Hey Guys, I haven't been here 4 awhile but ya haven't been 4gottin. Here is a couple of pics of the finishing days of this project. I am goin to try for the first trail run/test on 9-17-05 = just a few more things to finish.

For those new to the group, it's pronounced "Rock Kia"

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/rockfreek/Rokia/DSC01204.jpg = Rt Front Suspension

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/rockfreek/Rokia/DSC01205.jpg = Crappy pic of rear suspension

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/rockfreek/Rokia/DSC01206.jpg = Rear Interior

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/rockfreek/Rokia/DSC01207.jpg = Front Interior

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/rockfreek/Rokia/DSC00149.jpg = Old pic of Rear Suspension

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/rockfreek/Rokia/DSC00146.jpg = Old pic of front Hydro Steering

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/rockfreek/Rokia/DSC00079.jpg = Old pic of Rt rear on the street

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/rockfreek/Rokia/DSC00082.jpg = Old pic of lt front

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/rockfreek/Rokia/DSC01016.jpg = Yup it is now sportin' SSR's = will be photo'd L8TR

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/rockfreek/Rokia/DSC00085.jpg = Lt side view = old pic Outside

Some of ya have seen some of these pics B4. I will get some pics of the 1st shakedown run.

L8TR4NOW, Rob.

PS: Dave it looks like ya got most of the bugs worked out of yours? Did ya get your new gears yet?

PSS: Axeman, Still givin out the Great advise I see = Good Job!

PSSS: Morgan = ????? Whatup ?????

Why go over, when the earth parts before you?
That is one crazy vehicle! Good on ya! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

still working on it. no new gears yet, had a baby, not a lot of dough laying around. gas is killing me too. gonna swap my old rears back in just to 'wheel it, while i'm DD-ing my "little white car"- suzuki esteem. also after rebuilding my crossmember for the front suspension link mounts, i need to make the lowers adjustable, so i gotta order some stuff from PolyPerformance, then i have a little bit more planned for the rear links, got a flat-top knuckle needs milling, drilling and tapping (at Brutal Off-road) and new ball joints, need a high-steer arm (going with KOZ), those afore mentioned front gears (Yukon) and at least 3 new tires (prolly High-Tech retreads), still. also building a belly pan and a few other items.

your's is looking good, can't wait to see 'wheeling photos. good to hear from you, don't be a stranger. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />

A shot of Spare mounted & front Back on the ground.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/rockfreek/DSC01216.jpg


Also The Ol' Lady Cherokee Playin in the Mud Puddle. It is shown with the Bogger I had on the KIA B4 = it now is sportin the 35's that are shown on the Kia sittin in the street, with Bushwacker Cutout Flairs. I will get a current pic for ya.

I got Burnt on the ROKIA build last Oct. & had to build a couple of other projects that were past due. Also needed a trail rig for the Club Runs & fun times.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/rockfreek/DSC00915.jpg

Found the other pic of the cherokee =

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/rockfreek/crap/DSC01044.jpg

Tryin' to do the Shakedown Run in the ROKIA late Sat or Sun. More Pcs to follow.

can't wait. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />

looks damn good rob. i cant wait until my sportage isnt my daily driver anymore.

sure wish mine was a daily driver. or a driver at all. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" />

Love the toy drivetrain ;-)

Keep an eye on those SSR's, seen a few sidewalls bite the dust :-\

Really? I have not heard of any issues re: sidewall failure. Time will tell? The biggest reason for running these is, the non radials get flatspots so bad it takes about 7-10 miles to warm em up enough to round em out.

Well... Thought I had posted in this thread... but it's not showing up... (?)

Anyway, great work, Rob. REALLY love the look of it. Can't wait to drive it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />