Trail_Krawler & Trail_Willys

[kmas0n]

Some have asked about the name.
So for the 3rd time, I've renamed the TJ, this time, for a theme amongst all of my jee... er vehicles.

TJ: Trail_Krawler (trail_crawler was taken damnit)
GPW: Trail_willys
Power Wagon: Trail_Wagon

If you care about such things, They are all on instagram.

 

[starkey480]

Some have asked about the name.
So for the 3rd time, I've renamed the TJ, this time, for a theme amongst all of my jee... er vehicles.

TJ: Trail_Krawler (trail_crawler was taken damnit)
GPW: Trail_willys
Power Wagon: Trail_Wagon

If you care about such things, They are all on instagram.

This just sparked an idea for my build thread name. “Chasin trail”

 

[kmas0n]

This just sparked an idea for my build thread name. “Chasin trail”

Love it!!

 

[psrivats]

Some have asked about the name.
So for the 3rd time, I've renamed the TJ, this time, for a theme amongst all of my jee... er vehicles.

TJ: Trail_Krawler (trail_crawler was taken damnit)
GPW: Trail_willys
Power Wagon: Trail_Wagon

If you care about such things, They are all on instagram.

Do you have a thread for the GPW (or Instagram)? Would love to see if one exists.

 

[kmas0n]

Do you have a thread for the GPW (or Instagram)? Would love to see if one exists.

Trail_Willys is the insta account, but I have barely touched the little Jeep. Too much going on. Once the tj is a roller again I may push it out and spend some quality time with the gpw

 

[psrivats]

Trail_Willys is the insta account, but I have barely touched the little Jeep. Too much going on. Once the tj is a roller again I may push it out and spend some quality time with the gpw

Following Russel now.

 

[kmas0n]

Unfortunately, quadratec caught it's mistake, and I will not be getting tires for half off, lol

 

[PRNDL]

Unfortunately, quadratec caught it's mistake, and I will not be getting tires for half off, lol

Will you still go with 40s?

 

[Wildman]

Unfortunately, quadratec caught it's mistake, and I will not be getting tires for half off, lol

Damn

 

[kmas0n]

Will you still go with 40s?

That's a good question lol. Maybe 38's. Maybe whatever is available

Does anyone have any experience with the Maxxis Razr MT?

 

[RINC]

So, its become obvious, that I'm going to need wheels with more backspacing. I've always intended on bead locks anyways so i ordered up some KMC grenade crawl wheels... in the machined finish.

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I've loved the look of these wheels since the first time I saw them!

/drool

When I ever upgrade my axles, I like the 8x6.5 bolt pattern. So many options and the trucks I am looking at to tow my Jeep would have the same bolt pattern.

 

[NashvilleTJ]

That's a good question lol. Maybe 38's. Maybe whatever is available

Does anyone have any experience with the Maxxis Razr MT?

That’s what I run. I’ve chunked up the sidewalls a bit, and that has me worried about the strength if the sidewall. That said, I beat on them and have never had one fail.

I got them to replace my Krawlers, which were discontinued. I’ve been happy. Decent ride on the street too.

 

[IJK]

Just for fun

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch94B_UjQ-O/

Kool video. I am sure you have run the calculations for anti-squat, anti-dive, roll center, rear steer and pinion angle change. Could you share that data with us? 4_link_suspension.htm

 

[kmas0n]

Kool video. I am sure you have run the calculations for anti-squat, anti-dive, roll center, rear steer and pinion angle change. Could you share that data with us? 4_link_suspension.htm

I can probably take some measurements. I used to use the calculators but over time, grew away from them. Let me see what I can do.

 

[IJK]

I can probably take some measurements. I used to use the calculators but over time, grew away from them. Let me see what I can do.

We all know that suspension design is a compromise, but it is always interesting to see the math, understand the compromises and how they work out in real life experience. Nice work, Thanks

 

[Jamison C]

Just for fun

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch94B_UjQ-O/

Welp, guess who wants to outboard now.

 

[kmas0n]

Welp, guess who wants to outboard how.

Best part of outboard is that it allows you to run higher quality shocks!

 

[PurpleTJAZ]

Best part of outboard is that it allows you to run higher quality shocks!

Mmmmmm….. outboards……..

 

[kmas0n]

Been super busy with life and haven't gotten to touch the TJ in a few weeks. It is a rolling chassis now, which is nice. Still trying to decide on tire size. I can go with 37's and have no rubbing anywhere in any situation, or 40's and have light rubbing in extreme circumstances. I have been looking at other people's builds and sometimes 40's just look too big on a TJ. Even a stretched one.

So, I borrowed some 37" Baja claws for a mock up.

Aesthetically, I'm liking the way 37's fit .
Unfortunately, I don't know anyone with 40's to test fit.

From a purely visual perspective... Thoughts?

 

[Apparition]

Been super busy with life and haven't gotten to touch the TJ in a few weeks. It is a rolling chassis now, which is nice. Still trying to decide on tire size. I can go with 37's and have no rubbing anywhere in any situation, or 40's and have light rubbing in extreme circumstances. I have been looking at other people's builds and sometimes 40's just look too big on a TJ. Even a stretched one.

So, I borrowed some 37" Baja claws for a mock up.
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Aesthetically, I'm liking the way 37's fit .
Unfortunately, I don't know anytime with 40's to test fit.

From a purely visual perspective... Thoughts?

37's look right to me. If it was an LJ I think 40's would look right.