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Buff Herman's 98 Ranger is currently under construction,
but will soon be featuring one of their own modified long travel
suspension kits and a linked rear suspension. This Ranger was
originally the prototype chassis for the H&M production long
travel kit, but it has since been removed to be replaced with
a modified kit with room for a bypass shock. Custom tube chassis
from the cab back, and powered by a Ford Explorer 5.0 v8, Buff's
truck is going to be one serious prerunner.
Next in line is Keith Voysey's F150 prerunner. Keith
had some special demands for this truck. He wanted 4 wheel drive,
and plenty of storage space in the back for his toys. He also
wanted glass bedsides that he could "stand on". The
guys at H&M said no problem, and got to work creating the
ultimate desert tailgate party prerunner. His truck is a 97 F150
4 wheel drive, with a custom front suspension system that resembles
their production F150 long travel kit, but is adapted for 4 wheel
drive. The front end is pulling 15" of travel. The rear of
the truck is 4 linked, featuring a custom rear end housing built
in house by H&M. The rear is cycling 26" of travel, with
dampening provided on all four corners by King shocks.
Next in line is Carl Anderson's F150, which will
be sporting their long travel production kit and a 4 link in the
rear. The front and rear upper shock mounts are works of fabrication
art, and truly illustrate the level of skill the guys at H&M
have.
On the frame jig is an HM1 under construction. Essentially
a Trophy Truck, this vehicle represents the pinnacle of weekend
warrior toys. With a chassis constructed of 1.75" 4130 chromoly,
and heat treated 4130 chromoly plate arms, This marvel of race
inspired engineering weighs in at a mere 4,800lbs... light when
compared to other vehicles with similar features. These vehicles
are sure to become a force in offroad racing and prerunning.
Moving along, we see the bare chassis of what will
be Chuck Harris' brand new Trophy Truck, and another H&M custom
in-house built rearend. The other details are top-secret at press
time.
Laser Cut Plate for Ranger Long Travel Arms, a Custom F-150 Spindle,
and Mark TIG welding an F-150 LT upper arm.
The Crew
H&M Motorsports opened their doors in 1997,
and have since built an array of impressive race trucks, as well
as developing a reputation for designing quality long travel suspension
kits. H&M also offers a variety of spherical bearings, bungs,
and machined parts. Their assortment of kits includes a Nissan
Frontier long travel, race I-beams for f150s and Rangers, a 3
link tacoma kit, Ranger extended shackles, and the ranger lt kit.
H&M Motorsports
120 North Pacific St. #H-1
San Marcos, CA 92069
760.510.9586
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