Recent content by 4x-Kota

Well, I was looking at a final drive calculator and have determined many things. 1. I would like to use a NV4500HD to get the most from the engine 2. A high range of 2:1 and a low of 4:1 would be very effective 3. Rockwell 2.5 Tons have a ratio of 6.722:1 which I would combine with some 53/54...

Hey there everyone, I'm only thinking "out loud" here, but what would be your opinion of a trail rig with a Detroit 2-stroke Diesel engine in it? I only ask because I know that there were many engine sizes both naturally-aspirated and turbo charged, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 inline; 6, 8, 12, 16 "v". In...

I'm looking forward to seeing it completed too but, unfortunately I am extremely poor at the moment and out of a job. So it will probably be a couple years until i have the funds/know-how to do this right. So when completed i will try to post up fabrication plans and parts list. but until that...

Ok, So I have been reading around on the internet and watching Baja highlights. I have decided that I would like to make a long travel Dakota but all of the parts i find are for Ram 1500s. I am also looking for fabrication plans to adapt the 1500 parts to the dakota so that in the event i do not...

I'll see what i can do about stuck truck pics because it is being removed by my old man and his 5-ton military 6x6 but the mud i can definitely get in the spring when it is at its worst since the ground is already covered with snow.

hey everyone. I live in the northeast but was attracted to this site due to the T-Rex info here. i wan to get involved in serious off-roading but do not have a vehicle that is great. Currently my '02 Dakota is stuck on my property in New Hampshire but i will be getting it out soon. several...