June 2013 - Low Range Off Road Blog

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Orem, Utah June 2013
COMING EVENTS
Issue #6
Auto Expo
FJ Summit
Ouray, Colorado
July 17th-21st, 2013
Zukimelt
Dirty Turtle Off Road Park,
Bedford Kentucky
July 11th-13th, 2013
For 25 years, the UVU Auto Expo
has showcased hot cars, trucks
and the institution’s vocational
roots. Starting in 1983 with about
70 cars, the Expo has turned into
one of Utah's Largest Car
Shows–all for a great cause.
Donating all proceeds to the
University's Automotive Education
Program, the event revs up
students' careers and their future
in the Automotive industry. On
May 18th, 2013, Low Range OffRoad sponsored and attended the
event this year to showcase some
of our very own highly modified
Suzuki's and Toyota's. We loved
talking to everyone with a passion
for their projects and cars. We
hope to support many more
events like this as we go into the
future. Thanks for all who stopped
by to say, “hello!”
The Main Event
Sponsored by
Zookitoys.com
Badlands Off Road Park
Attica, Indiana
July 11th-13th, 2013
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RIG OF THE
MONTH
June
OWNER: Matthew Apps
16x8 beadlocked rims with 37x12.5
sticky Maxxis Trepadors with 2" wheel spacers.
Suspension: 3 link pan-hard front, dual triangulated 4 link
rear with 16"x2" fox air shocks both ends.
Drive-train: stock Suzuki 1.3 with GotPropane kit, stock 5
speed, 6.5 transfer case with heavy duty output shaft and Trail
Tough rear disconnect, Toyota hilux diffs front and rear with
4.88 centers, yukon spools, dirty30s up front and Longfield
cromo hub gears ... hoping soon for a 1.6 engine with 3
speed auto.
Performance mods: does a cute little k&n pod filter and
extracors count? haha . No performance mods here.
Other accessories: Race seats, 4 point harnesses, winches
1988.5 SUZUKI
front and rear, lighting, etc.
SIERRA SWB
Does everything work the way you want? for a very
simple and budget car against so many others the car performs
great and opens my eyes and others at times. Suspension is the main let down for me but all due
to lack of knowledge during building and setup more than product. I always set out to build a
simple yet effective rig and am happy with the result.
Anything you would change? Suspension. Now that I have learned more on paper and
more so experienced the flaws of my setup I would do things a lot differently. I also plan to go to
fox 2.0 coil-overs very soon. Also possibly change my steering to a double ended ram setup.
Anything to add: keep an eye out for the next build ;)
Toughest trail or obstacle? Too hard to pick a toughest trail as such. All have been very
enjoyable and will continue to find harder I am sure.
Tires and Wheels:
Q: What is your job/role at Low Range Off-Road? Product Design/
Research and Development.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Q: How long have you been working here? 4 years
Q: What is the best thing you like about working here? The flexible
work schedule. I also love how I get to convey my creative ideas.
Q: Where are you originally from? Provo, UT
Q: What's your background? Graduated from Provo High School with High
Honors. Growing up I always had a wrench in my hand, my family had a lot of
fun working on anything from ATV's, off road vehicles and anything
automotive. Q: Any favorite sports teams? The Utah Jazz and The Pittsburgh Steelers
Q: What vehicles do you own? Lexus LS 400, Toyota Pickup 22RTE Turbo.
Q: What is your family like? I am the youngest of 3 boys. We have a very
close family. I grew up with high morals and off-roading is a big part of our
lives.
Q: What are your hobbies? Snowboarding, teaching others about the
Bible,woodworking, hanging out with friends, I also enjoy researching and
installing aftermarket parts for my vehicles.
Q: When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Race car driver, car designer.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant? J Dawgs (Best Hot Dogs EVER),
Meet:
brycen Conk
Joyas in Brooklyn New York (The best Thai food!) Red Ginger in Salt Lake
City (Sushi)
Q: What is something that people may not know about you? I enjoy
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FEATUREDPRODUCTS
June
OptiBox Single Battery Box, Fits Optima 34/78
Battery by Low Range Off Road (DIY-OBB)
Low Range is aware that many
Low Range is aware that
companies are manufacturing
many
companies
are
battery boxes, but there was not
manufacturing battery boxes,
one that suited our needs. Most of
but there was not one that
them had features that we didn't
suited our needs. Most of
like- leaving our batteries in the
them had features that we
hands of nature and not protected
didn't like- leaving our
and fully supported. The reason
batteries in the hands of nature
why many don't fit correctly is
and not protected and fully
because they are made as a
Battery Sold Separately
universal fit for a variety of battery
types. We focused on the most popular battery for Off Road usage,
the Optima 34/78 because of its top and side post battery terminals. Features:
Batt box can
accommodate
3D CAD Designed, engineered for a perfect fit.
6 or 12
terminal fuse
CNC Laser Cut Construction.
block
CNC Press Bent for Accuracy.
Sides fit together like a puzzle for 360 degrees of battery
bracing.
