New Shoes, a New Hat and a Nose Job...

[SkyHunter]

Hi everyone,

Here are the latest updates on my Hundy:

New shoes - Nitto Trail Grappler M/Ts (275/70/18). I replaced my Goodyear MT/R with Kevlars with the Nittos.

New Hat - Gobi Roof Rack. I've used it on several camping trips so far and I am very happy with it. It is stout and it easily handles my weight while loading it. That rear bumper ladder really helps out for getting up there!!!

Nose Job - Safari Snorkel. The still gives me grief about this one. It goes something like 'why do you need that in San Diego?'... My son understands .

I picked up the Slee skid plates when they were on sale and recently added JT's UCAs.

 

[no-pistons]

Nice rig! What do you think of the Nittos compared to the Goodyear MTRs?

 

[SkyHunter]

Nice rig! What do you think of the Nittos compared to the Goodyear MTRs?

So far I like the Nittos better. Time will tell, but they are quieter than the Goodyears.

 

[Sverige]

How do you like the Slee jerry can rack?
I'm in need of one but don't like Slee's design - too big and clumsy. Unfortunately I can't find anything better for that bumper. How does it handle washboard when loaded with full jerry cans? Is there a way to lock the cans to the rack if you leave your truck parked somewhere?
Thx

 

[4Peanut]

Love the "makeover!"

 

[SkyHunter]

How do you like the Slee jerry can rack?
I'm in need of one but don't like Slee's design - too big and clumsy. Unfortunately I can't find anything better for that bumper. How does it handle washboard when loaded with full jerry cans? Is there a way to lock the cans to the rack if you leave your truck parked somewhere?
Thx

The Slee jerry can rack is large but I like it, no issues with strength - it is very sturdy. I don't typically go far enough to load up with jerry cans. I usually put a water container and propane tank on it. I'm not sure how you would lock anything down unless you modify it with a metal strap and a padlock.

 

[smm3]

Looks fantastic!! Hope mine looks like this one day...

 

[sonk76]

So far I like the Nittos better. Time will tell, but they are quieter than the Goodyears.

What was the motivation for the change? Do the Nitto's feel much heavier than the MT/R's?

 

[ay nako]

the LC looks amazing man! congrats!!

 

[Gottagetone]

Great looking rig!

 

[highonpottery]

What was the motivation for the change? Do the Nitto's feel much heavier than the MT/R's?

I think the Nitto's are 3lbs heavier each in this size.

Hundy looks great! How many miles did you get out of the MTR-K's?

 

[Softride62]

my 03 hopes to look like that one day, Snorkel and all (same question comes up in drought ridden Texas)

nice job!

 

[jonharis]

How do you like the Slee jerry can rack?
I'm in need of one but don't like Slee's design - too big and clumsy. Unfortunately I can't find anything better for that bumper. How does it handle washboard when loaded with full jerry cans? Is there a way to lock the cans to the rack if you leave your truck parked somewhere?
Thx

Keep pushing Slee to produce the swingout Rotopax mount! I've been bothering him for a year on it. He was stuck on sourcing an acceptable latch. Still waiting......

 

[Bighead]

Keep pushing Slee to produce the swingout Rotopax mount! I've been bothering him for a year on it. He was stuck on sourcing an acceptable latch. Still waiting......

Are you waiting for something that doesn't use the ladder?

I might go with this instead of the jerry can basket.

 

[lcmariani]

Very nice. I just got the Gobi Roof Rack. I think it will be here this week.

 

[sleeoffroad]

Keep pushing Slee to produce the swingout Rotopax mount! I've been bothering him for a year on it. He was stuck on sourcing an acceptable latch. Still waiting......

Been on the market for about a month now.



Slee - Toyota 100 Series Land Cruiser Rear Bumper

 

[bluecruiser]

Keep pushing Slee to produce the swingout Rotopax mount! I've been bothering him for a year on it. He was stuck on sourcing an acceptable latch. Still waiting......

I thought you knew the release dates of all Slee products...you are slipping. Lol

 

[SanDiegoCruiser]

Now if only Slee would make a mount for the tire swing out to attach the rotopax...

 

[jonharis]

Are you waiting for something that doesn't use the ladder?

I might go with this instead of the jerry can basket.

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/images/bumper/sof1255-1.jpg

Been on the market for about a month now.



Slee - Toyota 100 Series Land Cruiser Rear Bumper

http://sleeoffroad.com/products/images/bumper/sof1255-2.jpg

I thought you knew the release dates of all Slee products...you are slipping. Lol

:whoops: I rely on you guys to tell me these things! I made a pact with myself not to visit Slee's site too often. About freekin time. I figured Slee would let me know when it was up considering how much I've been pestering. I could have gotten one when I was in DEN last month Besides, that's an 80 it's mounted on which I've seen plenty of pics of. Can two 4 gallon rotopax be mounted?

Looks great BTW, and that's the way to go if you have or are looking into getting the ladder.

 

[Sverige]

I am looking for a well designed rack/basket that will carry my jerry and scepter cans. Rotopax are clever, but everyone in my area uses old school jerry cans. I have a ton, and they'll be less of a crime magnet for me than Rotopax.