{"id":160,"date":"2019-10-22T17:29:31","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T22:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2019-10-22T17:29:31","modified_gmt":"2019-10-22T22:29:31","slug":"vehicles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.djgaston.com\/?page_id=160","title":{"rendered":"Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-row coblocks-row-55144348395\" data-columns=\"2\" data-layout=\"66-33\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-row__inner has-no-padding has-no-margin is-stacked-on-mobile has-medium-gutter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-column coblocks-column-55144357517\" style=\"width:66%\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-column__inner has-no-padding has-no-margin\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_3634-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-346\"\/><figcaption>2014 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7 Cummins on 37&#8243; Toyo MTs and running our 3&#8243; long arm suspension with King 2.5&#8243; remote resi shocks.  It has all of our products installed.  Built to do it all &#8211; four wheel and haul trailers. It has four wheeled in Colorado and Utah, and has hauled way over the GVWR multiple times (allegedly). <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/JeepJKHemi10-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-443\"\/><figcaption>2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon with a 5.7 Hemi V8 and 4&#8243; long arm suspension that uses all of our suspension components plus Synergy springs and Fox 2.0&#8243; remote resi shocks. On 40&#8243; Toyo MTs and 17&#8243; Method wheels, Poison Spyder fenders, Motobilt bumpers, sliders, and spare tire mount.  One ton axles coming at some point. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_3211-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-348\"\/><figcaption>2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon with our 6&#8243; long arm coilover suspension with rear 4 link, using Swayaway 2.5&#8243; remote resi shocks at all four corners.  41.5&#8243; Pitbull Rocker Radials on 17&#8243; Trailready beadlocks, Road Armor-style bumpers with an Engo 16k winch and a rebuilt 5.7 Hemi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/CPWH5734-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-350\"\/><figcaption>1998.5 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 24 valve 6&#215;6 project, using Rockwell 2.5 ton axles, 45&#8243; Super Swamper SX2s on 20&#8243; Hutchinson aluminum double beadlocks, lockers in both rear axles, full hydro steering, coilovers and 4 link on every axle.  This truck is currently being built, we will add a custom flatbed and then button up the suspension and steering, and it will be ready to drive.  It won&#8217;t go fast but it will go anywhere, and it can be used to haul our gooseneck trailer if needed.  With 6.72 gears it will pull anything. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_0140-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-351\"\/><figcaption>2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4&#215;4 V10 on 47&#8243; Swamper LTBs and 17&#8243; Trailready beadlocks, 16&#8243; coilovers on all four corners.  Built Rockwell 2.5 ton axles are being swapped in this month (May 2020); they have ARB lockers, Ouverson Super 8 hubs and brakes, PSC full hydro steering and high steer knuckles tied in to the stock knuckles for double shear, and both front and rear axles are steer axles. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_3126-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-358\"\/><figcaption>1991 BMY Harsco M923A2 5 ton 6&#215;6 with an 8.3 liter 12 valve Cummins, upgraded to HX50 turbo and fuel turned all the way up, 53&#8243; Michelin XZLs on 20&#8243; HEMTT beadlocks, painted hot rod black with Imron epoxy paint, upgraded air intake and filter, straight exhaust, hard top.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_9011-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-352\"\/><figcaption>1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ on 39.5&#8243; Super Swamper Irok tires, 15&#8243; DIY beadlocks, Ford 9&#8243; rear axle and Dana 44 front axle, both locked with 5.13 gears.  Full hydro steering, comp cut fenders, Smittybilt 9500 lb winch. It&#8217;s the perfect trail Jeep. It only has the 4 cylinder engine but it will crawl anywhere in 4 low. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/z712020a-1024x741.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-520\"\/><figcaption>1998 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 with a Dana 60 front axle and Dana 70 rear axle (both out of the V10), front radius arm suspension with Fox 2.0&#8243; coilovers and Tom Woods driveshafts front and rear. It&#8217;s on 3rd gen Dodge wheels and 35&#8243; tires (both came from the 24 valve 6&#215;6). This is the farm truck.