Ursa Minor Pop-Top Jeep JK
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Terratrotter
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So... Got the Foxwing attached to the J30!! Let's see if I can post some pic's
Terratrotter
Member
And some more including kitchen module..
Terratrotter
Member
@ Presto: thxs for the "wow"! ( I am kinda impressed myself)
@ Slofizz: Since John made those 4 indentations which make it a even surface to attache brackets too, I started planning.
I was told by John that the most forward indentation has a steel plate worked into the polyester material from the hardtop. So I was able to place a tread in there and screw 2 M8 screws straight into it.
The two last indentations are very easy, just drill 2 holes (each bracket has 2 holes) and put the M8's through and attached a washer and nut on the back and tighten. Don't forget to seal with some sikaflex.
Now the most difficult one is the 2nd indentation since there is no steel plate to set a thread, but also no acces from inside! (John, maybe a tip,to set steal plates on al 4 indentations..).
What I did was remove the speaker bar which is attached to the rollbar, Had the 2 holes drilled and put the screws through, then had my girlfriend (way smaller hands and arm, not talking about her being more flexable then me
)
Reach over the backside of the rollbar and attched washer and nut. Then with a rachet and some extensions reach over the frontside of the rollbar to tighten those nuts.
Worked fine, with some blood, sweat and curses...
Now the brackets, they where custom made from rust free steel and powdercoated for the looks. Every steel company should be able to do that!
Hope this was of some help, and if there any more questions, shoot!
Oh, today is solar panel installing day and tomorrow we are leaving for 5 weeks Turkey, Georgia, Armenia and Black Sea Expedition....
Elmer
Terratrotter.eu
@ Slofizz: Since John made those 4 indentations which make it a even surface to attache brackets too, I started planning.
I was told by John that the most forward indentation has a steel plate worked into the polyester material from the hardtop. So I was able to place a tread in there and screw 2 M8 screws straight into it.
The two last indentations are very easy, just drill 2 holes (each bracket has 2 holes) and put the M8's through and attached a washer and nut on the back and tighten. Don't forget to seal with some sikaflex.
Now the most difficult one is the 2nd indentation since there is no steel plate to set a thread, but also no acces from inside! (John, maybe a tip,to set steal plates on al 4 indentations..).
What I did was remove the speaker bar which is attached to the rollbar, Had the 2 holes drilled and put the screws through, then had my girlfriend (way smaller hands and arm, not talking about her being more flexable then me
) Reach over the backside of the rollbar and attched washer and nut. Then with a rachet and some extensions reach over the frontside of the rollbar to tighten those nuts.
Worked fine, with some blood, sweat and curses...
Now the brackets, they where custom made from rust free steel and powdercoated for the looks. Every steel company should be able to do that!
Hope this was of some help, and if there any more questions, shoot!
Oh, today is solar panel installing day and tomorrow we are leaving for 5 weeks Turkey, Georgia, Armenia and Black Sea Expedition....
Elmer
Terratrotter.eu
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
@ Presto: thxs for the "wow"! ( I am kinda impressed myself)
@ Slofizz: Since John made those 4 indentations which make it a even surface to attache brackets too, I started planning.
I was told by John that the most forward indentation has a steel plate worked into the polyester material from the hardtop. So I was able to place a tread in there and screw 2 M8 screws straight into it.
The two last indentations are very easy, just drill 2 holes (each bracket has 2 holes) and put the M8's through and attached a washer and nut on the back and tighten. Don't forget to seal with some sikaflex.
Now the most difficult one is the 2nd indentation since there is no steel plate to set a thread, but also no acces from inside! (John, maybe a tip,to set steal plates on al 4 indentations..).
What I did was remove the speaker bar which is attached to the rollbar, Had the 2 holes drilled and put the screws through, then had my girlfriend (way smaller hands and arm, not talking about her being more flexable then me
Reach over the backside of the rollbar and attched washer and nut. Then with a rachet and some extensions reach over the frontside of the rollbar to tighten those nuts.
Worked fine, with some blood, sweat and curses...
Now the brackets, they where custom made from rust free steel and powdercoated for the looks. Every steel company should be able to do that!
