[headers]

Originally Posted by Parm

i got it now. thanks for the answer, the articulation sure makes a big in OTS. it gives flexibility to the vehicle to over come the hurdle.

thanx again Headers.

Your Welcome Sir

[DirtyDan]

Originally Posted by star_aqua

Khan sir, one major difference i could see here is the track width. with the wide track the steering drag/correction will be less during articulation.

The Axe's greater width lessens the angle a little. A little means a lot in this application. I wonder if this very thing will be upgraded for the Axe by the boys at M&M. Axe's doors could use an upgrade, too.

Mr. Khan, you continue to take risks and do interesting things. I doff my cap to thee.

[sreerajunnithan]

K_S a quick question. Don't you think your roll over chances will be substantially high after this mod? What do you have in your mind about increasing the track width? All the zukis i came across in the net have broader tyres/axles/spacers to compensate this. And you just spent some good money for new MTs. I think you should have a high negative offset wheels.
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Thanks
--Sree--

[Parm]

Originally Posted by sreerajunnithan

K_S a quick question. Don't you think your roll over chances will be substantially high after this mod? What do you have in your mind about increasing the track width? All the zukis i came across in the net have broader tyres/axles/spacers to compensate this. And you just spent some good money for new MTs. I think you should have a high negative offset wheels.
I came across this Mag Wheels,Automotive Wheels,Aluminum Alloy Wheels,Car Chrome Wheels,Supplier and confirmed its available in Bangalore. Let me know if you need the contact.

Thanks
--Sree--

im learning new things about pros and cons of lifting a vehicle. thanks to this thread i can understand it much better now.

lifting a vehicle will surely make it more prone to toppling over during articulation or bending the body too much due to the lift. yes increasing the track width and having wider tyres will make a big difference in stoping that.

waiting to read what khan saab doing with this problem.

[headers]

Well. a niceley designed rollcage should adorn the Gypsy now. The objective of the rollcage is to bring the gypsy back on its wheels if it topples by chance. Any designs?

Sorry Khan for hijacking, but found the idea irresistable!

[khan_sultan]

Originally Posted by Torque-ative

...
After thought the tyre set up on Sultan's gypsy was adequate for the stock suspension set-up. This is now dwarfed with the SPOA and needs urgent upgrade !

He he. Who knows what will happen next/tomorrow .

Originally Posted by sreerajunnithan

K_S a quick question. Don't you think your roll over chances will be substantially high after this mod? What do you have in your mind about increasing the track width? All the zukis i came across in the net have broader tyres/axles/spacers to compensate this. ...

Yes. it will compared to the stock Gypsy. However, better articulation should address 'some' of that concern.

You are right about lots of zuks having wide axle but then they all invariable run 32-34-35 size tyres and much more lift even on SPoA. In that case, I think, the axle width/tyre ratio would nearly be about same as what I have now with 29 size tyres.

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Not needed now. Have made some alternate arrangements to address this

Originally Posted by headers

Well. a niceley designed rollcage should adorn the Gypsy now. The objective of the rollcage is to bring the gypsy back on its wheels if it topples by chance. Any designs?..

You just guesed my next Mod sir. Just wait and the work will begin soon on this front also.

[headers]

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

You just guesed my next Mod sir. Just wait and the work will begin soon on this front also.

Time for me to copy the design from you now!

[joshguy]

BTW khan,how much have you spent till now for the suspensions alone?

[khan_sultan]

Here is a picture of the Gypsy after SPoA.

[star_aqua]

Here is the another pic of JEEPsy. Testing the articulation and the travel of the axle.

[mjothi]

Originally Posted by star_aqua

Here is the another pic of JEEPsy. Testing the articulation and the travel of the axle.

Wow, so finally its ready to climb trees

[starter]

Hey Khan,
Super cool mags there. Your Gypsy looks more like a tank to me.
It should definitely sport a sticker saying, "Go anywhere do anything"
Cheers buddy,
Deepak

[Jaggu]

Originally Posted by mjothi

Wow, so finally its ready to climb trees

lol i was about to type the same!

So how does it feel off road? any updates?

[khan_sultan]

Originally Posted by starter

... It should definitely sport a sticker saying, "Go anywhere do anything

mmmm. I would prefer a sleeper

Originally Posted by mjothi

Wow, so finally its ready to climb trees

Originally Posted by Jaggu

lol i was about to type the same!

So how does it feel off road? any updates?

Well, It can climb this


and this



and this



and this



But still can't do this



On a serious note, the SPoA job is just tooo good and opens up lots of possibilities and doors for more serious off-roading. Better articulation, better GC, better control over rocks..

The Gypsy rocks now man. The Lockers + t-case + short rear & the SPoA are now working in complete harmony and complimenting each other.

[vishwaschettri]

Originally Posted by khan_sultan

mmmm. I would prefer a sleeper

Yeah, right!! with a lift, those tires and alloys it is sure a "SLEEPER"

cheers
vishwas