Forget an H2!

This thing is an EPA nightmare, but one kick ass ride too!

Notice the onboard air compressor with the hose reel? Fenders? Who needs em! This guy goes to the college engine class I go to and he drives this as his daily driver, to work and school, every day. It's a 96 and now has a 502, a Dana 60 front axle from a 70's Ford and has reservoir shocks in the rear with some crazy assed linkage suspension and hydraulic ram steering, not just normal power steering, ARB air locker in the front and a Detroit in the rear. What a beast!]

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The first day he drove it he was amazed that he wasn't pulled over for no mudflaps! Now he has em...


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Damn I wish this truck was mine...

Oh yeah... hey 2stroke! I don't think this guy agrees with the whole 'they shouldn't allow huge trucks on the road because they're too dangerous to people driving small cars' belief.... I don't know why I can tell he thinks that way! heheh :D

That thing is ugly as fuck. I take it this guys a redneck.

Oh yeah... hey 2stroke! I don't think this guy agrees with the whole 'they shouldn't allow huge trucks on the road because they're too dangerous to people driving small cars' belief.... I don't know why I can tell he thinks that way! heheh :D


Not funny :disappoin

Not funny :disappoin

Oh for CHRISTS SAKE! Do I need to start putting (sarcasm) (/sarcasm) before and after what I say from now on?? It was a JOKE!!

That thing is ugly as fuck. I take it this guys a redneck.

No actually, he owns his own business and makes pretty good money at it, he's got a lot of money into that truck. That truck would be ten colors of primer and run like shit if he were a real redneck. It can actually break the tires loose on pavement and he built it for off-roading, but just happens to drive it on the street too... He already put some pin stripes on the drivers side door with a rock, so it's not a pretty boy truck like most of the lifted ones people see are. This thing is all business!

Man, I'D LOVE TO HAVE THAT!!


But I wouldn't want to pay for gas it'd be unstopable in just about any condition...witht the exception of a race track. :grinno:

Looks like somebody needs to compensate for something :)

hey 2stroke! I don't think this guy agrees with the whole 'they shouldn't allow huge trucks on the road because they're too dangerous to people driving small cars' belief
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/grinno.gifSomething tells me this guy also doesn't believe in brains.

Looks like somebody needs to compensate for something :)

lol! I'd have to put a bumper sticker on it denying that before I ever owned a truck that big! You can hear the thing coming from half a mile away. All he needs is a kegerator, he has the air system! Port-a-party here we come... :D




http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/grinno.gifSomething tells me this guy also doesn't believe in brains.

heheh, maybe for morals, but not for ability, he built it himself! All the welding, plumbing, wiring, etc... The military might use trucks this well prepared for abuse!

Oh yeah! it has real hummer rims, with custom centers that'll fit those axles that are flame shaped! (actually I think that might be illegal, they are real bead-lock rims) I should've gotten a picture of those too. Maybe when I go to the class after spring break.

Thats a big ass truck to be heading down the highways.


I don't get the whole - its to large because of people with small cars arguement (not that anyone here really uses that). Semis are dozens of times larger then that and I don't hear calls to get them off the road.

i wanna take it out for a test drive!:evillol:

let's see some pics of it in action off the paved road. something tells me that thing could scale a rock and a half...

Thats a big ass truck to be heading down the highways.


I don't get the whole - its to large because of people with small cars arguement (not that anyone here really uses that). Semis are dozens of times larger then that and I don't hear calls to get them off the road.


If you've been made into a pinball by one of those things then you would understand.

And semis are actually useful.

Sweet. Drive over the top of the pesky morning traffic :evillol:

I'l love to have it too. Shit I don't Discriminate on cars truck etc. I love them All!!!!!

let's see some pics of it in action off the paved road. something tells me that thing could scale a rock and a half...

I'll see if he has any pics of when he gave the door a peck on the cheek with a boulder, that was probably a pretty good outing. I don't think he has many yet though, when he started driving it last week it was the first drive in a couple of weeks, apparently it wansn't nearly as modified before now, so we'll see what kind of fun he has over spring break in it, I have a feeling that's what he wanted to get it modified to this point in time for. I wish I'd taken more pictures dammit, the rear suspension was kick ass, he had the rear axle trussed up to the point where I doubt he can break it very easily and the pumpkin is surrounded by a piece of about 1/4-1/2 inch plate steel. Very nice. I told him he needs to camo it and put a machine-gun mount in the back with a de-milled .50 Browning on it. He said I wasn't the first to tell him that... :D

That is one big truck. I want too see how that truck performs offroad. Plus it would be fun to crush smaller cars with that.

