Compromises-
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ox4mag
Explorer
Interesting thread, Matt. Curious to see where you go with this so continue to keep us posted. My hope is to see you complete this in such a way that you are able to enjoy your current wheeling interests but also integrate less "hardcore" wheeling in favor of general off-highway adventure. And don't forget to Tread Lightly. That photo of your old rig and the destroyed tree made me shed a tear. 
IXNAYXJ
Adventurer
That's just the reality of wheeling (or living) in the NW. We have lots of trees and lots of wind storms. The Department of Natural Resources were the ones who cleaned up those stumps...the trees fell down all by themselves. We also do a lot of wheeling in areas that have been logged, so stumps are kinda part of the deal:JPFreek1 said:And don't forget to Tread Lightly. That photo of your old rig and the destroyed tree made me shed a tear.
-----Matt-----
4Rescue
Expedition Leader
Yeah, try coming to the NW and NOT see that. Don 't forget the fire berak as well, alot of my favorite wheeling and Mt. Biking trails are the result of me and my kind hacking defensive lines in the woods.IXNAYXJ said:That's just the reality of wheeling (or living) in the NW. We have lots of trees and lots of wind storms. The Department of Natural Resources were the ones who cleaned up those stumps...the trees fell down all by themselves. We also do a lot of wheeling in areas that have been logged, so stumps are kinda part of the deal:
-----Matt-----
wADVr
Adventurer
Matt, I have a lot of the same goals for this next rig and the interior cargo area. I too will be at least for this next summer running with the spare tire laying flat in the cargo area. I plan on building a platform just above the tire to better pack my camping gear and also separate the tire, recovery gear, tools and spares from it. (unpacking all our crap to tighten a CA bolt or whatever sucks) I haven't measured or anything but I am thinking one could build an extension of that platform to the front seat and be able to sleep there with the rear seat folded down. Probably tight but doable.
For the cage I would consider running only one side of the "X", so basically a "/" or "\" this would still add strength to the structure but allow access to the rear seat and head room for sleeping on the opposite side. Its a compromise on the cage but figure its still a lot stronger than a stock XJ uni-body.
I'm not saying this is the best idea ever just throwing some ideas out there I have thought of in the same goal direction. Let me know what you come up with!
For the cage I would consider running only one side of the "X", so basically a "/" or "\" this would still add strength to the structure but allow access to the rear seat and head room for sleeping on the opposite side. Its a compromise on the cage but figure its still a lot stronger than a stock XJ uni-body.
I'm not saying this is the best idea ever just throwing some ideas out there I have thought of in the same goal direction. Let me know what you come up with!
wADVr
Adventurer
IXNAYXJ said:That's just the reality of wheeling (or living) in the NW. We have lots of trees and lots of wind storms. The Department of Natural Resources were the ones who cleaned up those stumps...the trees fell down all by themselves. We also do a lot of wheeling in areas that have been logged, so stumps are kinda part of the deal:
-----Matt-----
Not to mention that those pics are IN an old logging site. Walker Vally is constantly logged, I think it is actually part of a tree farm. Just about every where you travel into the forest in these parts have been, will be or are being logged.
Backwoods Rambler
Explorer
Looks great on the outside, but how about the inside? I know you were debating the B pillar X brace. I'd like to see how it turned out and how much space you were able to keep in your cargo area.
I've never like an Exo cage ..... until now. All the protection up top, without all the cluster down low. Great looking! :wings:
I've never like an Exo cage ..... until now. All the protection up top, without all the cluster down low. Great looking! :wings:
IXNAYXJ
Adventurer
Thanks!Backwoods Rambler said:
I'll get some pics of the interior soon. I think it worked out pretty well. I was able to retain the rear seat with enough space for passengers, but with my storage box plans, sleeping in it is probably out of the question. Not a big deal, I've got a nice small tent that should fit the bill nicely.
I'm going snow camping/wheeling this weekend once the 35's go on and I'll be sure to post up some pics of the rig in action.
-----Matt-----
Backwoods Rambler
Explorer
I would also be interested in seeing how you sealed the holes where the inner cage connects to the outter cage portion.
Can't wait for more pics.
Can't wait for more pics.