mini report Pierre, keep the input coming.
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Tires
No problem, like I said I did not have a decibel meter but they are darn close when it comes to road noise as best I can tell.
As for the tire spin, I'd guess is would be due to a smaller contact patch at normal (street) pressure. I'm at 34 psi now.
I'll post up further information as I drive arround a bit more on them. Had them up to 140 Km/h and they still ran great (i.e. no more wheel hop/vibration as was previously experienced with the other tires even at 100 Km/h).
Cheers,
P
Redline said:
No problem, like I said I did not have a decibel meter but they are darn close when it comes to road noise as best I can tell.
As for the tire spin, I'd guess is would be due to a smaller contact patch at normal (street) pressure. I'm at 34 psi now.
I'll post up further information as I drive arround a bit more on them. Had them up to 140 Km/h and they still ran great (i.e. no more wheel hop/vibration as was previously experienced with the other tires even at 100 Km/h).
Cheers,
P
Willman
Active member
Love it P!
How we need a shot of the whole rig with the new meats and rims!
Did you get the package yet????
by the way......you have done a great job with your truck!
And you told me that you have not done that many mods to your truck....Come on......You have a large list!
:shakin:
How we need a shot of the whole rig with the new meats and rims!
Did you get the package yet????
by the way......you have done a great job with your truck!
And you told me that you have not done that many mods to your truck....Come on......You have a large list!
:shakin:
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Holidays are here!
I'm at my folks place for the next few days, so your package may have arrived, but I don't know! Thanks for the compliment, it's a work in progress you know. I'll try and get a picture of the whole rig with the new meats on.
Cheers and enjoy the holidays!
Willman said:
I'm at my folks place for the next few days, so your package may have arrived, but I don't know! Thanks for the compliment, it's a work in progress you know. I'll try and get a picture of the whole rig with the new meats on.
Cheers and enjoy the holidays!
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Information update.
Time to update the list!
Future mods:
Time to update the list!
Future mods:
- Replacement Snatch Strap and Tree Trunk Protector Done
- DIY rear bumper with some type of swing out.
- Fridge mounting solution V1. V0 concept was partially scrapped because it was behind the passenger seat (lost the recline option for the passenger) and lost access to “cubby hole” where OEM tool kit resides. I will use this mounting solution when travelling solo. V1 will consist of Engel Slide Lock MT45 as a foundation and will be mounted in the bed on a DIY sliding drawer/tray. Parts have been sourced, need to build it.
- ScanGuage II
- Outback Port-a-Privy Shower Enclosure / Privacy Tent
- PETT Portable Toilet and WAG Bags
- Pelican Cases
- Corbeau Sport Seats
- Extreme Air compressor Awaiting install
- Rooftop tent
- Solar charging
- New tires Done
