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:drool: Our laws suck.

Okay, a quick Google search shows a ton of folks making roof racks from Unistrut. I think this will take some investigating, but I'm interested.... Thanks for that heads-up, Ryan.

Oh, wow. I like that. A lot. It seems that it would be too easy to create one's own Front Runner-style rack. Rigid, yet lightweight and endlessly customizable. Almost, too easy... So what's the downside to building the entire thing from Unistrut?

The simple answer does the trick! I love it, Rob! Now to check the calendar to find a weekend to actually DO this project! Ya know something else I wan to do, guys? Remember that landslide on Richland Creek Road, near where we camped last spring? It's STILL not been cleared by the USFS. I...

Aww, damnit, Leary. Now you got me thinkin' again... **Pouring another cold one.** Something like the Front Runner, made to cover the entirety of my shell, I've always thought would be ideal. Very low profile, yet large enough to fit everything I need, in any circumstance. And let's not...

Hmmmm..... Then again, that rear bumper would give me an exceptional excuse to build an amazing and totally custom Roofrack-by-Leary. :victory: After all, I'll need that roof space free for hauling lumber up to the mountains to build my cabin! :victory: :victory: Holler anytime, Mike.

Glad I can be of help. You're at the earliest stages of your build, and it's totally the right thing for you to be doing research... the more, the better, buddy. The most important thing is to enjoy the journey, both of the travel, and also the truck. If you're anything like the rest of us...

I don't like the height of the 6" tall rack sitting on 4" tall bars, and I absolutely loathe the fact the everything else (the tire, the spare fuel, the various/sundry storage cases) sticks up even higher than that. It's all one huge windcatcher, and I can't say I love the appearance, either...

The topper was $1200 and change with the sliding windoors on each side and the fold-down rear sliding glass, single dome light, and locks. Worth every penny for the upgrades to the windoors, without question. The rack I purchased used on eBay. I think the rails/towers/locks/crossbars were...

Been using this for more years than I can remember. It has been thoroughly abused, spending a year outside the wire strapped to the outside of my LBE during a tour in Baghdad. I've been through countless sets of batteries, but never had to replace a bulb. It's been in freezing temps and...

Wow, terrible story, bro. Hate to hear about your ride, but very thankful that you and the family are safe. Your story gives me pause regarding my own set of retreads, which so far, I have loved and lauded. I will consider your experience next time I feel like going a little bit faster on...

Bump for a killer turn-key o'landing ride. Good luck on the sale, bud. Can't wait to see what you're up to next.

Cops think he's a fire captain, so they leave him alone. (And therein lies the secret to his booming moonshine biz.)

The suspension has been wonderful. I started with the standard Dakars, but that wasn't enough lift for me, as when the truck was loaded, it sagged too much for my liking. So I added the All-Pro greaseable shackles at 3/4" lift. That solved the prob for a while, but then the springs began to...

I wish I had better news, but there's just not really much happening with the truck these days, Ryan. I spent most of the summer putzing around my old house, putting in a new kitch and sanding/painting/hanging trim. I did, like you say, put on the snorkel. I figured after several long detours...

GPS will give accurate mileage. Reset "Trip" at fuel stops. Just a tip.

I did not, but then again, I went with the 1.5" shackles. I did, however, notice very apparent flattening of the leaf pack after the shackle install. I chalk that up to the "pivot pressure" as I call it, where the shacks press down harder on one side of the pack. (For lack of a better way of...

Rest Stop, Day 4 of 14 Francis Marion National Forest, South Carolina

Killer, bro. Glad to hear you're happy. A wise old sage (sorry, Chris) once told me that leaf springs, "..are an expendable item, like motor oil," and that we should enjoy our trucks with the knowledge that our springs will be changed periodically. Metal fatigues over time by nature. My...

In addition to my post above about truck wiring, I'll agree here, too. I actually went with a soldered connection, but the PowerPoles would work great, too! (Makes me think about revising my design, actually!) In any event, I'd recommend an enhancement here, as well.