I haven't posted up in a while about ongoing mods to the MJ so I thought is was about time. The project still has a ways to go but it is getting closer to becoming the small platform self contained vehicle I envisioned.
Latest mods have been:
- Removed old accessory wiring birds nest and consolidated everything into a 12 terminal Blue Sea fuse block, one terminal feeding a separate aux fuse block in the cab.
- Replaced my four roof mounted Hella 500s with two Baja Designs Feugos. I chose the Feugos because of their uncompromising quality of construction, internal HID ballast making installation hassle free, and the fantastic warranty that covers everything, for life. Oh yeah, did mention that they make my halogen headlights look like flickering candles? I am so impressed with these lights that we have started to recommend and install them on customers vehicles.
- Replaced the hand fabricated front upper shock mounts with some JKS units. Let's just say that this was a text book lesson in metal fatigue.
- On the organizational front I added Macs tie down track to the inside and outside of the AT Flippac. They back each other up to spread the load across the shell surface. Also a couple of Anchor Plates were added to the bed to give more tie down options. On the inside of the shell, Thule storage bags have been secured to the rails using quick release cargo hold downs. This keeps them in place but allows easy removal. One is for toiletries, another is dry food items, another is electrical accessories, another is #1 & #2 waste bags. The track & anchor plates also allow me to use Load Tamer cargo nets on the wall for my PETT as well as accommodate the occasional odd load.
- It's a small thing but the AT Flippac requires hairpin cotters to secure the uprights when deployed. I kept losing them so I added some ss lanyards with a little piece of heat shrink tubing to prevent abrasion on the paint...my limb scratches not withstanding.
more to come