Hey all, long time reader but rarely post. Actually, I think the only thing that I've ever posted was a classified for my stock tires off my H3T. So, time to give back a little...
I built this rig up last summer and have several trips in it now. Started out with a '09 H3T, 5 spd M/T, Adventure Package (33's, lockers front and rear, 4:1 transfer case, etc), cloth interior. Basic setup, probably the only fluff is the sunroof which I quite like. I drove directly from the lot and replaced the Bridestone Dueler A/T's with BFG M/T's. Next I drove straight home and removed all chrome. The grill and emblems were all sprayed with bedliner, wheels wet sanded and sprayed semi-gloss black. I opted for the hard aluminum toneau cover, locks, super sturdy, removes in about 10 min, coated in black bedliner. I also installed a tailgate lock so that I can keep my gear safe on the road. Up on top, went with a Columbus Variant RTT and Fiama F35 awning. Incredibly comfortable, simple, and effortless to open and close. Just in case the lockers aren't enough to get me out of trouble, there's a 9K lb winch up front in the Boulder Accessories bumper. This setup was offered as a dealer installed option but I picked mine up for a song on fleabay.
I've logged a bit over 21k miles so far and a bunch of road trips, mainly to southern UT and western CO. Problems so far have been minimal. Had rattle in my exhaust, fixed under warranty and a couple of the attachment points on my roof came loose. Not sure if I had some bad hardware in there or what. I was originally running just 2 crossbars but upped it to 4 for better load balancing. Haven't had any further issues with this setup. Fuel economy is about 17 mpg if I'm driving easy (65-70) and falls off to around 15 if I'm pushing 80. Not too bad for a loaded down 4wd.
Plans are for a fridge and second battery with solar on the tent at some point. Mainly just small mods. One of the main reasons I picked this rig is for it's bone stock capability. Factory lockers, 33's, suspension, even the winch bumper is supported by my dealer, means minimal headaches and more time traveling. I'm no stranger to the wrench, built several rigs over the years, but it sure is nice to just hop in and go play.
Couple of pics camping in Fruita, Co over the weekend ->
I built this rig up last summer and have several trips in it now. Started out with a '09 H3T, 5 spd M/T, Adventure Package (33's, lockers front and rear, 4:1 transfer case, etc), cloth interior. Basic setup, probably the only fluff is the sunroof which I quite like. I drove directly from the lot and replaced the Bridestone Dueler A/T's with BFG M/T's. Next I drove straight home and removed all chrome. The grill and emblems were all sprayed with bedliner, wheels wet sanded and sprayed semi-gloss black. I opted for the hard aluminum toneau cover, locks, super sturdy, removes in about 10 min, coated in black bedliner. I also installed a tailgate lock so that I can keep my gear safe on the road. Up on top, went with a Columbus Variant RTT and Fiama F35 awning. Incredibly comfortable, simple, and effortless to open and close. Just in case the lockers aren't enough to get me out of trouble, there's a 9K lb winch up front in the Boulder Accessories bumper. This setup was offered as a dealer installed option but I picked mine up for a song on fleabay.
I've logged a bit over 21k miles so far and a bunch of road trips, mainly to southern UT and western CO. Problems so far have been minimal. Had rattle in my exhaust, fixed under warranty and a couple of the attachment points on my roof came loose. Not sure if I had some bad hardware in there or what. I was originally running just 2 crossbars but upped it to 4 for better load balancing. Haven't had any further issues with this setup. Fuel economy is about 17 mpg if I'm driving easy (65-70) and falls off to around 15 if I'm pushing 80. Not too bad for a loaded down 4wd.
Plans are for a fridge and second battery with solar on the tent at some point. Mainly just small mods. One of the main reasons I picked this rig is for it's bone stock capability. Factory lockers, 33's, suspension, even the winch bumper is supported by my dealer, means minimal headaches and more time traveling. I'm no stranger to the wrench, built several rigs over the years, but it sure is nice to just hop in and go play.
Couple of pics camping in Fruita, Co over the weekend ->
