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WIDE OPEN DESIGN completes the RAW ASSEMBLY PREP work for the next full Rocketship rock bouncer build and provides details regarding some interesting changes for the company's future 🏁
Visit: WIDEOPENDESIGN.com to experience the best quality, expertise, and service in the off-road industry 💣
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The next turnkey rock bouncer we are finishing up is unreal. Tag along with WIDE OPEN DESIGN as we deliver the buggy to powdercoat and execute the final quality control process. Adam Woodlee talks about the Rocketship’s improvements over older models as well as introduces Tyler Roebuck to the Wide Open Design Family.
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Killer Start
0:24 Race Car Chassis
0:50 Final Quality Control
2:07 RAW Fabrication Photos
2:27 Confronting the lies
3:23 Loading the Trailer
4:04 Adam Woodlee Podcast
6:03 Goodbye to Car
7:48 Introduction to Tyler Roebuck
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Portfolio Website: wideopendesign.com/blog
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PARTS and COMPONENTS:
ROCKETSHIP CHASSIS
wideopendesign.com/rocketship-chassis
CALL/EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION
615-962-9135
SALES @WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
Mast Motorsports LY6
wideopendesign.com/off-road/engines-and-components
Harrop Supercharger
harrop-usa.com/superchargers/c2
4l80 Transmission
wideopendesign.com/off-road/transmissions-parts
CALL/EMAIL FOR 4L80
615-962-9135
SALES @WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
3:1 Atlas Transfercase
wideopendesign.com/off-road/transfer-cases
1480 Carrier bearing kit
wideopendesign.com/off-road/drive-shaft-kits
1480 Driveshafts
wideopendesign.com/off-road/drive-shaft-kits
Crane 14 bolt axles
craneaxle.com
Revolution 40 Spline 14 Bolt Inner Seal Kit
craneaxle.com/default/crane-revolution-14-bolt-40-spline-seal-system.html
Yukon 5.13 Gears
craneaxle.com/default/products/ring-pinions.html
40 spline ARB Lockers
craneaxle.com/default/products/spools-lockers.html
CALL/EMAIL FOR ARB!
615-962-9135
SALES@WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
RCV Big Bell Axle Shafts
wideopendesign.com/off-road/axles-and-components/axle-shafts
CALL/EMAIL FOR BIG BELL SHAFTS!
615-962-9135
SALES @WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
CRANE AXLE MAGNUM INNER Cs
craneaxle.com/default/products/off-road-knuckles/magnum-knuckles.html
CRANE AXLE MAGNUM KNUCKLES
craneaxle.com/default/products/off-road-knuckles/magnum-knuckles.html
Wide Open Design Unit Bearings
wideopendesign.com/modified-timken-f450-unit-bearing
Crane Axle Flange Covers
craneaxle.com/default/unit-bearing-covers.html
Crane Axle Drive Pucks
craneaxle.com/default/drive-flange-40-spline.html
PSC fully hydraulic steering
wideopendesign.com/off-road/steering
7075 ALUMINUM SUSPENSION LINKS
wideopendesign.com/aluminum-links
ROD ENDS
wideopendesign.com/off-road/suspension/rod-ends
CURRIE ANTI ROCK SWAY BAR
wideopendesign.com/off-road/suspension/sway-bars
TRAILING ARMS
wideopendesign.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=TRAILING%20ARMS
CALL/EMAIL FOR BILLET ARMS
615-962-9135
SALES @WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
3" 5 Tube Bypass Radflo Shocks
wideopendesign.com/off-road/suspension/shocks
2" Radflo Coilovers
wideopendesign.com/off-road/suspension/shocks
Radflo Bumpstops
wideopendesign.com/off-road/suspension/bump-stops
Eibach Springs
wideopendesign.com/off-road/suspension/springs
38" Griffin Radiator
wideopendesign.com/off-road/cooling-systems
CALL/EMAIL FOR 38" RADIATOR!
615-962-9135
SALES @WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
WIDE OPEN DESIGN HYDROBOOST
wideopendesign.com/off-road/brakes/brake-pedal-kit-assemblies
Wilwood Brakes
wideopendesign.com/off-road/brakes
PRP SEATS, ALPHA
wideopendesign.com/off-road/seats
CALL/EMAIL FOR ALPHA SEATS!
615-962-9135
SALES @WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
PRP HARNESSES
wideopendesign.com/off-road/seats
Warn RC 9.0 Winch
warn.com/90rc-winch-71550
WIDE OPEN DESIGN completes the RAW ASSEMBLY PREP work for the next full Rocketship rock bouncer build and provides details regarding some interesting changes for the company's future 🏁
Visit: WIDEOPENDESIGN.com to experience the best quality, expertise, and service in the off-road industry 💣
=============================
#WIDEOPENLIFE
=============================
🧨 WATCH THIS NEXT ➡︎ youtube.com/watch?v=bslge2VSFx8&t=331s
=============================
💥 FOLLOW US💥
Wide Open Design:
wideopendesign.com
instagram.com/wideopendesign
facebook.com/wideopendesign
Crane Axle:
craneaxle.com
instagram.com/craneaxle
facebook.com/craneaxle
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The next turnkey rock bouncer we are finishing up is unreal. Tag along with WIDE OPEN DESIGN as we deliver the buggy to powdercoat and execute the final quality control process. Adam Woodlee talks about the Rocketship’s improvements over older models as well as introduces Tyler Roebuck to the Wide Open Design Family.
