Rebuild of a '91 Gypsy into a good offroader

karizma9292 · 11th August 2011, 12:48

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Originally Posted by Desmosedici

Nice Going Sugan. Are you going to try CFLs or Double Shock setup or Gas Shocks to smoothen the super bumpy gypsy ride. How much ever bumpy it may be, but that car is something special, isnt it

Hmmm never thought about it till now , but will do something to smooth the ride , of course the gypsy is special

, it just turns heads no matter how old it may be

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Originally Posted by Twinn

I wish you had asked me regarding the shackles earlier, i would have compelled you not to go ahead with it at all . The vehicle and our body takes a lot of beating on it.. Actually I have a sandbag weighing 100+ kilos on my gypsy, which acts as a dampener for the bumps. After having it for nearly 3 months and driving 5000 kms on it, I really wanna get it out, but I donnw where are my old shackles..

Wow 416EW Interesting!!! One of a kind

way to go buddy!!! Hella - how much did you cough up ; )

I agree longer shackles does reduce ride quality , but i needed for taller tyres , even after shackle lift the tyres are colliding with the fender during articulation. Hahahaha thats a nice idea

For the HELLA bulbs i have'nt paid the money yet.

Twinn · 11th August 2011, 14:53

Yes even my tires scrape against the body during the action. I am actually thinking of going for a body lift, with orginal shackels.
Do let me know how the hella works , BTW do go for the roots cutouter. The others just fuse out after 2 hours of lighting!!! hey the color is really a great choice

karizma9292 · 11th August 2011, 23:47

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Originally Posted by Twinn

Yes even my tires scrape against the body during the action. I am actually thinking of going for a body lift, with orginal shackels.
Do let me know how the hella works , BTW do go for the roots cutouter. The others just fuse out after 2 hours of lighting!!! hey the color is really a great choice

I have been thinking of the same option , but then you will not have a good GC , only advantage is you will only have space for tyres to articulate . My gypsy has T-case guard which protrudes 3" below from the chassi , so going for OE shackles will reduce the GC.

I have used seperate cutout for the fog lamps so no problem in going for 100w bulbs . Thanks , colour is my bro's choice.

krishnathanthri · 12th August 2011, 11:49

Very good job.

Superb it is looking.

Twinn · 12th August 2011, 19:36

[quote=karizma9292;2465391]I have been thinking of the same option , but then you will not have a good GC , only advantage is you will only have space for tyres to articulate . My gypsy has T-case guard which protrudes 3" below from the chassi , so going for OE shackles will reduce the GC. [quote]

I am wondering, the 75" tyres are actually given me the GC I need, another thought is coil over

. But thats gonna be pretty expensive.

Yes the T-case is pretty much visible, and you would really have to stick on to the longer shackels.

karizma9292 · 13th August 2011, 10:25

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Originally Posted by Twinn

I am wondering, the 75" tyres are actually given me the GC I need, another thought is coil over

. But thats gonna be pretty expensive.

Yes the T-case is pretty much visible, and you would really have to stick on to the longer shackels.

How much ever the GC you have , its never enough for offroading

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Yeah coil overs are expensive , but there are few gypsys in India coilovers. Does SPOA give better ride or reduce the ride , this is one good option for a good GC .

annu0706 · 16th August 2011, 23:46

Hi guys,
Can anyone please tell me where can i get these wheels for my gypsy ?
Please

predatorwheelz · 17th August 2011, 00:06

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Originally Posted by annu0706

Hi guys,
Can anyone please tell me where can i get these wheels for my gypsy ?
Please

Ankit had the same tyres on his Gypsy. According to his thread, he got them from South Delhi Tyres in Green Park area of South Delhi. Here's the link:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-te...res-gypsy.html

annu0706 · 17th August 2011, 00:10

thanks for the info bro.

karizma9292 · 17th August 2011, 13:20

Mods : i think post number 82 ,83 & 84 should be moved to "Offroad rims/tyres thread" in 4x4 technical.

Twinn · 18th August 2011, 15:42

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Originally Posted by karizma9292

How much ever the GC you have , its never enough for offroading.Yeah coil overs are expensive , but there are few gypsys in India coilovers. Does SPOA give better ride or reduce the ride , this is one good option for a good GC .

Hey Sugan my twin saw your baby yesterday

I told him you should have walked up to you and got the converstaion up and running. BTW he also has a gypsy (blue), noticed any??

