what's your summer mod list?
Apr 28, 2004 | 11:09 AM
#23
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Originally Posted by jacksonpt
Now that spring is starting to move in (at least for those of us with actual seasons), it's time to start modding again. What's everyone hoping to get done this summer?
I've got 3 big things I want to get done this summer, but with the new bike and the new house, I'm not sure how thin the wallet is going to be... Here's my list, in order of priority -
New tires
My current tires are about expired, so some form of new tires is a definite. I'd like to go with 33s if I can scrape together the cash for upper a-arms and a body lift in order to clear the tires. If I go with 33s, I'll go with the Firestone Destination MTs. If not, I'll stick with 32s and probably go with Dueler MTs.
Onboard Air
Currently considering the Quick Air 3, a Roger Brown 4air system, and a small craftsman air tank.
Winch
Warn HS9500 would be great, but it's pricey. The 8000 is probably more realistic.
I've got 3 big things I want to get done this summer, but with the new bike and the new house, I'm not sure how thin the wallet is going to be... Here's my list, in order of priority -
New tires
My current tires are about expired, so some form of new tires is a definite. I'd like to go with 33s if I can scrape together the cash for upper a-arms and a body lift in order to clear the tires. If I go with 33s, I'll go with the Firestone Destination MTs. If not, I'll stick with 32s and probably go with Dueler MTs.
Onboard Air
Currently considering the Quick Air 3, a Roger Brown 4air system, and a small craftsman air tank.
Winch
Warn HS9500 would be great, but it's pricey. The 8000 is probably more realistic.
If you are thinking about a onboard air system this looks like the way to go:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3810995689
Not bad it looks almost the same as the extreme air compressor.
It puts out 3.0 cfm@90 psi and 3.4 cfm@40 and it has a 1.5 gal air tank also is 12V so you could wire it right in. It would be great for airing up tires you can supposedly run 3/8 air tools with it. It goes for $179.99 they have a direct phone # 800-821-2932
I personally would pull it from the 1.5 gal tank then weld on a custom bracket and mount it to a 7 gal air tank myself.
Anyways some food for thought.
Last edited by 934rnr; Apr 28, 2004 at 11:24 AM.
Apr 28, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 934rnr
If you are thinking about a onboard air system this looks like the way to go:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3810995689
Anyways some food for thought.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3810995689
Anyways some food for thought.
I want something I can mount under the hood. The Quickair 3 should fit (though I haven't really looked into it). It measures 13" x 8" x 4.125" - I would think I could fit that somehwere under the hood.
Apr 28, 2004 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jacksonpt
Why is that? I'm not familiar with the Extreme Air, but the Quick Air specs are pretty nice.
Quick Air:
http://www.sunperformance.com/
Extreme Aire (note the trailing "e"):
http://www.extremeoutback.com/
Viair:
http://www.viaircorp.com/
For what you're doing, I know for sure that the Quick Air II will fit (dunno about the III) as will the ViAir 450C. The Extreme Aire probably will _not_ fit - it's HUGE. (this is a good pic of the relative size: http://www.off-road.com/rock/extremeaire/). The Extreme Aire Jr. _would_ fit.
Your biggest issue will be to find a place to mount a tank - which is recommended. A tank will let you store a large volume of air under pressure so that you can get a nice kick when starting to fill a tire, or give you plenty of air to operate lockers quite a few times before the compressor has to fire up.
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Apr 28, 2004 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by midiwall
A tank will let you store air under a higher pressure than what the compressor itself can spit out.
Apr 28, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by WATRD
Psst... the pressure is the *same* as what the compressor puts out. But it does allow you to store a greater *volume* of air compressed at that pressure, which helps with the items you mentioned.
Apr 28, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by midiwall
Just to put "the big three" all in one spot:
Quick Air:
http://www.sunperformance.com/
Extreme Aire (note the trailing "e"):
http://www.extremeoutback.com/
Viair:
http://www.viaircorp.com/
For what you're doing, I know for sure that the Quick Air II will fit (dunno about the III) as will the ViAir 450C. The Extreme Aire probably will _not_ fit - it's HUGE. (this is a good pic of the relative size: http://www.off-road.com/rock/extremeaire/). The Extreme Aire Jr. _would_ fit.
Your biggest issue will be to find a place to mount a tank - which is recommended. A tank will let you store a large volume of air under pressure so that you can get a nice kick when starting to fill a tire, or give you plenty of air to operate lockers quite a few times before the compressor has to fire up.
Quick Air:
http://www.sunperformance.com/
Extreme Aire (note the trailing "e"):
http://www.extremeoutback.com/
Viair:
http://www.viaircorp.com/
For what you're doing, I know for sure that the Quick Air II will fit (dunno about the III) as will the ViAir 450C. The Extreme Aire probably will _not_ fit - it's HUGE. (this is a good pic of the relative size: http://www.off-road.com/rock/extremeaire/). The Extreme Aire Jr. _would_ fit.
Your biggest issue will be to find a place to mount a tank - which is recommended. A tank will let you store a large volume of air under pressure so that you can get a nice kick when starting to fill a tire, or give you plenty of air to operate lockers quite a few times before the compressor has to fire up.
Thanks for the links. I plan on running 1 or 2 Craftsman tanks in the rear cargo area. I'll make some kind of a custom mount for them so I can put them in the rig when I go wheeling and they are safe and secure, but also so I can remove them when I'm not wheeling.
