Recent content by spikemd

I picked up a 2024 Triumph Scrambler 400X last month for light trails and fun. I wanted a lighter bike but not necessarily a dedicated offroad moto. For now, it seems to fit the bill for me. I had to pick it up in LA on my way to Moab after t he transport truck broke down. But it did give me 50+...

I have Cleanwaste but it is pretty bulky and not super stable. I have an Instprivy now after seeing them at Expo. Much more compact and very sturdy. I highly recommend them. I wtill use cleanwaster wag bags as i think they are the best and most reliable and largest. www.instaprivy.com

That is crazy expensive for a transmission. Shouldn't be more than $4k. I just had one rebuilt for my L322 6HP24 for $4k

Overland Pros Wraptor 4k and 6k is similar to the OVS but uses velcro to attache the walls instead of pesky zippers. They also offer smaller individual walls or a full wall set for either the $k or the 6K. the main difference between the two awnings is that the 4K has 4 arms that swing around...

Bought the IGT Extension table on sale this summer. I have an IGT4 which is great, but the extension table is different and good for a 2 set-up. Only downside, is that you can't use the grill or high heat as the heat can burn the bamboo top. Using regular burners seems fine, but I did move the...

In October 23, she tackled the Rubicon Trail. On the second day, I was driving up a large step and heard very bad noises from the rear. The passenger side rear leaf spring broke, wedging the leaf spring under the body. Out came the batteries and we trail welded a plate to keep the rest of the...

Some pics before and during Expo. Beauty and the beast! My buddy's Mclaren...

Sorry I haven't updated this thread in so long. A lot has happened, including finishing the engine, driving it to Expo in Flagstaff 2023 after just a few 100 miles on the engine. When I first drove it home, I had a major issue with the alternator wire dropping too close to the exhaust manifold...

National Rover Rally Aug 18 to 22nd Buena Vista CO

I'm looking at building the IGT system into my drawer system for the back of my old Defender 110. I have 2 ideas, one with the IGT frame attached to heavy duty slides underneath the fridge slide and another where a support can swing down and hold the IGT attached to the end of the fridge slide...

I got access to a pre-production Grenadier to do some test fitting of products. I came up with a Front Runner set of crossbars, not yet available and bolted them directly to Overland Pros Baja clamshell roof top tent. The rear ladder and spare tire can be used for tent access, though attaching...

Broke my oven pizza stone a couple years ago. I tried a few substitutes but none really worked so I broke down and bought a new oven. Fired it up again for some pizza at home using the double BBQ which gets plenty hot. Haven't been on the trail as much this year but heading to Oregon for a week...

Mounted fuel filter in the driver side rear under 2nd row seats to the frame. Ran 6AN lines with aluminum fittings along the frame to front of the engine. Dropped the gas tank and put new pickup tubes as the original tubes were quite small. Cummins needs more fuel. Cleaned tank, cut new hole...

Went from 10an to 8an to 6an lines to remote cooler. Got them tightened up but then once I started the engine, it was leaking pretty bad at the remote oil cooler plate. Tightened the nuts up more, still leaking. Took plate off and inspected gasket. I had changed the bolts since the plate was...

Mounted 2 coolers, one for tranny and one for oil. Found some long skinny ones. Used some nutcerts and made some brackets to mount on the frame below the AC. Used 8AN for tranny and then a new saga began with my remote oil cooler plate...