SPOA is a boon in off roads, but on roads they are bombs

.(you donnw when it'l kill you) Its the best for GC. My GC would be around 3-4ft.

karizma9292 · 19th August 2011, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twinn

Hey Sugan my twin saw your baby yesterday

I told him you should have walked up to you and got the converstaion up and running. BTW he also has a gypsy (blue), noticed any??

SPOA is a boon in off roads, but on roads they are bombs

.(you donnw when it'l kill you) Its the best for GC. My GC would be around 3-4ft.

Oh is it , actually my bro was driving it . Hmmm its been long i saw a blue gypsy in bangalore .

Yup you are right SPOA is a boon offroad , Oh now your gypsy is now SPOA huh.

MexXxentric · 20th August 2011, 21:56

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Originally Posted by Twinn

SPOA is a boon in off roads, but on roads they are bombs

.(you donnw when it'l kill you) Its the best for GC. My GC would be around 3-4ft.

Sugan,
Try the modds 1 by 1 in steps so that you can understand the difference it makes.

I have 31 ( AT )on my Falcon.
& CFL in the rear. After adding winch bumper, sliders& custom hardtop, the vehicle is more planted on road & the ride quality is good.
I have done 1.5 inch body lift to accommodate the tyres
The tyres are shod on -10j rims.they clears the front leafs by an inch on lock to lock turns
I had to flatten & grind the fender& sliders a little avoid scrapping.
Tyres didn't rub body / leaves till date( I did test articulation on the w/s ramp.)

So keep a pair of TC mounts as spare. Punishing conditions in 4L will call for their replacement.(I managed to break it)

karizma9292 · 6th November 2011, 12:32

UPDATES : Added 2 more accessories from "SWASTIK FABS" range of 4X4 products .
1. Snorkel
2. Rock sliders
Now the gypsy looks even meaner

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XtremeG · 11th November 2011, 18:31

@karizma9292

Can you post some Engine /Gear Box pic , I am considering the same mod.
Did you use a adapter plate?

11th August 2011, 14:53	#77
Twinn BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Coorg Posts: 339 Thanked: 286 Times View My Garage	re: Rebuild of a '91 Gypsy into a good offroader Yes even my tires scrape against the body during the action. I am actually thinking of going for a body lift, with orginal shackels. Do let me know how the hella works , BTW do go for the roots cutouter. The others just fuse out after 2 hours of lighting!!! hey the color is really a great choice
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12th August 2011, 11:49	#79
krishnathanthri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mysore <---> Bangalore Posts: 299 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	re: Rebuild of a '91 Gypsy into a good offroader Very good job. Superb it is looking.
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12th August 2011, 19:36	#80
Twinn BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Coorg Posts: 339 Thanked: 286 Times View My Garage	re: Rebuild of a '91 Gypsy into a good offroader [quote=karizma9292;2465391]I have been thinking of the same option , but then you will not have a good GC , only advantage is you will only have space for tyres to articulate . My gypsy has T-case guard which protrudes 3" below from the chassi , so going for OE shackles will reduce the GC. [quote] I am wondering, the 75" tyres are actually given me the GC I need, another thought is coil over . But thats gonna be pretty expensive. Yes the T-case is pretty much visible, and you would really have to stick on to the longer shackels.
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16th August 2011, 23:46	#82
annu0706 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 66 Thanked: 3 Times	re: Rebuild of a '91 Gypsy into a good offroader Hi guys, Can anyone please tell me where can i get these wheels for my gypsy ? Please Attached Thumbnails
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17th August 2011, 00:10	#84
annu0706 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indore Posts: 66 Thanked: 3 Times	re: Rebuild of a '91 Gypsy into a good offroader thanks for the info bro.
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17th August 2011, 13:20	#85
karizma9292 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 470 Thanked: 227 Times View My Garage	re: Rebuild of a '91 Gypsy into a good offroader Mods : i think post number 82 ,83 & 84 should be moved to "Offroad rims/tyres thread" in 4x4 technical.
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6th November 2011, 12:32	#89
karizma9292 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 470 Thanked: 227 Times View My Garage	re: Rebuild of a '91 Gypsy into a good offroader UPDATES : Added 2 more accessories from "SWASTIK FABS" range of 4X4 products . 1. Snorkel 2. Rock sliders Now the gypsy looks even meaner
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11th November 2011, 18:31	#90
XtremeG BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 41 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	re: Rebuild of a '91 Gypsy into a good offroader @karizma9292 Can you post some Engine /Gear Box pic , I am considering the same mod. Did you use a adapter plate?
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