Featured 100 - Dieselbigot

[Dandon]

Excellent buildup, dieselbigot!
I love that modular rear bumper. It seems really useful. And the triple bourbon+brandy+ absynthe jerrycan holder is a must
You are a lucky guy having a wife that lets you drive such a rig!

[uHu]

That's my kind of rig. Very nice.

Do you have more pix? (Side view on level ground, side view (profile) of front, side view (profile) of rear, straight frontal, Radio installation, etc)

That drawer is a good DIY solution, better than some factory made models. Looks practical to have the sides open at the top, not a full top surface with some useless room on the sides. Did you consider e.g. a flip-up cover on the left, for more sleeping surface?

Looking at your batteries, I hope you have insulated the terminals a bit. No point in provoking a short and/or a fire in case of a small accident or rollover.

The AO roof rails look smart. Are there any seals under them? Can water gather underneath? Thinking of freezing conditions where water under the rails would freeze and thereby expand destructively in some way. Do you have a pic showing the detail about moving the rubber strips to the top rail to avoid whistling?

(This) ROTM is great.

[3rd Cruiser]

Diesel-B,

A great cruiser. Neverr thought I would want a rear drawer system until I saw what you have done. Secure, removable, and a sleeping platform too. You also have me re-thinking my rear bumper options.

I think the best expedition rig is one that can be easily reconfigured to meet the loading requirements for each trip. Your rig certainly has that flexibility. Thanks for sharing with us.

and yes, more pictures!!

[dieselbigot]

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Originally Posted by uHu

Did you consider e.g. a flip-up cover on the left, for more sleeping surface?

You don't really need an extra flap there...by the time you lay out your mattress you don't notice the gap. Plus I usually have that gap stuffed with crap anyway

The AO roof rails look smart. Are there any seals under them? Can water gather underneath?

Yes, they have a water-tight seal that goes underneath the rail so water can't get into the mounting holes

Do you have more pix?

Here's a couple more pics...

[dieselbigot]

one more in it's natural habitat

[macneill]

Looks great!

So that's what that rubber strip for the AO rack is for...

Good thing I kept it. Will put it up this weekend.

[GRunner]

sorry what kind of seat covers are they? really clean rig you have!

[dieselbigot]

Originally Posted by GRunner

sorry what kind of seat covers are they? really clean rig you have!

They are Spector covers from Spector Off Road

[CaliCruiser]

Nice rig Brett!

[pkfj]

Great story! Perfectly set up truck!

[SALEH]

more pics on the rig

[e9999]

and btt...

[ShottsUZJ100]

Excellent. Excellent. Wheel that proudly!

[hks3sgte]

One of the best 100 series... when I was shopping for one, this was one of my inspirational 100's

[LandCruisers4Life]

That rear bumper is cool. The guy doesn't have it on the web site for sale however..... ladder integration is great!

Nice 100.... better go for the arb mod next

[dclee]

Originally Posted by LandCruisers4Life

That rear bumper is cool. The guy doesn't have it on the web site for sale however..... ladder integration is great!

Nice 100.... better go for the arb mod next

It's not a high-volume item, and I'm not sure if Luke has produced any more (though he undoubtedly has a waiting list for them). It took him forever just to get pics of his 80 bumper on the website, he's just too busy. I suspect once he gets a few more under his belt, we'll start seeing a presence for them on his website. If you want to inquire, I'd suggest calling.

One thing to remember is that, just like his 80 bumper, it requires cutting off the end of the frame, including the rear cross-member, and until now most 100 owners have not been willing to do this. I know I wasn't, otherwise I'd have one. Having owned one of Luke's 80 bumpers, they are just out of this world.

I think Snook is next in line, and his has been excruciatingly slow to build...

[ShottsUZJ100]

Originally Posted by dclee

it requires cutting off the end of the frame, including the rear cross-member, and until now most 100 owners have not been willing to do this. I know I wasn't, otherwise I'd have one.

I'm sure his bumper makes for a stronger "cross member" than the factory one that's there. No reason to be concerned unless it for removal and resale at a later date.

