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Old 05-10-2014, 01:14 AM
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Hummers aren't waterproof! No vehicle is.


HD (ashcroft) Rover drivetrain is plenty for people 34" and below.
 
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Old 05-10-2014, 08:57 AM
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Some land rovers came from the factory with 9.00-16 tires, which are 36"
 
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Old 05-10-2014, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jafir
Some land rovers came from the factory with 9.00-16 tires, which are 36"
Probably came with Salisbury rears as well with those tires. Mostly 101's would be my bet.
 
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Old 05-10-2014, 10:02 AM
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Some(one or so) Rovers came with even larger tires....

 
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Old 05-10-2014, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Paul Grant
Probably came with Salisbury rears as well with those tires. Mostly 101's would be my bet.
Salisbury front too probably.
 
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Old 05-10-2014, 10:03 AM
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Now what about those half tracks that were installed on a 109 IIa?
 
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Originally Posted by ZGPhoto
Some(one or so) Rovers came with even larger tires....
Nice!
 
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Old 05-10-2014, 10:06 AM
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Or this.
 
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Old 05-10-2014, 10:07 AM
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Maybe this for light off roading.

Laird Centaur Half Track
 
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