Four By Four, Monsters, and Off-road.

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Work began by boxing the frame with 3/16-inch plate and re-welding factory welds on the chassis. A new factory rearend went in, augmented with a limited slip differential, 31-spline axles, and a Hellwig anti-sway bar. Pro-Comp shocks and the rear brakes remain at stock specification, but the fronts are a retrofit using pieces from Tom’s Bronco Parts.

The spindles and steering are OEM (the box is a rebuilt ABS unit), though the brake master cylinder is upgraded with a CPP Hydra Stop unit, used in conjunction with Wilwood’s adjustable proportioning valve and an OEM pedal assembly. The gas tank is a 25-gallon unit from Tom’s Bronco Parts, and the hot rod steering column comes via Flaming River. It is topped with a factory steering wheel refurbished and redesigned by Gabe’s Custom Upholstery. The truck rolls on black Robby Gordon XD Series 17×9 wheels, wrapped in Toyo MP295/70R17 rubber.
 
1941-1944 Volkswagen Type 166 Schwimmwagen
Early models had a 985cc 22 Hp. Then later ones had an 1131cc that made 25 Hp.
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Like any amphibious vehicle, they take off road to a whole new level.
 
Starting to see a few lifted cars with off-road tires on them like these two El caminos
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Think I saw a lifted chevelle/malibu wagon in Detroit too.
 
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