:disappoin

No wonder gas prices are going up, as people with these monstrosities can't get a normal fucking daily driver

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No wonder gas prices are going up, as people with these monstrosities can't get a normal fucking daily driver

VERY TRUE! The classmates at my school drive these huge lifted trucks to school and end up taking two parking spots. Pisses me off!

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No wonder gas prices are going up, as people with these monstrosities can't get a normal fucking daily driver

And I suppose that lambo in your sig gas mileage is just that much better? What is it like 15 mpg? Lambo's can be daily drivers too, and with trucks what ever you see a big truck getting somewhere there is a sports car getting worse mileage.

If you've been made into a pinball by one of those things then you would understand.

:1:

It's 'cool' and everything, in a boys and their toys sort of way, but what happens to the other car in the event of a head-on collision? Shouldnt be road legal.

I think Lambo's get something more like 10-12...highway.

People who use lambos as daily drivers are idiots, they're HUGE polluters too.

People who use lambos as daily drivers are idiots, they're HUGE polluters too.

I hope to turn into one of those idiots one of these days - as opposed to any other kind of idiot :p

No, not the other kind of idiot... which would be what? The smart kind?

savant

I like it. I would rock that thing all over Moab! :biggrin:

err..how many people use a lambo as a daily driver compared to all these huge ass suv's?


and besides, I would never own a lambo as a daily driver

If Lambo's were the same price I guarantee you all we'll see is Lambo's everywhere opposed to SUV's.

it might be ugly, but it looks like he did a very good job on it

Farm truck.Yay.

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THIS is what you call redneck. btw, notice that the roll cage on teh toyota is also a snorkel... that's actually kidna cool. the firebird is about 20 min from my neighborhood, it has 44s. the toyota is a friend of mines... it's one of his 3 4x4 toyotas. that one only has 35s, but it has a duel transfer case set up, solid axle conversion, rear disc brakes from a supra, brake bias controller, rancho 9000 shocks, electronic E brake lock for rock crawls. final gear ratio is a little over 250:1 in 4wd low... it's quite a beast.

forgot to mention, the rear end was shortened by 6 inches

Now that's a real world off road machine. I'd wouldn't drive that TA if they paid me, but the Toyota is cool.

Geez... that looks just like my friend Kevins old Toyota. It's even the same color! His had a bed though, (sort of). Those toyotas are pretty bashable, I saw Kevin clear a Joshua tree, (in height, he didn't actually jump one), in a stock toyota. It didn't do any serious damage, (that we know of).

It's 'cool' and everything, in a boys and their toys sort of way, but what happens to the other car in the event of a head-on collision? Shouldnt be road legal.

So just because a truck is big, it shouldnt be road legal? Because it can cause some damage in the event of a headon collision? Well, it was mentioned before, but what about semi's? Theyre twice as big as that, plus a trailer! Do they have to be removed too? Or how bout all those sports cars that can go 200+ mph, im sure if they got into an accident at speed it wouldnt be pretty either...In fact, why not just take all cars and trucks off the road just because they cause damage in a head on collision?

That just doesnt make since to me...an accident is going to cause damage no matter what cars/trucks are involved...

My two cents...

yeah, we've bashed that truck pretty nicely. It was originally a brown color, and had a bed as well. we just took some spraypaint and cut off the bed. yeah, that thing is a beast, it has a really beefy front bumper that doubles as an air tank. We've taken out some small trees in that thing, about 3 inches wide. it's nice being able to make your own trail :iceslolan . what's real crazy is that it has its orignal engine, 22RET, yeah, really rare turbo 4 banger.

So just because a truck is big, it shouldnt be road legal? Because it can cause some damage in the event of a headon collision? Well, it was mentioned before, but what about semi's? Theyre twice as big as that, plus a trailer! Do they have to be removed too? Or how bout all those sports cars that can go 200+ mph, im sure if they got into an accident at speed it wouldnt be pretty either...In fact, why not just take all cars and trucks off the road just because they cause damage in a head on collision?

That just doesnt make since to me...an accident is going to cause damage no matter what cars/trucks are involved...

My two cents...
Yes, an accident is going to cause damage, but because of its size, this thing is going to cause more damage than pretty much any other 'car' on the road. A supercar wouldn't trample another car in an accident. This on the other hand...