[Snook]

Originally Posted by dclee

Having owned one of Luke's 80 bumpers, they are just out of this world....

I saw (& videoing) his 80 rear bumper taking a brutal blows pretty well thru the Rubicon run so it compelled me to order one for my 100 series.

Originally Posted by dclee

I think Snook is next in line, and his has been excruciatingly slow to build...

My kids have grown four inches since I ordered the 4x4 rear bumper. Now it has arrived at my buddy's warehouse! I will post an additional photos when it is my turn.

[dclee]

Originally Posted by ShottsUZJ100

I'm sure his bumper makes for a stronger "cross member" than the factory one that's there. No reason to be concerned unless it for removal and resale at a later date.

Exactly, resale is one consideration. Yes, Luke's bumper is quite stout, stronger than the factory cross-member. But until now the 100 has been so new that most have been unwilling to cut one up. Especially for the ones still under warranty and used as daily drivers. I can just imagine the liability and insurance issues that could result (e.g. get rear-ended, claim for damages and medical, get denied because you modified an essential safety feature of the vehicle).

Any insurance industry experts care to speak up?

[dclee]

Originally Posted by Snook

I saw (& videoing) his 80 rear bumper taking a brutal blows pretty well thru the Rubicon run so it compelled me to order one for my 100 series.

Hey, my driving wasn't that bad! You should have seen what I did to a Kaymar bumper on that trail a few years earlier...

[jgray]

Nicely done or nice work in progress... One of my favorite featured rigs I've seen so far... Given me some good ideas for my build as well... The rear bumper is mos definitely sweet but the T3 looks great with the chrome off as well... Sweet ride or wifes ride that is!!!

How easy did the front chrome bumper bar come off your TJM T3???

[Campfire]

Great write up and awesome rig Brett! I sure love that color.

You going to show it off on the Deer Valley Trail this summer?

[pint]

How do you like the SOR seat covers? Been looking at those for a while. Also, is this still your wifes truck? If so, I wish my wife would drive something that built! Nice work.

[dieselbigot]

Guys,

Sorry I've been slow to reply...I kinda fell off the MUD / computer bandwagon a while ago and I rarely check this any more. Anyway, here are a few replies / comments

[QUOTE)=jgray;3272035How easy did the front chrome bumper bar come off your TJM T3???

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Like two nuts kinda easy...it's only there for looks, that's for sure

I'm sure I'll make Beer Valley this year...and if I do, I'll bring my hundy just for you Jeff

I like the SOR covers allot, but they do fade pretty quick. I haven't washed them yet...I'm hoping if I do they'll all at least fade to the same color. And yes, this is still the wifes DD. One of these days I'll retire this as a DD and buy her a little BMW to drive to work. She deserves it for putting up with me.

So I have done a few things since last summer when this thread first started. I was way sick of the crappy stock sound system so I sprung for a new Alpine W205 Multimedia station with Ipod, Sirius, DVD, Nav capability etc along with 2 new Alpine amps and all new Focal speakers all the way around. Everything is in the stock locations so I didn't have to hack anything up and it sounds bitchin! Long trips are now much more bearable. In fact on the way to Moab last week I watched two movies on the way across NV...pretty cool.

I also finally got my Long Range Auto 24 gal aux fuel tank installed...this was VERY nice to have for the trip we just did through the Maze country. It's also cool driving almost all the way from Moab to Sacto on one big fill.

While I was at it, I had Mudrak go through my front end and install the ARB locker and big compressor. So that pretty much wrapped up the mods until this trip I just did. Towing my M101 (full of everyone elses gas), and the weight of the storage cabinet full of gear, fridge full of food, aux tank full of fuel, rear bumper with 15 gals of more gas, roof rack full of crap etc lead me to a new need...AIR BAGS! That and I want to re-do my 2M set up and install the Yaesu 8800 up near the rear view mirror like Slee has on his Hundy...very slick. Then I'm DONE!

[dieselbigot]

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