ESME - 98 REBUILD

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Snorkel arrived and very happy with the product, especially for 127$ shipped.

Antenna cut out equipped. Nice stainless hardware and heavy rubber molded airbox boot. I had to notch the template for the antenna, but that was easy enough.

Ordered a 4.125 holesaw and will get this install this week sometime. Everything is prepped and ready.

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Jason

 

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Also ordered some batteries...

Odessey 31-PC2150S for the main starting
Odessey 31M-PC2150ST-M for the Aux

Some 3/4" x 1/4" 99% copper bar for the + extension and I'm still debating between the T-Max (IBS knock off) or the Painless battery controller. I have PLENTY of 1/0 and 2/0 cable and lugs.

J

 

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Color match paint for the bumpers, sliders and rack arrived today. Once again Automotive Touchup delivers!

J

 

[LEX]

That should look interesting.

 

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That should look interesting.

The color? Really no different than what it looks like with OE plastic bumper covers. Rack will be almost completely covered with the new Trail Tailor RTT and foxwing awning and the sliders will be a little darker than you see them now.

I'm disliking the black armor look more and more. Plus it shows every scratch and particle of dust.

J

 

[LEX]

The color? Really no different than what it looks like with OE plastic bumper covers. Rack will be almost completely covered with the new Trail Tailor RTT and foxwing awning and the sliders will be a little darker than you see them now.

I'm disliking the black armor look more and more. Plus it shows every scratch and particle of dust.

J

I meant it in a good way. I'm very used to seeing everything black and would consider color matching my own bumpers when I get them one day.

 

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I welded out the swing arms, finished the quarter wing brackets and will be changing the Rotopax up a bit. Need to get away from it for a couple of days.

I might start the front tomorrow if the tailgate lids aren't ready to pickup in Salt Lake. But, I'm ready regardless.

J

 

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Got a little done on the front bumper before I met my laser guy to pick up the tailgate panel mock-ups.

My spare front diff arrived so now I can start installing the Harrop E-locker when I have time.

J

HEE HEE

Tailgate lid. Needs a small tweak and they will go into production.

 

[ukaviator]

Looking good! That snorkel is a steal for $127!

Ive also been looking at the T-Max system. Half the price of the National Luna and guys seem to be happy with it.

Lids are looking good BTW! Think i'm going to color match mine with Monstaliner to the drawer setup I have planned

 

[sean2202]

Have you ever considered a hitch mount incorporated into the front bumper? My thoughts on this is it could be used for the main attachment for a colapsable "trail table" or workbench (would be great with on board air). If there were two other attachment areas on either side of the bumper steel braces could be used for
support as well into the table.

 

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Have you ever considered a hitch mount incorporated into the front bumper? My thoughts on this is it could be used for the main attachment for a colapsable "trail table" or workbench (would be great with on board air). If there were two other attachment areas on either side of the bumper steel braces could be used for
support as well into the table.

I've built many front bumpers with a receiver hitch. None for a 100 but I will build whatever within reason..

J

 

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More done on the front bumper and one of the Odyssey 31 batteries arrived today.

Jason

 

[savirc]

You teasing covering up the front bumper J

 

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You teasing covering up the front bumper J

C,

Once I get everything tacked up I will show it. These bumpers are for me and I build as my mood directs me...

J

 

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You teasing covering up the front bumper J

Here you go C,

All tacked up.

Jason

 

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Got the snorkel installed this morning. Need to order some new clips to re-install the inner wheel well panel. A really nice and tight install.

I also, disconnected the power antenna since its broken but runs anyway... Installed one of my CB/Radio mounts so now I can run a splitter for FM and CB uses.

J

 

[jLB]

I like the front bumper, it reminds me of the original "blueberry" bumper:

 

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I like the front bumper, it reminds me of the original "blueberry" bumper:
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I suppose. BUT, that is one hell of a compliment! Thanks! I'd have to strip a lot of metal off to get it to that look.

Looks like my 80 front bumper more than anything...

J

 

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The marine Odyssey battery arrived this morning with a pair of OEM "T's"

I think I will be going with the T-Max battery controller. I'll build the new battery tray as well.

J

 

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Welded out the base front bumper and will finish it up tomorrow.

J