So just because a truck is big, it shouldnt be road legal? Because it can cause some damage in the event of a headon collision? Well, it was mentioned before, but what about semi's? Theyre twice as big as that, plus a trailer! Do they have to be removed too? Or how bout all those sports cars that can go 200+ mph, im sure if they got into an accident at speed it wouldnt be pretty either...In fact, why not just take all cars and trucks off the road just because they cause damage in a head on collision?

That just doesnt make since to me...an accident is going to cause damage no matter what cars/trucks are involved...

My two cents...


then explain me this: Why is the point of crumple zones, air bags, and seatbelts? When one of those lifted trucks will overide all of them and kill the passangers of most regular cars on the road.

And take a look at semis their bumpers do not overide yours plus in the back they have a bar that has the same purpose. And semis are vital to the economy they are neccesary. Add to that the fact that most semi drivers are courteous and profesional and I have no problem with them.

Definely should not be legal. And neither should suv's

P']Definely should not be legal. And neither should suv's

Maybe small cars that are harder to see in blind spots and get annoying while clogging up suspension parts with their mangled wrecks should be outlawed instead... there are two viewpoints to this you know. I don't give a shit what someone drives, just so long as they don't hit me with it.

lol, I agree that SUVs are not a good vehicle to drive... but then again... u gotta remember, what else are you going to haul around 5 kids in? wait... i gotta look up how much a limo costs... that'd be a pretty nice family vehicle... well then of course there is towing and hauling things... o well guess they'll stay on the road.

^

a passat :iceslolan

it shouldn't be legal, but give me 100 bucks for gas money and i'll drive it:icon16:

yeah 100 bucks with every fill up :icon16:

lol, I agree that SUVs are not a good vehicle to drive... but then again... u gotta remember, what else are you going to haul around 5 kids in? wait... i gotta look up how much a limo costs... that'd be a pretty nice family vehicle... well then of course there is towing and hauling things... o well guess they'll stay on the road.
A Previa or Voyager.............

lol, I agree that SUVs are not a good vehicle to drive... but then again... u gotta remember, what else are you going to haul around 5 kids in? wait... i gotta look up how much a limo costs... that'd be a pretty nice family vehicle... well then of course there is towing and hauling things... o well guess they'll stay on the road.

Might wanna correct that:

A. Something that won't fall apart. (no late 80s or newer V-dubs).
B. Something that can haul 5 kids and all groceries 'comfortably'.
C. Something other than a bitch car.

There's some good reasons for them existing after all...

Passats don't fall apart, the Mexican sourced Jettas, Beetles and Golfs do- That's the cost of outsourcing, though.

Bitch car???? SUV should stand for Bitch Car! Usually they're driven by dumb bitches with attitude problems.

Kids and Grocieries....How about a Voyager or Previa???

I agree 100% with Jimster! passats are tight ass cars. pretty fast too.

Bitch car???? SUV should stand for Bitch Car! Usually they're driven by dumb bitches with attitude problems.

They can be tricked out to look pretty kick ass and they're much more comfortable than most cars. No matter what you do to them, the newer VW's, are bitch cars. (The only way it can be acceptable is to paint a big sign saying 'I only drive it to work' or something on it, then people at least know you aren't driving your girlfriends car.)

How about a Voyager or Previa???

A MINIVAN?? They're big and expensive too you know, so what's the difference? (Well, other than the dull, 1000 yard stare, 'why do I suffer on?' look I see in the eyes of every man driving one.)

my mother drives a voyager... it's a piece of shit. it's a 99, and we've gone through 2 transmissions already, and it's the top of the line voyager too! minivans are a no-no. also, is the passat the one that has the optional W8 engine? cuz that is bad ass, i don't care if it's a bitch car or not, 270 hp is pretty sweet.

I really don't see any problem with it. More in likely, considering that he did all that himself, he's not just some jackass in a lifted truck that tries to own the road by riding people & cutting off smaller vechicles. He's probably just an off-raod junkie who has no other mode of transportation. I like it myself(though I would paint it all one color). As far as gas milage, I'm sure it drinks no more than any other large truck.

damm just get the city bus .!!!!!!!:iceslolan






















Just Kidding , just..... kidding !:smile:

i dont see anything wrong with offroaders that are actually capable of going off road (like this one)

the ones that piss me off are the wannabe 4x4 town shopping trolleys like RAV4 et al

now those are "bitch cars".

They can be tricked out to look pretty kick ass and they're much more comfortable than most cars. No matter what you do to them, the newer VW's, are bitch cars. (The only way it can be acceptable is to paint a big sign saying 'I only drive it to work' or something on it, then people at least know you aren't driving your girlfriends car.)



