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Well I don't know WHAT !! the Hell is going on with the video starting 6 mins. in. I tried to edit about 5 times... deleted the post 3 times all to no avail... So once it starts know that you're 6+ mins. into the video and start it over... Grrrr...

Expediciones De Las Americas from Tierra Del Fuego to Prudhoe Bay... That was a trip !! :smiley_drive: GAWD those Goodyears suck though...

I like the trimmed quarter... helps with the departure angle.

I believe he calls it Rhino Chaser... the rig looked pretty good... the rear axle seemed to be shifted a little forward in the fenderwell... it had Metal Cloak suspension parts... wrapped in a topo. theme. All the other stuff is preference things... the rear bumper was like the front with a...

:clapsmile:clapsmile:clapsmile Well done !! I've been following along anxiously awaiting updates... Cool build... cool father & son(s) project... cool memories... Now go make some memories using it !!

If you haven't checked out this thread you might... http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/65308-show-us-your-truck-bed-trailers There are allot of cool builds...

Strictly on the pavement one might not NEED them, but if loaded or off-road the price of admission is probably worth it... Just cause you have them doesn't mean you'd need to hook them up, if you found that you truly didn't then you don't have to hook them up.

It can't hurt... the axle is cheap... the upgrade is minimal on a 3.5K lb. axle... The controller can be bought at a separate time if you're on a budget... but the upgraded axle will be ready when you decide to wire it up. Just a thought...

What are the thoughts on aluminium WWII 5 Gal. cans ? Every old timer in the local 4WD clubs had one on their JEEP & one or two on their trailers... I can see where extended storage might be an issue, but what about cycling fresh H2o in ?

Might be drilling down a bit here splitting hairs, but how about matches... a lighter or both ? The Rubi seems ready :)

Nice project... my 74 is.... in not such good shape... So the new body is a 74 as well ? I thought they all had tail gates... I'll be following & tearing up as this comes together.... Well done so far...

Would a small 12v solar powered fan work to exchange the air ?

Nice set up... I like the minimal rear bumper hangover... I'm hoping to do something similar with mine. Well done...

In this thread post #17 is my MJ longbed and post #121 is a nice one with a shell... I swapped out MJ springs for some XJ ones... NAXJA has a few (one with a Flip Pac mounted in reverse I believe)... Not cheap, but http://www.hannemannfiberglass.com/custom.asp?id=457567&page=115 for the...

Start here... http://www.jumpingjacktrailers.com/x4-trailer.php

Three KEEPERS !!! JEEP, trailer AND ! the G.F. Cool stuff...

How about a Jumping Jack tent trailer set up... not entirely an "adventure" trailer, but a little of both...

You might check a few of these out... http://littlekeylime.com/MrN/mrnimages/leaf_springs.png Maybe XJ springs ?? Good Luck...

I went 7' (long bed MJ) cause I'm 6+' tall :) My intentions are to sleep IN the truck bed.