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Killer Start
0:24 Race Car Chassis
0:50 Final Quality Control
2:07 RAW Fabrication Photos
2:27 Confronting the lies
3:23 Loading the Trailer
4:04 Adam Woodlee Podcast
6:03 Goodbye to Car
7:48 Introduction to Tyler Roebuck
=============================
Portfolio Website: wideopendesign.com/blog
=============================
PARTS and COMPONENTS:
ROCKETSHIP CHASSIS
wideopendesign.com/rocketship-chassis
CALL/EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION
615-962-9135
SALES @WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
Mast Motorsports LY6
wideopendesign.com/off-road/engines-and-components
Harrop Supercharger
harrop-usa.com/superchargers/c2
4l80 Transmission
wideopendesign.com/off-road/transmissions-parts
CALL/EMAIL FOR 4L80
615-962-9135
SALES @WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
3:1 Atlas Transfercase
wideopendesign.com/off-road/transfer-cases
1480 Carrier bearing kit
wideopendesign.com/off-road/drive-shaft-kits
1480 Driveshafts
wideopendesign.com/off-road/drive-shaft-kits
Crane 14 bolt axles
craneaxle.com
Revolution 40 Spline 14 Bolt Inner Seal Kit
craneaxle.com/default/crane-revolution-14-bolt-40-spline-seal-system.html
Yukon 5.13 Gears
craneaxle.com/default/products/ring-pinions.html
40 spline ARB Lockers
craneaxle.com/default/products/spools-lockers.html
CALL/EMAIL FOR ARB!
615-962-9135
SALES@WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
RCV Big Bell Axle Shafts
wideopendesign.com/off-road/axles-and-components/axle-shafts
CALL/EMAIL FOR BIG BELL SHAFTS!
615-962-9135
SALES @WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
CRANE AXLE MAGNUM INNER Cs
craneaxle.com/default/products/off-road-knuckles/magnum-knuckles.html
CRANE AXLE MAGNUM KNUCKLES
craneaxle.com/default/products/off-road-knuckles/magnum-knuckles.html
Wide Open Design Unit Bearings
wideopendesign.com/modified-timken-f450-unit-bearing
Crane Axle Flange Covers
craneaxle.com/default/unit-bearing-covers.html
Crane Axle Drive Pucks
craneaxle.com/default/drive-flange-40-spline.html
PSC fully hydraulic steering
wideopendesign.com/off-road/steering
7075 ALUMINUM SUSPENSION LINKS
wideopendesign.com/aluminum-links
ROD ENDS
wideopendesign.com/off-road/suspension/rod-ends
CURRIE ANTI ROCK SWAY BAR
wideopendesign.com/off-road/suspension/sway-bars
TRAILING ARMS
wideopendesign.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=TRAILING%20ARMS
CALL/EMAIL FOR BILLET ARMS
615-962-9135
SALES @WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
3" 5 Tube Bypass Radflo Shocks
wideopendesign.com/off-road/suspension/shocks
2" Radflo Coilovers
wideopendesign.com/off-road/suspension/shocks
Radflo Bumpstops
wideopendesign.com/off-road/suspension/bump-stops
Eibach Springs
wideopendesign.com/off-road/suspension/springs
38" Griffin Radiator
wideopendesign.com/off-road/cooling-systems
CALL/EMAIL FOR 38" RADIATOR!
615-962-9135
SALES @WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
WIDE OPEN DESIGN HYDROBOOST
wideopendesign.com/off-road/brakes/brake-pedal-kit-assemblies
Wilwood Brakes
wideopendesign.com/off-road/brakes
PRP SEATS, ALPHA
wideopendesign.com/off-road/seats
CALL/EMAIL FOR ALPHA SEATS!
615-962-9135
SALES @WIDEOPENDESIGN.com
PRP HARNESSES
wideopendesign.com/off-road/seats
Warn RC 9.0 Winch
warn.com/90rc-winch-71550

![Projects in the Shop Update at Wide Open Design
Currently, weve got quite a few cool projects going on in the shop. We are fortunate to be able to work on a whole spectrum of builds from Jeeps to Buggies. Check out this video to get a glimpse into what weve got going on.
The Moab to Mexico Jeep LJ [01:17]: This custom LJ is built on our LJ chassis with an Aqualu aluminum tub and features a raised-and-rolled flare design for maximum up-travel [03:10]. Outfitted with Crane 14-bolt axles, Radflo 3-inch bypasses, and a custom-actuated light bar [02:46], this rig is designed to pre-run for desert race teams or dominate Moabs technical rock sections.
