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Some years ago (late 80's, early 80's) I was an Investor that gambled on Eaton Hybrid Transmission stock. They initially did well, and I ended up selling my shares at 600% profit. The technology was facinating and being a gearhead I was always looking for the next great mechanical and...

Here you go. It's a simple gear box that is built very robust. 1st picture is the left side, 2nd; a front view showing the push pull shifter rods on top. Followed 3rd; by the data plate. A cardian joint joins the transmission to the Spicer. Then the drive shaft bolts to the flanges (not on...

Have you guys considered a brownie box? if your transfer case is divorced you could easily install a Spicer 5831 3 speed aux transmission between the main and T case. They aren't that big, but will require the driveshaft lengths changed. IIRC they are rated for like 16K LBS or more. I have...

I don't have the pictures in this Computer, but Google "Red Ant Motorcycle Carrier" in the US Patents Web Site. (I did post up pictures of it, during construction, in another thread in this Forum somewhere.) I worked at the factory back in the early 70's making them. For my needs I built a...

On my 93 Rodeo I put down a 3/4" plywood floor (the black floor) then bolted a 36 inch heavy duty drawer slide I bought online from cabinet supply company. They are rated at 500 lb capacity. I also built a slide tray ( the oak stained part) to strap my Edge park freezer on. It works well and...

Well you convinced to paint my spare plastics in Military colors. I have an extra set of all original plastics, with a red IMS tank for my 06. After seeing your restoration on yours I"m going to go ahead and paint these pieces in Desert Sand and keep them stored in a safe place for the SHTF...

Just had a accident in my Dodge 2500 Ram with a Ranch Hand Brush Guard. My 3 rd actually. The first was a bail of hay that fell off the top of a hay trailer load that was coming at me at 60 mph. I was doing 60 too. So it hit at 120 mph. The hay bail exploded. No damage to anything other than...

Actually I loaned it to a friend to use on a trip to Pennsylvania. He loved it so much he hasn't brought it back yet. I'm holding his Dauntless sidecar as colateral. Really haven't needed it since he borrowed it, so I'm good. Been fighting Cancer for the last 2.5 years. Mine, then my wifes...

I too have an 06 KLR. I have several ADV bikes but ride my KLR the most because I've been able to mod it out to where it is the most comfortable bike I own for long rides. It won't win any races, but I never will need a dealer to fix it for me. It only has 128,000 miles on it since I bought...

If you are a fabricator, know/ or can afford one, you could build the one I mentioned in the Earth Roamer Expedition Forum. Don't know how to link it so I cut and pasted it so you can read it. Here's the link to the Red Ant Patent. Go to download to see the drawings and my earlier description...

Here's the link to the Red Ant Patent. Go to download to see the drawings and my earlier description will make more sense. http://www.freepatentsonline.com/3760965.html The Patents have been Public Property for years now. Like I said I built them in the Factory back in the early 70's (I was...

Google "Red Ant Motorcycle Carrier" In the US Patents Web Site. I use to build them back in 1970's at the Factory. I actually made a working upscale version to carry my 1200cc Yamaha Tenere behind my Class A Motorhome, and it loads real easy. I used a 2000lb cap winch to swing the rail around...

Changing the subject a little. You mentioned a divorced overdrive. Are you thinking Gear Vendor style or Spicer 5831 Over/ Under divorced gear box? Is your transfer case divorced? I have a Spicer I am hoping someday to use with an overland rig, provided I can find a 4WD truck with a...

I added a fuel tank under my trailer. It was a no brained for me. But I used a 26 gallon fuel tank from an Isuzu Trooper complete with skid plate. These thanks have a nice filler neck tube, return, vent lines and in tank fuel pump built in that makes the task as Aux easy. I used motor boat...

Just be aware that that extension requires a 2.5" X 2.5" hitch on your vehicle to start with. Not 2 X 2! Northern tools sells a 48" long 2" X 2" OD extension tube. Meant for trailer builders! But you have to weld on the solid bar part that goes into your hitch. More than enough for a 340 lb...

Wow! That worked out do well for you. I have only one suggestion. When you are expecting more guests than you have on board water capacity, have them carry in their own water jugs for the camp out. This way you don't have the weight to haul, and everyone has enough for their needs. I learned...

Interesting cap.

I did similar fenders for my cargo trailer only I built some pockets in the back of them. These.pockets are sized to strap a military 5 gallon gas or water can in. They also make great steps so I can stand in the top of the fender and adjust the solar panel angle.

That's because the bender you are using if for schedule 40 black iron PIPE. Tubing is much too thin wall to bend without kinking using that bender. I have one of those harbor freight benders too. But it's used for pipe. My JD2ed bender is what I build roll cages out of...

Almost! Building the interior now. When I can get time.