What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

[HappyOurOverlanding]

I will. Just finished phase one which entailed removing a gazillion bolts and clips so could remove bumper, etc. Next up is cutting the plastic bumper.
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So RESPECT goes out to all you car folk and do-it-yourselfers that work on your Rigs. I think I'll stick to doing things to the interior of the rig from now on. This was the most nerve wracking much less boo-boo inducing install I've done. My hats off to all of you do things like this for a living. However, the bumper, light bar and winch are installed. I still need to hook the switch for light bar though....tomorrow.

 

[jeep670]

So RESPECT goes out to all you car folk and do-it-yourselfers that work on your Rigs. I think I'll stick to doing things to the interior of the rig from now on. This was the most nerve wracking much less boo-boo inducing install I've done. My hats off to all of you do things like this for a living. However, the bumper, light bar and winch are installed. I still need to hook the switch for light bar though....tomorrow. View attachment 72964

Good job!
That's how it starts, with the first nerve wrecking install. Then everythink is easier.

 

[tsteb112]

Sold it! Picking up a JKU tomorrow that’s already built on 37s from a friend. Can’t wait!

 

[Dunewheeler12]

Reinstalled my carpet inside my Jeep. I've always taken the carpet out of all of my Jeeps, but for some reason recently I wanted to go back to a carpeted interior. Maybe I'm getting older and appreciate the additional sound dampening. It definitely makes it a bit quieter inside.

Look in to bedtred man is great come by and check mine out if u want to

 

[CPick]

Looking good HappyOur! Well done.

 

[MidwestJeep]

Installed my Smittybilt bumper/tire carrier the other day but finally bought the shackles for it today. I love the look of it and it seems to be extremely solid but it was a b**** to install. The holes didn't line up well so we had to use some ratchet straps to actually bend, or more than likely probably straighten, the bumper(just about a half inch) so the holes would line up. One of the holes for the built in hitch was drilled about a half inch off but I didn't discover that until it was too late so I guess I'll just live with it until the next time the bumper has to come off. The only thing I really ever use the hitch for is a cargo basket for when we go on trips so it's not a big deal for me.

 

[vegasjeepguy]

Installed my Smittybilt bumper/tire carrier the other day but finally bought the shackles for it today. I love the look of it and it seems to be extremely solid but it was a b**** to install. The holes didn't line up well so we had to use some ratchet straps to actually bend, or more than likely probably straighten, the bumper(just about a half inch) so the holes would line up. One of the holes for the built in hitch was drilled about a half inch off but I didn't discover that until it was too late so I guess I'll just live with it until the next time the bumper has to come off. The only thing I really ever use the hitch for is a cargo basket for when we go on trips so it's not a big deal for me.View attachment 73004

I feel your pain on the install. I have had similar issues with bumpers not being lined up with the holes for install. A recent exception was the RCI rock sliders I installed on the T4R. It was obvious a lot of care was taken to ensure proper fit. The biggest issue was the KDSS system on the drivers side because the hydraulic lines run along the frame rail and the slider has to slide in behind them. Once I got that figured out it was a piece of cake.

 

[Magic Mike]

View attachment 72907 View attachment 72908 Finally got around to putting my snorkel on. Finished it yesterday but forgot to take a photo. Also installed my newest sticker from OB.

Looks good

 

[Robert Jordan]

Looks good

Thank you much!

 

[systemdelete]

Parked it in camp for the night

 

[redneckcrawler]

Started the packing process. We leave next Sunday for a week long trip. I won't have time during the week due to work and Friday and Saturday are gonna be busy with my nieces wedding, so I'll have most everything packed up by tomorrow. All I will have to do is throw our clothes in the truck and load up the roof. Fun times.

 

[Magic Mike]

Have fun and be safe

 

[CR-Venturer]

Took my bumper skin off to be painted tomorrow. Got me thinking about how to mount a winch.

 

[HappyOurOverlanding]

Took my bumper skin off to be painted tomorrow. Got me thinking about how to mount a winch.
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Hope your bumper didn't have as many clips holding it on as my 4Runner did. Look forward to seeing it all painted up.

 

[CR-Venturer]

Hope your bumper didn't have as many clips holding it on as my 4Runner did. Look forward to seeing it all painted up.

5 clips, 4 Phillips head screws, 2 10mm bolts. Surprisingly easy.

 

[HappyOurOverlanding]

5 clips, 4 Phillips head screws, 2 10mm bolts. Surprisingly easy.

I'm jealous. Mine...5 10mm bolts and a gazillion clips. LOL

 

[CR-Venturer]

I'm jealous. Mine...5 10mm bolts and a gazillion clips. LOL

I feel that pain.

The problem is, taking mine off just made me want to mount a winch even more...$$$

 

[HappyOurOverlanding]

I feel that pain.

The problem is, taking mine off just made me want to mount a winch even more...$$$

Well I'm sure there's a winch calling your name at a store near you. [emoji41]

 

[Boucher]

Been a while since I designed my air / water panel but I fabricated it up today and installed it

 

[Magic Mike]

Been a while since I designed my air / water panel but I fabricated it up today and installed it View attachment 73359View attachment 73360View attachment 73361

Very cool Mod.....