MY24
Is the tremors transmission dialed up any different like the 4K tow package is? I would hope they are a little more robust in terms of handling torque etc for their use scenarios.
Really nice job so far and loving everything you're doing. Honestly I really like this stance without the spacers. But everything you've done is like the magic touch lolI will be posting as often as I can on this pre runner style build of my 23’ tremor . First I did a gr40 suspension kit from flat out suspensions.
Then I mounted up some 255/75/17 BFGoodrich mud terrains ( 32x10”)
Now the whole unit sits about 2 1/4 “taller at the wheel arch. Only 1 1/2” in rear.
going to order longer springs too to play more with height . Didn’t get the 3 1/2” I was looking for.
stance is not quite right. May go 11/2” wheel spacer until I can make some A arms.
next up is cutting the bumpers up and doing some tube bumpers with skid plates.
but first is relocating elm from lower federwell( worst ford placement ever )
And rim and weld pinch weld
it’s dark now so will do finish work tomorrow.
the best thing about the suspension kit is the rear went from 2 1/2 “ of suspension droop to 5”
will have to re cycle the front after I get new springs made .
biggest issue all around is the lower arm resistance on the front .I may go for a custom lower arm with a uniball or other joint layed sideways . The swaybar is also adding a large amount of compounded spring rate ,even with one side disconnected.( looking at modding apex disconnects or making my own)
i do have a set of stock tremor tires with 2000 miles for sale soon and the stock tremor shocks,springs and struts too.
in the east San Diego area.
This truck is for light playing in the anza Borrego desert area. I have a property at ocotillo wells ,across from the airport there by the off road park.
I do know it will never keep up with the serious desert machines but is also a good daily versus my buggy or full size broncos .
But we will see what the limits really are!
Yeah but if this dude's capable of doing all this he can replace a CV axle on his own
I think you are missing the point... Lots of us can replace CV's... I can also turn my wheels at full lock without rub and not overstressing stock components. This Tremors lifespan on suspension/steering parts and driveline components just got cut in half due to the angles and size/weight of the tires alone.
It's the same transmission. I'm willing to bet it takes less than 30k before OP notices serious problems, if not almost immediately with rough shifting.
. Plenty of those I think!
Just taking a vehicle offroad cuts its life down whether its a Raptor R(remember all the 1st gen raptors with broken frames from jumping) or Honda Civic. Maverick transmissions weren't made for 2.3s but now they exist and move fast. OP seems to have the will, skill, and wallet to do this work. I say there is no point in trying to bring him down, he is gonna fly high anyways.
I think if you go back to showroom stock, something like a Tremor Mav would do pretty well offroad against something comperable in size like a stock Ranger, Comanche, Nissan, S10 or Toyota. Alot of them were sitting on 29" tires too and didnt often have skidplates over their transmission pans. Any of the IFS rigs would bash their steering on literally everything. All the old rigs we love, we look at through nostalgia glasses, that have the memory of all the mods and repairs we did on em to get em decent. I still got a bone stock ZJ and its weight and proportions are pretty similar to my Tremor. On a few obstacles and roads I have taken em both on they were pretty comparable. The ZJ does flex alot more, but bottoms out sooner and as soon as its flexed out it stops pulling. I have had the Maverick legit running on 2 wheels and it kept moving.
