Build Build thread: The Bruis3r

[Beanzermin]

I got tired of waiting around for the ScanGauge II mount to be made. So I Spent the money on making upgrades to a friends 3D printer. He spent the time developing the part!

The black one is the prototype made out of ABS. The white ones are made out of PETG and should hold up better to the temps a car interior endures. This was the first test print with PETG. So we'll have to make some adjustments to get it to stop stringing and make it print smoother. Excited that it's getting close!

 

[Beanzermin]

Productive day today!

1) Sanded, puttied, & primed the scan gauge mount.
2) Wired up a switch for the PA horn
3) Wired in the ARB Compressor
4) hard wired the InReach Explorer mount
5) fixed the cupholders. The lid wouldn't stay closed

 

[Beanzermin]

Painted and installed the Scan Gauge mount. Looks like I'll need to make a few adjustments to make it sit more flush.

Added the Gamiviti spare tire hitch. Mounted the rotopax water canister on it. Added the pour spout from GoWesty.

 

[Beanzermin]

Got some ID tags from Blue Ridge Overland Gear to label what's inside the drawer.

 

[PhillipB]

I saw you/your truck the other day around Buffalo/215 and was so excited. It’s so awesome looking.

 

[Beanzermin]

I saw you/your truck the other day around Buffalo/215 and was so excited. It’s so awesome looking.

Wow! Thank you! I live just off of Tropicana and 215. Are you a part of any of the local 4x4 groups on Facebook?

 

[PhillipB]

I’m not, actually. Which do recommend?

 

[Beanzermin]

Finally got around to actually mounting the fridge. Also mounted the cable chain link ends, so that it works the way it should.

 

[Beanzermin]

New license plate and plate frame.

 

[Beanzermin]

Another couple projects finished today. Installed some red LED map lights.

Also installed the Trail Tailor lower control arms. While installing those I noticed the rear connection points were all bent up too. Does anyone make skids for those as well?

 

[Beanzermin]

While emptying my Donaldson precleaner over the weekend I noticed it was loose. It has come loose a couple of times. So this time I decided to take it off and look at it. It was starting to crack at the mount. I started looking into precleaners & came across the OEM Birdfeeder style. The mount is a solid piece of plastic. It doesn't have the slits notched in it like the Donaldson does. So that should keep me from overtightening and cracking it. Did a little more research and found one for the 200 series. Part number 17730-51010. With the supercharger my 4.7L is actually close to a 5.7L. So it should be perfect for CFM's. Ordered that and a new coupler Sunday night. Both arrived today!

 

[Beanzermin]

Last trip out, the Viair air hose I was using to air up my tires popped a hole close to the fitting that plugs into the coupler. The coupler was pretty damn hot too when I went to undo it. So I ordered the ARB air up kit. The coupler has a rubber ring around it to keep from burning yourself. The air hose that comes with this kit, is more like an actual hose and not a plastic airline. So it should keep me from burning myself and popping a hole in the new line.

I didn't want dirt getting into the coupler. So I had to order the super fancy Wits End pacifier. Thanks @NLXTACY for making products that I need, but don't need! Now I gotta figure out a nice tether to keep myself from losing the plug!

Old Viair hose

New ARB hose

 

[Beanzermin]

Overlanding USA has done a walk around video of the rig. Check it out!

 

[civil offroad]

Nice build. Seen another vid of a group heading out to overland expo and I seen your rig’s quick cameo!

 

[Beanzermin]

Seen another vid of a group heading out to overland expo and I seen your rig’s quick cameo!

Yeah it was a part of the FourWheeler Magazines Overland Adventure. It was a couple day trip ending at overland expo. I'm waiting to see if they ever put it in one of the upcoming magazines.

 

[Beanzermin]

Just got her back from a long list of maintenance and repairs!

•Steering Rack replaced
•Inner tie rods replaced
•Oil dipstick tube replaced
•Header stud replaced (One of them backed out)
•Big hard brake line replaced (previous owner pinched it when installing the old sliders)
•Wheel speed sensor replaced
•Adjust parking brake
•Brake fluid flush
•Changed Transfer case fluid
•Changed front and rear diff fluids
•Transmission fluid was checked (still good)

 

[Beanzermin]

FourWheeler Magazine has released the October issue. They have added an introduction to all the vehicles that were on the Inaugural Overland Adventure. If you get a chance give a look. There was quite an array of vehicles that went as well!

 

[bgolf247]

It was great following you on a couple trails at HIH this year and thanks for picking me and my dad up for a quick ride back to camp in Silverton. Was going through pics and found some cool ones with you in them so I thought I would share:

 

[bgolf247]

It was great following you on a couple trails at HIH this year and thanks for picking me and my dad up for a quick ride back to camp in Silverton. Was going through pics and found some cool ones with you in them so I thought I would share:
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Oh yeah and my dad was generally blown away by your rig. He isn't on mud, but I will probably have to share this thread with him.

 

[100d ua]

Great build man!