I fell in love with my 80 today..

[SOCALFJ]

Took the INTI rack off for rehab.. and stumbled upon this elegant piece of overland equipment..

Positives
- It handles so much better.
- It gets better mpg.
- I can get out of my own way and do 70mph if i want too.
- Wilson1000 was already setup for roof mount so that screwed right back in
- I dont need the gas can storage, we have a aux tank under the rig
- I dont need the storage, we have the trailer.
- Its quiet and nothing rattles anymore so i can run the sun roof

Negatives
- I need to find a place for my c02 tank
- I need to find a place for my sand ladders (i can move them to under the RTT on the trailer)
- I need to find a place for the pullpal i've never had to use.
- I need to reconnect the limb risers i've used three times.
- Won't have an awning.. but have one on the trailer.

Here's two more pics... dang sexified if you ask me... simple and straight to the point.. no frills.

So the roof rack will stay off for a bit until i make my decision. I'll probably just raise it up into the ceiling here at work and leave it for now.

I dont know... im pretty dang happy with the way it is.

 

[Bluetribal]

Hmmm, pretty sure I read a post by you last week stating that you luv your rack and yadda yadda yadda.

But I hear ya and that's probably why you are thinking of storing it and not selling it. But be warned those poachers are going to tempt you into selling!

 

[SoCal_80]

Looks good!

 

[Ulyses]

those poachers are going to tempt you into selling!

You should sell your rack... to ME

JK, i have my rack stored at G's self storage

 

[SOCALFJ]

You guys are funny.

The rack and its accessories are NOT for sale. The rack came off because im going to rehab it, blast it and powder coat it. It's also getting Lightforce lights too.

I just took it off today for my fabricator.. and i thought the 80 looked bitchen. Fun to drive again too.

 

[SoCal_80]

You guys are funny.

The rack and its accessories are NOT for sale.

You can't fault us for asking........

 

[AdventureBuddies]

I've had mine off for a while too. Definately nice without it, but mine is going back on once I give it the rust/repaint treatment. It's a tough call but ultimately having the rack is really convenient. I throw all sorts of stuff up there and I love being able to climb up and stand up there. Now that the Maggiolina is off, I'll probably set it up to hang out on a couple of chairs safari style.

Your truck looks sweet! very clean and sparkly...

 

[SOCALFJ]

I agree Marcus.. this is nice for a month.. but when its all cleaned up and ready to go, its most likely going back up.

 

[bluto]

I don't get it.

The man put pictures up of how his 80 looks way better with all the cr-p off.
And you guys focus on an INTI rack thats not even in there?

Great pics Dave!

Edit - Are the Lightforce brighter than the HID X visons you had? That would be the only reason
I can think of that would make you switch.

 

[SOCALFJ]

We said Alan.. LOL!

I'll let you know on the Lightforce / Vision X comparison.

 

[Dan2722]

Great B&W pics Dave. After running a few trips with a rack on I definetely prefer it off on a day to day basis.

A little off topic but how do you like the Hankook's after running them a few years? I need new shoes this fall and these are on the short list.

 

[unwiredadventures]

Took the INTI rack off for rehab.. and stumbled upon this elegant piece of overland equipment..

My '80 is my DD. So after a trip, off comes the rack. Looks great without it.