I have been running behind an checking this forum and just saw your last update.

Congratulations on your new little one!

I hope your wife is doing better in the few days since your last post. I am wishing her a speedy recovery.

 

I got some work done on the truck!!!

I really wanted to figure out a way to keep cargo out of the shocks, carry all of my camping stuff for when I 'm not using the trailer, and get locking storage for my tools outside of the cab. I also needed to mount my hi-lift and secure a cooler. A buddy of mine bought a flat-bed Taco a few years ago and the PO built a rack to go on top of the flat-bed. He decided he would never use it, so he dropped it off for me. With a little shuffling, I figured I could notch a bit out of it for the cooler. I could also use the rack to mount a side box and my LabRak Hi-Lift mount that has been sitting on my shelf forever. I must say it worked out way better than I thought! I should be able to carry everything I need. I just need to finalize placement on everything and mount some tie down points.

 

Nice Job Chad!

 

Thanks Robb

 

That looks really good.

 

Well Chad I just got to thinking after spending hours upon hours with the missus looking for a new Grill that the rack you built for your truck would be perfect for a few bags of briquettes, some dogs and T-bones for a BBQ party
just need to build a shield to protect the shocks

 

 

I got a little bit of an update, but nothing too exciting. Saturday a buddy came over and helped me pull the t-case and install Sumo 4.7 low range gears and FROR twin stick. Unfortunately, I was really greasy so I didn't get many pictures. Hopefully this week I can throw some 90w in it and have everything work. LOL!

 

4.7's are great
don't forget the output flange and speedo output gear

 

I finally got a little bit of time to start working on my back bumper. The main body of it is almost done, then I'm going to trim up the back and sides of the bed. After that it will just be figuring out how to attach it to the frame. A picture is worth 1000 words, so here you go:












I'm really just making it up as I go along, but I think it is working out nicely.

 

I finally got the rear bumper done! I'm pretty proud of how it turned out:








Now I need to get working on the front bumper... I kinda doubt it will be done in time for Cruisin' the Woods this year, but we will see.

On a completely unrelated note, I did pick up a new commuter for me! 2019 Yamaha MT-07... It's been a lot of fun so far.

 

Bumper looks great! Bike looks good too, but just in time for the rain

 

Yep!

 

haha, they have got you there Chad!

 

LOL! You guys do realize that motorcycles still work in the rain, right?

 

I guess we'll find out!

 

how about yesterday? it rained a lot
yep, sometimes they float well!

Ride Safe Chad!

 

It did rain a lot yesterday! However, I was not riding. I was following a guy on a Ninja 650 on Hwy 26 as it started to hail...

The plan is to ride it when I can, even in the rain. I will wait until I have a few more miles and a metal license plate before I venture out in the real rain. It all comes down to how good your riding gear is, and I have pretty good gear.

 

Looking good!

 

Well Cruisin' the Woods is this weekend and I didn't get quite as much done on the truck as I hoped. But, it is as good as it is going to get!

I had a few buddies come over for a long Saturday to help me with the front bumper. Everything is cut and ready to be welded up, but I ran out of shielding gas. Luckily we were able to get the center winch mount finished, so I painted it up, mounted the winch, trimmed the grill to make it fit, and called it good enough:









All in all, I'm super stoked how it came out. The wings are super bad ass, but you will have to wait to see that. I am very grateful for good friends that were willing to help me with figuring everything out!

So yeah, Cruisin' the Woods this weekend out in Tillamook State Forest. Pre-registration is closed, but you can still sign up day of. If you are in the PNW, I really hope to see you up there! Here are all the details: Cruisin' the Woods 2019 - Kickin it Old Skool