nacho.diesel - an ultra performance build

[TheSolarWizard]

I would be curious to know what someone would need to spend to accomplish the same without sponsorships, too rich for my beer budget I'm sure. Nontheless, I am extremely happy for your success on this "because we can" project.

this is just one of those truly special projects that came about as a result of an idea of what could be done. so in my opinion this Jeep is a result of because we think it can be done, so we should do it. An exact dollar amount would ultimately be kinda pointless to relay because I would expect most people wouldn’t want a carbon copy. I will say this though, this is really two Gladiators.

is it worth it? to me 110% it is. This is without question the most capable Jeep ive ever owned and ive owned some really nice ones.

It climbs insane obstacles with nearly zero objection. Its stable, flat and perfectly controllable. Its also just as good at running over desert terrain at speeds that get people tickets. To say it inspires complete confidence is underselling it so bad.
on top of that it rides way better than anyone looking at its size would ever suspect.

id do it again tomorrow and I can not think of a single thing id change, except id maybe do 5.13s

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[TheSolarWizard]

Speedo is accurate to within 1 mph.
19.7 is what I calculate. The full to bone dry empty range is ~ 530 miles at 72mph

 

[MSFTMatt]

Seen your build on Reddit as well. Really looking forward to more details on your fuel tank.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

Seen your build on Reddit as well. Really looking forward to more details on your fuel tank.

when its ready for sale ill make sure to post in here for ya bud. So far it seems to be 7/8s when full and it holds a while at 1/4 tank. We believe thats because of the 7 gallon discrepancy stock vs fuel cell. The gasser will probably be exactly accurate

 

[drewcnit]

Hey @TheSolarWizard -
Been talking to my buddy Ryan (AKA CrazyLike Offroad) and he was telling me you were thoroughly impressed with the steering setup by Fusion so far after Trail Hero. Care to expand your thoughts so far on that subject?

Great build man, hope to meet you some time.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

 

[TheSolarWizard]

Posting this here so I dont lose the link. Great footage of the stability I was talking about

 

[Jteakus]

Incredible build, congratulations.

 

[AllAmerGladiator]

Can you shoot me some details on what you had to do to the frame to prep for the new set up? I was chatting with RK this morning about my next update. Moving to coil overs and 1-tons in the next couple months. I am trying to put together a list of all the new items I need to upgrade my RK 4.5" Adventure-X Long Arm kit. Looks like some of what you have on your rig isn't available to the public yet...

Did you push the front axle forward at all, or did you keep it in stock location? I have the Fab Fours stubby on the front of my '22 EcoDiesel and I want to try to get some distance back. I can easily crawl a 36" wall, but I have concerns about a few places I am headed to next year that I would have to take bypasses. Right now that means I likely would have to have some custom arms fabbed.

 

[BlueScapegoat]

Ive got a code for a discount if ya want. Dont know how much it saves but I have nothing else to buy. I think I have 3 more not spoken for. One comes with each piece so I got 5 to start

Looking to pick up a set of those Savvy inner fenders. I haven't really seen too many running them except you, they look good.

My TJ's got a lot of Savvy on it. Been a fan for a long time, even if they are under new management.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

Looking to pick up a set of those Savvy inner fenders. I haven't really seen too many running them except you, they look good.

My TJ's got a lot of Savvy on it. Been a fan for a long time, even if they are under new management.

Nacho15 and Gerald is still around and stayed at my Airbnb along with JP from Rockkrawler, Will & fam from savvy and Larry McRae who you might remember from back im the day (poison spider) . Gerald rode with me on Pritchett & Moab Rim. This is my 4th Jeep with SAVVY armor and ive always loved it.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

Can you shoot me some details on what you had to do to the frame to prep for the new set up? I was chatting with RK this morning about my next update. Moving to coil overs and 1-tons in the next couple months. I am trying to put together a list of all the new items I need to upgrade my RK 4.5" Adventure-X Long Arm kit. Looks like some of what you have on your rig isn't available to the public yet...

Did you push the front axle forward at all, or did you keep it in stock location? I have the Fab Fours stubby on the front of my '22 EcoDiesel and I want to try to get some distance back. I can easily crawl a 36" wall, but I have concerns about a few places I am headed to next year that I would have to take bypasses. Right now that means I likely would have to have some custom arms fabbed.

axle is forward about 1.25” rear is about .75” back. Custom arm length can be requested though it may involve some delays

 

[DavoSmith]

Hi Memphis,

1) What bump stops are you running these days? I'm trying to figure out hydro bump stops will fit with the RockKrawler coilovers.

2) Can you post a few photos of where you have your front coilover reservoirs mounted. Mine are hitting the front coilovers at full stuff.

Thanks.

 

[MaximusTX]

when its ready for sale ill make sure to post in here for ya bud. So far it seems to be 7/8s when full and it holds a while at 1/4 tank. We believe thats because of the 7 gallon discrepancy stock vs fuel cell. The gasser will probably be exactly accurate

Any update on this fuel cell? I am running into issues with my rear pinion hitting the skid plate cover either gas tank or the def tank and full extension. A delete is coming soon to remove the def tank but I might have also relocate the gas tank and am curious on what you did to yours as there is limited options for the diesel.

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