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_2523-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-364\"\/><figcaption>2017 Polaris General 1000 4 seater on 35&#8243; Maxxis Roxxzilla stickies and STS 15&#8243; beadlocks, Superlift 3&#8243; lift and forward A-arms, upgraded clutch, tuner, and Rackzilla steering. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_3473-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-354\"\/><figcaption>2005 Monaco Signature Castle IV, 45&#8242; Class A diesel pusher with a 525 hp Cummins 15 liter ISX and Allison transmission.  This was one of the last good Monacos built prior to the 2008 shut down\/buy out.  The Signature series was their flagship model, with the nicest options available at the time.  It rivals a Prevost of the same year.  It has 4 slides with power awnings, Onan 12.5kw generator, 3 AC units, tag axle, full air ride, all kinds of good stuff. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_8102-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-361\"\/><figcaption>2013 Yamaha Rhino 700 Special Edition with remote resi shocks, 30&#8243; Super Swamper SSRs on 15&#8243; Method beadlocks. This was one of the last Rhinos ever made! I bought it brand new in the crate in 2014, it had been stored in a warehouse in Missouri for over a year.  Never letting this one go!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_1216-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-356\"\/><figcaption>1987 Case 580K Phase 3 backhoe on 53&#8243; military tires with custom wheels front and rear to run the larger tires. Rebuilt Cummins 3.9 liter non-turbo engine, bored .040&#8243; over and fuel turned all the way up on the CAV pump. We call it the Blackhoe. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_5110-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-357\"\/><figcaption>Ram Rod Buggy &#8211; 1.75&#8243; tube chassis with a 95 Ram 2500 V10 drivetrain, 42&#8243; Super Swamper SX2s on 16.5&#8243; H1 beadlocks. Still a work in progress!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dev.djgaston.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG_2061-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-362\"\/><figcaption>2005 NautiStar 230 deckboat with a 5.0 Mercruiser I\/O<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-column coblocks-column-55144357520\" style=\"width:33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-column__inner has-no-padding has-no-margin\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Garage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a page with a little info about the variety of vehicles I currently own &#8211; previously owned vehicles will go on another page.  I&#8217;m not posting these to show off, it&#8217;s just for fun and because I&#8217;m proud of my rigs.  People have always liked to see pics of modified vehicles so this is my contribution to that. I&#8217;ll add more info on each vehicle as I have time, but you can find a lot of info about all of the Ram trucks on the Dodge Off Road site.  There is a link at the bottom of every page that says &#8220;DOR Trucks,&#8221; just click on that and you&#8217;ll get all of the info you need. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not pictured:  2015 Cadillac Escalade Premium (wife&#8217;s car); 2004 Cadillac Escalade AWD backup rig; 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ 5.9 Limited; 2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ that&#8217;s currently in pieces; 1996 Ram 2500 4&#215;4 5.9 gasser all stock; 1995 Ram 3500 C&amp;C flatbed dually with a 12 valve Cummins on 37&#8243; Toyos; 2018 Kubota L3901 4wd tractor with a bunch of implements and a front end loader (just mentioning because the backhoe is listed above).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not pictured: 2015 Cadillac Escalade Premium (wife&#8217;s car); 2004 Cadillac Escalade AWD backup rig; 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ 5.9 Limited; 2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ that&#8217;s currently in pieces; 1996 Ram 2500 4&#215;4 5.9 gasser all stock; 1995 Ram 3500 C&amp;C flatbed dually with a 12 valve Cummins on 37&#8243; Toyos; 2018 Kubota L3901 4wd [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-160","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","post-preview"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.djgaston.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/160","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.djgaston.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.djgaston.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.djgaston.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.djgaston.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=160"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.djgaston.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/160\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.djgaston.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}