Starting Over... Taco Style!
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LandCruiserPhil
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keezer36 said:
viatierra
Explorer
keezer36 said:
Thanks for the advice guys... I'll tinker with it somehow. As for the relays, the advice I'd gotten from a couple of sources said to put the underneath or under the hood. The story was that when they eventually go bad relays smoke. I extrapolated that into an unlikely but possible fire hazzard??
I put them inside anyway.
maxama10
Welcome to Nevadafornia
Also, I see you already added some switches but next time, you might look into rocker switches from 4x4mods.com they fit in the existing holes next to stock switches and look awesome.
http://4x4mods.com/Product/Jeep/Rockerswitches/rockerswitch40.html
http://4x4mods.com/Product/Jeep/Rockerswitches/rockerswitch40.html
richard cabesa
Adventurer
maxama10 said:
Oh, man. What a great score, thanks for that! I was just about to spend $38 on a Toyota switch
Mlachica
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Wow, nice thread.
Those are some cool LED's illuminating your bed. Nice potted enclosure too!
How's the jeniko mount mounting these days? Holding up well still? Any regrets? What hardware did you use? I like the price, I'm just looking for some real world feed back... Thanks!
Those are some cool LED's illuminating your bed. Nice potted enclosure too!
How's the jeniko mount mounting these days? Holding up well still? Any regrets? What hardware did you use? I like the price, I'm just looking for some real world feed back... Thanks!
viatierra
Explorer
Thanks Mark!
I suppose I'm due for a few minor updates here...
As for the Jenko, certainly for the money you can't beat it. That setup is only in the vehicle for special occasions & big trips. It is simple to pop in and out. I have the base plate permanently mounted to the tunnel. No special hardware used, except for the additional brace I added. I still get a bit of vibration, but it is less than what movement comes from the computer screen itself.
I say give it a shot! As before, for the money you can't beat it. Lately I've been dreaming about a different system. I think it would be incredibly cool and efficient to remove the radio and permanently mount a small tablet PC in the center of the dash!
I suppose I'm due for a few minor updates here...
As for the Jenko, certainly for the money you can't beat it. That setup is only in the vehicle for special occasions & big trips. It is simple to pop in and out. I have the base plate permanently mounted to the tunnel. No special hardware used, except for the additional brace I added. I still get a bit of vibration, but it is less than what movement comes from the computer screen itself.
I say give it a shot! As before, for the money you can't beat it. Lately I've been dreaming about a different system. I think it would be incredibly cool and efficient to remove the radio and permanently mount a small tablet PC in the center of the dash!
vietierra
I love that rack! I was thinking about having a similar rack built for my 05 Tacoma. Have there been any clearance issue with the roof? I was wondering if the frame flex would allow the rack to bump the roof?
I am considering a two tier system that would allow me to carry action packers below the roof line or move the bars up one level to carry my OZ tent, lumber, etc..your fabricator hit it right on the mark. The moveable bars are awesome.
Could you give me a general guestimate on the price. I understand if you want to keep that private, but I am trying to come up with a budget for this addtion to my truck.
Thanks so much for any info you can provide.
Matt
I love that rack! I was thinking about having a similar rack built for my 05 Tacoma. Have there been any clearance issue with the roof? I was wondering if the frame flex would allow the rack to bump the roof?
I am considering a two tier system that would allow me to carry action packers below the roof line or move the bars up one level to carry my OZ tent, lumber, etc..your fabricator hit it right on the mark. The moveable bars are awesome.
Could you give me a general guestimate on the price. I understand if you want to keep that private, but I am trying to come up with a budget for this addtion to my truck.
Thanks so much for any info you can provide.
Matt
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viatierra
Explorer
Spring '08
We started the spring with a good ol' snow run. It was Sam's first enjoyable trip to the snow. Monumental...
Most of you know about traveling across the Barry M Goldwater Airforce Range when doing Arizona's famous El Camino Del Diablo... but did you know that you can use your permit to explore a different section of the range on the east side of highway 85? Christine and I had a great time checking out the spring flowers in this less popular area. Highly recommended.
We caught up with several Expo people for some fun near the Chiricaguas...
Ran into Tim (SOAZ) and many others at the first Four Peaks Cleanup...
We started the spring with a good ol' snow run. It was Sam's first enjoyable trip to the snow. Monumental...
Most of you know about traveling across the Barry M Goldwater Airforce Range when doing Arizona's famous El Camino Del Diablo... but did you know that you can use your permit to explore a different section of the range on the east side of highway 85? Christine and I had a great time checking out the spring flowers in this less popular area. Highly recommended.
We caught up with several Expo people for some fun near the Chiricaguas...
Ran into Tim (SOAZ) and many others at the first Four Peaks Cleanup...
viatierra
Explorer
The big event of the year was a 3 week trip this summer. The #1 purpose for this build was to hit National Parks and other places with my daughter, Samantha. We hit the road with my brother & Brooke & Chloe and made a serious dent in that grand goal! To Yellowstone & back with 100 places inbetween!
Here's Mark's crazy cool album of all the fun:
http://www.markdstephens.com/rocky_mountains/index.html#thumbnail9
Here's Mark's crazy cool album of all the fun:
http://www.markdstephens.com/rocky_mountains/index.html#thumbnail9
viatierra
Explorer
We basically froze our nickers off when we finally landed in Yellowstone. We pretty much experienced the park through the windows.
So much for pedaling amongst the Buffalo!
We caught up with the Utah Expo folks for Father's Day. It was great to meet some new faces, lets the kids play and plant ourselves for a couple of days...
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So much for pedaling amongst the Buffalo!
We caught up with the Utah Expo folks for Father's Day. It was great to meet some new faces, lets the kids play and plant ourselves for a couple of days...
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viatierra
Explorer
After freezing up north, we tackled 100+ degrees in Southern Utah. Child's play really. We're from Phoenix! What a contrast in just a few hours drive though.
We spent 3 AMAZING days poking and napping our way along the White Rim Trail.
Blowing bubbles at Gooseneck
Vagabond stress:
Canyoneering like a princess
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