Grasshopper's DII Build

[michaels]

What are you running on yours again? My problem came down to money - with HCO's 40% off sale it fills the interim. The swing out tire carrier from RTE and SG are just too damn expensive right now. McVickOffroad seems to like his and truth be told its better than the stock bumper i've got now.

i made my own. search my build thread. it's not yet compelted, but only cost me $100 and it's strong as crap.

and anything metal is going to be better than stock...but damn that bumper is ugly.

 

[jeff_wright]

I agree with Michael. It's a great deal but you definitely get what you pay for in the design department. I'd wait but that's me

 

[grasshopper104]

Since I'm not that skilled in the wiring department - I went ahead and ordered the Hella 4k harness. I got them from www.yellowandbluelighting.com for $46 a piece - cheapest price on the internet. Now, my wiring adventure begins.

 

[MuddyOval]

Well - I'm doing it. I'm about to order the HiCountry Offroad rear bumper and swing out tire carrier. They are having a 40% off sale right now on all products, so its the right time to buy. I don't think I can really afford it, but at that price how can I not jump at the offer? Pics to follow once I get it and do the install. That being said I've to a rear bumper w/ G4 light guards for sale. It's in near perfect condition. $300 OBO.

Have you seen the thread about the swing-out tire carriers that use a trailer spindle for the hinge? Apparently there are some serious issues with those spindles being used on SOME bumpers, so it might be worth investigating how they do the hinge on their version.

 

[grasshopper104]

Have you seen the thread about the swing-out tire carriers that use a trailer spindle for the hinge? Apparently there are some serious issues with those spindles being used on SOME bumpers, so it might be worth investigating how they do the hinge on their version.

No I haven't, but thanks for the heads up. Do you have a link?

 

[MuddyOval]

starting at post #9
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22720&highlight=trailer+spindle

there are other forums that mention the same concern. I think there are more threads that show it if you search on "trailer spindle"

 

[grasshopper104]

Ok - so pulling off the blank binnacle switches - there are multiplugs on the other end. I'm wondering what the wires in the 1-2-4-5 blocks are for. Basically I want to know which ones I can tap in to for the auxillary light switch that I've got. Also - where is the best place to mount the relays in the engine compartment? Any ideas are appreciated.

 

[jeepmedic46]

Your Land Rover is looking great. I like the farmtek flooring. Wondering how that would look on my rack when I get it for my Kj.:smiley_drive:

 

[jham]

check RAVE for the wiring diagram, and mount the relays to the firewall. Just check both sides twice before drilling, mark with a sharpie, etc. A small self-tapping will do just fine.

 

[grasshopper104]

check RAVE for the wiring diagram, and mount the relays to the firewall. Just check both sides twice before drilling, mark with a sharpie, etc. A small self-tapping will do just fine.

Thanks - took me a while to find it. I downloaded the RAVE a while back, just never went through it all that well until now.

 

[MuddyOval]

I've never been a fan of drillign the firewall for relays. Just another place for rust to set in. I mount relays to the metal frame where the coolant bottle snaps into place. Can usually fit 2 or 3 there. Another cool trick is to move the jack somewhere else and then use that area of the battery box for relays, solenoids etc. It makes a great plastic, covered electrical box. It's not waterproof, but water rarely gets in. It also gets you right next to the battery for power connections.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

Actually, I put relays and a fuse block in the area near the jack, while the jack is still in place. There's this pocket between the jack and the battery that is empty, at least it was on my truck? I've got a square of plexiglass to which I mount my fuse block and relays, and it slides down into that space.

 

[Funrover]

That is a great build, personally I like the High Country bumpers... but that is me, I have seen how well they function and that is what makes them great!

 

[MuddyOval]

Actually, I put relays and a fuse block in the area near the jack, while the jack is still in place. There's this pocket between the jack and the battery that is empty, at least it was on my truck? I've got a square of plexiglass to which I mount my fuse block and relays, and it slides down into that space.

Nice- that's the way to go. We usually remove the bottle jack and put the winch solenoids in there or if there's a battery isolator or aux fuse block etc. Lots of space there and the bottle jack can find a new home or a trash can.

 

[LandyAndy]

Here are a couple of pic's of my battery box wiring. In it I have my Albright contactor for the Xp winch, a 80A contactor for the aux circuits, fuse box & the driving light relays will be added later. The aux circuit contactor will be controlled via the ignition and it'll have an over-ride switch for 'camp' use. That'll save having to leave the ignition on if want to charge my tablet pc & run the engle fridge.

I've also added an internal winch switch using a front window switch and the cover off a air suspension vehicle, it sort of looks like a bumper when it's turned upside down.... sort off......

The red with a brown trace in pin 2 is the instrument illumination supply. Check it first though ;~)