RamRod
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So I have been plagued with some thoughts that I thought I would make for a good discussion in the forum.
#1 - What do we know about the changes that they made to race prep Rod Hall's h3 race trucks?
#2 - How much would it cost to build such a truck in a driveway
#3 - Is it reasonable to prep a truck in a year (this years race starts next week)
I am thinking now with these being out for a while that there might be a way to buy one up, do most of the mod's that the Rod Hall Race team did and head down to Baja for next years 1000....
As for point #1 the mods that Rod Hall did on their h3's (I will add to the list with updates in future posts):
- Roll cage
- Front bumper
- Rear bumper
- Fox shocks front and rear ($4000-5000) Fox Shox
- 3" body lift via aluminum blocks
- Rear leaf springs (Deaver?)
- Truss on the rear axle
- Limit straps on the front suspension ($50) LINK
- Take out all glass
- Window nets
- Race seats ($800-1000) Beard, Master Craft
- 5 point harness ($300) LINK
- Relocate the fuel tank
- Rewire of key electrical components (fuel pump, ignition, etc.)
- Re-map of PCM
- Strip out the interior
- Gated shifter ($250) Link
- Communication ($2000)
- Navigation ($1,000) LINK
- Air filtration ($400) LINK
- Lights ($2000)
- Rear marker lights ($200)
- OEM rims with upgraded rubber (believe they ran 35's)
What else am I missing?
As for #2 total cost.... This can get totally out of hand in a hurry and that's why the stock class is a good place to start as it can be limited somewhat.
Things that could help keep the cost down would be to buy a salvaged H3 - preferably one that has hail damage or something similar. Buy one that comes with the stuff you would want like an iron diff and lockers so your not spending more to get to the same starting point. You might be able to snag some sponsorship, but you wouldn't want to rely on that as it could be spotty as a first timer
Point #3- Could you do this in a year?
Honestly, Chris and Squeaky have shown the group what determination can accomplish in a driveway and it's a bit of an inspiration/kick in the butt to push for something that I have always wanted to personally do. (also just had two Olymipic Athletes move into our rental suite and it really has made me want to push myself to do something big)
Post away any idea's, pictures, information related to what would need to get done in order to make this a reality....
PS- If this starts to become a reality then it will all be posted on here, and I will reach out to one of the team drivers for Rod Hall racing that I met this summer (they came me their cell # to stay in touch).
#1 - What do we know about the changes that they made to race prep Rod Hall's h3 race trucks?
#2 - How much would it cost to build such a truck in a driveway
#3 - Is it reasonable to prep a truck in a year (this years race starts next week)
I am thinking now with these being out for a while that there might be a way to buy one up, do most of the mod's that the Rod Hall Race team did and head down to Baja for next years 1000....
As for point #1 the mods that Rod Hall did on their h3's (I will add to the list with updates in future posts):
- Roll cage
- Front bumper
- Rear bumper
- Fox shocks front and rear ($4000-5000) Fox Shox
- 3" body lift via aluminum blocks
- Rear leaf springs (Deaver?)
- Truss on the rear axle
- Limit straps on the front suspension ($50) LINK
- Take out all glass
- Window nets
- Race seats ($800-1000) Beard, Master Craft
- 5 point harness ($300) LINK
- Relocate the fuel tank
- Rewire of key electrical components (fuel pump, ignition, etc.)
- Re-map of PCM
- Strip out the interior
- Gated shifter ($250) Link
- Communication ($2000)
- Navigation ($1,000) LINK
- Air filtration ($400) LINK
- Lights ($2000)
- Rear marker lights ($200)
- OEM rims with upgraded rubber (believe they ran 35's)
What else am I missing?
As for #2 total cost.... This can get totally out of hand in a hurry and that's why the stock class is a good place to start as it can be limited somewhat.
Things that could help keep the cost down would be to buy a salvaged H3 - preferably one that has hail damage or something similar. Buy one that comes with the stuff you would want like an iron diff and lockers so your not spending more to get to the same starting point. You might be able to snag some sponsorship, but you wouldn't want to rely on that as it could be spotty as a first timer
Point #3- Could you do this in a year?
Honestly, Chris and Squeaky have shown the group what determination can accomplish in a driveway and it's a bit of an inspiration/kick in the butt to push for something that I have always wanted to personally do. (also just had two Olymipic Athletes move into our rental suite and it really has made me want to push myself to do something big)
Post away any idea's, pictures, information related to what would need to get done in order to make this a reality....
PS- If this starts to become a reality then it will all be posted on here, and I will reach out to one of the team drivers for Rod Hall racing that I met this summer (they came me their cell # to stay in touch).
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