Nikson's Unlimited Rubicon LJ build

Alphonse · Apr 2, 2012

Great work on that rear winch mount/bumper and carrier! I'm inspired to buy a welder and fab something for my jeep.

Cody1771 · Apr 2, 2012

ive heard of bending heavy tube like that before, what did you do after? just weld the slots and grind smooth? bondo? just curious as to the finishing of all those cuts.

Nikson · Apr 2, 2012

reece146 said:
Not usually a fan of tube bumpers but I like the look of the rear winch bumper. Nice job on the swing out too.

Thanks a lot... it was pretty tricky to get things done the way I wanted, since with 2inch pipe I just couldn't get the bender to do it all in one piece... too many various angles on a short length...

This one came out to my "liking" as well...

Nikson · Apr 2, 2012

Alphonse said:
Great work on that rear winch mount/bumper and carrier! I'm inspired to buy a welder and fab something for my jeep.

Thanks...

Having tools right at home in the garage definitely helps... I just got tired of going to my buddies work shop & only do on his schedule, so just went ahead and got my own stuff...

Its heck of fun, and things you can do - infinity!

Nikson · Apr 2, 2012

Cody1771 said:
ive heard of bending heavy tube like that before, what did you do after? just weld the slots and grind smooth? bondo? just curious as to the finishing of all those cuts.

I've welded them over and made a "webbing" from it... was going to grind them off to smooth it out, but then really liked the web look, so just left it as it is... for the most part, its all tucked behind the spare anyway...

see pictures in the above posting...

Nikson · Apr 4, 2012

seat covers...

Covers came in the mail... Smell from the parcel was great - LEATHERy...

personalized emblems were just as good as they could be...

buddy put in the seat heater elements (German ceramic type pads - for upper & lower parts of the seats)

electrical was pretty easy to hook up...

if anyone was wondering how they are attached from inside...

These clips are sold at hardware stores, and the crimps I've found at a local "TOOL STORE"

cut out the necessary parts for Velcro

I have to say that I really like it...

close up

nwoods · Apr 4, 2012

Pretty awesome so far. Love the tire carrier and seats!

Nikson · Apr 4, 2012

nwoods said:
Pretty awesome so far. Love the tire carrier and seats!

Thanks... slowly getting her finished up... most of the work has been completed, will get some trip reports eventually.

tweenerlj · Apr 5, 2012

Nikson said:
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Where did the rear winch go?

Nikson · Apr 5, 2012

tweenerlj said:
Where did the rear winch go?

rear one never got put in from the start, I've figured that I put the front one on and see if I actually come across a situation where a rear one is a MUST have...

so far hasn't happened yet

Nikson · Apr 7, 2012

to create some excitement...

To create some excitement on this thread...

Video from 04/07/2012, were breaking trail to a lake (Olallie Lake in the Cascades, border of Warm Springs Reservation)
about 5000ft elevation, up to/over 8ft snow pack in some places (drifts get much deeper)