What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

[Magic Mike]

No pictures, sorry, but worked on cleaning the dust and dirt out of the back of my Jeep Rubicon. The back tailgate seal has been letting dust in as I go up and down my gravel road to my home. Cleaned the seal, will try that for now. If that does not work, then make sure the door is adjusted just right, and spray some silicone wax on the door seal. Benz.

Good luck on getting the dust out, I’m still trying clean my 4Runner, and our Death Valley trip was 3 weeks ago!

 

[Magic Mike]

Installed my Ham radio yesterday!

 

[Joey83]

Found out that it might need a new clutch soon, will find out how much that will cost tomorrow.

 

[Magic Mike]

Found out that it might need a new clutch soon, will find out how much that will cost tomorrow.

Sorry bud, hopefully it won’t be too much to fix! Fingers crossed

 

[Joey83]

Sorry bud, hopefully it won’t be too much to fix! Fingers crossed

Turns out it wasn't the clutch, it's either the waterpump or alternator that needs replacing.

 

[Magic Mike]

Turns out it wasn't the clutch, it's either the waterpump or alternator that needs replacing.

Better than a clutch

 

[CR-Venturer]

Turns out it wasn't the clutch, it's either the waterpump or alternator that needs replacing.

That should be a fairly easy job if it's the alternator. Hopefully that.

 

[T.Shack]

Sorry bud, hopefully it won’t be too much to fix! Fingers crossed

Ditto on what Magic Mike said.

 

[Joey83]

We can continue this conversation in the DM's if you guys want.

 

[Chris Radalia]

So what’s the story on Ham Radios. Are they worth the effort? Appreciate any help here

 

[jeep670]

So what’s the story on Ham Radios. Are they worth the effort? Appreciate any help here

Why not? It's a one time effort (per life time) to get the license.
The way I see it: it gives you flexibility in comms around the world.

 

[Chris Radalia]

I’ve heard that. Not done any research, so I’ll have to check it out

 

[CR-Venturer]

Worked with my brother in law on fabbing a skid plate! He does awesome work :D

 

[Drift]

Waiting anxiously for this roof rack to be finished. It also got a new flat steel under belly.

 

[CR-Venturer]

Built an upgraded antenna mount from heavier gauge material, perforated steel angle.

 

[JJsanchez]

What started as a simple factory roof rack removal on my 80, it escalated quickly and of course "while you are in there"
So removed factory rack and ribs
Decided it was good time to drop the headliner and sunroof
Then entire interior was removed so that it would be easier to wire up a few things and also insulate the trans tunnel.
Drilled a hole on the roof rack to install a code3 wire harness so that it would be easier to add LED lighting to the ARB roof rack
Once roof was drilled I sanded the entire top and covered the old roof rack mounting holes with stainless steel screws and sprayed with 4 coats of raptor liner.
Then I cruised over to @wits-end and purchased a few goodies from him. The biggest being the rear quarter panel insert. This made it easy to mount a few other goodies back there.
Installed my ham radio, sPOD, arb twin compressor and fuse panel.
Was able to track down a new carpet for the rig as well.
Everything is put back together and powered up, just need to decide on what type of LED lights to go with. The sPOD screen is held secured using the wits-end rear view mirror bracket. Ham radio is also secured using another mount system from wits-end that mount in the useless cubby above the radio

 

[Magic Mike]

Wow that is going to be awesome

 

[Plasmajab]

Went exploring!


Uh... might glow a bit after this..

 

[9Mike2]

What started as a simple factory roof rack removal on my 80, it escalated quickly and of course "while you are in there"
So removed factory rack and ribs
Decided it was good time to drop the headliner and sunroof
Then entire interior was removed so that it would be easier to wire up a few things and also insulate the trans tunnel.
Drilled a hole on the roof rack to install a code3 wire harness so that it would be easier to add LED lighting to the ARB roof rack
Once roof was drilled I sanded the entire top and covered the old roof rack mounting holes with stainless steel screws and sprayed with 4 coats of raptor liner.
Then I cruised over to @wits-end and purchased a few goodies from him. The biggest being the rear quarter panel insert. This made it easy to mount a few other goodies back there.
Installed my ham radio, sPOD, arb twin compressor and fuse panel.
Was able to track down a new carpet for the rig as well.
Everything is put back together and powered up, just need to decide on what type of LED lights to go with. The sPOD screen is held secured using the wits-end rear view mirror bracket. Ham radio is also secured using another mount system from wits-end that mount in the useless cubby above the radio

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Nice work!!!!

 

[tsteb112]

What started as a simple factory roof rack removal on my 80, it escalated quickly and of course "while you are in there"
So removed factory rack and ribs
Decided it was good time to drop the headliner and sunroof
Then entire interior was removed so that it would be easier to wire up a few things and also insulate the trans tunnel.
Drilled a hole on the roof rack to install a code3 wire harness so that it would be easier to add LED lighting to the ARB roof rack
Once roof was drilled I sanded the entire top and covered the old roof rack mounting holes with stainless steel screws and sprayed with 4 coats of raptor liner.
Then I cruised over to @wits-end and purchased a few goodies from him. The biggest being the rear quarter panel insert. This made it easy to mount a few other goodies back there.
Installed my ham radio, sPOD, arb twin compressor and fuse panel.
Was able to track down a new carpet for the rig as well.
Everything is put back together and powered up, just need to decide on what type of LED lights to go with. The sPOD screen is held secured using the wits-end rear view mirror bracket. Ham radio is also secured using another mount system from wits-end that mount in the useless cubby above the radio

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Huge props to you sir. That was a lot of work for some great functionality. You’ll love that compressor btw.