The 50-Inch Mega Rock Bouncer [07:55]: This Rock Bouncer X chassis features massive 50 tires on 2.5-ton Rockwell axles [09:05]. Despite the giant tires, we’ve maintained a low center of gravity with only a 24-inch belly height [09:47], ensuring it can crawl through big rock boulder fields with ease.
The CJ-7 Update [13:56]: We are currently giving a long-term customers CJ-7 a modern foundation without losing its original lines [15:04]. By mounting his existing RamJet 350 and Dana 60/70 axles onto one of our modern chassis, we are reusing the components he already knows and loves.
Wide Open Design
https://www.wideopendesign.com
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![Interview with Richard McIntosh, Owner of the Urban Rebel Rock Bouncer | Wide Open Design
After a full day of wheeling at Adventure Off Road Park, Adam sat down with Richard McIntosh to talk about the Urban Rebel Rock Bouncer, the build process behind it, and what it was like seeing the buggy fully completed for the first time. Richard came into the off-road world from a background filled with Ferraris and Porsches. So when he decided to build an off-road buggy, he wasn’t looking for something average.
The Urban Rebel was built around:
* 700+ horsepower Mast Motorsports V8
* Turbo 400 transmission
* Crane 14-Bolt axles
* Crane Axle Magnum Knuckles
* race-proven drivetrain components
* custom metalwork and fabrication details
In this interview we discuss:
* the build process
* selecting components
* collaboration with the WOD team
* first impressions on the trail
* suspension performance
* future plans for the buggy
* and what makes a true high-end custom off-road build
This one turned out absolutely incredible and it was awesome hearing Richard’s thoughts after finally getting seat time in the buggy. Read more build specs and build photos: https://wideopendesign.com/blogs/custom-builds/the-urban-rebel-a-masterclass-in-collaboration
#WideOpenDesign #UrbanRebel #RockBouncer #AdventureOffRoadPark #MastMotorsports #TubeChassis #OffRoadFabrication #RockCrawler #WIDEOPENLIFE #Ultra4
Timestamps:
When Richard McIntosh, a seasoned racer of high-performance machines like Ferraris and Porsches, decided to enter the world of rock bouncing, he didnt just want a buggy—he wanted the Rolls Royce of off-road [02:14]. In this interview, Richard discusses why he chose Wide Open Design to bring the Urban Rebel to life, highlighting our teams ability to balance his high-performance vision with master-level engineering [01:08]. From the massive 700+ horsepower Mast Motorsports V8 [01:38] to the bomb-proof 14-bolt axles and Turbo 400 transmission [04:02], every component was hand-selected through a collaborative process between Richard and our lead designers [04:29]. The result is a stunning, high-performance machine that blends aesthetic beauty with raw, uncompromising power—proving that at WOD, we dont just build vehicles; we build legacies for our clients.
Check out WOD Rock Bouncer Chassis: https://wideopendesign.com/collections/wod-chassis Interview with Richard McIntosh, Owner of the Urban Rebel Rock Bouncer | Wide Open Design](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_e7hhroYxy4/mqdefault.jpg)

![Heavy-Duty Carrier Bearing Shaft Install & Walkthrough | Wide Open Design
Carrier bearings can completely solve difficult drivetrain packaging problems — but only if they’re installed correctly. In this video, Adam walks through the full installation process for the Wide Open Design Heavy Duty Carrier Bearing Shaft Kit and explains:
• 1350 / 1410 / 1480 setups
• string line alignment
• trimming chassis mounts
• tack welding
• dial indicator setup
• shaft runout
• bearing protection during welding
• and final chassis installation
One of the biggest keys to a smooth-running drivetrain is getting the shaft dialed in to less than .007” runout — and Adam shows exactly how to do it step-by-step.
#WideOpenDesign #CarrierBearing #Driveshaft #RockCrawler #Ultra4 #TubeChassis #OffRoadFabrication #RockBouncer #DrivetrainTech #WIDEOPENLIFE
A carrier bearing is often the only way to route power around unmovable chassis components, but if it isn’t perfectly aligned, you’re looking at vibration and premature failure. In this guide, we walk you through the professional installation of the Wide Open Design Heavy Duty Carrier Bearing Kit. We cover everything from setting your initial yoke distances and trimming the chassis mounts [02:13] to using a string line for proper orientation [03:51]. The secret to a vibration-free build is in the dialing: we demonstrate how to use a dial indicator to achieve less than .007 of runout [07:19]. Finally, we explain the critical step of pressing out the bearings before final welding to protect the internal races from heat damage [08:16], ensuring your drivetrain is as smooth as it is strong.
Products:
1350 Carrier Bearing Shaft Kit - https://wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/1350-carrier-bearing-shaft-builder-kit
1410 Carrier Bearing Shaft Kit - https://wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/wod-1410-carrier-bearing-shaft-builder-kit
1480 Carrier Bearing Shaft Kit - https://wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/1480-wod-carrier-bearing-shaft-builder-kit
Single Ended Carrier Bearing - https://wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/wod-single-end-carrier-bearing
Carrier Bearing Mount - https://wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/carrier-bearing-mount
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Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/WideOpenDesign/
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