What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

[mmnorthdirections]

I looked at the FJ and said it's dirty and I am not ready to clean it. Tomorrow !!!!!

 

[Jose]

After

Real nice set up Jonathan, I like it a lot. Do you have a pic of it with out the tire on to see how you mounted it up.

 

[thejonchacon]

Real nice set up Jonathan, I like it a lot. Do you have a pic of it with out the tire on to see how you mounted it up.

I don't, I can get one. I still have to find a place for my backup camera. The tire carrier is a maximus-3 and so are the rotopax/jack mounts.

 

[Corey]

Installed a new first aid kit today.
http://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/coreys-2007-toyota-fj-cruiser-build.2257/page-3#post-38326

 

[Jose]

I don't, I can get one. I still have to find a place for my backup camera. The tire carrier is a maximus-3 and so are the rotopax/jack mounts.

Awesome!!! Thanks I'll look them up and see if the Carrier will be able to hold a 35" tire. Thanks again for the pics and info.

 

[Corey]

The collection is growing!
http://www.overlandbound.com/forums/threads/morale-patch-collecting.433/page-15#post-38176

 

[Wawa Skittletits]

Was already locking up the shovel but you've gotta protect the beaver AND axe.

Tom if you don't mind can you post a pic of your shovel and ax that the lock works for. Or the site where you purchased it. Thank you sir.

The shovel is made by https://krazybeavertools.com and I drilled a hole near the end of the handle of my Pulaski to pass the cable lock through.

 

[thejonchacon]

Awesome!!! Thanks I'll look them up and see if the Carrie will be able to hold a 35" tire. Thanks again for the pics and info.

No problem. I can assure you it can handle a 35" tire. I'm running 315/70/17, only because they don't make duratracs on 35x12.5r17.

 

[Jose]

Was already locking up the shovel but you've gotta protect the beaver AND axe.



The shovel is made by https://krazybeavertools.com and I drilled a hole near the end of the handle of my Pulaski to pass the cable lock through.

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Sweet! And thanks for the info and heads up on the locking part of it. I actually have like three spares of those types of locks that will come in handy for that set up.

 

[Corey]

Waxed the rig this morning, very nice experience

For years I have used a Porter Cable variable speed random orbit sander with a hook & loop backing plate to attach Griot's red wax pads to it.
Very good system, but I hate dragging a cord behind me.

I looked at Griot's cordless sander, but it really did not appeal to me.
It was only around 10 volts or so, and I saw in the comments on Amazon a guy found a Ryobi cordless random orbital.
Only problem is they do not make a hook & loop backing plate for it, so you have to buy your own heavy duty Velcro with sticky back on one side, and cut it into strips and attach it to the Ryobi pad.
No biggy, it works great.

Ryobi sells all of their 18v lithium gear separately, so you have to buy the charger and the batteries separately.
Ryobi P430G 18-Volt ONE Plus Green Buffer

Ryobi P128 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Battery and IntelliPort Charger Kit

You can get thicker batteries, but I went with the standard one that was with the charger, then bought another brand that came in a two pack.
Enegitech 2 Pack P107 18V 2.0AH Lithium Battery with Recharge Indicator For Ryobi ONE+ Compact

The batteries have a built in power meter when you push a button to see it, very cool.

I also used a new Griot's Best Of Show wax they just came out with to replace their older BOS wax.
The old stuff was very hard to wipe off, the newer BOS wax comes off much easier.

Best of Show® Wax

A month back over the July 4th holiday I waxed my rig with their Liquid Wax, 3 in 1.
Liquid Wax 3-in-1, 16 Ounces

The rig came out very nice looking, but using the BOS today will take it a step further and be blinding in sunlight :D

Also in the past I used Griot's claybar with the Porter Cable in a claybar holder.
Vibrates a lot, and if it drops on the ground, it is ruined if it gets dirt or a rock in it, as that will scratch your paint.

Griots came out with a clay mitt which use use with their Speed Shine liquid, just like using it with the old claybar stuff.

If you drop this mitt, no worries, wash it off.
And it is way easier to use than a claybar.
This takes off all of the contaminants and bumps in your paint.
Fine Surface Prep Mitt


Yes, I am kind of a perfectionist when it comes to detailing my rig :D
It is overcast here right now, cannot wait to see how it looks in the bright sun.

And...I will never go back to using the Porter Cable sander again, the cordless Ryobi is much easier to use without a cord dangling from it.

 

[PetfishEric]

I have been trying to swap over from carburetor to FiTech fuel injection. Easy swap they say. Yeah that hasn't quite been the deal. First I had to build a bracket to mount the fuel pump. Then I had to build all the fuel lines and of course that wasn't a straight up deal either. I had to use several 90 degree fittings which were not quick or easy. The straight fitting could be pushed on without any real work but the 90 degree fittings required a new tool from Kool Tools and it is really cool, but expensive. Well I had every thing test fitted and found out I was short on return fuel line so while I was waiting I started working on the rear brakes. I had to replace everything but the drums and backing plates. This also included the parking brake cables. Of course the cables show up and one is the old style and the other is a newer style which brought me to a halt again trying to get a matching cable.
So while I am waiting on cables I decide to work on a couple of other pieces of the FiTech system, one of which is installing a temperature sending unit in the intake manifold. Not a problem right! I ended up haveing to pull the intake off so I can take it to the shop to get it put in. Well I guess I will have the rig on the road some time in 2017 at this rate!

 

[stormtrooper]

I washed it haha

Well not entirely true...I pre inspected and sized up a spot for my ARB diff breather kit. And I measured the box for my weather guard slide out. But alas it won't fit. So on to more inter web searching! Hope you all are having a productive day!!!

 

[OverlandHiker]

Today I am one step closer to installing a CB in the Tacoma. I purchased and installed a CBI drivers side antenna bracket. Next step is to order a Firestik.

 

[1Louder]

Interesting mount. What happens when you have to get your windshield replaced?

 

[OverlandHiker]

I considered that too. It will have to be unbolted and moved out of the way when the windshield needs to be replaced. I think the same issue exists for the ditch light brackets some people run in that same location, but I would like to hear from someone who has them.

 

[Larry]

New tires and wheels.

 

[Truck mechanic]

Started heart transplant

 

[Wolvee]

Today was installing the Tow Mirrors and getting the new stock Fog Light housings prepped to go in. These Tow mirrors are going to kill me on the trail but I need them to tow the boat and trailer. All my AN fittings came in as well for the Big Superduty Trans Cooler and remote filter.

Those are turning into This..

 

[Wolvee]

This showed up today. I'm going to try to get it done tonight.

Mag-Hytec Ford 9.75in. High Capacity Cover
Manufacturer Part Number: 12-9.75

 

[Jose]

Nice!!