What did you do to your Expo Jeep today?

[elliottblackwood]

Yeah.. the geometry is gonna be the butt kicker. Thankfully math isn't my strong point. Haha. I'm sure there will be a lot of trial and error on this. Sadly it may get mothballed for a bit when we move next month. But I'll keep working on ideas if it turns out to be too tough a nut to crack.

Just brainstorming here but I'm envisioning a 2 step solution. You could experiment with heavier duty hatch gas struts for the hatch and incorporate some kind of ratcheting mechanism into the stem of the strut to prevent closure. The 2nd step would be to build a low profile joint that attaches the tire carrier to the back side of the roof rack that allows the hatch to act as a lever when you open it. If you can dream it, you can build it.

 

[AaronJ]

Yeah.. the geometry is gonna be the butt kicker. Thankfully math isn't my strong point. Haha. I'm sure there will be a lot of trial and error on this. Sadly it may get mothballed for a bit when we move next month. But I'll keep working on ideas if it turns out to be too tough a nut to crack.

I've seen the support attached to the hatch itself (steel version) and then the tire mounted to that. The extra weight is managed by an additional trunk gas strut (so 3 in total, the 3rd being stronger than stock). Worked out very well.

 

[jeepdreamer]

^@ elliot and @ Aaron...
The issue with that is it puts the weight on the factory hatch hinges. I don't believe they are up to it.

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

 

[homebrwd]

Stripped her down (almost completely) and drove her into work. Love this thing and this spring weather.

 

[greasypete]

Made a spotter cam:

Pete

 

[Captain Texas]

Made a spotter cam:

Pete

Wow that is a great idea! I like it a ton!

 

[jeepin_idaho]

That's an awesome idea! Hopefully it survives the daily blast of road debris. How'd you hook that up?

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

 

[jeepdreamer]

Roofrack is together, finally. Have to pull it off tomorrow for finish welding and prep for paint.

 

[rubicon91]

Out for a quick getaway this weekend. Getting some use out of the trailer before it gets too hot out.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

 

[MuckSavage]

In January, I added an '07 XK Commander to my Jeep Collection. This weekend I installed a small lift & 265/70-17 Nitto Terra Grapplers. It brought the Commander to how it should look!

 

[greasypete]

That's an awesome idea! Hopefully it survives the daily blast of road debris. How'd you hook that up?

I hope it will hold up. But anyway, the camera is a cheap, waterproof one from amazon. Even if it will get damaged, its worth a try.

I mounted it on top of the crossbar and connected it to the radio as a "baby cam" via the lock-pick. Hope that helps.

So rocks will first hit the underside of the crossbar. I wanted to use it for crawling, so when I wipe the road dirt of at the start of a trail, I think it will stay for that purpose clean.
Pete

 

[Tight_wad]

Started the build of my custom light mount, incorporating PCS dual row LED bar mounts. Going to house 4 KY 100w Apollo series lights. Top section of the PSC mount will support the roof rack.

View attachment 330987

View attachment 330988

View attachment 330989

View attachment 330989

Would like to see more on the rack build.

 

[Comanche Scott]

I hope it will hold up. But anyway, the camera is a cheap, waterproof one from amazon. Even if it will get damaged, its worth a try.

I mounted it on top of the crossbar and connected it to the radio as a "baby cam" via the lock-pick. Hope that helps.

So rocks will first hit the underside of the crossbar. I wanted to use it for crawling, so when I wipe the road dirt of at the start of a trail, I think it will stay for that purpose clean.
Pete

If you do end up wheeling in muddy, dusty areas, you could always rig up something along these lines:
http://motocrossactionmag.com/news/weird-stuff-red-raven-remote-control-motorized-wireless-roll-off-goggles-just-press-a-button-and-youll-get-a-clear-view-especially-if-you-press-the-kill-button-by-accident

I had the Scott version of this, and it was a bit too far ahead of its time. But I'd think by now the technology is there.

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

In January, I added an '07 XK Commander to my Jeep Collection. This weekend I installed a small lift & 265/70-17 Nitto Terra Grapplers. It brought the Commander to how it should look!

Nice. My Daily Driver is a 2005 WK with a small lift and some nice meaty Hankook AT's. I love it, especially with the 5.7L Hemi. Looking forward to seeing some pics!

 

[karlmagnum]

Just did the coolant flush and oil change. I also cleaned the engine bay.