gimme some info on 2.5 tons

MUD KING · August 25, 2011, 05:09:02 PM

After going through what i went through, i would say dont go down the road of putting a crap load of aftermarket stuff into axles, just go find something that will hold up the way it is.

OHEARN.2012 · August 26, 2011, 01:10:29 AM

Quote from: Rollover Herb on August 25, 2011, 03:00:34 AM
LOL I BUILT MY TRUCK FOR THE MOUNDS JUST LIKE DONNIE AND MUDMAN GIVE US A HOLE AND WE WILL PLAY IN IT SWAMPS AND CLAY PITS WE LIKE ALL KINDS OF MUD APPLES FOR APPLES ROCKWELLS ARE THE WAY TO GO AND MY TOW RIG IS A SHORT BUS AND THAT WAS ON A BUDGET! TOTAL INVESTMENT $5,000 FOR IT ALL HAVING FUN SINCE 2004 THATS HOW I ROLL BITCHES

you towed with a regular pickup before right?

'the DON' · August 26, 2011, 01:11:43 AM

yes we all did half ton trucks

OHEARN.2012 · August 26, 2011, 01:12:50 AM

yea all im looking to do with it is backyard bogs and locals nuin far away just take it slow and dont be a dumbass

'the DON' · August 26, 2011, 01:14:12 AM

stay clear of dot

Quote from: OHEARN.2012 on August 26, 2011, 01:12:50 AM
yea all im looking to do with it is backyard bogs and locals nuin far away just take it slow and dont be a dumbass

OHEARN.2012 · August 26, 2011, 01:16:42 AM

yea ive been told that but i plan on upgrading to a 3/4 ton drivetrain

'the DON' · August 26, 2011, 01:18:39 AM

well i wish you good luck on what ever you build . if i can help just get ahold of me ill do what i can .

OHEARN.2012 · August 26, 2011, 01:52:34 AM

right now still getting them but cant decided wat kind of engine to build i want a 427 becuz i know andys runs awsome or a 454 i dunno??

redneck ohearn · August 26, 2011, 01:54:14 AM

he also has my f350 to haul it with,

im starting to think about goin to rocks too but doin 4wheel steer and i would be running tractors not 44

hiw hard would it be to do 4 wheel steer??

J.C. · August 26, 2011, 04:36:29 AM

Quote from: redneck ohearn on August 26, 2011, 01:54:14 AM
he also has my f350 to haul it with,

im starting to think about goin to rocks too but doin 4wheel steer and i would be running tractors not 44

hiw hard would it be to do 4 wheel steer??

ask Andy Michalik. he has it on his monster truck

Rollover Herb · August 26, 2011, 05:28:24 AM

Quote from: OHEARN.2012 on August 26, 2011, 01:10:29 AM
Quote from: Rollover Herb on August 25, 2011, 03:00:34 AM
LOL I BUILT MY TRUCK FOR THE MOUNDS JUST LIKE DONNIE AND MUDMAN GIVE US A HOLE AND WE WILL PLAY IN IT SWAMPS AND CLAY PITS WE LIKE ALL KINDS OF MUD APPLES FOR APPLES ROCKWELLS ARE THE WAY TO GO AND MY TOW RIG IS A SHORT BUS AND THAT WAS ON A BUDGET! TOTAL INVESTMENT $5,000 FOR IT ALL HAVING FUN SINCE 2004 THATS HOW I ROLL BITCHES
you towed with a regular pickup before right?

STII DO GOT 2 TRUCKS

swampfoxjr · August 26, 2011, 06:27:10 PM

This is a good debate i say if u plann on going big big then get it over with and go with the rocks. I have no plans on going bigger than 44s. But i think alot has to do with driving style. If your wide open and smash into a knowingly deep rough hole obviously its hard on

. So far i have gone 2 years on my 1 tons and havent broken anything(knock on wood). So i say look at what u plan on doing with your rig in the future

ABlockhd · September 12, 2011, 06:06:53 PM

I planned on running 1 tons and 44,s on the buick. My buddy told me if your gonna do it go with rocks. It's cheaper in the long run. Glad I listened. I don't run my 44's very often, but it is a blast. Now all I need is to get my bbc done so I can turn the 18.4-26's like the 44's and I'll be set.

OHEARN.2012 · September 12, 2011, 10:49:58 PM

yea im going to be running 16.9 24s

Mudduck · September 13, 2011, 10:09:46 AM

i seen mudman and herb broke their rockwell i have learned alot from most guys that run rockwell and i was lucky to get a deal and went straight to 5 ton rock well and now been slowly trying to finish it i cant wait to join those big dogs... and of course i m in the same boat w the others i m gonna need a bigger tow rig n trailer soon

OHEARN.2012 · September 13, 2011, 02:24:30 PM

well all my friends are saying there getting big old disel chevy dodge and fords welpive decided why spend 6-7 grand on one to get a nice one when i can get a semi and get a cdl

J.C. · September 13, 2011, 03:13:11 PM

Quote from: OHEARN.2012 on September 13, 2011, 02:24:30 PM
well all my friends are saying there getting big old disel chevy dodge and fords welpive decided why spend 6-7 grand on one to get a nice one when i can get a semi and get a cdl

smaller the vehicle, the lowerr the maintience costs are...

redneck ohearn · September 13, 2011, 11:29:30 PM

truck and trailers gunna cost you 5 to 7 thousand either way you look at it lol

OHEARN.2012 · September 14, 2011, 02:24:02 AM

decent diesel in good shape and condition going to cost me 5000 plus wat trailer would cost and with truck and trailer i can contract my self out during harvesting season and haul crops plus id get my cdl and go into trucking

betterbeaters · September 14, 2011, 12:18:42 PM

Quote from: OHEARN.2012 on September 14, 2011, 02:24:02 AM
decent diesel in good shape and condition going to cost me 5000 plus wat trailer would cost and with truck and trailer i can contract my self out during harvesting season and haul crops plus id get my cdl and go into trucking

I dont know about the boggs you go to but most I hit out dont have room for a semi or trailer that size..... I think you would be best off buying a good 3/4 ton (gas or diesel) and a good trailer and call it a day...if you were pulling 2-3 trucks get a semi.. but 1 truck dont need that big of a rig..