Amen to that!
Mark & guys, Sorry been too busy at work to comment on builds but glad they're coming along fine.

Hey guys! .....

Well, couple things. ...

1. Completely assembled and inspected my XRC8 Comp Syn- Series Winch and mounted it on the Addicted front bumper.......










Will fill ya in on #2 tomorrow.....

and no mud flaps!

... god i love canada haha.

Bumper looks fantabulous Mark! now bring it up here and put it on my truck, you don't want that on yours it would look terrible!

I'm out of it out here in AZ, you get Ruby back yet?

Hey Mark, loud winch eh.

First time I cranked my XRC8 I thought it was broken. :p

I've only used heavy lift ones at the mines and they are more quiet.

I can say this about that winch, it works a treat! I've pulled a few heavies out of snow banks this year with it. One was a big utility delivery van loaded up. Those big long ones. Popped him right out. Dudes drove by giving me the thumbs up for being a good samaritan. One lady did try to drive over my winch line though after I hooked up to buddy. Thankfully calm hand gestures getting her to wait where understood.

is that a poly rope cable? mark or braided wire?

To answer the question on the e.t.a of ruby red Red Rum being in the driveway again.....

It looks as if it will be after the 4th of July holiday. The front is completed and Eric was very pleased how it came out. The rear was taking more time because he ended up doing three passes at the front hanger location for the rear springs... He's a bit of a perfectionist. This makes me very happy! The problem with getting it back before the end of the week comes in with the need 2 R&R my trans and along with that adding the dual cases and the fitment of the 4.7 gears into the rear housing, which for those that aren't aware, has to be ground to fit said 4.7 gears. This would push him to an extremely rushed pace in order to get it done by Friday, and that is something that I really don't want him to have to do. According to Eric it is unlikely but probably 10 percent possible that I would get it back by Friday.

The other issue would be the frame reinforcement plate for the addicted off road bumper that I purchased... In order to attach it the entire original bumper assembly has to be removed... Seeing that it has to be welded on before I can attach the bumper, I'm just going to have him weld on the plate and attach the bumper, and then I will wire in the turn signals in the parking lot... Then drive it home!

I'm in no rush and it will be well worth the wait! Thanks for checking in guys and in a way I'm just as sad as you that I can't tell you that I'm bringing it home tomorrow... But its all for the best! Woohoo!

Oh dang Mark. So there is a possibility that you're gonna get it back by this Friday hmm...? Dang dude that'll be really nice. Btw if that's the case let me know. We are having a last minute big bear trip this sunday. A different trail. And this time ita not only gonna be Me, Chris and Ruben. This time there will be about 4 other rigs coming along too some including a Heep and a SAS'd izusu trooper/or rodeo 'I dont remember' not sure if Rubens son in law is gonna come, but if he does then he has a Suzuki Samari. And since you'll be locked on the front and rear I know your truck will definitely be able to hang in there with the group for sure. It'll be a 1 day'er set for this sunday.

Crossing my fingers for you dude. Btw I gotta drop by your house sometime soon. I need to pick up that Power window Master switch already.

The anticipation to see the beast is killing me!

It's a synthetic line

Jealous, I will definitely be giving you fellas plenty of notice when I drive down to California. It would be awesome to meet you guys and join in on one of these trips.

The photo's of some of the scenery is breathtaking.

I'll take the missus to Disneyland while I'm there as well. Who doesn't love Mickey Mouse?

The move to British Columbia is getting really close.

How far is Vegas driving from LA? There is good wheeling out that way to right? Any of you guys ever venture that far from home?

What's Up Rad??? look forward to seeing you soon!

I am always trying to be a paid it forward type of guy... But no no no no heck no if that's going to happen! Lol. Believe he does ship to Canada.

No buddy,.... not yet. It's definitely and Eric's best interest to get out as fast as possible.... I just added so much more to the mix that I basically shot myself in the foot as far as that goes. But then again, I didn't really have some specific deadline and I don't honestly care as much about missing a trip then I do making sure that everything's done right and with everything that I want , once and for all.( that's a laugh, isn't it?!?! Hahahahaha.... But you know what I mean)

I don't think it's a lot louder than most, but definitely more than some. Fairly fast man! Kinda shocked me compared to my old warn. I know that it really fast is not always better, if they've gotten a little better at this point... Also the fact that synthetic rope is 7 times lighter than standard. Definitely easier to set up with less lacerations! Lol.

