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revndave
12-27-2006, 04:21 PM
Had RUV motorsports do some work.
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Leaving for Glamis tomorrow.:D
revndave
12-27-2006, 04:26 PM
700cc efi
bordsmnj
12-27-2006, 04:26 PM
that's kinda cool.i like the readable gauges and the ice chest rack.:D
Outnumbered
12-27-2006, 04:39 PM
Looks good.
Check out www.prcforum.com for Ranger info. I was kicking around getting one. They are pretty cool.
Outnumbered
12-27-2006, 04:42 PM
Had RUV motorsports do some work.
Leaving for Glamis tomorrow.:D
I hear these do not like sand as much as Rhinos because they are quite a bit bigger. Be sure to air WAY down and bring a 12V pump with you in case you break a bead. If you don't air down you will burry it quick is the word on the street.
boatnam3
12-27-2006, 05:04 PM
looks good,plus you will have it for this weekend unlike us with the rhino...
RitcheyRch
12-27-2006, 05:08 PM
Looks good.
Ultrafied
12-27-2006, 05:17 PM
I hear these do not like sand as much as Rhinos because they are quite a bit bigger. Be sure to air WAY down and bring a 12V pump with you in case you break a bead. If you don't air down you will burry it quick is the word on the street.
LOL, never affected mine or my other buddies Ranger being out on the dunes. Yes, we dropped the air, but so did the Rhinos that came out with us. :D
Outnumbered
12-27-2006, 05:22 PM
LOL, never affected mine or my other buddies Ranger being out on the dunes. Yes, we dropped the air, but so did the Rhinos that came out with us. :D
I am just passing along what I have heard from more than one person that runs them in the dunes. I don't know for sure because I don't own one. But it is a heavier vehicle running similar size tires so lower pressure would make sense. Just like a Suburban on 35"s would have to air down more than a Jeep on 35"s to stay on top of the sand.
RiverRatMike
12-27-2006, 05:36 PM
looks really nice but the Yamaha's are the way to go. That ranger steering wheel just looks to bus like to me.
revndave
12-27-2006, 05:42 PM
I air down to 5lbs. psi. Not worried about breaking a bead with bead locks.I usually run the dunes in 2wd.Never had any problems.
Outnumbered
12-27-2006, 06:07 PM
I air down to 5lbs. psi. Not worried about breaking a bead with bead locks.I usually run the dunes in 2wd.Never had any problems.
Cool. I was not sure if those were real deal bead locks.
revndave
12-27-2006, 07:00 PM
looks really nice but the Yamaha's are the way to go. That ranger steering wheel just looks to bus like to me.
Why are Rhinos the wat to go?
Ultrafied
12-27-2006, 08:13 PM
I am just passing along what I have heard from more than one person that runs them in the dunes. I don't know for sure because I don't own one. But it is a heavier vehicle running similar size tires so lower pressure would make sense. Just like a Suburban on 35"s would have to air down more than a Jeep on 35"s to stay on top of the sand.
Just giving you a hard time. No big deal. The Ranger weighs 136 more. :D
Ultrafied
12-27-2006, 08:15 PM
Rhinos are the way to go because he has one, LOL.
cola
12-27-2006, 08:26 PM
looks really nice but the Yamaha's are the way to go. That ranger steering wheel just looks to bus like to me.
You talk more shit about other peoples rides then anyone around. You should have listened to your mother.:mad:
Jyruiz
12-27-2006, 08:27 PM
Look pretty cool, congrats. And I like that you can sit 3 kids in the back of it.
Wmc
12-27-2006, 08:54 PM
Very nice!! 6 seater badass unlike the Rhino 4 seater max
Also 300.00 Custom motorsport will tilt the steering wheel (no more bus):D
revndave
12-27-2006, 10:01 PM
Very nice!! 6 seater badass unlike the Rhino 4 seater max
Also 300.00 Custom motorsport will tilt the steering wheel (no more bus):D
That was the next thing on the list.
revndave
12-27-2006, 10:08 PM
Rhinos are the way to go because he has one, LOL.