Apr 28, 2004 | 03:57 PM
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1: Rear diff mod (done)
2: Intake silencer remove (done)
3: T-15 w/ winch (done)
4: arb compressor (sitting in living room)
5: fr & rr arb lockers (@ shop)
6: regear (not @ shop yet)
7: shackle hangers (when SS is done boxing bumpers)
8: SS rear bumper(last I looked Im #2 on 2nd batch list)
9: 1" bl (hasnt been ordered yet)
10: All the other crap I bought that dont seem like real mods.
2: Intake silencer remove (done)
3: T-15 w/ winch (done)
4: arb compressor (sitting in living room)
5: fr & rr arb lockers (@ shop)
6: regear (not @ shop yet)
7: shackle hangers (when SS is done boxing bumpers)
8: SS rear bumper(last I looked Im #2 on 2nd batch list)
9: 1" bl (hasnt been ordered yet)
10: All the other crap I bought that dont seem like real mods.
Apr 28, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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I already got started on my summer list now that it's more than 90 out today!!!
1) Engine Rebuild - engine is at machine shop
2) Install 1" BL - Done
3) Install Alarm System - Done
4) Gauge Additions - Tach, Oil Pressure, Volt, and Temp - Done
5) New All-Pro Off Road Bumper
6) Tires (Yokohama Geolander MT - 33x12.50x15 on some American Racing Rims I got with the truck)
7) New Radiator and Clutch and misc hoses
8) New Throttle Cable
9) Break in the new motor
1) Engine Rebuild - engine is at machine shop
2) Install 1" BL - Done
3) Install Alarm System - Done
4) Gauge Additions - Tach, Oil Pressure, Volt, and Temp - Done
5) New All-Pro Off Road Bumper
6) Tires (Yokohama Geolander MT - 33x12.50x15 on some American Racing Rims I got with the truck)
7) New Radiator and Clutch and misc hoses
8) New Throttle Cable
9) Break in the new motor
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Apr 28, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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Let's see now - if I actually get to any of these:
1) 3" Cornfed suspension lift
2) 1" RB BL
3) Caddy compressors installed
4) Clean up some messy wiring
5) Install the WOLO starter kill/hood lock combo set
6) Get the footwell lighting set up
7) Figure out where to put my Jerry can
8) Finally get my sliders on
9) Give back my roommate all the garage space all these parts are taking up right now
1) 3" Cornfed suspension lift
2) 1" RB BL
3) Caddy compressors installed
4) Clean up some messy wiring
5) Install the WOLO starter kill/hood lock combo set
6) Get the footwell lighting set up
7) Figure out where to put my Jerry can
8) Finally get my sliders on
9) Give back my roommate all the garage space all these parts are taking up right now
Apr 28, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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Lots a little maintenance items:
- change brake pads and possibly resurface rotors
- change brake fluid
- change fuel filter
- fix/rebuild master and slave cylinder
- wash/wax
- re-check sound deadening materials
Mods
- Make removable mudflaps
- footwell lights
- Mod (fiberglass) the bottom portion of the center radio panel
- Transalper transfer case skid plate
- Install amplifier and possibly add new head unit and speakers
...and get out and wheel this dang thing!
Bob
- change brake pads and possibly resurface rotors
- change brake fluid
- change fuel filter
- fix/rebuild master and slave cylinder
- wash/wax
- re-check sound deadening materials
Mods
- Make removable mudflaps
- footwell lights
- Mod (fiberglass) the bottom portion of the center radio panel
- Transalper transfer case skid plate
- Install amplifier and possibly add new head unit and speakers
...and get out and wheel this dang thing!
Bob
Apr 28, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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From: irving/dallas
My late summer mod list:
1, TJM-15 with winch
2, 99++ console cup holder
3, Finished up rear grey leather seat conversion
4, Rear Toyota e-locker
5, Safari roof rack
6, Supercharger (if financially able)
7, Demello HD slider waiting to be installed, hopefully next week
8, 99 Limited auto climate system
9, Front and rear Addco anti sway bars in process
1, TJM-15 with winch
2, 99++ console cup holder
3, Finished up rear grey leather seat conversion
4, Rear Toyota e-locker
5, Safari roof rack
6, Supercharger (if financially able)
7, Demello HD slider waiting to be installed, hopefully next week
8, 99 Limited auto climate system
9, Front and rear Addco anti sway bars in process
Apr 28, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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Some simple stuff, in no particular order:
1) Hood scoopy goodness
2) TJM-17 and lights
3) An amp and a couple 10" subs
4) - running boards, + sliders
This is, of course, if my wallet agrees with me.
1) Hood scoopy goodness
2) TJM-17 and lights
3) An amp and a couple 10" subs
4) - running boards, + sliders
This is, of course, if my wallet agrees with me.
Apr 28, 2004 | 06:08 PM
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From: SEPA
I've been modding all winter but I still have a few things on "the list"
1. Sonoran steel bumper (Friday!)
2. Custom rear cargo area
3. Onboard air
4. Rear locker (should be higher on list)
5. Skid plates
6. Revo's
7. CB
8. Airlift bags (for towing)
Mike
PS. ranma21, that's an adorable pooch in your avatar.
1. Sonoran steel bumper (Friday!)
2. Custom rear cargo area
3. Onboard air
4. Rear locker (should be higher on list)
5. Skid plates
6. Revo's
7. CB
8. Airlift bags (for towing)
Mike
PS. ranma21, that's an adorable pooch in your avatar.
Last edited by goldtaco9; Apr 28, 2004 at 06:12 PM. Reason: forgot one mod....
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