mouse007's build (2014 DCSB 4x4 Taco)

[Go4Lo]

So I love my ARB Fridge, I've had it for several yeas and its taking a beating. Recently the lid and hinges came off, I guess just do to age and normal use. I contacted ARB but they tell me the unit is to old and they cant replace it/fix it.

Wanted to see if anyone has any ideas or help they can offer me..? Would this be worth fixing..? Who could fix something like this..?

First off that fridge is killer! Those original ARB units have a cool retro look to them. Curious how old it its and how long you've had it? If it's still running well don't give up on it. I would think you could find some replacement hinges at a local hardware store that would work. If the mounting holes are stripped out in the fridge body then you could always use a hinge with a slightly different bolt pattern and drill new holes.

 

[Adventurous]

Looks like it's just the holes that are stripped out. You could install some rivnuts with the appropriate thread and be good to go.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...d_t=201&pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_i=B004KLVJAA

Or you could rivet the hinges back on. Either should accomplish what you are looking to achieve.

 

[mouse007]

First off that fridge is killer! Those original ARB units have a cool retro look to them. Curious how old it its and how long you've had it? If it's still running well don't give up on it. I would think you could find some replacement hinges at a local hardware store that would work. If the mounting holes are stripped out in the fridge body then you could always use a hinge with a slightly different bolt pattern and drill new holes.

Thank you, sir. I have owned it since 2003 - but I think its a 2001 or so model. I got it when I bought my FZJ-80 back in the day, it really is bad ***. Good idea, i'm going to see if that could be a good option/fix.

 

[mouse007]

Looks like it's just the holes that are stripped out. You could install some rivnuts with the appropriate thread and be good to go.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...d_t=201&pf_rd_p=1944687462&pf_rd_i=B004KLVJAA

Or you could rivet the hinges back on. Either should accomplish what you are looking to achieve.

YES...!! My dad and uncle both recommended this option as well. Thank you, will have to do some reading up on what size to us.

 

[mouse007]

FLEX That Bad boy...

Did some Flex testing yesterday. Not sure if these measurements are Good or Bad, but... would love to get some input on this....

Rear Driver Side - Ground to bottom of the tire 28"
Front Driver Side - Ground to bottom of the tire 25"

 

[Switch]

That looks like a body mount, not a radiator support busing.

 

[mouse007]

That looks like a body mount, not a radiator support busing.

Yeah, could be it works perfect tho.....

 

[mouse007]

Labor Day Camping Trip - Holder Mine 2016.

Had an awesome trip with my family this past Labor Day Weekend. This was my wife's and 2 year-old's first camping trip. Well, my Wife's "first camping" as an adult, apparently she has camped before but can't remember how old she was... ********..!!

We did the trip with our "Compadres" and my friend Mike who joined us to camp from Saturday-Sunday with his family.
So we were a total of 6 adults and 7 kids.The weather was almost perfect, a bit hot in the day and the right amount of cold at night, I'm a Floridian anything below 65* is COLD for me.

We did a bit of light Wheeling and exploring, very nice spot highly recommend it for anyone looking to camp near the West Cost of Central Florida.

Here are a few pictures we took.

 

[mouse007]

A.R.E. Camper/Topper - May 2016.


I have wanted a hard topper/camper for a long time, I HATE that they cost an arm and a leg, so I always check OfferUp when am heading to a new city.
BINGO…!! Found this bad boy in Punta Gorda, Florida – about 2 hours from my house, and on the rote to Holder Mine Campground.

The top, needs some TLC and a few parts, new shocks for the Windoor’s and rear hatch, also need to get new seals and Yakima Cross Bar’s. Ovisly the color match.

I bought the Topper for $170.00….!!! LOL… Crazy, the guy wanted $250.00 which is still and amazing deal, but I like to see how good I am at negotiating.
The purchase wasn’t based on the price, it was the fact that it had all the options I was looking for, and it may cost me $500.00-$600.00 to get it perfect so I had to have it.

Here are the pictures.

 

[mouse007]

Bruder Fest 2016 - June 04, 2016

Soaking up the shade in ARB's booth at Bruder Fest 2016, Autobruder 4WD Store Open house event.
love the BP-51 suspension, what an awesome kit.

 

[irish_11]

You scored on that canopy! I have been looking for an ARE with windoors for a month for my DCSB and nothing has come up within 300mi of me yet. The whole rig looks sweet! Plus you had the right color too, my 2011 is also an MGM.

 

[BentBomber]

I keep thinking I should do a build thread, but I never take photos, so, no build thread. Nice score on the cap! I lucked out and found mine which is a Leer with the side open doors (not windoors) and it is the right color! The only thing I do not love about it is that its a high top and with a tent on top it ends up being pretty tall, though it makes it nice when I have to climb in the back.

 

[mouse007]

You scored on that canopy! I have been looking for an ARE with windoors for a month for my DCSB and nothing has come up within 300mi of me yet. The whole rig looks sweet! Plus you had the right color too, my 2011 is also an MGM.

Thank you, they sure are hard to find. I looked for almost 4 months. In Florida they go fast, I was lucky with this one. the guy had it posted for 6 months but never got hits.. I was a bit hesitant at first, but hell it was on the way up. Glad I got it, I'll be restoring it in the next few weeks.

I keep thinking I should do a build thread, but I never take photos, so, no build thread. Nice score on the cap! I lucked out and found mine which is a Leer with the side open doors (not windoors) and it is the right color! The only thing I do not love about it is that its a high top and with a tent on top it ends up being pretty tall, though it makes it nice when I have to climb in the back.

Come on man..!! The pictures on your webpage are amazing..!! You need to do a build thread. I agree, I don't like the High Top "look" but the functionality part is killer.
On I side note, I'll be hing you up this week for some Awn-Lock's and to see if you would like to carry our Traction Jack, we are actively looking for Dealers in North America..!!

 

[mouse007]

Autobruder 4WD Store - Bruder Fest 2016. /// June 04, 2016.

We posted up at Autobruder 4WD Store - Miami, FL this past Saturday June 04, 2016 for Bruder Fest 2016. Thank you all for stopping by, good feed back and a few solid sales of our Traction Jack.

We had a huge inconvenience, the shipping company we used to ship our display material and products got stopped in Dallas and never made it to Florida...!!! We did the best we could with what we had..

Here are the pictures.

 

[BentBomber]

Come on man..!! The pictures on your webpage are amazing..!! You need to do a build thread. I agree, I don't like the High Top "look" but the functionality part is killer.
On I side note, I'll be hing you up this week for some Awn-Lock's and to see if you would like to carry our Traction Jack, we are actively looking for Dealers in North America..!!

I kind of hate the high top look, but other than that I love my cap. Came with a tool box on the passenger side behind the windoor so I can keep all of my small things organized and locked, plus the interior space is really nice. All for less than some of the cap places charge to color match.

Thanks for the kind words about our photos! I try to make our site interesting to visit even if the products aren't of interest to the person visiting.

Get with me through email, I'd love to talk more about becoming a traction jack dealer. I also think the Awn-Lock would be an excellent choice for you. It'll look sweet on your truck, and you will never have an issue with durability.