Never ending Samurai build...

clemsonjeep · Sep 29, 2014

I meant to ask this the other day, but is anyone else running a set of reverse offset beadlocks? Mine are made by Allied and are 15x8 with 2.5"BS. I've been tinkering with air pressure and every time I get down to around 4psi the front tires will end up burping air out the back side and pretty much running flat. The thing is that even at that low of pressure the sidewalls show very little sign of bulging with as light as my rig is. I haven't had a problem out of the rear, but that's probably just due to the front being turned and pushed into an object or sidehill.

Thoughts?

clemsonjeep · Oct 13, 2014

Well despite the less than desirable weather we had a GREAT time at Harlan this past weekend with the rest of the crew from Hardline! Most of the trails here give the impression that they'd be impossible when wet, but really there's quite a bit of traction to be had. I'm happy to report my little rig did really well...no breakage or other issues to report on. The only obstacle I wish I'd had another shot at was Lil Jagger since I only tried it on Thursday evening when we first got there and meant to hit it again on Saturday on the way out.

On Friday we rode around with the rest of the group and since we all stopped at Pony Hill to check it out a few of us gave it a try. JohnG was first and after some work he made it to the top and drove back down. I'm not sure who the second guy was, but he was in the Spidertrax rig with the 43" SX's...he gave it a shot but didn't get to the top. I figured since everyone was still hanging around that I'd give it a whirl...and surprised myself by heading to the top on the 3rd shot...WOOOOO!!!!!!!

Here's the video from Pony Hill
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IyFV0Aiw7I&list#

Here;s my run on Valve Stem...really enjoy this trail
Ryan'a samurai on valve stem

clemsonjeep · Oct 13, 2014

I was bummed our group was back out at the entrance for this and didn't think we'd get any video of it, but luckily someone did...this was the 2nd or 3rd time through...got a little careless on my line and..well just watch :driving:

Harlan Black Mountain 2014

Jimny87 · Oct 13, 2014

I always love those samurai builds

Great job

Stuntman Autoworks · Oct 13, 2014

Awesome man I cant wait to make it up to Harlan again.

jp fan · Oct 13, 2014

Glad to video this rig, I think you have done a great job on it and you done a great job in the Den even though you lost your Dew :driving:

untchabl · Oct 13, 2014

clemsonjeep said:
I meant to ask this the other day, but is anyone else running a set of reverse offset beadlocks? Mine are made by Allied and are 15x8 with 2.5"BS. I've been tinkering with air pressure and every time I get down to around 4psi the front tires will end up burping air out the back side and pretty much running flat. The thing is that even at that low of pressure the sidewalls show very little sign of bulging with as light as my rig is. I haven't had a problem out of the rear, but that's probably just due to the front being turned and pushed into an object or sidehill.

Thoughts?

Ryan, I had the same issues when I ran the 39.5 Iroks on my Creeper Locks. I put 2 wraps of Gorilla tape over the inner safety bead of the rim. That solved my issues with the tires burping air and I ran 2 - 2.5 psi front and rear. Let me know if you've got anymore questions about them. I have to run 2 - 3 psi in the tires on my buggy to get them to work well due to the light weight of my buggy, which is probably where your tires are going to work best. I run the 37" Treps filled to the hubs with water on the front and I still run 2 - 2.5 psi in them.

Check post #23 in this thread, that's how I did mine when I ran the Iroks.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-discussion/1473714-bias-iroks-burping-air.html

Rig looks good too and seems to perform well. Hope to wheel with you sometime.

mikeyg79 · Oct 15, 2014

Where did you get that USB charge panel?

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clemsonjeep · Oct 15, 2014

untchabl said:
Ryan, I had the same issues when I ran the 39.5 Iroks on my Creeper Locks. I put 2 wraps of Gorilla tape over the inner safety bead of the rim. That solved my issues with the tires burping air and I ran 2 - 2.5 psi front and rear. Let me know if you've got anymore questions about them. I have to run 2 - 3 psi in the tires on my buggy to get them to work well due to the light weight of my buggy, which is probably where your tires are going to work best. I run the 37" Treps filled to the hubs with water on the front and I still run 2 - 2.5 psi in them.

Check post #23 in this thread, that's how I did mine when I ran the Iroks.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/general-4x4-discussion/1473714-bias-iroks-burping-air.html

Rig looks good too and seems to perform well. Hope to wheel with you sometime.

Thanks...id looked around and not found much in the way of solutions so thats good info.

mikeyg79 said:
Where did you get that USB charge panel?

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http://www.baronusa.net/articulo/usb-x2-cigarette-socket-x1-panel-12v-dc-with-external-waterproof-cover/3661

Stuntman Autoworks · Oct 15, 2014

mikeyg79 said:
Where did you get that USB charge panel?

