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12 Apr
We’re excited to finally reveal Zack Roy’s finished Revolution 3.0 Buggy, which he is calling "Dr. Dirt". Zack is a Toyota guy, having wheeled several over the years. It was a major inspiration for incorporating the FJ front End into this build, and it provides a lot of personality.
We also had the chance to take this on a ride with Zack at Adventure Off Road Park in South Pittsburg, Tennessee! Besides having a lot of fun on the first ride, we also got some great shots of this thing in action.
For a full spec sheet, check out the last image in the gallery.
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26 Jan
Tom and Sarah's Jeep Build Tom and his wife Sarah are a “Jeep” family through and through, and have been for as long as they can remember. Tom came to us wanting to build a custom four door JK with enough room and capability to take his family and friends on any ride without sacrificing comfort OR performance, especially on any of the diverse parks and trails back home in Colorado.
The result was our FIRST full JKU build on a Wide Open Design Tube Chassis. We started with an aluminum tub from Aqualu, and added custom front fenders to give it a little more “CJ” Feel. It’s powered by a Mast Motorsports 427 cubic inch LT engine, paired with a Turbo 400 and an Atlas Transfer Case. Underneath we’ve got Crane 13 Bolt on both the front and the rear. The Front axle is built with a 14 Bolt center section that has been converted to a 13 bolt. Then Magnum knuckles were used with 40 spline shafts and RCV Big Bell axle shaft. The rear axle has the same 13 bolt housing and 40 spline axle shafts. We utilized the 05 and up unit bearings on all four corners matched with Crane 4 piston lightweight brake kits. It’s held up by 2.0” Radflo Coilovers, in addition to 2.5” Radflo 3-Tube Bypass Shocks.
What really sets this Jeep apart, is all of the details scattered throughout the build. The first thing people will probably notice is the pocketed design on the body armor, which is complimented on either side by a custom color matched Jeep Logo. This is a really unique design that we haven’t seen anywhere else, and it gives a typically flat side profile a LOT of character. If you move in closer, you’ll see accented door handles and latches, frenched LED Tail Lights, and quick detachable side mirrors. This Jeep can also accept a soft top for colder rides!
The interior is really set apart by a fully custom dash and console. Across the dash, you’ll see a 12” Holley Pro Dash digital gauge, a 10” Stinger Stereo Unit for Media & Navigation, and a custom milled glove box door, all three of which feature the same design scheme found on the body armor. We tucked in a full Heat & Air Conditioning unit from Vintage Air under the dash, the console is loaded with dual Switch-Pro Panels and a Rugged Radio Unit to communicate with other rigs!
The most notable feature of the interior is the four Heated Extra Wide GTSE Seats from PRP that allow all four adult passengers to have the same amount of room, with cup holders and AC for every seat!
Tom & Sarah are also launching social media pages to share their rides and adventures. The name of their page is Offroad Affair , which Tom says comes from the idea that building a jeep or buggy and going riding, is a lot like having an affair at times! Because of that, they’re naming this JKU “Mistress”. To keep track of this incredible build, be sure to give them a follow on Facebook, Instagram, & YouTube!
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CHASSIS
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Front Inner C's/Knuckles: --------
Front Differential/Locker: --------
Front Ring and Pinion/Ratio: ---------
Front Differential Cover: ---------
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Front Drive Flanges/Hubs: --------
Front Steering Setup/Arms: --------
Rear Axle Housing: ----------
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16 Dec
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13 Dec
CHASSIS
Chassis: Custom FJ-40 chassis.POWERTRAIN
Engine: Mast 427 SS
Engine HP: 625hp
Radiator/Fans: Griffin 31" x 15.5" Spal Fans
Exhaust: WOD Custom Stainless
Transmission Make: TH400
Transmission Shifter: Winters Shifter TH400
Transfer Case: Atlas 3.0 Race Case
Fuel Containment: Fuel Safe 32 gallon with 2 internal pumpsBODY/INTERIOR
Body: Aqulalu 10" stretch FJ-40 with factory hood/grille
Skid Plate/Material: 3/8 Aluminum
Steering Column/Wheel: WOD Column with 11.5" Suede steering wheel
Brake Control: WOD Hydroboost
Seats/Harnesses: PRP XC/PRP Harness
Safety - Fire Extinguisher: H3R Halguard 2.5lb
Winches - Front/Rear: Warn M8000SDRIVETRAIN
https://youtu.be/mtyxbgj-RGs
Suspension/Type/Materials: Triangulated 4 Link, WOD 7075 Links, 1-1/4" WOD Rod Ends
Shocks: Radflo 2.5" Bypasses, Radflo 2" Coilover
Brakes: WOD Wilwood Brake Kits
Driveshafts: WOD 1410 Heavy Duty Drive Shafts
Front Axle Housing: Re-Tubed 14 Bolt
Front Inner C's/Knuckles: Crane Axle Magnum Knuckles
Front Differential/Locker: 40 Spline Spool
Front Ring & Pinion/Ratio: Yukon 5.13
Front Differential Cover: Crane Axle 14 Bolt
Front Axle Shafts: RCV 40/47 Spline Big Bells
Front Drive Flanges/Hubs: Ouverson Super 8
Front Steering Setup/Arms: Crane Axle Magnum Arms with PSC 2.5" x 8" DE Ram
Rear Axle Housing: Re-Tubed 14 Bolt
Rear Differential/Locker: 30 Spline Spool
Rear Ring & Pinion/Ratio: Yukon 5.13
Rear Differential Cover: Crane Axle 14 Bolt
Rear Axle Shafts: Yukon 4340
Rear Sway Bar: Currie/WOD Antirock
Tire Make/Size: 43" TSL SX Stickie
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Hey Guys, We created an Overview Video of the Crane Magnum Knuckle Kit. There have been questions regarding this product and we hope to answer as many of those questions as best we can in this video. If you have any other questions regarding the Magnum Knuckles that Adam does not cover, let us know.
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Bringing the machining of RZR Interlocking Disconnects (and bungs) in house has allowed us to make modifications that we believe were needing in creating a better bung. Watch this video for an overview of the changes made here at Wide Open Design for a better RZR Connector Tube Clamps and Bungs.
Products:
1.75 OD Chromoly Interlocking Tube Clamps
1.5 OD Chromoly Interlocking Tube Clamps
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