EastWest - 100 Series Build Thread

EastWest

Observer
Phase 1 of the build is done!
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Rhino pioneer roof rack with the 2500x2500 ARB awning and room.
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Went with the BFGoodrich KO2's 285/75/16 and OME 2" suspension
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ARB compressor in engine bay
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ARB compressor switch
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Yaeso 2900 HAM radio and a cobra 75 cb in the center console. Decided it would be a nice clean install and out of sight when parked. TinyTrak4 APRS module is hidden down in there too.
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Custom mount brackets for 2M Firestik and CB Firefly antennas with springs and quick disconnects.
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Separate fuse box for radios to forget about worrying with in-line fuses should something go wrong.
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Yuman Desert Rat

Expedition Leader
Specter Off Road Canvas Seat Covers - Front, Middle Row & Center Console

I'm out of town, but my DW finally got around to having family help put on the very tight SOR seat covers and take some photos. They look like they're extremely durable and will protect the interior well especially during our upcoming cross country trip as well as protect the rear seats from our dog. We still have to tighten up and velcro all the seat covers as they didn't get that far :coffee:

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I've been on the fence about getting a set of these for the front seats..... They look REAL nice!
 

EastWest

Observer
I think they'll pay for themselves in protecting the interior leather over the long term though. I get to finally see them tonight for the first time!
 
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EastWest

Observer
I do wonder if it's worthwhile to remove them every once in a while to condition the leather underneath to prevent cracking Anyone have ideas on that?

Update (Nov '18): After having these for three years now the covers have been removed about 3 or 4 times for various reasons. Whenever we remove them the seats get conditioned. The leather still shows some wear from having these covers over them, but I think they are faring better than if we didn't have the covers on as they would have stains, tears, etc. I feel like these have been worth the cost.
 
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Greenbean

B.S. Goodwrench
Good Lord I love the green ones!

Wow and what a score with that mileage man!

Congrats and have fun exploring with that one!
 

EastWest

Observer
I thought most folks got these BECAUSE the leather was cracked? Lol

Could be, but I didn't want to get mud on the leather. Our first week out with this rig and we got snowed on and the dry lake bed turned to mud at Mormon Creek during Expo West '15. We have mostly left them on.

Good Lord I love the green ones!

Wow and what a score with that mileage man!

Congrats and have fun exploring with that one!

Thanks, we still have only 164k and have had loads of fun exploring.
 

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