What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

[SJ.Overland]

Finally mounted my traction boards to my roof. Hopefully less dirt & mud in my bed on trips . This clay is a bear to clear.

 

[K12]

Decided to finally give it a bath and a good waxing. 100% chance of rain in the next 24 hours.

 

[danwyandt]

I think I have the same CAD program.
It seems I have to use it for everything I want to upgrade because there is no aftermarket for the 2nd generation Explorer. Which is exactly why I chose the platform.
Nothing against Jeeps and Taco's, their popular because they are very capable machines. I just tend to gravitate towards what is not supposed to be typical.

-Dan

Perfect. I'm a career Draftsman and have been drawing professionally since I was 16 so the last thing I want to do is draw something and then make it. LMAO. I come from the rooms of white shirted black tie guys and had to move over to autodesk, autocadd, mommascadd ladda ladda ladda. I don't need all that anymore. I just need it done. LOL
Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it.
Zim

EDIT: This bumper (ARB style) would look so cool on a Explorer.

I had a winch bumper made. Going on after I drop the engine back in.



-Dan

 

[Downs]

Got the CJ2's rear axle put back together. Will put it under the frame tomorrow morning and I'll have a rolling chassis again :) Feel like I'm getting back in the groove on that. I hit a similar wall with the CJ5 where I didn't work on it for like a month or made very little progress.

 

[North American Sojourner]

I had a winch bumper made. Going on after I drop the engine back in.

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-Dan

Mmmm. engine porn is good. LOL
Zim

 

[North American Sojourner]

Replaced valve cover gasket. 6 hours, taking my time. Lesson learned? Fel Pro gaskets don’t play nice with Toyotas. The top of the line Felpro lasted only 4 years and 42,000 miles.

Cork or rubber? LOL. I always try to use cork if available because they deal with flex a little better. Either way, it's a job to do these so congrats.
Zim

 

[MOAK]

Cork or rubber? LOL. I always try to use cork if available because they deal with flex a little better. Either way, it's a job to do these so congrats.
Zim

It’s rubber , with a really nice channel to press it into. It does take three hands. My buddy held the heater hoses up and out of the way so I could set it straight down.. I miss the days of spin off T bolts or simple clips with cork..

 

[roots66]

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I look at it this way,....................................What makes a JEEP trail rated? Is it because it is a jeep,....NO. It is tires, LSD or locker's, shocks, skid plates, etc. That is what makes a vehicle 'trail rated'. Bumpers, winches, those just make it more capable. Thing's like sliders just minimize trail damage, and contribute to your vehicles ability. Members from around the world wheel in a variety of rigs, with minimal upgrades over stock, and enjoy the expieriance.

I put them on my truck, not because it makes my truck all that it could be, but because it is a conversation starter, and that can be a good thing where were trying to educate people and make more people appreciate what the outdoors provide and help pay it forward. And it is a little nose tweaking, to those who are unabashed fan boys, and do not see the humor

Very well said. Other than a leveling kit, my truck is totally stock and it has never failed me on any of the "trails" I've taking it to. Of course, I've never taken it any place I know it won't make it out. All you have to do is know your rig's (and your own) limits and don't push them.

 

[roots66]

Went and got more supplies for the veggie garden. 3rd trip this week. LoL

 

[M_cved]

Added Topographic vinyl to my hood and my wife’s 4Runner

 

[North American Sojourner]

It’s rubber , with a really nice channel to press it into. It does take three hands. My buddy held the heater hoses up and out of the way so I could set it straight down.. I miss the days of spin off T bolts or simple clips with cork..

Sometimes I think it would be easier to fly to Florida and launch the Space Shuttle than do some of this maintenance. I have 16 spark plugs in this 6.2. I'm about to get screwed on that one. I have 3 ASE certs and I'm still not looking forward to it.
LMAO
Zim

 

[danwyandt]

I had a winch bumper made. Going on after I drop the engine back in.

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-Dan

Mmmm. engine porn is good. LOL
Zim

Both hands on the keyboard Zim ...

 

[North American Sojourner]

Okay then. Here's the update on bumperfest 2022. Got the old bumper off and started the fabrication of how I was going to attach it. Went as planned but it took most of the day mounting, and demounting the thing about 25 times to get the fit right. I'm liking the look so far but the winch cradle will be the challenge.
Zim

 

[MadVet71]

Added Topographic vinyl to my hood and my wife’s 4Runner

Nice! I did a small windshield banner stripe with the topo wrap. Which wrap did you use? I think I want to do my hood as well?

 

[M_cved]

Added Topographic vinyl to my hood and my wife’s 4Runner

I tested out a option from eBay… not bad but I would find something that is from 3m or Avery


Nice! I did a small windshield banner stripe with the topo wrap. Which wrap did you use? I think I want to do my hood as well?

 

[MadVet71]

Thank ya!

 

[Downs]

The first serious progress on the 2A in a month.

Also found another Ford stamp. This one on the steering linkage.

 

[danwyandt]

Okay then. Here's the update on bumperfest 2022. Got the old bumper off and started the fabrication of how I was going to attach it. Went as planned but it took most of the day mounting, and demounting the thing about 25 times to get the fit right. I'm liking the look so far but the winch cradle will be the challenge.
Zim
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Like the look so far. Not so much that body mount though :/

 

[North American Sojourner]

Like the look so far. Not so much that body mount though :/

Yeah I noticed that and it's only 58,000 miles. Jezzzzz.
Zim

 

[ontos]

First trip of the year. Took the CRV and the port-a-cabin down to the river for a bit of fly fishing (no catchin').