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  1. Chavannigans

    Thoughts on Factory 37s

    You also need to do a "BMC" and cut part of the frame off at the body mount. You also need to cut and hammer/fold the pinch weld seam. Lifting IFS Toyotas is pretty involved. My 1997 Land Cruiser was the last "Real Land Cruiser" the US got. It had a solid front axle and 35"s fit bone...
  2. Chavannigans

    Traveler or Terra for Road Trips/Daily

    I floated the idea of tearing the garage down and building a 1,200sq-ft garage/shop/loft apartment, and the wife seems to be very interested, so I think I will just need to stick to one for now. Its going to cost around $100k to build. Our current driveway is single lane and the garage is...
  3. Chavannigans

    First Responders, Military and Veterans Program

    I would also like to see discounts on accessories if possible. Obviously a lot of stuff is up in the air, but normally these discount programs only apply to new vehicle purchases.
  4. Chavannigans

    Traveler or Terra for Road Trips/Daily

    Im equally torn, but dumber than you because I reserved BOTH! lol I want a truck to haul dirt bikes and do Home Depot runs, but the 5.5ft bed would (possibly) only fit one bike with the tailgate closed. The Terra will be less capable Offroad so that is also a consideration. Its towing capacity...
  5. Chavannigans

    Vehicle Visualizer/Configurator Tool

    The hype is waning for me, but the interest is still there.
  6. Chavannigans

    What Song Will You Play First in Your New Scout?

    McGregor for one.
  7. Chavannigans

    Can a single dirt bike fit diagonally with the bed closed?

    Thank you. I suppose I could air it down if I needed to?
  8. Chavannigans

    Can a single dirt bike fit diagonally with the bed closed?

    I know the Terra has a 5.5 ft bed so it can’t transport a 90” dirt bike front to rear, but I was curious if it can fit diagonally with the front tire in front of a wheel well and the rear tire behind the other one? I’m still interested in a Terra with the Moonlander X camper shell on the back...
  9. Chavannigans

    Do You Want Your Scout To Have A Hands-Free Driving System?

    The thing is, VW already had self driving technology, even on lower trim vehicles. They are continuing to advance their technology like any other company would, so there is a strong chance Scout already had a foundation to build off of by having access to VW’s intellectual properties and...
  10. Chavannigans

    Air Suspension vs. Coils - Long Term Durability vs. Real Capability

    Welp, I’m out! 🤣
  11. Chavannigans

    Air Suspension vs. Coils - Long Term Durability vs. Real Capability

    I will take mine to places like Engineers Pass, Ophir Pass, Blackbear Pass, Moab, Padre Island National Seashore, etc. But playing in rock gardens is a whole different ball of wax. There are some people who easily have over $100k wrapped up in their builds and wheel the crap out of them. $88k...
  12. Chavannigans

    November 2025 Scout Motors Production Center Update

    Holy crap! I used to work in commercial refrigeration and have never seen a heat pump that big. That is quite the beast. I was involved in selling several chiller plants for commercial customers like convention centers and malls. That thing dwarfs all of them.
  13. Chavannigans

    Air Suspension vs. Coils - Long Term Durability vs. Real Capability

    I just see this referenced too often by people. I can technically go end to end on the Rubicon trail in my Lexus, but that would be me taking all the bypasses and spending hours stacking rocks at each challenging area. It would probably look like a crumpled beer can underneath it too. As much...
  14. Chavannigans

    Air Suspension vs. Coils - Long Term Durability vs. Real Capability

    Not buying that. Looks great on paper though. There are plenty of vehicles that can bypass the main obstacles on the trail. It’s disingenuous to say “A Rivian can do the Rubicon Trail.” That’s like saying you went to Disneyworld but hung out in the parking lot the whole time.
  15. Chavannigans

    Air Suspension vs. Coils - Long Term Durability vs. Real Capability

    This is true, but you will still need to have the capital to fight it in court. Dealerships will still lie and deny. The legal costs can be prohibitive and it can take a few years to get a resolution, so you’ll also need another vehicle to drive while yours is disabled and waiting for a...
  16. Chavannigans

    Air Suspension vs. Coils - Long Term Durability vs. Real Capability

    We dont know Scouts official warranty policy yet, and while they do say they will be designed to be modified, almost every auto manufacturer out there will completely void your vehicles warranty if you modify the frame. Flat out. Many of them will deny powertrain warranties if you run...
  17. Chavannigans

    Air Suspension vs. Coils - Long Term Durability vs. Real Capability

    There is no getting around their weight. Even with a perfect suspension setup an EV will struggle climbing the same obstacles as a lighter ICE vehicle with the same suspension. Snow and mud wheeling will also be more challenging. But nobody has seen what a Scout is capable of yet either. I...
  18. Chavannigans

    Air Suspension vs. Coils - Long Term Durability vs. Real Capability

    Oh for sure. I am just trying not to get into the weeds since there are so many variables that can limit travel. The vehicles body, shock diameter, control arm design, knuckle designs, body mounts, tire width, steering components, sway bars, tire height, etc. Typically the shocks lengths are...
  19. Chavannigans

    Air Suspension vs. Coils - Long Term Durability vs. Real Capability

    Maybe a software update will break the space time continuum.
  20. Chavannigans

    Air Suspension vs. Coils - Long Term Durability vs. Real Capability

    When it comes to IFS a lot of people dont realize a "lift" is just moving your travel, not adding to it. Your shocks are typically your limiting factor when it comes to travel. They determine how much your wheel can go up and down. The shocks will always be the same length, unless you go full...
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