Monday, May 31, 2010

The ramp test of 4x4 Trucks

Testing how far up a steep ramp is a good measure of the articulation and suspension travel you have in a truck.

Einar's Cherokee - 36

Einar was watching over the test and did some demonstrations on how much his Cherokee is able to flex.

Grand Cherokee - 38

This Grand Cherokee on 38 inch tires is able to flex almost as much.

Explorer Sport Trac - stock

My unmodified Sport Trac is rather weak in this area. As you can see it is scraping the ramp.

It is good to have a "before" picture. After the planned modifications this will change a LOT! I am going to put a Dana 44 front and a four link air-spring suspension rear