Jethro Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 Put on a fresh new bumper. It’s the same bumper as my old one, but not all twisted up. It’s a TerraFirma brand, which I generally hate, but I like the look of it and a side effect of all their stuff being cheap crap, it’s pretty light. I generally don’t hit stuff with my front bumper so the weight is more important than strength. My old one got twisted from the tire catching it, not hitting stuff. I trimmed this to avoid any tire issues, so hopefully this stays straight. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWowers, tire did some damage! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 So did some web wrench working, new shocks for the RRC and shock towers( ugh wasn't what I was looking forward to). Also finally remembered to order parking brake for the LR4 as that failed a month ago. So shortly I'll have some projects to finish. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted April 29, 2021 Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 Wowers, tire did some damage! Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkBut totally worth it for tuck like that! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky and Jethro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 During the last Bowman Lake run my tire carrier finally gave up. It was modified to fit a larger spare and had some weak points that tore and bent. So I purchased this heavy duty one from Devon 4x4 that was supposed to accommodate large tires. It wasn’t that close to being high enough. I didn’t want to chop up this new tire carrier, especially since I need it uncompromised as far as strength goes since my spare isn’t light and I often have weight in a trash atop as well. So I decided to modify the bumper instead. I cut a hole that would fit the bottom of the tire Filled it in with pieces of metal Painted it and voila, no more problems! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Gotrovr, Jethro, lutz and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 During the last Bowman Lake run my tire carrier finally gave up. It was modified to fit a larger spare and had some weak points that tore and bent. So I purchased this heavy duty one from Devon 4x4 that was supposed to accommodate large tires. It wasn’t that close to being high enough. I didn’t want to chop up this new tire carrier, especially since I need it uncompromised as far as strength goes since my spare isn’t light and I often have weight in a trash atop as well. So I decided to modify the bumper instead. I cut a hole that would fit the bottom of the tire Filled it in with pieces of metal Painted it and voila, no more problems! Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIt came out great!! Love it man!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky and Elherbinator 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 So freshen up the beadlocks with some paint and installed the apex valve stems. All the new parts arrived so it’s time to finish off the RRC and get it on the trail soon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk El Chapomint, Elherbinator and jaimymac 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motz_the_lr3 Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Tried to install Lucky8 bumper and winch but winch ended up too tall (control box won’t fit). Gotta figure out a way to relocate it. It’s going to be a long week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHorner Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 New truck cab roof restoration project complete! Have to say, that was more of a pain in the ass than I anticipated. Next stop, cage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jethro, Mr.BlueSky and Elherbinator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 (edited) New truck cab roof restoration project complete! Have to say, that was more of a pain in the ass than I anticipated. Next stop, cage. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWhy aren’t you signed up for the Rovicon? That thing looks nice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited May 7, 2021 by Elherbinator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHorner Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 Why aren’t you signed up for the Rovicon?The event shows as “sold out†so I’ll keep an eye out for another ride to participate in. I’m excited to get out there! Have fun! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted May 7, 2021 Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 The event shows as “sold out†so I’ll keep an eye out for another ride to participate in. I’m excited to get out there! Have fun! Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThat’s a mistake. There are 6 more driver spots left. I will have Miles or somebody fix it. No wonder we haven’t gotten any sign ups for several days Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk lutz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHorner Posted May 9, 2021 Report Share Posted May 9, 2021 Booked. Looking forward to it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Jethro and lutz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted May 27, 2021 Report Share Posted May 27, 2021 So catching up from Sunday, was able to make a final visitation to Rrc with the new socks and shock towers. I got those installed with help from Don and Guatav! One additional thing was trouble shooting why my turn signals were shorting. Seems a post I read on the turn signal switch did the trick and Don's parts car come through again for the win. Some finishing reassemble and it finally made it home and is ready for the trail again. Now to see if we can mount the beadlocks in time for hellhole. And maybe a cosmetic change? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk lutz and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted May 29, 2021 Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 Found a great local tire company that mounted the beadlocks for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Mattson Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Not exactly a hard core project but when I was a little kid a friend of ours had an Australian built series and it had the Australian land rover badge and I always thought it was the coolest thing ever. Many years later I finally found one and put it in place of the solihull England badge on mine. Yes a purists might vomit at that thought but my whole 88 is a rover abomination so damn the crowd I love it. Jethro, SplurGn, Mr.BlueSky and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Not exactly a hard core project but when I was a little kid a friend of ours had an Australian built series and it had the Australian land rover badge and I always thought it was the coolest thing ever. Many years later I finally found one and put it in place of the solihull England badge on mine. Yes a purists might vomit at that thought but my whole 88 is a rover abomination so damn the crowd I love it.That's fascinating! Guessing as they were assembled in OZ they did that... really cool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Andrew came by and we played with his new Karnage Trail Welder. Really cool setup that is self contained with its own battery pack. I was impressed with the consistency of the arc considering we ran it off the self contained battery. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky, RobertDingli, Andrew Wood and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Finally got around to getting the steering box for 404 Not Found cleaned up. Snagged it from a pick n pull month ago and it's been on the bench waiting to be cleaned... And now, there are more pressing matters to be on the bench !!! So clean it has become. And now back into a bucket until I have time to install. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk RobertDingli and lithium1330 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Behold... More pressing matters: Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk RobertDingli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Behold... More pressing matters: Sent from my Pixel 2 using TapatalkSo what are these going into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Finally got around to getting the steering box for 404 Not Found cleaned up. Snagged it from a pick n pull month ago and it's been on the bench waiting to be cleaned... And now, there are more pressing matters to be on the bench !!! So clean it has become. And now back into a bucket until I have time to install. Sent from my Pixel 2 using TapatalkSo funny, I had to order my second steering box today as the one I bought from parts geek just busted up on me. Ideally it arrives next week and I'm back putting miles on it by the 4th of July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 So funny, I had to order my second steering box today as the one I bought from parts geek just busted up on me. Ideally it arrives next week and I'm back putting miles on it by the 4th of July. Yikes! I just go out and try to find a not-so leaky good used one. I figure it is going to leak on me any way! ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Mattson Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 A little late but better then never, we spent Father's day playing with my dads ambulance and got it out on a test drive around the neighborhood. There's still boat loads to do but it gets the fire going again to finish it up,I supposeit's never really finished though is it. Jethro, Mr.BlueSky and RobertDingli 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 A little late but better then never, we spent Father's day playing with my dads ambulance and got it out on a test drive around the neighborhood. There's still boat loads to do but it gets the fire going again to finish it up,I supposeit's never really finished though is it.20210620_204158.jpgDude! Looking forward to seeing this! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 I pulled the driver rear tire off and resealed the axle flange... hopefully it leaks less now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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