Apologies. That title is SO bad, but I couldn't think of anything better, and I found myself literally staring at the screen trying to think of something. At least it's punny and clever and multi-layered. I talked a bit in my last update post about building a new transfer case for my Jeep. I'm happy…Read more A Case for all Cases
Build Thread
The Modern Codpiece
In preparation for my journey through Smasher Canyon, ye humble smythe reasoned to forge a codpiece for me mighty steed. This is especially important on the breed I got, since her tender bits is made of Aluminum, or Aluminium, if ye prefer. Anyway, since aluminum is so much softer than steel, it's not really a good metal to use to…Read more The Modern Codpiece
4 links for days
I built a 4 link rear suspension for my Jeep Grand Cherokee. To some, that's not impressive at all. To others, it's a really big deal. I'm of the mind that it's a pretty big deal. There was a lot of math, measurements, and SO MANY STEPS, (not to mention that it's definitely a critical…Read more 4 links for days
On Board Air
One of the tenets of off-roading is that lowering the air pressure inside the tires allows us greater traction on the trail. This is true. To that end, we'll talk a little bit about what on board air is, what it's used for, and how I've implemented it. To get the tire pressure thing out…Read more On Board Air
Lights
So, I'm not the biggest fan of light bars. They're expensive and gaudy, and I'm pretty sure reserved for douches. And people who want to see at night... In the last year or so, LED light bars have really come down in price. Enough so, that most of us can afford some sort of LED…Read more Lights
Drawers
Over Christmas break, my Pops and I built a set of drawers to go in the cargo area in the back of my rig. It's important to direct your attention in the following pictures to the back pieces of both the frame and the drawers, which are 1/2" plywood, and not 3/4" MDF like all the…Read more Drawers
The build thread: rock ‘n rail
Finally got some rock sliders from JCR. They're the stage 3 slider. Here's how I got them painted and installed. They sure are stout. They were painted using 3M underbody coating, which I've become very fond of over the last few months. It's a very tough coating that's stood up to everything I've thrown at it…Read more The build thread: rock ‘n rail
The build thread: high and tight – fender trimming
In preparation for stage two, I trimmed the fenders all the way around to make room for 35" tires, which is the size I've decided to go with next time I buy a set. If you're thinking about trimming your own fenders, this is a very general guide. You'll need to take your own measurements, safety,…Read more The build thread: high and tight – fender trimming
The build thread: LowBuck HiLift mounts
The Poor man's HiLift mounts for any size roof rack Ingredients: (2) Pipe Repair Clamps (The size will differ depending on tubing diameter of roof rack) (2) 5" x 7/16" Carriage bolts (2) 7/16" Fender washers (2) 7/16" Large diameter Rubber or Neoprene washers (2) 7/16" Wingnuts (4) 7/16" flat washers (2) 7/16" nut (1) Tiny Master…Read more The build thread: LowBuck HiLift mounts
The build thread: overhead organization
Although this isn't strictly "build-related", I figured it would be a good topic to share, because we all have dozens of odds and ends rolling around our rigs. I found the Cocoon Grid-it panels on Amazon a few weeks ago and couldn't get them out of my head. It wasn't a product that I needed, of course,…Read more The build thread: overhead organization
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