Race truck 4653

Elvis-n-texas · Mar 11, 2021

Awesome photo.

(Not a fan of mud, but when it rains.... )

eacook1 · Mar 12, 2021

It was super cool to watch you and all the other 4600 cars.

Who's springs are you running?

Pitbullcruiser · Mar 14, 2021

eacook1 said:
It was super cool to watch you and all the other 4600 cars.

Who's springs are you running?

Thanks, I am running Trail Gear leaf springs.

I got the rear disc conversion mostly done and the new t-case in the truck.

Hodgiemoto · Mar 14, 2021

Hope you have better luck with the rear disc kit than I did. I assume that's the economy kit that uses front SA rotors and calipers? They worked great on the street but as soon as I got in the rocks the would deflect around and they would go away until you pumped em back up. In the research I did it was because they are non floating.

Did you ever weigh your wheel and tire combo?

Pitbullcruiser · Mar 14, 2021

Hodgiemoto said:
Hope you have better luck with the rear disc kit than I did. I assume that's the economy kit that uses front SA rotors and calipers? They worked great on the street but as soon as I got in the rocks the would deflect around and they would go away until you pumped em back up. In the research I did it was because they are non floating.

Did you ever weigh your wheel and tire combo?

I didn't think about that with the brakes. I will be taking the truck out soon to run the new tires and t-case, I will report back on the brakes after that.

Elvis-n-texas · Mar 15, 2021

Hodgiemoto said:
They worked great on the street but as soon as I got in the rocks the would deflect around and they would go away until you pumped em back up. In the research I did it was because they are non floating.

Did you have a residual valve in the rear brake line?

( disclaimer.. I run factory Cruiser full floaters )

Another option would be the ruffstuff caddy Eldorado calipers.. integral parking brake..

Hodgiemoto · Mar 16, 2021

Elvis-n-texas said:
Did you have a residual valve in the rear brake line?

( disclaimer.. I run factory Cruiser full floaters )

Another option would be the ruffstuff caddy Eldorado calipers.. integral parking brake..

I think I did but now I can't remember :homer:

I couldn't find anything on the caddys on ruffstuffs website. I went back to drums so I could have a mechanical E-brake. Can't do a driveline brake cuz I've got rear disconnect.

Elvis-n-texas · Mar 16, 2021

caddy calipers..

https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/R2262-A.html

Pricey, but simple solution for parking brakes...

'84 Bronco II · Mar 16, 2021

Maybe you posted it earlier and I just don't remember, but what was your official race weight this year?

Pitbullcruiser · Mar 16, 2021

'84 Bronco II said:
Maybe you posted it earlier and I just don't remember, but what was your official race weight this year?

Too heavy lol. The U4 technical inspection paperwork had it just under 4,000lbs if I remember correctly. That's full race loadout and myself in the truck.

YotaAtieToo · Mar 17, 2021

Hodgiemoto said:
Hope you have better luck with the rear disc kit than I did. I assume that's the economy kit that uses front SA rotors and calipers? They worked great on the street but as soon as I got in the rocks the would deflect around and they would go away until you pumped em back up. In the research I did it was because they are non floating.

Did you ever weigh your wheel and tire combo?

I've been reading this same response for like 12 years now, I can't believe people still make these kits.

'84 Bronco II · Mar 17, 2021

Pitbullcruiser said:
Too heavy lol. The U4 technical inspection paperwork had it just under 4,000lbs if I remember correctly. That's full race loadout and myself in the truck.

That's actually relatively light compared to what I've seen most people claiming in the 4600 class. Still, I am sure the little 22RE will be happy to get all the help it can.

Pitbullcruiser · Mar 17, 2021

'84 Bronco II said:
That's actually relatively light compared to what I've seen most people claiming in the 4600 class. Still, I am sure the little 22RE will be happy to get all the help it can.

Yea, anywhere I can save weigh without sacrificing strength is the key. Also remember vehicle weight dictates the size tube required for your roll cage.

Pitbullcruiser · Mar 17, 2021

I got everything back together and ready for a shakedown.

Penetrode Offroad · Mar 18, 2021

Looks perfect!

Pitbullcruiser · Mar 20, 2021

Penetrode Offroad said:
Looks perfect!

Thanks, I try to keep it classy.

Got the truck out for some wheeling. Tires did great at 15psi and no issues with the brakes.

Pitbullcruiser · Mar 21, 2021

Rocks!

Elvis-n-texas · Mar 21, 2021

Mmmm. Rain....
;)

Keep us posted!

Pitbullcruiser · Mar 21, 2021

Hodgiemoto · Mar 22, 2021

Pitbullcruiser said:
Thanks, I try to keep it classy.

Got the truck out for some wheeling. Tires did great at 15psi and no issues with the brakes.

Could you 'splain how you set up your brakes?

Pitbullcruiser · Mar 22, 2021

Hodgiemoto said:
Could you 'splain how you set up your brakes?

Nothing special. I got everything bolted together, ran 2 new hard lines and bleed all 4 calipers with a bleeder bottle. I didn't notice any fading but I wasn't really paying attention.

Tater · Mar 26, 2021

I think we are neighbors! :smokin:

Sick rig, always wanted to find more info on it!

Pitbullcruiser · Apr 11, 2021

Tater said:
I think we are neighbors! Sick rig, always wanted to find more info on it!

Nice, we need to do some wheeling!

Today was a nice day for some rocks. I got stuck real good also.

Elvis-n-texas · Apr 11, 2021

There's no centered, Like high centered...

Patience, Grasshopper..

The V8 Cherokees will fall like chaff from your blade..
You are the Devine wind ... blessed by Marlin.. kissed by destiny.. tempered by the hammer forge..

Carry on, our wayward son...

Pitbullcruiser · Apr 11, 2021

Elvis-n-texas said:
There's no centered, Like high centered...

Patience, Grasshopper..

The V8 Cherokees will fall like chaff from your blade..
You are the Devine wind ... blessed by Marlin.. kissed by destiny.. tempered by the hammer forge..

Carry on, our wayward son...

Thanks Elvis.

I would have killed for a hi- lift jack today. The floor jack worked but it was sketchy.

Arickvan · Apr 13, 2021

any noticeable difference with the antiwrap bar?

i took off a poorly made one years ago and have been thinking about putting a new one on for awhile

Pitbullcruiser · Apr 17, 2021

Arickvan said:
any noticeable difference with the antiwrap bar?

i took off a poorly made one years ago and have been thinking about putting a new one on for awhile

I think so. I cuts down on the rear hopping action.

I went wheeling again today. Flopped over early in the day, broke the light bar and got some new body damage. Wheeled with CrashFab and some other buggies with no issues the rest of the day.

'84 Bronco II · Apr 18, 2021

How are you liking the KM3s in the rocks compared to the Krawlers? I see you swapped the Krawlers back on for your last run.

Pitbullcruiser · Apr 18, 2021

'84 Bronco II said:
How are you liking the KM3s in the rocks compared to the Krawlers? I see you swapped the Krawlers back on for your last run.

The KM3's seem to work really well in the rocks for a street tire. The tires with the orange beadlock rings are my 37" sticky Krawlers for wheelin.

Pitbullcruiser · Apr 26, 2021

I got most of the body damage to the bed buffed out. I am now carrying a King Screw Jack and a dirty old Humvee jack. These are replacements for the floor jack and Hi-Lift.