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The ultimate rock crawler build: what goes on it?
Built to crawl slow over big rocks On it: Bigger tires, Lift and more wheel travel, Front and rear lockers, Lower axle gears, Low crawl ratio, Rock sliders, skids and bumpers, Control arms for the lift. What it costs you: Weight goes up, highway manners get worse, fuel economy drops, more parts to maintain and break. Dial it back in three stages: First weekend (one size up and airing down), Serious (lift, bigger tires and new gears), All in (the biggest tires and lowest gears).
The ultimate desert runner build: what goes on it?
Built to run fast over rough desert On it: Long-travel suspension, Control arms for more travel, Bigger tires, More power for the weight, Matching axle gears, Extra fuel range. What it costs you: Long travel can make the truck wider, parts wear faster at speed, fuel economy drops, engine mods may affect your warranty. Dial it back in three stages: First weekend (one size up for more cushion), Serious (lift and more travel), All in (full travel, bigger tires and gears).
The ultimate overlander build: what goes on it?
Built to go far and stay out On it: Bigger tires, Suspension for the load, Roof rack and tent, Battery, fridge and solar, Extra fuel range, Payload on the build sheet. What it costs you: Weight goes up fast, payload runs out before space does, weight up high adds lean, fuel economy drops. Dial it back in three stages: First weekend (factory tires and good camp gear), Serious (one size up and a mild lift), All in (bigger tires and gears for the load).
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