Monster truck stylee tips & mods advice? + Engine options?

[da SLUG man]

there's a forum run by LA Supertrux on their website... don't think it get's much action though!


or try pirate4x4 although that's more US style rock crawling etc... but probably good for ideas

[The Boo Crew]

Why not try HPOC.co.uk

[shokenore]

Vince must be slipping

[Rob5464]

Personally I wouldn't go higher than 2" for a frequent road truck. I recently put 2" uprated springs on mine and tightened the torsion bars up.

To give you an idea it handles much better than standard seen as its stiffer all-round. Its not smooth like a canal boat anymore but i wouldn't say its unforgiving. I prefer the firmer feel. Any higher and money will have to be put into the front suspension as well.

I am happy with 31" muds but any bigger than 33" and its will be gutless and terrible on fuel.

A bit off-topic but I love those windscreen sun shields but they are difficult to find and expensive when you do find them.

[muddle]

when you do find them.

When you look for them.

[budweiser]

When you look for them.

in 2005 or 2013?

[yoshie]

Personally I wouldn't go higher than 2" for a frequent road truck. I recently put 2" uprated springs on mine and tightened the torsion bars up.

To give you an idea it handles much better than standard seen as its stiffer all-round. Its not smooth like a canal boat anymore but i wouldn't say its unforgiving. I prefer the firmer feel. Any higher and money will have to be put into the front suspension as well.

I am happy with 31" muds but any bigger than 33" and its will be gutless and terrible on fuel.

A bit off-topic but I love those windscreen sun shields but they are difficult to find and expensive when you do find them.

Really?

[Wolfracer]

My Hilux has got a 6" lift and 32" tyres. It isn't gutless, drives beautifully and steers accurately with no bump steer, wandering or shimmying.
I was towing the best part of 2T home tonight and an Astra struggled to pass me on an incline, from a standing start. I know he struggled, as 2 lanes became one and he could either cut me up or die due to oncoming traffic.
The tw@t cut me up, got a long reply from my hooter, then preceded to give me the bird, as they do. Tw@t.

[Rob5464]

Really?

Well i'm not going to pay £180 for a bit of second hand acrylic. Although I didn't plan on spending upwards of £2000 on a truck I bought for £1000 but there you go. I can't say I regret it.

[yoshie]

Well i'm not going to pay £180 for a bit of second hand acrylic. Although I didn't plan on spending upwards of £2000 on a truck I bought for £1000 but there you go. I can't say I regret it.

Just a little sarcasm/smart are from me Rob as I have visor tucked up in the rafters for the project truck.

[Rob5464]

Just a little sarcasm/smart are from me Rob as I have visor tucked up in the rafters for the project truck.

You don't fancy throwing it in with the sliders then