4wd to 2wd swap
03-05-2014, 11:28 PM
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Okay so fwiw, you're going to want to use a different forum. Maybe try dezert rangers or something similar. Most of the people here have no idea what you're trying to accomplish and have no idea or interest in why you would want to do that. You're pretty much gunna get bashed because of peoples ignorance on the subject. It blows my mind that very few on here realize the difference between a spacer lift and lift gained from a replacement coilover. Let alone a full long travel swap, which I'm assuming will include custom fabbed mounting points in the rear also besides just a front swap, a roll cage, etc...this isn't the place to get you're answers on this topic.
03-06-2014, 01:04 AM
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It seems you have no clue what you're talking about- let me ask you this, other than some YouTube video, do YOU know what a long travel desert truck is/is capable of? I doubt you do, and even supposing you now go research it and pretend you do, you clearly have no idea how to actually design a build for a vehicle.
A long travel desert truck with "20 inches of travel" will be next to impossible to daily drive.There's a reason most of those trucks are trailered to and from race events. Also, starting with an FX4 is stupid. As others have said, go buy a base model, less crap to break, less money, lighter etc. At the end of the day, you're new here, you have gained zero respect, and now YOU tell US that we have no idea what what we're doing? Ohhhh the irony.
A long travel desert truck with "20 inches of travel" will be next to impossible to daily drive.There's a reason most of those trucks are trailered to and from race events. Also, starting with an FX4 is stupid. As others have said, go buy a base model, less crap to break, less money, lighter etc. At the end of the day, you're new here, you have gained zero respect, and now YOU tell US that we have no idea what what we're doing? Ohhhh the irony.
Why would starting with a FX4 be stupid? Please elaborate as you seem to know so much. Do a bit of research before you answer as well so you don't make a fool of yourself.
Seems it was a mistake coming here for information. I have gotten help elsewhere and could care less if I have earned your respect.
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McCarthy (03-06-2014)
03-06-2014, 01:52 AM
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I have driven trucks with 18"+ travel on the street as well as desert and am fully aware what they are capable of.
Why would starting with a FX4 be stupid? Please elaborate as you seem to know so much. Do a bit of research before you answer as well so you don't make a fool of yourself.
Seems it was a mistake coming here for information. I have gotten help elsewhere and could care less if I have earned your respect.
Why would starting with a FX4 be stupid? Please elaborate as you seem to know so much. Do a bit of research before you answer as well so you don't make a fool of yourself.
Seems it was a mistake coming here for information. I have gotten help elsewhere and could care less if I have earned your respect.
Furthermore, you're answering my question with a question. Is it me trying to build this? Nope, that would be you. Let's go back to my original question, "do YOU know what a long travel desert truck is/is capable of" if so, what exactly? Also, what does it take to build the aforementioned truck? Seeing as we know nothing and you're this bottomless pit of knowledge, elaborate for us apparent idiots.
The FX4 is a stupid choice to start with for your idea of a build because you're taking away the benefits of 4x4 (traction etc) and keeping all the negatives (weight, when you remove all that your dash is going to look like a christmas tree) Also, the only reason to build a truck like you are talking about is extreme desert off-roading. The less electronics and crap to break, the better. That's the number one reason why an FX4 is a bad choice. Also, way more cost in an FX4 than a base truck. The base truck would also be a better starting point as it is much lighter, and obviously that's a bonus.
Last edited by McCarthy; 03-06-2014 at 01:55 AM.