I like Rhinos if I didnt have 2 kids or if I wanted to change to long travel.I personally think Rangers ride better than Rhinos in stock form.8" in the front and 9" in the rear is enough for what my famliy does with it.
Thanks for the great comments everbody
Outnumbered
12-27-2006, 10:10 PM
Just giving you a hard time. No big deal. The Ranger weighs 136 more. :D
No problem. I think the issue is more along the lines of the loaded weight. You can put so much more in the Ranger--4 adults plus a few kids, cooler, etc.
INSman
12-27-2006, 10:18 PM
Was that dash custom or stock ??
Baja Big Dog
12-27-2006, 10:22 PM
My ranger runs like shit in the sand, gotta use 4 wheel drive, and it gets hot.
Pretty sure its the tires, the trick 14 inch'ers could be the problem.
Outnumbered
12-27-2006, 10:24 PM
My ranger runs like shit in the sand, gotta use 4 wheel drive, and it gets hot.
Pretty sure its the tires, the trick 14 inch'ers could be the problem.
You gotta be down around 5# to make it work. And use the 4x4. Why woudn't you?
revndave
12-27-2006, 10:24 PM
Was that dash custom or stock ??
RUV motorsports did the dash panel.
Outnumbered
12-27-2006, 10:25 PM
Was that dash custom or stock ??
All stock except for the plate for the gages and stereo stuff.
revndave
12-27-2006, 10:28 PM
My ranger runs like shit in the sand, gotta use 4 wheel drive, and it gets hot.
Pretty sure its the tires, the trick 14 inch'ers could be the problem.
I had Champion wheels build me some 12" Douglas .190 wheels. Didn't care for any of the 14" wheels.I air down.I rarely use 4x4 out in the dunes.I just keep the wheel speed up in 2wd.
Outnumbered
12-27-2006, 10:33 PM
So what did they charge you for that set-up? I like the cage. Looks pretty stout.
revndave
12-28-2006, 06:11 AM
Cage was 1500.00.
Todd969
12-28-2006, 06:36 AM
One of the cleanest conversions I've seen for a Ranger. Looks great.
breezeblocker
12-28-2006, 07:16 AM
looks great, steering column mod in the future sounds good too...
blender over
12-28-2006, 07:28 AM
Had RUV motorsports do some work.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/686HPIM0489.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/686HPIM0491.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/686HPIM0492.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/686HPIM0493.JPG
Leaving for Glamis tomorrow.:D
Looks good dave:)
Hows the desert life treating you?
Baja Big Dog
12-28-2006, 07:49 AM
You gotta be down around 5# to make it work. And use the 4x4. Why woudn't you?
I air down to 5lbs. psi. Not worried about breaking a bead with bead locks.I usually run the dunes in 2wd.Never had any problems.
I mentioned 4 wheel drive based on Revndave's comment about running the sand in 2 wheel drive, tried the 5 lb thing, not much help, buddy has the same tire set up on his and it runs the same. Most riding in San Felipe on the beaches, runs great on the hard pack but the salt water will raise hell in short time.:jawdrop:
Big Kahunaa
12-28-2006, 07:54 AM
nice ride i like the rangers the best
Ultrafied
12-28-2006, 05:02 PM
You gotta be down around 5# to make it work. And use the 4x4. Why woudn't you?
You don't normally run in AWD on the dunes (you don't want to dig in the front). 5lbsm stock tires, should do it.
RUV did my dash too. They do great work!
Outnumbered
12-28-2006, 09:50 PM
You don't normally run in AWD on the dunes (you don't want to dig in the front). 5lbsm stock tires, should do it.
RUV did my dash too. They do great work!
I didn't know that. I'm not a dune guy. Just lots of years Jeepin' and such. Seems like the 4x4 would help not hurt but I've never tried it.