series off roader?

[u352]

In all honesty, a newer coiler can usually outwheel a series vehicle. The newer junk is just better, and the automatic transmission makes rock work extremely simple.

That being said a 88" can be modified to work well on the trails. Mainly in the suspension department since stock springs do not allow for much flex. Axles are weak so adding a diff locker is tricky. If you get some newer axles and throw under there, then you have a lot more to work with and disc brakes as well. Having the upgraded suspension is a much and lockers help out tremendously.

Tires...well...in my opinion if its going to be an off road vehicle, go ahead and get super swampers and consider big tires. 34~35 size. If you get the 32s, after about a year you'll be wanting the bigger tires so just go ahead and get them.

The main advantage of a series vehicle, expecially the 88", is its size. The truck is narrow, so you can go down ATV trails with little trouble. The size allows you to put the truck in places other vehicles can't go. You're tires will hit rocks at different places, etc.

The wee 2.25 is underpowered, but if you do a few performance modifications, it'll put out all the power you'll ever need.

It sounds like the rest of you're vehicle is in good working order which is the main fault with most series rovers. They are busted and then they get out on the trail and fully die.

That kinda bummed me out about my WeeMan series truck. Makes me feel like I have a small wee wee.

 

[SCSL]

Series off road

Looks like he's having fun to me

 

[studio54]

A series off road is a beautiful thing.

We had a SIIA in Laos. There 4WD is the only was to get around in some areas and national highways are goat tracks. Bridges are often nonexistent and rivers are deep. SII went everywhere with no major probs. One of the best things about the truck is that scratches don?t seem to matter and just add character, and who caress if it fills up with water while swimming. This actualy adds to its off road usfulness.

The truck was totally original and the only mod I made was to upgraded the lighting and alternator and remove the fan from the front of the engine and replace it with a thermostat controlled electric one that could be turned off for river crossings.

The gearing is so low and this more that makes up for a lack of power from engine.

However I would not recommend one unless you actually want one. They are not great on the hwy. Whether you are driving on or off road they are hard work to drive both physically and mentally. I love that kind of thing but it is not for everybody.

When we moved to Thailand we had to leave it behind, a very say day.

Anyway these are just my ramblings hope they were helpful after all having a series is all about emotion anyway.