Sorry Toyo had to answer ya. ... Just plain and simply did not see that post. Vulcan mind melt! Haha

Appreciated,....but just not likely.... And most likely? ; Yeah, even if it was ready I might pass... I am NOT about to cut any corners on proper break in on a single thing. I still have around 200 miles to go before breaking in of the rear gears.... And while that is not an exact science as with many other things... I'm not taking any chances with putting it under such a load before it's even fully broken in. Same with the front. I'm likely going to head up to the Sierras for the first trip and run along the fire roads for a good couple hours, on and off a gas, breaking in the drive and Coast side of the front gears. Same with the new 4.7 gears in the rare case... If I don't have time to get all the way up there & make a little side camping trip out of it, then I will likely just go to where we had that water and mud fun... That area is very large and only very aggressive at some parts so I could putput around for half a day, letting them cool to the touch, in between sessions of breakin, while having lunch or something... But I'm definitely not going to be rock crawling for the first break in of the front and final break in of the rear gears. I really wish I could go with you guys man... But its just not in the cards at the moment. Soon enough ...

I KNOW! LOL. ... I might head there today... I have to drop off something and I figured I could check it out and take some pictures. Front end is fully done. The rear I believe is as well... Its just that the trans and drive shaft work will probably push it a day further... Even if everything went perfectly something always happens that can hold you up... As far as me personally, I would have had no opportunity in the last few days to do this at all. I have spent around 12 - 14 hours in last four days(more in previous weeks) with my sister, who is just about to have a sinus surgery. She's been suffering for quite a long time and there's no one else to take her , so it's my honor to help her out. My only other option would have been taking it(trans/tcase) BACK to AA Gears & Shafts..... But then I'm driving back and forth, 3 times MORE, to deep downtown Los Angeles and then from there all the way to Corona in horrible traffic... ? Its a timing thing, nothing more than that. So why get upset right? I should have had a lot sooner anyway from other angles... But things don't always work out the way you want. Lol

Thanx bud..... As mentioned .... VULCAN MIND MELT lately! Haha.

I look forward to meeting you as well man! Plenty of Wheeling out in Nevada, and thousands and thousands of wheelers living in Henderson and surrounding areas. Not much else to do outside of Vegas beside water sports. Vegas is around 4-5 hours drive, sometimes more, depending on where you are going in LA County. Richard is around 10 miles from me yet the drive is probably 30 minutes..... As long as you plan it right and don't try to drive back to LA after a holiday weekend in Vegas you will be just fine .

If i was allowed to enter the states, i would drive down just so i could check out the wheeling down there. but i guess I'm stuck wheeling the Rocky Mountains, <insert sarcastic "damn" here>

I LOVE the way the lights look in the bumper! I can't wait to see your rig when it's done! It's gonna be SWEET!

Did you decide to go with the outlaw II's or not? I didn't remember reading what your final decision was...

i had heard the newer synthetics were strong as steel i was gona say dont you dare roll your hand along a steel cable like that later on lay your hand open to the bone with a single broke wire

WOW you disappear for a couple of days and this happens... HAH That truck is looking sweet.

Hey Mark, how much did you say you bought your winch for?
Found that same winch for $300 on CL. just wondering if that is a good deal or not. although im sure i will buy the CBI front bumper first but i still wanted to know anyway.

Hey guys........,

Well, as I already knew, they wern't going to finish my rig before they left for holiday.... But, I'm glad I stopped by to drop off the triple shifter and Bumper........

Jay King, a fab/4wd guru is going to take everything home over the holiday and finish the dual case/trans assembly with 3xsticks and have it ready to go the day they get back to the shop...... so looks like I have a week to more or less relax! Haha
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How shes standing.......





Frame reinforcement plate. ...





Setting the pefect 10* angle for me, then finishing the shock hoops....





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I'm not a fan of black wheels on certain primary color/secondary brigght ones, with certain patterns & set ups... But I have to admit it looks pretty decent.. I wish I could go back and forth on the 35's on each wheel. But even if I stayed with the Baja style, I would make them hammered black...... I think it would look good.

Ooooo sheexy! Dude you're catching up to me! I don't like your truck anymore. Its gonna look better then mine when you get it back. Lol jk

I'm gonna have to take a closer look at your front bump stops when you get'er back cuz my shocks bottom out sometines on the trail with out them and its scary when it happens.