the Rescue Runner build thread

[Twan]

Umbrella corp parking eh? it that the same Umbrella corp that builds lowers that go pew pew pew?

The one that makes lowers isn't based in Raccoon City, so I'm gonna say no.

 

[Taylor20]

So how is the front camera holding up? Still working with no issues?

 

[the great him]

the camera is holding up ok, havent had any reason to check it recently, so i guess i should go check things out with it and make sure its still working properly.

 

[the great him]

You going to put a spring on the antenna? Fiberglass Cb antennas don't have much flex to them.

i have thought about that, but i dont like how they flex with the spring, i guess i could use a heavy spring and that would hold it more vertical. the other thing i was thinking about doing was getting a quick connect mount so i could take it off when going into parking garages and or when going under low obstructions ie cedar tree.

i have only run a spring on one of my rigs before and honestly i never saw any advantages to it... a quick connect would be a better idea imo

 

[92-SR5]

i have thought about that, but i dont like how they flex with the spring, i guess i could use a heavy spring and that would hold it more vertical. the other thing i was thinking about doing was getting a quick connect mount so i could take it off when going into parking garages and or when going under low obstructions ie cedar tree.

i have only run a spring on one of my rigs before and honestly i never saw any advantages to it... a quick connect would be a better idea imo

Yeah I know what you mean. They do make different spring rates for them though. I got mine from D&R communications off 212. Mine is stiff enough to where it won't whip back and forth, but it bends when it hits objects without stressing the mount too much.

 

[the great him]

IMG_5294 by isaacyocum, on Flickr

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IMG_5291 by isaacyocum, on Flickr

 

[the great him]

Well I got my diff swapped out, sure enough the one I put in had 43 teeth... Stupid me. Anyhow put the 4.10 in and boom perfectly functional 4wd... Was so happy drove all the way home in 4wd, and a good thing I did too, cause once I got off the Fwy onto surface streets it was icy and I had a nice 4wheel drift that I was not expecting that probably would not of gone so well in 2wd.

 

[the great him]

teaser post

...so i have some upcoming changes in the works, and in process... i cant wait to show you guys what i got cooking up, i think you guys are gonna like it too, i know im super excited and having a hard time containing myself

 

[GSPRunner]

Spill the beans

 

[jeff88]

...so i have some upcoming changes in the works, and in process... i cant wait to show you guys what i got cooking up, i think you guys are gonna like it too, i know im super excited and having a hard time containing myself

This is just wrong. Don't tell a kid you're going to take them to a toy store... in a few days! (and we all know we're just kids and this is our toy store! ound Can we at least get a teaser pic with the teaser post?hoto:

I guess I'll just be sitting here with my popcorn. :snacker:

 

[criera]

SAS? figured since you were gonna have your wheels off anyways this might be the right time.

 

[Fishwerks]

op2:

 

[Jaketino]

I'm intrigued as well.

 

[the great him]

I'm intrigued as well.

Brandon, you'll be one of the first to see and know when it's all done

 

[Jaketino]

Well I may have to stop by at some point to see it.

 

[the great him]

so i got me some new tires, and my SCS wheels. i jumped the 35s... well ok a small 35, 305 70 17, but who cares -go big or go home right?

IMG_6369 by isaacyocum, on Flickr

IMG_6363 by isaacyocum, on Flickr

got them mounted up, officially had them out and used them. these tires worked amazing, the only down side to them is they take a truck load of weights to balance if they will even balance at all. kinda frustrated with that, there has been 4 or 5 attempts to balance them and they are much better, but there is still a noticeable vibration. im going back to where i bought them monday and having them take a look at possibly get me a new set

as for the SCS wheels i love these things! they are BA! they do stick out a little bit, and im not so thrilled about that, but what ev... i mean im going for a 7.5" wheel to a 8.5" wheel, more aggressive offset and backspacing and a bigger tire, so it was to be expected. this finish on the wheels though is prefect for my rig. i love the look, and i have gotten so many compliments on them. everybody loves the wheels and in the week that i have had them i have had probably at least one person a day as me where i got them, and what kind of wheels they are and how much ect... so i take my opportunities to plug SCS. -even America tire loved the wheels and wanted to know more...

so yesterday i went out in the snow, and had some fun with some friends and good time out in nature seeing some places i had never been before taking in some spectacular views and getting great pictures...


IMG_6585 by isaacyocum, on Flickr

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decided i wanted to see how well my the tires would do in some deeper snow, so we got off the beaten path. found out that the trail that appeared to take a lower loop and hook back into where we had been. so we went down down it, but did not go through as the maps and GPS said, so we had to turn around. that got a little interesting...


IMG_6632 by isaacyocum, on Flickr

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yes thats a 35" tire at full stuff, and no i did not damage the flare, and yes i had some slight rub, but again i have no body lift either.

i basically drove right out of that, had to get out and kick a little snow around but i was able to drive out under my own power and and turn around. at that point i figured it best to dump some more air, so i went from 12 psi to about 9 in the back and 10 up front. didnt have any issues climbing the hill back out



so there you guys have it SCS stealth 6 wheels in the limited edition matte silver, with 35" tires... thats my new surprise for you all. i will eventually tub the front fender/firewall area, but for now its not a big deal

 

[Limbwalker]

Sweet wheels! every time I start thinking of getting rid of my 4runner to buy a better commuter car, I see your photos and get motivated to work on it again. I hate that it sits for weeks at a time though... seems like a waste... Oh well, its paid for. btw, I have those same tires in a 255/85/16 and they have been pretty decent for the money

 

[Jaketino]

Glad you finally got some pictures up and got to use the tires as well.

 

[ADV-R]

Looks good
I can't wait until I can go bigger.

 

[the great him]

Looks good
I can't wait until I can go bigger.

you should be able to fit 285s now... i ran 285s on a stock rig..