Hope this was of some help, and if there any more questions, shoot!
Oh, today is solar panel installing day and tomorrow we are leaving for 5 weeks Turkey, Georgia, Armenia and Black Sea Expedition....
Elmer
Terratrotter.eu
Looks awesome! Great work. :beer:
Will look forward to following your expedition reports!
Safe journey! :smiley_drive:
Dan Grec
Expedition Leader
Thanks for the great info.
Please post pics of your solar panel install - I'm planning mine now, and also some pics and stories from your trip would be excellent too!!
Have fun,
-Dan
Terratrotter
Member
Will try to make some pic's tomorrow from solar instal. Not as easy as I thought!!!
You can follow our expedition on "terratrotter.eu". We will try to update our website as often as possible with a travel journal and some pictures.
Cheers
Elmer & Nicole
You can follow our expedition on "terratrotter.eu". We will try to update our website as often as possible with a travel journal and some pictures.
Cheers
Elmer & Nicole
High Water
Baja Bliss
Terratrotter,
I'm not sure what is more impressive your Jeep or the neighborhood streets with paver bricks and quality Dutch houses. We don't get housing developments like that in the States. Nice Ursa setup. I look forward to to the trip report.
I'm not sure what is more impressive your Jeep or the neighborhood streets with paver bricks and quality Dutch houses. We don't get housing developments like that in the States. Nice Ursa setup. I look forward to to the trip report.
Terratrotter
Member
First travel journal is online... Enjoy
Chears
Elmer & Nicole
Chears
Elmer & Nicole
pdxfrogdog
Adventurer
Du5tySmile
New member
1st big trip
Just bought my J30 and a '14 Rubicon, and I've been quite happy as I see everyone else here is. The Wife and I are about to leave on a 2 week trip, starting with the north rim of the Grand Canyon and working our way north to Yellowstone.
If any of you have suggestions for disbursed camping spots on the north rim, or near / in Bryce, Zion, arches, Yellowstone I would be extremely grateful.
My Rubicon is stock, and I don't have off-roading experience, but I am an adventurous soul who's been an avid camper, mountain biker and Motorcyclist for 25+ years. I would love to explore jeep trails and campsites that are off the beaten path, and looking forward to developing my off road skills.
As I said, any recommendations would be greatfully appreciated. As a bonus question, I'm wondering what you guys favor as an emergency communication device; spot, delorme, etc.
Thanks in advance, and looking forward to sharing stories from the road
Just bought my J30 and a '14 Rubicon, and I've been quite happy as I see everyone else here is. The Wife and I are about to leave on a 2 week trip, starting with the north rim of the Grand Canyon and working our way north to Yellowstone.
If any of you have suggestions for disbursed camping spots on the north rim, or near / in Bryce, Zion, arches, Yellowstone I would be extremely grateful.
My Rubicon is stock, and I don't have off-roading experience, but I am an adventurous soul who's been an avid camper, mountain biker and Motorcyclist for 25+ years. I would love to explore jeep trails and campsites that are off the beaten path, and looking forward to developing my off road skills.
As I said, any recommendations would be greatfully appreciated. As a bonus question, I'm wondering what you guys favor as an emergency communication device; spot, delorme, etc.
Thanks in advance, and looking forward to sharing stories from the road
jomobco
Now Decanter
Just bought my J30 and a '14 Rubicon, and I've been quite happy as I see everyone else here is. The Wife and I are about to leave on a 2 week trip, starting with the north rim of the Grand Canyon and working our way north to Yellowstone.
If any of you have suggestions for disbursed camping spots on the north rim, or near / in Bryce, Zion, arches, Yellowstone I would be extremely grateful.
My Rubicon is stock, and I don't have off-roading experience, but I am an adventurous soul who's been an avid camper, mountain biker and Motorcyclist for 25+ years. I would love to explore jeep trails and campsites that are off the beaten path, and looking forward to developing my off road skills.
As I said, any recommendations would be greatfully appreciated. As a bonus question, I'm wondering what you guys favor as an emergency communication device; spot, delorme, etc.
Thanks in advance, and looking forward to sharing stories from the road
Take 109 South near Fredonia. Plenty to explore.