Icelandic Wheelers

[Colorado Ron]

Ive uploaded pics now of some really nice examples of Icelandic Expedition type Rigs! Take a peek of the small collection and let me know what you think.
Heres a Taste:


Go here to find more:http://www.offroad-adventure-travel.com/pics.html

[offroadchef]

Thank you for those pics. great

[Scott Brady]

I have watched wide-eyed of these trucks and drivers for years. Thanks for the post

[devinsixtyseven]

www.arctictrucks.com

[Lost Canadian]

Great pics! I've always wondered though how long axles last on those rigs, or what they do if they break one out on an ice field or crossing a glacier. I mean seriously those tires they run are massive and must weigh a ton. The increased weight coupled with increased tire height must lend itself to a big increase in torque generated through the axle. Assuming nothing is done to the axles and the stock tire was around 31-32" the axles must see what.... a 20-30% increase in axle torque? I'm assuming of course that those tires are typically in the 37-40" range. A broken axle must be common place I would think. I'd love to try wheeling greenland or iceland but would hate to have to work on those rigs should something break, brrrrr.

[devinsixtyseven]

looks like gently on the skinny pedal for them. modern toyota rears can handle a 37" tire without too much drama, if you're gentle, have the right gears and a locker. i doubt they have the same trouble as most rigs, spinning a tire and then having it suddenly grab...snow is such a different animal than the rock we're used to.

they're working mostly with cruisers, i think those have an 8" front diff but i don't remember for certain. the new tacomas have an 8" ring in front...so as long as you're gentle and locked, the spider gears will be safe, and the axles should be ok.

i wouldnt take those rigs on the rocks, tho...not at all. theyre definately well built for flotation, just like most of our trucks would sink like a rock in the snow .

-sean

[18seeds]

sweet