Also got these in the mail a few weeks ago:

I quickly got going on those. Decided to just rattle can them as they will probably be getting more abuse than the rear bumper:

 

Worked on the X over the weekend. Got a few things done even though things didn't go as smooth as I had planned. I painted the skids but only had enough cans for 3/5 of them + brackets. Will get the rest done this week.

Hefty only included half of the hardware for some reason so I had to run over to the hardware store yesterday. They had already closed. So the gas tank skid was the only one that I got on. Chris said he would overnight some over to me this AM. We'll see. I won't be working on them till next weekend.

Did a regular D&F on the tranny + engine oils on the X and wife's car while I was at it. Femco went on the X.

Wheel well liners went back on, added extra support for the snorkel to reduce vibes, got a tire rotation + balance, cleaned everything under the hood, unmounted the front recovery points in preparation for paint + Hefty rad skid, removed stock rad skid, patched up my gas tank's war scars and added some buckles to my CVT.

 

Got the X a new floor (chip texture floor coating) to sit on over the weekend. My brother and I did it. Came out really nice!
Before:
After:



It was a pretty labor intensive job but my brother is a pro so it worked out great. Friday-Sunday night to install + dry. Paint, cabinets, and shelving are next.
However, that didn't stop me from working on the X in the driveway.
Got the rear corner all buttoned up:
Piked up the rear bumper on Friday from my powder coater. I kept going back and forth on the finish as my first choice was Line X. Ended up getting a textured "Black hammer" paint that I am VERY pleased with:



So those got installed:

Going to take care of the PC this time a little more:


Also, slapped on a couple more skids w/ my dad. Waiting on the rest to dry up:

 

Well, this happened over the weekend:




Both HatterZXY and I agreed that the 40" curved light bar looked like crap up there, so it came off:


Got to check out Ryan's other pride and joy. This things is a beast and it doesn't even have it's new shoes on yet:

Also, finally replaced the EVAP canister and did the bypass:

 

Oh and I picked up a new toy. Brakes work, no rust, came with all paperwork and data plates. Restoration project coming soon:

 

Congrats Ralph!

p.s. You're supposed to buy the winch first so you don't have to pull it all back apart to get the winch in.

 

Thanks man! Yeah, I know ?

M-416 parts > winch


It was one or the other. I don't have anything crazy planned -trip wise- for a while so I figured the winch could wait.

 

To-do:
-Stripping the trailer [DONE]
-Extending tongue [DONE]
-Swapping the Lunette w/ Max coupler (not liking the pintle hitch rattle) [DONE]
-Spacers/adapters [DONE]
-New 12v lighting [DONE]
-Rear bumper w/ receiver hitch (for bikes) [DONE]
-Wheels + tires [DONE]
-Stabilizing jacks [DONE]
-Lid + shocks [DONE]
-Rails to mount RTT [DONE]
-Tongue box [DONE]
-Rotopax mount [DONE]
-Square tub lip [DONE]
-All new hardware [HALF WAY THERE]
-Flipping axle
-Longer shocks [PURCHASED]
-21 gallon water tank [PURCHASED]
-Rear tire mount
-Table
-Blasting/painting + line-x on the inside

 

New toy!

 

Nice...That is awesome. Congrats

 

Just got back from a trip to SE Oregon (The Steens, Alvord Desert, Iron Point, Pillars of Rome, and Three Forks....Just to name a few). By far my favorite areas to camp at in Oregon.

Pre-edited pics:

 

Got a little bit more done last night:




Final details on the grille (Had to cover up some holes, sand, sand, sand) and started on the rear corners. I will be cutting holes in them to add the flush mount lights and then doing a final coat of paint. Looked at them this AM and they are coming out great, like new:

 

Skids are all on.

 

Hopefully I have something more than just driveway shots for you guys after this weekend:

 

Took a little road trip to BC and Alberta.
Icefields Parkway:

Three black bear sightings, four bighorn sheep and a lot of white tailed deer:

 

Lake Louise

 

Nice. That was the first area I spent a bunch of time in on my big trans-Canada trans-US road trip such a beautiful place. Proposed to my wife there actually.

 

That's awesome, really gorgeous place to do that. Wish I would have spent some more time there.

 

If you are ever coming back, post up in A.X.E. and we can take you wheeling. Glad you enjoyed our little part of the world.


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Thank you, I will keep that in mind. :rockin:

 

I saw that trailer on the NWXC page. Keep us updated on the restoration!

Also....I'm peanut butter and JEALOUS of your GONE MOAB experience.

 

I saw that trailer on the NWXC page.

Hey thanks man! You're not going to believe it. $600 cash including the fitted cover!

So what you are saying is having a Facebook account can be beneficial sometimes?

 

Sold my CVT RTT on the bright side, I am shopping for a JB hard shell Also, thinking of starting a thread for the M416 as I already ordered some toys including a Max coupler. Tent will be going on the trailer. All the real work will start in a couple week.

To-list for now:
-Stripping the trailer
-Extending tongue
-Swapping the Lunette w/ Max coupler (not liking the pintle hitch rattle).
-Flipping axle (might end up getting a new one w/ electric actuating brakes and matching bolt pattern as I want to run the same tire/wheel combo as the X). I haven't ruled out new hubs or spacers/adapters
-Longer shocks
-All new hardware
-New 12v lighting

For later:
-Rear bumper w/ receiver hitch (for bikes)
-Wheels + tires
-Trailer tongue spare tire mount
-Stabilizing jacks
-Jerry can mounts
-Blasting/painting + line-x on the inside
-Lid + shocks
-Rails to mount RTT

 

As I'm reading this I keep hearing the cash register sound; cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching.... Hahaha

 

Engine, tranny, rear diff oil + plugs changed... Oh and I got this bad boy in:





Winch shopping now.

 

inspiration build for what I want to do. Great job. !!!

 

But your trailer can't save your bacon on solo trips to pull you out.

 

Sure it can! He'll have good shelter to sleep in while he waits for help to arrive!

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All valid points ?

 

Sure it can! He'll have good shelter to sleep in while he waits for help to arrive!

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Trade you my rockymtnx winch mount and engo winch for that bumper.

Looking good Ralph.

 

Tempting. All washed up!

 

Another gorgeous summer in the PNW ?

 

Out exploring with @RecklessRhino08 a couple weeks ago:

 

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Lol. Been there before. Out at a friend ranch which has several small ponds. Had driven across a dried up one all weekend. My buddy in a cherokee stopped on the pond skin, and gave it a bit too much gas when getting going (not excessive.... but cracked the surface). Rear sank 6in immediately. Knew he was in trouble, so shifted to 4wd... next thing we knew it was frame on the surface all the way around. Ground was HARD... we TRIED to do a burnout on some 4x4 quads, but they didn't break the surface. Also go his small John Deere almost sank pulling the cherokee out. Had to use a bull dozer on dry ground to pull the Deere before it got too deep. Gotta be careful of those cracked surfaces... often has some REALLY soft ground under them. Might as well be driving on thin ice.