EastWest - 100 Series Build Thread
- Thread starter EastWest
- Start date
EastWest
Observer
Phase 1 of the build is done!
Rhino pioneer roof rack with the 2500x2500 ARB awning and room.
Went with the BFGoodrich KO2's 285/75/16 and OME 2" suspension
ARB compressor in engine bay
ARB compressor switch
Yaeso 2900 HAM radio and a cobra 75 cb in the center console. Decided it would be a nice clean install and out of sight when parked. TinyTrak4 APRS module is hidden down in there too.
Custom mount brackets for 2M Firestik and CB Firefly antennas with springs and quick disconnects.
Separate fuse box for radios to forget about worrying with in-line fuses should something go wrong.
Rhino pioneer roof rack with the 2500x2500 ARB awning and room.
Went with the BFGoodrich KO2's 285/75/16 and OME 2" suspension
ARB compressor in engine bay
ARB compressor switch
Yaeso 2900 HAM radio and a cobra 75 cb in the center console. Decided it would be a nice clean install and out of sight when parked. TinyTrak4 APRS module is hidden down in there too.
Custom mount brackets for 2M Firestik and CB Firefly antennas with springs and quick disconnects.
Separate fuse box for radios to forget about worrying with in-line fuses should something go wrong.
Yuman Desert Rat
Expedition Leader
Specter Off Road Canvas Seat Covers - Front, Middle Row & Center Console
I'm out of town, but my DW finally got around to having family help put on the very tight SOR seat covers and take some photos. They look like they're extremely durable and will protect the interior well especially during our upcoming cross country trip as well as protect the rear seats from our dog. We still have to tighten up and velcro all the seat covers as they didn't get that far
View attachment 280179
View attachment 280180
View attachment 280181
View attachment 280182
View attachment 280183
I've been on the fence about getting a set of these for the front seats..... They look REAL nice!
CreeperSleeper
Looking for bigger rocks.
I've been running them for a couple of years now. I love them!
Butch1979
Family Adventurer
Interesting info! They are expensive seat covers, but I do like the way they look.
CreeperSleeper
Looking for bigger rocks.
I think they were worth every cent, but yes, they are expensive...
EastWest
Observer
I do wonder if it's worthwhile to remove them every once in a while to condition the leather underneath to prevent cracking Anyone have ideas on that?
Update (Nov '18): After having these for three years now the covers have been removed about 3 or 4 times for various reasons. Whenever we remove them the seats get conditioned. The leather still shows some wear from having these covers over them, but I think they are faring better than if we didn't have the covers on as they would have stains, tears, etc. I feel like these have been worth the cost.
Update (Nov '18): After having these for three years now the covers have been removed about 3 or 4 times for various reasons. Whenever we remove them the seats get conditioned. The leather still shows some wear from having these covers over them, but I think they are faring better than if we didn't have the covers on as they would have stains, tears, etc. I feel like these have been worth the cost.
Last edited:
Yuman Desert Rat
Expedition Leader
I thought most folks got these BECAUSE the leather was cracked? Lol
EastWest
Observer
Could be, but I didn't want to get mud on the leather. Our first week out with this rig and we got snowed on and the dry lake bed turned to mud at Mormon Creek during Expo West '15. We have mostly left them on.
Thanks, we still have only 164k and have had loads of fun exploring.