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Installed. I opted to wrap it around the back and along the top to keep it further away from protrusions. This area is very poorly protected from branches and rocks and such on the trail. Need to cover properly!
Installed. I opted to wrap it around the back and along the top to keep it further away from protrusions. This area is very poorly protected from branches and rocks and such on the trail. Need to cover properly!
0 2017/05/23 14:35:11
Final shape
Final shape
0 2017/05/23 14:34:59
Jack with a bar that is pushing against steering pump to keep it nice and tight.
Jack with a bar that is pushing against steering pump to keep it nice and tight.
0 2017/05/23 14:29:48
0 2017/02/22 09:56:02
0 2017/02/10 14:54:50
And this is when we tried to clear the trail... failed. lol.
And this is when we tried to clear the trail... failed. lol.
0 2016/08/23 06:39:38
Also, found cheap, old, but not used tire for spare. Old spare was brand new, but can't use it with new big tires.
Also, found cheap, old, but not used tire for spare. Old spare was brand new, but can't use it with new big tires.
0 2016/08/23 06:36:52
0 2016/08/15 20:44:57
0 2016/08/09 15:10:52
This is both.
This is both.
0 2016/07/30 23:16:58
This is only the new, two, 3X3 offroad lights on the hood
This is only the new, two, 3X3 offroad lights on the hood
0 2016/07/30 23:16:55
This is just the 24" light bar infront of the grille.
This is just the 24" light bar infront of the grille.
0 2016/07/30 23:16:52
OK, it's dark out so I can check the lights out and enjoy all the hard work. This is without lights.
OK, it's dark out so I can check the lights out and enjoy all the hard work. This is without lights.
0 2016/07/30 23:16:50
New traffic recording cam (front and rear) doubles as a backup camera, triples as offroad trip camera :) :) I installed the main unit but haven't finished installing the rear camera yet.
New traffic recording cam (front and rear) doubles as a backup camera, triples as offroad trip camera :) :) I installed the main unit but haven't finished installing the rear camera yet.
0 2016/07/30 23:16:48
Here is said aluminum with a generous layer of plastic dip. I need to plastidip the screws too!
Here is said aluminum with a generous layer of plastic dip. I need to plastidip the screws too!
0 2016/07/30 23:16:43
First thing, must finish mounting the new turn signals / running lights. In the image the running lights are on. I was skeptical at first, but I totally like the outcome now. Maybe it's because of all the labor? lol..
First thing, must finish mounting the new turn signals / running lights. In the image the running lights are on. I was skeptical at first, but I totally like the outcome now. Maybe it's because of all the labor? lol..
0 2016/07/30 23:16:39
The guts of the switch setup. I had previously used plastic to fabricate a switch housing, today I used some 16 gauge aluminum.
The guts of the switch setup. I had previously used plastic to fabricate a switch housing, today I used some 16 gauge aluminum.
0 2016/07/30 23:16:36
Trying to route all the wires as neatly as possible.
Trying to route all the wires as neatly as possible.
0 2016/07/30 23:16:30
On to some more offroad lights. Before I can start that, I had to clean up the overwhelmed battery terminal and overall the whole area looks crappy. The new fuse block with a negative block should solve that problem :) I also found a nice place to mount all of the relays, you can see one of them screwed onto the firewall. I will eventually have 5 or so. No pic, but by the end of the day I had two of them mounted there and the rest will wait. Also, have to get a 2 gauge end cap thingy.
On to some more offroad lights. Before I can start that, I had to clean up the overwhelmed battery terminal and overall the whole area looks crappy. The new fuse block with a negative block should solve that problem :) I also found a nice place to mount all of the relays, you can see one of them screwed onto the firewall. I will eventually have 5 or so. No pic, but by the end of the day I had two of them mounted there and the rest will wait. Also, have to get a 2 gauge end cap thingy.
0 2016/07/30 23:16:27
I wasn't liking the idea of fabricating my own mounts for these lights. The only ones I found for this application were for a jeep, or like $50. Well, I remembered that firestick has some for there antennas. Got a pair for about $25 and it came with the antenna mount. Now I have 2 spare antenna mounts. lol. I decided I can mount these under the cowling, which it ended up working nicely. As long as you are ok with modifying the cowling ends.
I wasn't liking the idea of fabricating my own mounts for these lights. The only ones I found for this application were for a jeep, or like $50. Well, I remembered that firestick has some for there antennas. Got a pair for about $25 and it came with the antenna mount. Now I have 2 spare antenna mounts. lol. I decided I can mount these under the cowling, which it ended up working nicely. As long as you are ok with modifying the cowling ends.
0 2016/07/30 23:16:22
Test mounted to make sure I get some range of motion. I plan on using these more for the camp site than anything. I gotta get some hardware to allow me to turn them to the side without loosening the bolt.
