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1BadJeepBruiser · 08-30-2009, 01:48 PM

After working at the bike shop yesterday I headed home and then up to my step dads FD where him and his buddies were working on the Mash. They were changing out the bump stops and installing the brand new 54" MT baja claws

My stepfather and his Brian are the 1st 2 in the world to have purchase them (http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/p...page.php?id=98) . When I got there, they were just basically starting so I jumped in to help them get the new bump stops in so we could get the new meets on. It took a while to get all 4 shocks fitted with the new bump stops and correct amount of nitrogen (hard to jack up a truck that is already so huge) but the end result was well worth it. I think it looks like a hot wheels or something now

. My stepdad's friend Sal wants to machine a wind up dial for it

My stepdad's friend Sal machined the bump stops for us. The truck before had 49" Irocs on it. It was set up so that is there is a shock failure you can still steer the truck and not have the tires catch the flares/fenders, that it why we needed the new bump stops.

I havent gone in it yet, but my stepdad said the claws ride sooooo nice in comparison to the Irocs. We need to lengthen the drive shaft about 1.5-2.0" and we may drop the TC down a bit to relieve some of the angle but even at 55 last night he said it wasnt vibrating which is good.

Thanks for looking
-Mike

toyofast · 08-30-2009, 02:07 PM

Holy 1988 show truck.....

Tupers · 08-30-2009, 02:10 PM

That might be the dumbest thing I've ever seen but in a way I still want it.

eron · 08-30-2009, 02:31 PM

you guys need to get a job, all your builds, and vehicles are POS.

PEDEcrawlerguy · 08-30-2009, 02:31 PM

Hey, i saw the truck at Bloomsburg... was gonna stop and say hi and see if you wanted to run the crawlers, but i didnt see anyone aound...

Looks good

Colby · 08-30-2009, 02:34 PM

Gonna compete in monster jam? May give digger a run for his money

eron · 08-30-2009, 02:38 PM

Are the doors electronically opened?

How do you fill it with gas?

Shaun (yota) · 08-30-2009, 02:39 PM

Looks like you need to put a set of 2.5 running gear under it and redo the links so the tires are in the wheel wells. Whats it got for a motor?

wonder squirrel · 08-30-2009, 02:48 PM

I'm diggin the new design. I bet those work great in the sand.

62PYRO · 08-30-2009, 02:48 PM

You should ask your mom if he's trying to (over)compensate for something.

1BadJeepBruiser · 08-30-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 62PYRO

You should ask your mom if he's trying to (over)compensate for something.

haha ill pass on that, I think he was just trying to make sure his is bigger then his friend Sal's chevy

Benzbuildr · 08-30-2009, 03:17 PM

That's one huge Bi***.

Just wondering what size are the rims??

2JSC · 08-30-2009, 08:41 PM

Something lifted that tall needs to go to full-hydo steering.

Kranberry · 08-30-2009, 08:45 PM

so where's the action shots?

nice truck

BJoe · 08-30-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun (yota)

Looks like you need to put a set of 2.5 running gear under it and redo the links so the tires are in the wheel wells. Whats it got for a motor?

Yup, gotta agree with you on the 2.5's

I'm guessing the 1.5-2" longer driveshafts will allow for the wb correction:?

Mr.Slave · 08-30-2009, 10:11 PM

wow. i dont think that could get any gayer, and thats coming from me.

crunky · 08-31-2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2JSC

Something lifted that tall needs to go to full-hydo steering.

i agree.

you said he drives that thing 55 ?

that itself is just nuts.

The Violator · 08-31-2009, 09:17 AM

Anytime you post a lifted truck the haters come out in full blown fashion. Its the same people complaining about the worlds who did not even go. A truck does not have to fit into anyone elses mold. While I am not so sold on the paint, the build looks good.

canadianbacon · 08-31-2009, 09:30 AM

The paint job is a bit much for me, it does look awesome, reminds me of my favourite version of Bigfoot.

bigdodge88 · 08-31-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trucknuts

Anytime you post a lifted truck the haters come out in full blown fashion. Its the same people complaining about the worlds who did not even go. A truck does not have to fit into anyone elses mold. While I am not so sold on the paint, the build looks good.

