Mid life crisis Cali Swamper!

[Jimmylondon07]

Don't do this to me gents, thought I'd locked it down! Personal preference but I prefer the look of the Grabber, however they do also do a 235/65R17 Grabber (that's what's in the pic). Aaaarrggghhh!!

 

[CamperFam]

Don't do this to me gents, thought I'd locked it down! Personal preference but I prefer the look of the Grabber, however they do also do a 235/65R17 Grabber (that's what's in the pic). Aaaarrggghhh!!

I think this thread should evolve and focus entirely on making giving you analysis paralysis

Once tyres are done, we'll then move onto Coilovers.

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

I think this thread should evolve and focus entirely on making giving you analysis paralysis

Once tyres are done, we'll then move onto Coilovers.

Coilovers? It’s all about air suspension and auto leveling when you park up to camp at the touch of a button!


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[Jimmylondon07]

I think this thread should evolve and focus entirely on making giving you analysis paralysis

Once tyres are done, we'll then move onto Coilovers.

Bout time you got your card out and made some swamper purchases rather than faffing about with your little shelves

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Coilovers? It’s all about air suspension and auto leveling when you park up to camp at the touch of a button!


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The dream.

When I’m feeling curmudgeonly I poo-poo air suspension on all vehicles as another thing to go wrong.

When I’m being honest with myself, I would love to have it.

 

[wildslammer22]

The dream.

When I’m feeling curmudgeonly I poo-poo air suspension on all vehicles as another thing to go wrong.

When I’m being honest with myself, I would love to have it.

#metoo

 

[nigpdreadingfc]

Don't do this to me gents, thought I'd locked it down! Personal preference but I prefer the look of the Grabber, however they do also do a 235/65R17 Grabber (that's what's in the pic). Aaaarrggghhh!!

I have the 235/65/R17 Grabbers and they're highly recommended

 

[RSMarco]

Just wanted to add to this thread as I have been running this set up for a couple of years now. I chose 17" Black Rhino Warlord wheels and Pirelli AT+ (225/65/17) as I also had the STX coilovers fitted at the same time.
Yes I know some will comment on the coilover choice with swamper wheels but the combination works perfectly for me and the ride is far superior to the standard suspension.
Reason for 225/65/17 was to reduce any clearance issues as the Cali is circa -50mm lowered.

 

[Jimmylondon07]

I have the 235/65/R17 Grabbers and they're highly recommended
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Are you on standard suspension there?

 

[Corradobrit]

Are you on standard suspension there?

Looks raised to me

 

[nigpdreadingfc]

Are you on standard suspension there?

no, raised 30mm

 

[nigpdreadingfc]

Looks raised to me

yep, 30mm

 

[Defender90]

Looks raised to me

looks very low to me

 

[Defender90]

looks very low to me

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sorry i thought you referred to rsmarco lol

 

[Defender90]

I have the 235/65/R17 Grabbers and they're highly recommended
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hi did you fit the hess side rails? how do they attach? they look spot on

 

[Nand0]

out of curiosity, my van is two tone (dark blue bottom, white top) and I keep thinking these sort of fat wheels wouldn't look particularly good with those colours. Anyone got a pic of such a combination? My Google foo is failing me

 

[nigpdreadingfc]

hi did you fit the hess side rails? how do they attach? they look spot on

As I'm a mechanical numpty, Matt at T5 Upgrades supplied and fitted the rocksliders at the same time as doing all the other upgrades

 

[Defender90]

As I'm a mechanical numpty, Matt at T5 Upgrades supplied and fitted the rocksliders at the same time as doing all the other upgrades

can you see how they are attached ?

 

[nigpdreadingfc]

can you see how they are attached ?

Not at the mo, unfortunately. The van is in a secure lock up

 

[wildslammer22]

can you see how they are attached ?

Have you got your underbody protection yet? I got mine earlier in the week but haven’t fitted. Look’s straightforward enough but I need access to a ramp. I got a 6mm aluminium front skid plate and same for the diff. I reckon it’ll add about 12-13kg to the van so not too bad. I did see a black steel version which was a bit lighter & cheaper but only 2mm so not massively more protective than the flimsy plastic.


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[Corradobrit]

Now that you have the bash plates the only acoutrement left to install is a pair of tow nutz

 

[wildslammer22]

Now that you have the bash plates the only acoutrement left to install is a pair of tow nutz

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I would worry about bashing my nuts on rough ground…

 

[Corradobrit]

I would worry about bashing my nuts on rough ground…

Never a pleasant experience

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Have you got your underbody protection yet? I got mine earlier in the week but haven’t fitted. Look’s straightforward enough but I need access to a ramp. I got a 6mm aluminium front skid plate and same for the diff. I reckon it’ll add about 12-13kg to the van so not too bad. I did see a black steel version which was a bit lighter & cheaper but only 2mm so not massively more protective than the flimsy plastic.


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I could dent 2mm steel with a hard stare

 

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

Have you got your underbody protection yet? I got mine earlier in the week but haven’t fitted. Look’s straightforward enough but I need access to a ramp. I got a 6mm aluminium front skid plate and same for the diff. I reckon it’ll add about 12-13kg to the van so not too bad. I did see a black steel version which was a bit lighter & cheaper but only 2mm so not massively more protective than the flimsy plastic.


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I would avoid doing the full underbody protection. What you’ve got should be fine, but I know of several cases now with full underbody protection where heat builds up and is trapped which causes all sorts of problems. I have the same setup as you from Hess.


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