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Amazon has some, thats were I got mine.

zukiscott · Oct 16, 2014

Yall I saw this mochine in action at Harlan last weekend and YES its built light and right :dblthumb:

AND Ryan can drive it as well,,,,heres the pics I got in LIONS DEN....

Lil Zuki mochine went like hell all weekend :dblthumb:

clemsonjeep · Oct 17, 2014

Thanks Scott...it was great to finally meet you and hang out a little over the weekend. Just wish you weren't at the front of the pack on the Friday ride so I coulda seen your rig in action a little more.

zukiscott · Oct 17, 2014

HA!,,,you didn,t miss much hee hee,,,,,naw it was cool finally wheelin with yall as well "this ride was a great idea" and what better place for it than Harlan :dblthumb:

clemsonjeep · Oct 28, 2014

Anyone have problems with these push button ignition switches hanging up after being around moisture...rain...washing your rig...or whatever? After this last trip to Harlan and then washing the rig down every time I go to start it up the button sticks...I have to back the rubber boot off and grab the actual button with pliers and pull it out...or disconnect the battery.

This is the switch I used: http://www.delcity.net/store/Heavy!Duty-Push-Button-Switch/p_8065

TBItoy · Oct 28, 2014

Re:

Yes, I've had several of those that didn't work correctly straight out of the box also. I prefer a momentary toggle switch now

yankster · Oct 28, 2014

TBItoy said:
Yes, I've had several of those that didn't work correctly straight out of the box also. I prefer a momentary toggle switch now

After the third push button failed I went to a toggle also. No problems since.

patooyee · Oct 28, 2014

I have this in my buggy, works well.

http://www.delcity.net/store/Engine-Start-Switch/p_798479.h_798480.t_1

Mine is the blue one.

clemsonjeep · Oct 29, 2014

TBItoy said:
Yes, I've had several of those that didn't work correctly straight out of the box also. I prefer a momentary toggle switch now

yankster said:
After the third push button failed I went to a toggle also. No problems since.

Yeah I would consider doing that, but I already have the bigger hole in the dash so I'm gonna try to stick with something similar and hope for better. It looks like there are some that are made with composite bodies rather than metal which I would assume would also be better for the conditions it will see in my rig. Thanks for the suggestions though!

rednecklights said:
I found a pretty gangster push button I ordered it and not gonna use it , pm me your address and I'll send it your way

Thanks...I'll definitely give it a shot! PM coming your way...

easleycrawler · Nov 10, 2014

Any updates on this thing, I know your always tinkering. flashemifyougotem :drinkers:

clemsonjeep · Nov 14, 2014

Maybe I am...maybe I'm not... :flipper:

easleycrawler · Nov 14, 2014

Just wondering, you didn't have to flip me off, jeez. :flipgotcha:

gatekeeper · Nov 14, 2014

I know, I know, I know and it's going to be awesome

clemsonjeep · Nov 14, 2014

easleycrawler said:
Just wondering, you didn't have to flip me off, jeez. :flipgotcha:

Sorry...owe ya a beer.

gatekeeper said:
I know, I know, I know and it's going to be awesome

Shhh...or ill have to flick you off...

easleycrawler · Nov 15, 2014

It must boost your ego to flip people off. :-\

clemsonjeep · Jan 3, 2015

Well finally got some time in the shop today. Got around to installing the new rear brake setup using the 03+ 4runner parts.

Then moved on to cutting up an old Pacesetter header i had to salvage the flange for the project ill be working on next week...good things coming...

clemsonjeep · Jan 11, 2015

Built the manifold this morning...inlet flange for turbo should be here tomorrow...tthenthe real fun begins...

sleepsontoilet · Jan 11, 2015

I dig it, I keep looking at doing the same.

clemsonjeep · Jan 12, 2015

Lookey what just showed up...

zukiscott · Jan 13, 2015

MMMMAN...... I'm glad you found a good use for that ole pacesetter header :woot:

This turbo install yer doin has got my attention :dblthumb:

clemsonjeep · Jan 14, 2015

Made some more progress today. Clocked the center housing to get the oil drain to the bottom. Then started working on the "collector pipe". I decided to go with 1.75" .120 DOM and threw it in my lathe to reduce the end down to slip into the inlet flange. I will weld this on the inside and grind it smooth...if necessary (depends how bad i booger it up). In any case...all this allowed me to mock the turbo into its position and get the measurements for the oil feed and drain lines which should be here Thursday. Shameless plug for Techna-Fit for any and all braided stainless lines you might ever need!

The blue fitting at the top of the pic is the oil drain which will go to a fitting in the oil pan. I still need to weld the bung in for that.

Ill probably pick up some of those kevlar heat shields/socks for the plug wires since theyre so close tot the turbo housing. Ill also be wrapping as much as i can with the DEI wrap.

Looks like im gonna have to reroute the hard lines under the brake booster to clear the downpipe.