Done

The first week of January lasted out to complete the chassis. We combined the Trekker spindles with an adjustable front beam - a beam that is truly heights adjustable.

While we mounted stock drums in the rear, CSP supplied disc brakes for the front. We had the hub powdercoated in black to simulate the drums of the Box Art car. At first glance it looks like four drums were used on the Sand Scorcher.

At the end of the day Jörg sits absentmindedly at one of the huge off-road tires. Is he already dreaming of STU hoops? Yes he is, and full of anticipation. Why? Walter made it happen and organized two 16.50 Padla Traks and two 6.75 Smothee 2s. Therefore we had to send a check (wire transfer and credit card were to complex for STU!!!), hire someone to pick up the tires at the STU headquarter, and so on and so forth. It wasn't a pleasure to deal with Sand Tires Unlimited.

Surely some readers have seen the 4.50 Smoothees of the Box Art Scorcher equipped with grooves - different to what we ordered. It must be said that STU never did Smoothees with grooves. The reason for choosing the different tire size is to compensate the bigger gap between tire and fender due to the body lift.