the rack affixes to the mounts just behind the B pillar (theres a front one and a back one on the Bpillar) they're often hidden by the plastic cover in the roof channel.
I put the H55 to the 3FE in my 80, (Well, Josh from Willamette Garage in Portland did) and removing the torque converter from the 3FE has been a complete change in driving dynamics. Suddenly there is pull where there wasn't. Suddenly every mph number has double digits (12-16 depending on the...
FULL DISCLOSURE: I work for Ironman. Not only is the 7'2" easy to install with the 125mm gutter feet, it's pretty freaking rugged as well. Nice setup for the 80 series. The knobs are kinda feeble looking, and they don't lock like my old Thule, but whose gonna **** with a 91lbs rack full of...
After building my own, I went with the Ironman 4x4 bumper... it was at a good price, looked eright, and I like the modular set up with a winch tray and the bumper design that sits on the tray...
I completely agree with you, but if the rig s***s the bed while on a trek... who might I be able to turn to... and Rusty Marlin, I hear you, but this in is worst case...
Let's say, the whole lot... MUD offers a lot of information to all sorts of folks... and suggestions from experienced owners offers an enormous resource to the newbies. I sought out a good team myself in PDX, Willamette Garage (Though I hear it's done, boo) and I'd happily return to them for...
I'd like to see if I've missed some thread on here to vetted installers... If you've had a good experience having somebody else fit goods to your rig, where was it? Have I missed something? I have friends all over, and they can't find vetted install teams. IS there a list I've missed? Asking for...