Builds 2006 TRAIL TAILOR GX470 BUILD (1 Viewer)

[TRAIL TAILOR]

AJ got the tires and wheels mounted this afternoon.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

And the @benc Dissent Offroad hybrid bumper is ready to weld out. I kept all the main lines but made changes to the lights, rear crossmember and hitch. This is a full shell bumper (one piece) not a modular like Ben will offer. Once again I will not reproduce this bumper or share files...

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Had a little time this morning so made a new product. GX470 hidden winch mount. I make these for the 100, 200 and LX570 and soon 80 series. Completely made from 1/4" steel plate and keeps all the factory clips, fasteners, skids/pans and the controller for this massive #comeupwinch 12.5rs needs no relocation. Clutch handle and controller plug is accessible without cutting any holes. As with all of our HWM designs we recommend a wireless/remote solution for the easiest use. Also while your in there add a set of our 1/2" grade 70 tow points.

Jason

 

[Mitchelllamme]

What’s your price on the hwm?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

What’s your price on the hwm?

425.00 powder coated with all hardware.

 

[Knuckledown]

It’s a shame the bumper a one and done. It looks good. You and Ben ought to strike a partnership. I think he probably has 20 folks standing by to place orders for rear bumpers.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

It’s a shame the bumper a one and done. It looks good. You and Ben ought to strike a partnership. I think he probably has 20 folks standing by to place orders for rear bumpers.

Sounds like @benc has plans to put the rear into production. He is busy updating equipment and keeping up with orders that continue to be proven sellers.

IMO, in the grand scheme of the fabrication world.... 20 "interested" buyers isn't justification to roll out a production bumper as intricate as his designs are with the size of his company now. Just me....

I'm getting more and more away from bumpers and especially production bumpers. One off customs is what started Trail Tailor and we are going back to that.

Suspension components, sliders and machining specialized parts are my continued plans.

Jason

 

[Knuckledown]

I respect that.

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

GX470 HWM is dialed in and the first production sample is made.

Full 1/4" HSLA steel, JIS hardware and accepts all factory clips and fasteners for the cover and skids. Also backer frame reinforcement plates.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

GOT TOW MOUNTS?

Getting tow mounts ready for Black Friday. 1/2" Grade 70

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

RLCA skids and RLCAs are designed and ready to go. Colton and I worked on these this morning.

J

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

BLACK FRIDAY SALE HAS BEGUN.

Hidden winch mounts will be up tomorrow and the extended and adjustable front and rear links will be available next week at a BF Sale deal. Machine shop is a few days behind on the CrMo shafts.

Jason

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[quasi]

interested in the axle swap you are planning. will a 80 series transfer case bolt up to the GX transmission?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Tough Dog lift installed this morning. Rake will be perfect once the bumper and winch are on.

Now to finish the custom front bumper. Sliders are done and be installed next week.

Jason

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Slider jigs for KDSS and NON-KDSS are made.

1.75" x 3/16" DOM rails, 3 x 2 x 3/16" rect tube, 1/4" gussets, 3/16" tread plates, 3/8" frame plates, and 1.5" x 3/16" frame legs.

Custom ubolts for a bolt on installation.

All pieces are sent to laser for cutting. Will offer in a step tread and a full tread.

Jason

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

LENZDESIGN snorkel arrived from Israel.

Not installed just held up there.

J

 

[Mitchelllamme]

Dang finally ready to pull it on a hwm and looks like you’re sold out. Any eta on more?

 

[TRAIL TAILOR]

Dang finally ready to pull it on a hwm and looks like you’re sold out. Any eta on more?

Store is closed until Jan 1st. I just received 50 HWMs for various models including 10 for the GX. They will go to powder next week and be available for purchase on Jan 1st.

 

[Mrsjynx]

Sounds like @benc has plans to put the rear into production. He is busy updating equipment and keeping up with orders that continue to be proven sellers.

IMO, in the grand scheme of the fabrication world.... 20 "interested" buyers isn't justification to roll out a production bumper as intricate as his designs are with the size of his company now. Just me....

I'm getting more and more away from bumpers and especially production bumpers. One off customs is what started Trail Tailor and we are going back to that.

Suspension components, sliders and machining specialized parts are my continued plans.

Jason

I respectfully disagree. There are no good low profile rear bumpers available for the GX. Right now GXOR is extremely close to 20,000 members in a shockingly short amount of time this market is going to be huge in a very short amount of time. If he makes it just the first 20 will get him going. 1-2 variations of the bumper and be done. No more. Keeps production easy and help with ship times.

 

[drowzyGX]

LENZDESIGN snorkel arrived from Israel.

Not installed just held up there.

J

How does the snorkel look? Been wanting to pull the trigger on a lenzdesign for a while, but some of the reviews complained about the joint (not sure if that’s the right term) for where it connects to the air intake box.