What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

[AnonymousDog]

Spent the weekend making progress on my new camp cooking drawer. I still need to get the pump, plumbing, and electrical lined out so I can get the shell on and painted but I'm eager to get it back into the Xterra and get back out there again.

A few progress pics

 

[takdad]

Well, it wasn't today, but Saturday I sold my 2016 4runner. 146289 trouble free miles and tons of adventures. Picked up an Ineos Grenadier. Should be a hoot

 

[roots66]

Packed for last week's trip to Angelina NF
The empty space in the rear was for 4 Aquatainers

 

[JCross]

5 months later, and phase 1 is complete. Now I've got to develop phase 2.

Phase 2
Finish breaking in new gears
Timing belt kit, water pump etc.
Flush coolant system, new thermostat
Replace transmission fluid
Replace all valve cover gaskets, seals
Replace spark plugs, o2 sensors, MAF sensor
Clean throttle body
Replace o rings on engine oil cooler
Replace engine oil
Replace all belts and hoses
Install new transmission oil cooler fan


I'm very close to having the swing outs complete.

 

[Sparksalot]

Paying it forward: I cannot remember who gave these quick release awning mounts to me at one of the meetups. I’m finally getting them mounted.

From the did you know file: absolutely NOBODY is making 1/4-20 drop in T slot bolts right now. Drop in is the key. Every available option requires sliding in from the end. M6 are too big at the head. M5 are too small.

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[Blu12T]

Got my tire carrier on the rig and wiring up the backup camera.

 

[roots66]

Apparently, I took it to the wrong oil change place because they broke it for me.

 

[K12]

Apparently, I took it to the wrong oil change place because they broke it for me.

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this is why i do it all. if anyone gunna break my stuff its gunna be me.

 

[loper]

Changed the oil in both differentials.

 

[highboy4x4]

Finally got around to putting the original hook points on. Sure didn't have faith in the poorly welded points that were on the bumper. So now I have a secure spot to grab onto!

 

[JCross]

The swingouts are complete. Now on to phase 2.

 

[roots66]

Netted a whopping $19 from dropping off 380 lbs of scrap metal. At least I didn't have to pay to get rid of it.

 

[roots66]

Had a burnt headlight bulb. Replaced both. Now, if I washed it maybe I'll actually get the benefit.

 

[highboy4x4]

Replaced a mini split AC unit in the garage and then finalized the Starlink power cable! Quick disconnects on the inside and a few screws and I can remove the outside cable if I am not going to be using it for a while!! Love the 3d printed magnet it case!! 4 100lb magnets so this thing does not come off easily!

 

[MOAK]

Replaced a mini split AC unit in the garage and then finalized the Starlink power cable! Quick disconnects on the inside and a few screws and I can remove the outside cable if I am not going to be using it for a while!! Love the 3d printed magnet it case!! 4 100lb magnets so this thing does not come off easily!

Magnetic case is a great idea! Sadly all my surfaces are aluminum.

 

[MOAK]

Yesterday & Today I permitted someone else to work on my expo truck. Mainline Overland did a great job installing my Renogy inverter flawlessly weaving it into the Redarc system.

 

[CR-Venturer]

I had cracks in the uprights of my bed rack, likely from the stress of side to side rocking while off road. I built a reinforcing brace from aluminum angle and flat bar and bolted it all in, adding some JB weld to the cracked uprights just for good measure. Absolutely zero side to side movement now:

 

[Sparksalot]

Cut its face off, then did a transplant, and added a pull string.

 

[highboy4x4]

Sliding in and out of the drivers seat finally took its toll! The switch section plastic tabs and the rear support broke during the last trip so I finally decided to fix it. First round of epoxy to set the nuts, then round two to build it up for strength.

 

[12C20]

Got lost in Eastern Nevada and came upon this herd of wild horses.

And, by “lost” I mean got onto trails that showed on maps, but sometimes petered out, with a full tank of gas, 10 gallons of gas in Jerry cans, 11 gallons of water, and 5,000 calories of food onboard.