Test mounted to make sure I get some range of motion. I plan on using these more for the camp site than anything. I gotta get some hardware to allow me to turn them to the side without loosening the bolt.
0 2016/07/30 23:16:18
First attempt. Was going to install them in the corner light housing like others have. I was very dissatisfied with the lack of brightness. So, I abandoned these.
First attempt. Was going to install them in the corner light housing like others have. I was very dissatisfied with the lack of brightness. So, I abandoned these.
0 2016/07/28 09:07:06
2nd attempt at turn signals. I got these 17 inch LED lights. They are nice and bright, AND have 2 circuits, one for lower powered running lights and one for turn signals or brake. Obviously in my application I don't have the need for a braking circuit. I think they will look good and not ghetto like some 'led strips' that I see around. This mounts very well just beneath the headlight and extends to about where the light bar starts. Once it's installed, I hope I like the look!
2nd attempt at turn signals. I got these 17 inch LED lights. They are nice and bright, AND have 2 circuits, one for lower powered running lights and one for turn signals or brake. Obviously in my application I don't have the need for a braking circuit. I think they will look good and not ghetto like some 'led strips' that I see around. This mounts very well just beneath the headlight and extends to about where the light bar starts. Once it's installed, I hope I like the look!
0 2016/07/28 09:07:03
The goodies are in! Other things I want to do before our camping trip in mid August is a dual battery setup. We will be taking the baby and there are some things that will need power. Can't wait!
The goodies are in! Other things I want to do before our camping trip in mid August is a dual battery setup. We will be taking the baby and there are some things that will need power. Can't wait!
0 2016/07/28 09:07:01
Everything back in, again, the tranny jack was invaluable here!
Everything back in, again, the tranny jack was invaluable here!
0 2016/07/19 09:12:13
I keep finding uses for this wonderful jack I decided not to sell because I love tools. This was a HUGE help.
I keep finding uses for this wonderful jack I decided not to sell because I love tools. This was a HUGE help.
0 2016/07/19 09:12:12
So, I went ahead and replaced it with the one I removed.
So, I went ahead and replaced it with the one I removed.
0 2016/07/19 09:12:10
Finally, it is out. Notice the stupid re-builder did not put in a new dust seal on the new one!
Finally, it is out. Notice the stupid re-builder did not put in a new dust seal on the new one!
0 2016/07/19 09:12:09
OK! This really pissed me off. I had a 1.5 inch suspension lift, so I knew it wasn't going to be fun taking the CV out (torn boot, warranty replacement). So, after a bunch of time spent wiggling and jiggling and jacking the car up (in previous pic you can see I put jack on opposite corner which would put most weight on this corner) and finally it came out a little further then got stuck again. When I got out of my own head, I looked on the other side and saw what was in the way. lol.
OK! This really pissed me off. I had a 1.5 inch suspension lift, so I knew it wasn't going to be fun taking the CV out (torn boot, warranty replacement). So, after a bunch of time spent wiggling and jiggling and jacking the car up (in previous pic you can see I put jack on opposite corner which would put most weight on this corner) and finally it came out a little further then got stuck again. When I got out of my own head, I looked on the other side and saw what was in the way. lol.
0 2016/07/19 09:12:07
Old one dropped out.
Old one dropped out.
0 2016/07/19 09:12:06
Everything back in. Took me a million years to bleed the brakes, and still it is not perfect :/
Everything back in. Took me a million years to bleed the brakes, and still it is not perfect :/
0 2016/07/19 09:12:05
Meanwhile changed all 3 brake hoses.
Meanwhile changed all 3 brake hoses.
0 2016/07/19 09:12:03
Removed the locker from the 4.1, put it in the 4.88 diff.
Removed the locker from the 4.1, put it in the 4.88 diff.
0 2016/07/19 09:12:02
Time for the rear. I had done some temporary oil leak pluggage :D
Time for the rear. I had done some temporary oil leak pluggage :D
0 2016/07/19 09:12:01
Covered and sealed, ready to be installed.
Covered and sealed, ready to be installed.
0 2016/07/19 09:11:59
Locker installed, pretty easy, everything fit just right.
Locker installed, pretty easy, everything fit just right.
0 2016/07/19 09:11:58
the new 4.88 front Diff comes out of hiding and gets gutted and cleaned.
the new 4.88 front Diff comes out of hiding and gets gutted and cleaned.
0 2016/07/19 09:11:56
0 2016/07/19 08:30:12
at .009 I am within spec of .006 to .020.
at .009 I am within spec of .006 to .020.
0 2016/07/19 08:30:10
At .152 I am within spec of .145 to .17
At .152 I am within spec of .145 to .17
0 2016/07/19 08:30:08