Our '87 4R SR5 Honduras Coffee/Missions Rig Build...

[KLF]

Killer.

What will you do about the license plate?

 

[The Jade Bean]

I haven't fully decided yet. Wanted a 40 series plate bracket, but couldn't find one in budget. Likely mount to bar with welded in nuts and generic light.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Ok more done. Slight vibration in the swing out if you smack the tire good. I'm not sure if this is normal as I've never had a swing out before.

 

[The Jade Bean]

 

[The Jade Bean]

Getting close!

 

[The Jade Bean]

Done! There are some touches that need done, but the main construction is over!!

 

[The Jade Bean]

Well as I drive it has a SLIGHT wobble on bumps, but on the bumpy roads of Honduras that will be worse. To alleviate that should I do a side tube brace off the side plate of the bumper with a second spindle?

 

[The Jade Bean]

Solution: I'm adding two bump stops and reinforcing spindle from the top!

 

[The Jade Bean]

Compartment doors came in.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Did some flex testing to see if the rear bumper swing out moved and seemingly nothing, which I'm happy to see! [emoji16]

 

[The Jade Bean]

Anyone have experience with this company for seat covers or have another suggestion?

 

[onemanarmy]

Are those seat covers or new upholstery?

if they are covers, how are they secured? Tied on?

And those ramps you have hanging off the spare tire....who makes those? Looks to be alot of weight hanging off far from the spindle. (high moment arm)

 

[The Jade Bean]

Seat covers.

No idea how they attach.

Can't remember the ramp manufacture, as I've had them for years. They are aluminum and only weigh 25lb for both. The Pelican case is currently empty and I'm only going to put stuff in it if I need it at the time. My tire is only a 30" and I have no intentions of running bigger.

I'm also going to weld on another support on top of the spindle running down the back side of the bumper which is 1/4" steel.

 

[jgranthevagrant]

Those ramps will also catch loads of air, tree branches, etc. They can't be attached flat elsewhere?

 

[The Jade Bean]

They can go sideways over the Pelican case as well. There's no where else to store them and bed space needs to remain clear. I'll get a pic later to show what I'm talking about.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Like this...

 

[onemanarmy]

those are only 30s? (30x9.5?) Just looked a lot bigger.

and 25lbs for both ramps? that is good engineering.

 

[The Jade Bean]

Well guess they are 31x10.5. Doh. Actually only 10lbs each.

HD SAND LADDERS - ALUMINUM 12 inch X 48 inch (Pair) (OFF-ROAD RECOVERY)

 

[The Jade Bean]

Ordered TONS of new things for our 4R!!

 

[The Jade Bean]

So far I've ordered high lift mount, new complete vinyl flooring, Grant steering wheel, poly panels for new interior (sides/doors/back seats), and lots more. It's Christmas!!