Recent content by nor_cal_cyclist

Thank you. Proud to have 3 in my stable...2011 RSL, 2021 Routt RSL, and 2022 Vamoots RCS.

Once done, she’ll be just over the hill from you…going to have to come over for coffee and drool a bit :rofl:

My most recent loss is noted in the following thread: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/rip-calfee.1340792/ Got the stripped down frame hanging on the wall in my garage. Loss included the med expenses associated with 3 broken ribs and a fractured scapula, new helmet, and the jersey I was...

Currently have a Kuat Sherpa mounted to my cooler rack (so it swings away). Looking pretty hard at a 1-up or Kuat Piston to eliminate ANY frame/fork contact.

Body shop guys had a spot, so she's torn back down and off for the spray liner (bottom of tub and interior) and paint. Going back to the original Rustic Green :bounce:

We call it "bear conditioning" :rofl:

K9 Roof Rack arrived and towers fabricated :cool: Also decided on adding a Baja light bar under the roof rack to take up some of the space between the soft top and the rack.

I'm leaving the final decision to Jeremiah and Alex (fabrication wizard) once they fab the 3-link front suspension. They're the experts, and so far have NOT suggested/done anything I don't agree with.

This weeks update: cage and soft top frame are done. Gas tank modified to clear the new transmission hump. Rear suspension is done. Body work also done (except the front fenders - still deciding on OEM fender vs tube like metal tech). Getting pretty close to removing the tub for paint, and still...

Actually a licensed engineer, but haven't seen a Dissent rack in person - if it's the same strength/flexibility as a Front Runner, no comparison with a round bar. Thanks...

Do you think your aluminum c-channel load bars are more flexible than a set of round yakima style bars? Curious about the number of bars I'll actually need (have 2 currently on my rack).

When we lost one of our Goldens at home unexpectedly, our other one showed obvious stress followed by separation anxiety. I made the decision to bring another pup into the home, against our Vet's recommendations. Took 2 days and they were best friends....and all stress and other issues went...

Believe evap tubes were removed at the previous shop. More progress - engine placement corrected, and metal fab to clear the atlas almost completed....

Bush references "load bars" in the instructions - assume round would work with a u-shaped threaded attachment to hook the load bars?

Kinda wonder if the Gobi brackets that attach to the outter tube steel will work (pict below) - guess it depends on how the holes line up. Gobi does say their brackets will work with the eezi-awnings, which per the website weighs about the same as the Bush.