Recent content by Dirtbag1

First time setting up cutting brakes, Through my conversations I was told that with the set-up I have (Toyota axles with Toyota disc brakes all the way around trail gear rear conversion). Use a 2-5psi residual valve for the rears as it keeps that pressure there so when the cutting lever is...

Now it really looks like a TURD!! Got some paint and roof on it. Still need roll cage paint and winch. Had a good 1st test day out in cougar buttes.

Right on, Thank you for the info. I'm thinking Taking the RV and towing the rig will be my best option and hope to talk a buddy into making the trip with me so ill have a recovery plan LOL. Thanks again!!

Right on thanks woody I was hoping you would respond, I have heard your the MAN out there on this event. So I'm coming from california🤮 and will be headed out there on Wednesday the week of. I have stayed at the desert Canyon RV park before and drove my rig to the park and wheeled. I have a new...

Planning a trip out for Trail Hero 2024, this will be my first time to this event so I have a few nubie questions. Getting a camp spot at a place down the way from the state park and i'm not very interested in signing up for trail rides. Just sorta wanted to do my own thing-Is this possible? Do...

Build Update. First pic is what I started with. I bought off a guy for $100 bucks, plus a rusted hood-half a tub and windshield. Little over 2 years building in my garage by myself I drove this thing for the first time this weekend! Actually drove well didn't catch on fire and stayed together...

I'm sure they work well, the simplicity seems cool. I spoke to a buddy of mine who helped my make a wire harness for my Harley, he has built a dozen or so harnesses for people and his VW projects. He said he will help me build one and will be alot cheaper and he will explain it all to me so if a...

Looking for some info on anyone that has used a switch panel for there rig. Was wondering if you can do everything off these panels? Engine start,Air compressor,Front Rear Lockes and front head lights and tail lights? Looked at Switch pros and Auxbeam. Big price difference so was wondering why...

Gotcha!! Thanks for the info, Gives me something to think about on my current build. I went with adjustable link brackets on the upper mounts frame and top of axle so I can hopefully tune it in after i'm done. Also cuz I don't know what i'm doing. LOL Thanks Again!!

I have NO experience with portals, But just out of curiosity is there a short explanation of setting up portal axle links and non-portal axle links? I get the 25% of tire separation on non-portal axle but is it because of the portal on the axle that you don't need as much separation? Dose the...

Thanks for the offer, I will let you know if I can make it!

I have been to Sand Hollow, last year we took a trip out there. We had a blast. I'll have to look and see if I can get out there for that event at that time. Dose the W.E.Rock event happen in Sand Hollow?? Or any other comps happen there?

It's funny how the "What not to do's" always stick out, but the 75% of the rest of it that you do good on is just that LOL. Gotta hold on to those small wins......HAHA. Appreciate the help with all the newbie questions. Also thank you for the help on the Air shocks, I followed your method and I...

Thanks, I have been following your build and wanted to say looks killer. Also I am stealing some of your ideas LOL!!

Did some twisting around and found out.......few issues, but was able to get it all sorted out this weekend. Needed a little bit of frame clearance when the shocks were at full extend. This being first time I know now exactly what I would change on the chassis to get better angles. All good...