Xtreme 4X4 Deuce bobbed(Spike TV)

[Jakob]

Ian,
I think it's awesome that you pop in here to give us some insight on the truck. Whether I like the build or not, I can almost always take something useful away from one the projects.

 

[m16ty]

after seeing the airide on the bobbed deuce, i was wondering if anyone has done air to the original 6x6 configuration?

It could be done but your off road capability would suffer. You would loose alot of axle articulation over the stock tandem setup.

 

[Ian from Xtreme]

I'd like to see how this is done.

You use a "battery to battery" charger that is used normally to charge a secondary battery that you use as a backup. Then you pull off one terminal from the charger to get a 12 volt feed......hopefully you understand.

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

The dmax engine swap sounds awesome. But the computer controller would tend to complicate things greatly. An old 7.3 Powerstroke or International or an old 5.9 Cummins would be a much easier swap. Either way you would reduce the weight on the front axle by nearly 1000#.

 

[gtsig]

The dmax engine swap sounds awesome. But the computer controller would tend to complicate things greatly. An old 7.3 Powerstroke or International or an old 5.9 Cummins would be a much easier swap. Either way you would reduce the weight on the front axle by nearly 1000#.

How about HP?

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

The multifuel is a dog with only 135 HP and 300 ft-lbs of torque. All three of the engines mentioned have more than twice that in hp and torque.

 

[gtsig]

Ian how was it on the trails today?
when is 3 part going to air and how many part will it all be

 

[gtsig]

sound crazy with a deuce lighter and more power. But how would you stop it and will it hold up to all the extra hp and torque?

 

[MO MV man]

sound crazy with a deuce lighter and more power. But how would you stop it and will it hold up to all the extra hp and torque?

You hit the nail on the head:
A complete brake system re-think would be in order for sure.

Disk brake kits are readily available.
BUT that old air-assist antique master cylinder demands attention.

Duramax's do make ignorant power for sure but an early Cummins would be simpler and easily "tweakable" for some serious fun.

Ian, make us proud.
Whatever you decide, rest assured I'll be glued to the TV watching every minute.

 

[Ian from Xtreme]

Ian how was it on the trails today?
when is 3 part going to air and how many part will it all be

Asside fromt he fact that it was like wheeling a Volvo White Semi truck.....it was great.....went anywhere I could think of taking it......but man is that truck big.....

Ian

 

[Jakob]

......but man is that truck big.....

Ian

That's one of my favorite things about these trucks.

 

[AceHigh]

.but man is that truck big.....

Ian

Uh, I have always heard that Bigger is better!

 

[davesgmc]

Asside fromt he fact that it was like wheeling a Volvo White Semi truck.....it was great.....went anywhere I could think of taking it......but man is that truck big.....

Ian

that truck aint big, you need to come see elmo

 

[Stan Leschert]

Way to go Ian, you have me waiting for the next episode...
just like a Rottwieller waiting for a fresh Postman's leg.

Thanks for sending the spare parts to someone who needs them.
I really hope that you got a few of the green truck people there for the final show.
We can use all of the good press that we can get.
I really appreciated your frequent references about Steel Soldiers.

Good job son, Carry On!

 

[scootertrs]

Ian... I got your parts... thank you for saving them from the crusher... Also just bought the 2 DVD's that are available (Part I and Part II)... but never got to see the truck finished... in Disk 2, you go into a Dodge fuel efficiency at the end... but never saw the Suzuki getting into the bed... is that coming or is it in Part 3? You know... that was one spectacular build... Wife is none too happy with the video... don't know why... Thank you again for saving the parts and being righteous.

 

[jamesfrom180]

Really like how just about everyone got behind this build. My two cents would be convert a AC/compressor to pump air like maybe a York Compressor and drive off of engine for the air systems. More than enough output to supply two separate systems. Also I fall under the camp that wants and old 12Valve Cummins. Ian---being a boy from Florida, how about a tracked build next!!!!!

 

[nhdiesel]

Late to the show, but I'll throw in a vote for a 12v Cummins. Stock they have lower output than the newer electronic motors, but still much more than the multifuel. Throw in a $100 fuel plate and you are up to the output of a 24v or D-max. Go a little further and it would have insane power. And MUCH more reliable than the 24v, and the D-max. For the brakes- remember that with an engine swap you drop 1000# off the truck, which will help make the stock brakes seem much better. Do a master cylinder/dual system mod and it should brake much better. But a disk kit would be really cool.

 

[MO MV man]

Is a Part 3 on the way?

I check XTreme 4x4 religiously every weekend in the hopes it'll be there.

 

[Seth_O]

Is a Part 3 on the way?

I check XTreme 4x4 religiously every weekend in the hopes it'll be there.

Ditto. I was so disgusted last week when it wasn't on again I didn't even finish the episode .

 

[MO MV man]

I feel your pain Seth_O.

Somewhere earlier in this thread, Ian mentions taking the big green machine out for some wheelin'.....if memory serves me right?
That being said, there HAS to be some footage laying around somewhere for a part 3.