Over The Road Hauler "OverHaul"

[rockNmayhem]

Well ladies and gents. It's been a while since I've had an update on this rig but its been slowly going. I got a bunch of parts in since last time and almost have a roller going now. I have yet to finish up the rear suspension and get some fenders for the front then it will be the finishing touches soon hopefully.

So far I got in a set of amazing Freddy rails and several awesome goodies from Russ as well. I running air ride in the rear, custom fuel tanks and mounts along with his new battery box steps and a contoured front bumper. I've also gotten one air cleaner started right now and should be getting the other done this week possibly.

Anyways enough of the small talk, I'll let the pics do the rest of the talking.

















This truck is sitting at factory mounting height with the low pro tires on it and it is definitely a belly rubber. I may have to end up going back with the stock size tires or modding the front bumper for some clearance if this ever gets to see the outdoors.

Lemme know what you guys think of the rig so far.

Tyler

[gauthib12]

Nice work! I am curious, where did you get the snazzy part for the rear end of the frame rail? I like the way it slopes..more scale like.. anxious to see this rollin!

[russisloud]

tyler, if you need to mod the front bumper let me know

[rockNmayhem]

Originally Posted by gauthib12

Nice work! I am curious, where did you get the snazzy part for the rear end of the frame rail? I like the way it slopes..more scale like.. anxious to see this rollin!

That rear plastic cross brace and the drop pieces for the end frames are from my aeromax kit I had.

Originally Posted by russisloud

tyler, if you need to mod the front bumper let me know

Russ I may just be in touch, I'll shoot ya a pm.

Tyler

[Espeefan]

Hmmm, the front tires definitely look a little on the small side, and I think you could go with a slightly shorter bumper. It looks a little on the tall side. I like when they are low, but that one is sitting on the ground instead of above it! How tall is it?

[rockNmayhem]

Hey Nathan the bumper is right at 2" tall and would be great on a factory sitting rig. It would be about 3/16" off the ground but with these low pros that ain't happening.

Also I noticed the pics are giving a misconception of how big the tires are but if I hadn't moved that axle forward in preparation for the new pete fenders that this truck will have they would sit in the wheel arch much better and not look so gaudy.

Tyler

[Espeefan]

I noticed right away the wheels were centered in the fender, but that's a huge difference between low pros and stock sized tires. 3/16". Wow. I didn't think it was that much!

[Snowman]

Looks great so far and will look even better with the new front fenders. The egg-shaped king ones just don't cut it if you want the front axle moved forward. My truck is sitting on lo-pros and I got Russ to make me a bumper that was 45mm tall. That's less than 2 inches (1.77). Can't figure out what that is exactly as my brain can only cope with decimal! Keep up the good work, this will be one unique ride!

[CustomClod]

Looking great! Keep the pics coming
Scott