Builds Atwalz 2013 TLC 200 Build Thread. (2 Viewers)

[Markuson]

Skids protected 40 gallon tank.

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Nice, Kamal!!

Note to Kamal...!!
I just noticed (and fixed) a couple of unfortunate Apple voice-to-text mistakes in my post about your setup a few posts back!!!

Mistake said your bumper “defectively” hangs a bit lower in back...should have said “**EFFectively**” hangs slightly lower than mine, but still seems tucked enough with the 40, etc! “ haha. Sorry. You did an awesome job. Wish I had your welding abilities...

But anyway... I have 40-envy now, and agree that as long as it is armored, it would be great. I even think it might be an advantage, because it can help prevent our bumpers from catching on a rock edge as it slides off the tank armor.

Mark

 

[Chrisleduc1]

Skids protected 40 gallon tank.

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Did you fab that yourself or source it? I’m thinking of something similar.

@Taco2Cruiser - you guys offering anything? I have your stage 4 in aluminum already..

 

[Atwalz]

Did you fab that yourself or source it? I’m thinking of something similar.

I fabbed all my armor at home.

 

[Chrisleduc1]

I fabbed all my armor at home.

Sweet, and darn!

 

[Atwalz]

Nice, Kamal!!

Note to Kamal...!!
I just noticed (and fixed) a couple of unfortunate Apple voice-to-text mistakes in my post about your setup a few posts back!!!

Mistake said your bumper “defectively” hangs a bit lower in back...should have said “**EFFectively**” hangs slightly lower than mine, but still seems tucked enough with the 40, etc! “ haha. Sorry. You did an awesome job. Wish I had your welding abilities...

But anyway... I have 40-envy now, and agree that as long as it is armored, it would be great. I even think it might be an advantage, because it can help prevent our bumpers from catching on a rock edge as it slides off the tank armor.

Mark

Mark, 40 came in handy for our trip. Less fuel stops. I stopped for gas about six times for 3000 mile trip. Average fillup was around 40+ gallons. My mpgs were in 9 ish range. This was mainly due to weight, and speed. I need to regear.

 

[Markuson]

Mark, 40 came in handy for our trip. Less fuel stops. I stopped for gas about six times for 3000 mile trip. Average fillip was around 40+ gallons. My mpgs were in 9 ish range. This was mainly due to weight, and speed. I need to regear.

Ya, that’s awesome.
Thinking Baja...Alaska.
So nice to add heaviest weight (extra fuel) at the lowest possible point!

 

[Atwalz]

Ya, that’s awesome.
Thinking Baja...Alaska.
So nice to add heaviest weight (extra fuel) at the lowest possible point!

Alaska is definitely on my bucket list!

 

[Taco2Cruiser]

Did you fab that yourself or source it? I’m thinking of something similar.

@Taco2Cruiser - you guys offering anything? I have your stage 4 in aluminum already..

We will be making some aux tanks armor after LCDC. Shock guards are up and going also.

Great work @Atwalz, always enjoyed this thread of yours.

 

[silverhorse]

@Atwalz i just went through your entire build, cudos to you sir . Nice work! It's not fair that you are saving all this coin doing your own fab work while the rest of us are closing in on bankruptcy!!!

 

[Atwalz]

Removed shocks and coilovers for the rebuild. Rear shocks were frozen on the lower axle mount. After several attempts of prying it off, I had to make a custom puller to get the shock off the rig. Dropping them off locally today to get them to rebuild. I had to cut the FK rod end bearing for one side to get the shock off. I will be ordering a new FK rod end bearing from Icon. I am thinking about investing in the tools to rebuild them at home.

 

[RET2]

Removed shocks and coilovers for the rebuild. Rear shocks were frozen on the lower axle mount. After several attempts of prying it off, I had to make a custom puller to get the shock off the rig. Dropping them off locally today to get them to rebuild. I had to cut the FK rod end bearing for one side to get the shock off. I will be ordering a new FK rod end bearing from Icon. I am thinking about investing in the tools to rebuild them at home.

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Thanks for the info, think I'll go out and shoot a shot of Aero Kroil on mine.

 

[grinchy]

Removed shocks and coilovers for the rebuild. Rear shocks were frozen on the lower axle mount. After several attempts of prying it off, I had to make a custom puller to get the shock off the rig. Dropping them off locally today to get them to rebuild. I had to cut the FK rod end bearing for one side to get the shock off. I will be ordering a new FK rod end bearing from Icon. I am thinking about investing in the tools to rebuild them at home.

To what do you attribute the freezing? Was it impact damage? Corrosion?

 

[Atwalz]

It was corrosion.

 

[Atwalz]

Reporting back on the shock rebuild. on the front Coilover, shock shaft was replaced due to a vertical scar which caused a leak. The shock seal head was also replaced. I also added boots to rear shocks to protect the shafts. On the rear shock which was damaged during removal, lower eyelet was completely replaced along with new M12 bearing. I have acquired all the tools needed to rebuild shocks. So the next rebuild will be inhouse.

 

[Atwalz]

Relocated rear camera to spare tire carrier swing arm. Used 22-4 home security cable to extend camera wires.

 

[grinchy]

Relocated rear camera to spare tire carrier swing arm. Used 22-4 home security cable to extend camera wires.

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Same chore I did this week. I used 7 conductor sprinkler cable, just in case I want to have some option in the rear door for lighting.

 

[Atwalz]

Built a transfer case skid plate.

 

[Atwalz]

Sanded and sprayed the rear bumper with Rust-Oleum prograde bed liner.

 

[Atwalz]

Added bracket to swing arm to mount Proeagle 3ton Jack.

 

[Atwalz]

Started cutting fenders. Used m8 nutserts and re-drilled holes to hold fender liner. Plan is go 35s when my current tires need replacement. Body mount will also be chopped.