A MINIVAN?? They're big and expensive too you know, so what's the difference? (Well, other than the dull, 1000 yard stare, 'why do I suffer on?' look I see in the eyes of every man driving one.)
The difference??? This little thing called "Center of gravity" 'nuff said really.


Tank- So very true, living in NZ I'm sure you'd be well aware of proper 4WD tanks being used for the New World Run as well, thats even scarier than CRV's and XC90's, or the epitomy of useless SAV- the Scenic RX4

Tank- So very true, living in NZ I'm sure you'd be well aware of proper 4WD tanks being used for the New World Run as well, thats even scarier than CRV's and XC90's, or the epitomy of useless SAV- the Scenic RX4

Yep.
People think theyre safer for their family and stuff not realising they roll over like a 2 dollar whore on the first poorly-cambered corner (and theres no shortange of them in this country...)

One of my dad's (kinda)friends here, has a 96' (i think) Toyota Landcruiser VX Ltd. The thing has underbody NEONS (blue), concealed police sirens behind the grille, strobe lights inside the headlights, air horns, loudspeaker...it's really quite something. hes not a cop, he just put all the shit on his car :biggrin: Needless to say its never been on any surface rougher than gravel. Pity really, if I had an 80-series landcrusier i'll be ripping up every swamp, mud track and riverbed i see. some people just dont know how to have fun with their cars :disappoin

hell yeah, i like the old school land rovers, the fj40s are awesome. By the way, which truck are we talkin about? the one from teh begining of the thread or the one i posted? oh yeah, and i can't stand it when people put 4 inch lifts and 35 inch super swampers and then not even touch the mud. i don't understand it, if you have a machine so capable of doing awesome stuff off road... why not take it out for some fun?

hell yeah, i like the old school land rovers, the fj40s are awesome.

Why yes... yes they are. :D (read the bio)

Anyways, I get annoyed when I see pretty boys driving around big lifted trucks that are all shiny and never have a spot of mud on them, but if they wanna drive it, more power to them. Where's the limit on what the government would say you can't drive? You willing to pay the tax dollars and go through the legal bullshit to make sure that everyone buying one of these things is buying it for a legit business purpose? Yeah right...


BTW, I will post new pics of that beast on Wed. night or Thursday. It has gotten even meaner and uglier. Over spring break he 'finished' the roll cage, (for now), it now extends completely over the roof, down the sides of the cab and over the front fenders all the way to the front grille guard, (all in the same olive drab as the rest of course... :D) I nearly shit myself when it wheeled around the corner today. It's just so fucking mean looking... and acting. Apparently he took it wheeling sometime last week too, he said he'll have some pictures pretty soon and I'll post them here when I can.

I wish I had the equipment to do all of that shit to my cruiser myself... :(

I really don't see any problem with it. More in likely, considering that he did all that himself, he's not just some jackass in a lifted truck that tries to own the road by riding people & cutting off smaller vechicles. He's probably just an off-raod junkie who has no other mode of transportation. I like it myself(though I would paint it all one color). As far as gas milage, I'm sure it drinks no more than any other large truck.
Yeah....



haven't seen you here in a LONG time man!

Well, here it is folks! He came in today and let me check out the engine and peripheral stuff. He did all the new roll bar work and apparently took it wheeling over the weekend, we'll see what kind of pics he can come up with for it!


Rear side view of this monster!

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Front side view of it. This would kick so much ass to drive...

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Front view of it, the guy who built it is standing to the right.

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Part of that Hydraulic ram for power steering, very nice, also the Dana 60 swapped under the front in place of the IFS.

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A downview of the engine front, I was trying to get the performance pump down beolow, but just got a shot of random stuff in it and the original power steering pump. Awesome still.

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What the original steering pump is now used for, it powers the fully hydraulic assist brake system. This is the master cylinder for it.

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The remote oil filter, (kinda buried in there), which is just for the steering and brake pumps.

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He hasn't done the back ones yet, but he cut the new sipes in these super swampers himself, then rebalanced the tires. Pretty kick ass huh?

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The rims I was talking about! The flame centers are just one of those little things you notice...

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That rear axle is trussed up big time, I don't think it'll break any time soon...
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and yes, it is a 4-link suspension in the rear. I could only dream of having this truck...

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All in all, this is one hard assed ride. I don't think much could stand in its way.

Now that's a guy who KNOWS how to build a truck! I wished I lived nearby, I'd set him loose on my '77 GMC Jimmy:)