• Side mounting of our 6 or 12 fuse block. • Allen Nut with Knurled top for easy removal with pliers or
included socket. • Drill through bottom or weld to vehicle for ultimate battery
support.
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Click HERE to see
Suzuki Samurai Defiant Formed a video on how to
install Jack Nuts
Rocker Side Armor
Low Range is aware that many companies
manufacturing battery boxes, but there
If you want to cover up where your Factory are
was not one that suited our needs. Most of
Samurai rocker guards are, and want to cover it them had features that we didn't like- leaving
with something very strong- this is the ticket. our batteries in the hands of nature and not
Provides plenty of strength as well as great protected and fully supported. The reason
why many don't fit correctly is because they
looks for protection against rock abrasion.
are made as a universal fit for a variety of
The Rock Tremble Side Armor is the most battery types. We focused on the most
popular battery for Off Road usage, the
advanced rocker protection available today.
Optima 34/78 because of its top and side
Features:
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Samurai Sold Separately
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post battery terminals. CNC Laser Cut 3/16" Steel Plate
Jack Nuts for thin sheet metal panel installation.
Included Jack Nut Installation Tool (Doubles as a bottle
opener)
Stainless Steel Flat Head Bolts to fight corrosion and
accentuates hardware for an awesome look.
Grade 8 Bolt for Jack Nut Installation, so the head of your new
stainless steel bolts don't get messed up.
Included Drill Bits for Jack Nut installation.
Included Plastic retainers for holes left open in factory fender
flares where old rock rails are removed.
Included Extra Plastic retainers just in case some factory
fender flare clips are broken during removal.
Included Socket for Stainless Steel Flat Head Bolt Installation.
Powder-coated Satin Black for Corrosion Protection.
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NEW PRODUCTS
June
We now have FULL COLOR
INSTRUCTIONS for many of
our products. Check it out!
CLICK HERE!
1986-1995 Suzuki Samurai New
OEM Replacement Mechanical
Radiator Cooling Fan
Trail-Gear Toyota Super Metal Rear Output Shaft
(For Gear Driven Transfer Cases) (100085-1-KIT)
2005+ Toyota Tacoma, 1999-2006 Tundra
2" Add A Leaf Kit, Pair (TAC-SP-AAL2)
Low Range Off Road Billet Aluminum
Shifter Knobs (7 Types)
Other New Products:
Click HERE to view other new
products on our website.
Economy Builder Laser Tab, 3" Long, 1/2" Hole, 3/16" Thick (DIY-TAB-104)
2007+ Toyota Tundra, 1998+ Landcruiser 5 Lug Wheel Spacers, Hub Centric, 1.5" PAIR (5 on 150MM)
Zip Cable Tie Tabs, Universal, Set of 4 (DIY-TAB-272)
1984-1988 Toyota Pickup/4Runner George Breakall Tube Doors
Firestone Ride Rite Airbag Kit for 2005+ Toyota Tacoma (2407)
Suzuki Sidekick, Tracker, X90, Sunrunner Transmission Shifter Seat Bushing (KTM-TMB)
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1987 Suzuki Samurai
PROJECT
UPDATE
June
“Full Rebuild”
!
For several months now we have
been doing a “full rebuild” on a 1987
Suzuki Samurai for a customer named
Joseph Hagel. We began by tearing it
completely down to the tub and frame, and
cleaning everything.
!
We started our makeover with an
all-new suspension we are calling “The Toy
Swap”. This prototype suspension features
33” good year MTR tires, Toyota axles
front and rear, with all the goodies;
including ARB Air Lockers, Trail-Gear Rear
Rock Assault Housing, and Chromoly axle
shafts.
Steering enhancements include
Trail Gear Hi-Steer and hydro-assist
steering; with an Sidekick steering box that
was tapped and mounted on a Petroworks
wedge box mount.
!
We swapped the 1.3L OEM motor
for a 2.0L from a 2000 Suzuki Vitara. We
got our wiring harness, as well as a lot of
tech help, from Sean at Aftermarket 4X4.
!
We upgraded the drive train by
installing a Low Range Off-Road rebuilt
transmission supported by our all new
LROR high clearance transmission cross
member. The T-Case is a LROR 4.16:1
rebuild with an upgraded front output shaft.
It is held up by our EOS T-Case Cradle
and sports a Spidertrax E-brake kit.
!
We started on the interior with a
new carpet kit; Corbeau Seats adapted to
the floorboard with our LROR Seat
Brackets. We then added a custom rear
signal seat, offset to the passenger side.
All passengers are protected by a custom
built, fully bolt–in, interior roll cage.
We
finished out the interior with white face
gauges and a Pioneer stereo
system.
!
Finally, we protected
the front and rear of the
project with our all-new
Defiance Armor Bumpers.
The front bumper is fitted with
a very capable Enco 9000 LB
winch with a synthetic rope
and the rear bumper features
inset LED Lights and a
custom swing-out tire carrier.
The sides are protected by
our LROR Rock Sliders which
feature convenient and safe
foot treads. We have had a
lot of fun building this “Sami”
and hope that Joseph has
just as much fun driving it.
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