Agreed.

If you dont like the truck... shut your mouth. Lookin good 1BJB.

08-30-2009, 01:48 PM	#1
1BadJeepBruiser Sinking with the ship Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Capitan...sole survivor and sinking fast Posts: 8,864	54s After working at the bike shop yesterday I headed home and then up to my step dads FD where him and his buddies were working on the Mash. They were changing out the bump stops and installing the brand new 54" MT baja claws My stepfather and his Brian are the 1st 2 in the world to have purchase them (http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/p...page.php?id=98) . When I got there, they were just basically starting so I jumped in to help them get the new bump stops in so we could get the new meets on. It took a while to get all 4 shocks fitted with the new bump stops and correct amount of nitrogen (hard to jack up a truck that is already so huge) but the end result was well worth it. I think it looks like a hot wheels or something now. My stepdad's friend Sal wants to machine a wind up dial for it My stepdad's friend Sal machined the bump stops for us. The truck before had 49" Irocs on it. It was set up so that is there is a shock failure you can still steer the truck and not have the tires catch the flares/fenders, that it why we needed the new bump stops. I havent gone in it yet, but my stepdad said the claws ride sooooo nice in comparison to the Irocs. We need to lengthen the drive shaft about 1.5-2.0" and we may drop the TC down a bit to relieve some of the angle but even at 55 last night he said it wasnt vibrating which is good. Thanks for looking -Mike

08-30-2009, 02:07 PM	#2
toyofast I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia Gorge Posts: 5,512	Holy 1988 show truck.....

08-30-2009, 02:10 PM	#3
Tupers Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Great Britain Posts: 935	That might be the dumbest thing I've ever seen but in a way I still want it.

08-30-2009, 02:31 PM	#4
eron Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 615	you guys need to get a job, all your builds, and vehicles are POS.

08-30-2009, 02:31 PM	#5
PEDEcrawlerguy Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: clearfield Posts: 678	Hey, i saw the truck at Bloomsburg... was gonna stop and say hi and see if you wanted to run the crawlers, but i didnt see anyone aound... Looks good

08-30-2009, 02:34 PM	#6
Colby WOOPOOW!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,218	Gonna compete in monster jam? May give digger a run for his money

08-30-2009, 02:38 PM	#7
eron Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 615	Are the doors electronically opened? How do you fill it with gas?

08-30-2009, 02:39 PM	#8
Shaun (yota) Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 540	Looks like you need to put a set of 2.5 running gear under it and redo the links so the tires are in the wheel wells. Whats it got for a motor?

08-30-2009, 02:48 PM	#9
wonder squirrel Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Central Coast Posts: 667	I'm diggin the new design. I bet those work great in the sand.

08-30-2009, 02:48 PM	#10
62PYRO Built, not bought Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gresham Posts: 4,504	You should ask your mom if he's trying to (over)compensate for something.

08-30-2009, 03:17 PM	#12
Benzbuildr RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mccalla,Al Posts: 1,195	That's one huge Bi***. Just wondering what size are the rims??

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08-30-2009, 08:41 PM	#13
2JSC I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: FOUR 8 OH Posts: 4,913	Something lifted that tall needs to go to full-hydo steering.

08-30-2009, 08:45 PM	#14
Kranberry RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ****, SL,UT Posts: 1,610	so where's the action shots? nice truck

08-30-2009, 10:11 PM	#16
Mr.Slave Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: back where I belong Posts: 251	wow. i dont think that could get any gayer, and thats coming from me.

08-31-2009, 09:17 AM	#18
The Violator RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Token's life matters Posts: 1,836	Anytime you post a lifted truck the haters come out in full blown fashion. Its the same people complaining about the worlds who did not even go. A truck does not have to fit into anyone elses mold. While I am not so sold on the paint, the build looks good.

08-31-2009, 09:30 AM	#19
canadianbacon RCC Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Moncton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,962	The paint job is a bit much for me, it does look awesome, reminds me of my favourite version of Bigfoot.

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