Arctic trucks in sa!!!

**Peter Connan** · 2013/06/08, 12:12 PM

Iread an article in the Leisure Wheels about their AT Pathfinder. They tookit on a 4x4 trail, and at the first proper axle twister the rear anti-sway bar fell foul of the tires and were damaged.

I thought these things were supposed to be properly engineered? The more I see and hear of them, the more I get the feeling that they only put the necessary effort into the real arctic exploration vehicles (AT40 & AT44), and that the AT35's are just bling?

**Trailrider** · 2013/06/08, 12:30 PM

I did not see that article.

I had quite a few of them on the Southern Cape trails and never had a problem. Lets see how it does in Africa.

**XJ Junkie** · 2013/06/08, 12:36 PM

They are basically Lamb dressed up as Mutton.

**Jeep Fan** · 2013/06/08, 04:46 PM

I believe they are a total waste of time and money. The amount they charge for such a conversion in relation to what they do is ridiculous.

**gualter** · 2013/06/08, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by Jeep Fan

I believe they are a total waste of time and money. The amount they charge for such a conversion in relation to what they do is ridiculous.

Agree it just sounds like too much monie

**Jeep Fan** · 2013/06/08, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by gualter

Agree it just sounds like too much monie

I've seen what Maniac 4x4 did with a Patrol and it was much more impressive than any Arctic truck

**Pierre Botha** · 2013/06/08, 07:10 PM

Then my jeep must be a arctic jeep

**swimma** · 2013/06/09, 05:28 AM

I was in Norway last week and saw quite a few 'Arctic Trucks' style modded pickups there. Mostly Hilux's and Navaras. Given the conditions they have in winter time, and the terrain in some of the areas, I can imagine how much fun those guys will be having in a few months time.

andre` · 2013/06/09, 01:59 PM

Travelstar has totally misjudged our requirements in SA. AT is great in Norway because they only need big wheels to decrease their footprint pressure. We want articulation, offroad ability and the need to travel at reasonable speeds on the open road. And anyone that thinks that you can fit 35" and bigger tyres without any drivetrain mods, need to have their heads examined.

**Werner_sa** · 2013/06/09, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Eurard

IMHO - I dont like it at all

Looks ok on the toyota, but very bad on the amarok. Not for me.

**Trailrider** · 2013/06/09, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by andre`

Travelstar has totally misjudged our requirements in SA. AT is great in Norway because they only need big wheels to decrease their footprint pressure. We want articulation, offroad ability and the need to travel at reasonable speeds on the open road. And anyone that thinks that you can fit 35" and bigger tyres without any drivetrain mods, need to have their heads examined.

You've driven one?

This bakkie was converted straight off the showroom floor. It's around 20 000km later and it's leaving now for an African trip. I guess the head examination will have to wait till after.

**Pierre Botha** · 2013/06/09, 06:23 PM

En wat van die waarborg op die voertuig .

**Pierre Botha** · 2013/06/09, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Trailrider

You've driven one?

This bakkie was converted straight off the showroom floor. It's around 20 000km later and it's leaving now for an African trip. I guess the head examination will have to wait till after.

Put it on a RTI ramp and lets see the score

**Trailrider** · 2013/08/22, 09:21 PM

Some pics of the first Arctic Truck Ford Ranger prototype in the world: 8)

Lots of goodies including bull-bars, TJM suspension, winch, Alu-Cab, body-lift, wheels and rims, flares, bash-plate, roofrack. etc.

You guys up North can have a look at LA Sports Silver Lakes who incidentally also build Arctic conversions now.

**Veneficus** · 2013/08/23, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by Pierre Botha

Put it on a RTI ramp and lets see the score

I think that is quite a good idea it would clarify allot

andre` · 2013/08/23, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Trailrider

Some pics of the first Arctic Truck Ford Ranger prototype in the world: 8)

Lots of goodies including bull-bars, TJM suspension, winch, Alu-Cab, body-lift, wheels and rims, flares, bash-plate, roofrack. etc.

You guys up North can have a look at LA Sports Silver Lakes who incidentally also build Arctic conversions now.

The sign in image 5 sums it up nicely.

**Pierre Botha** · 2013/08/23, 06:58 PM

Ek ry daai bultjie met n nissan navarra uit.

**Hansie v Niekerk** · 2013/08/23, 07:34 PM

I don't care what who says, that Ford is Beautiful!!!

**Madota** · 2013/08/23, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by Pierre Botha

Ek ry daai bultjie met n nissan navarra uit.

Jys goed he

**Pierre Botha** · 2013/08/23, 08:51 PM

Het dit in desember 2011 met n 3L navara uitgery het noggal gesukkel .da kom toe n rubicon aan en ry dit gemaklik uit ,toe weet ek ek moet n rubicon kry.