Builds Tex's 200 build thread (2 Viewers)

[varun bhargava]

Seven hours later and it's finally done! I'd be ok if I never did another one of these ever again lol. The cutting is quite tedious in a few spots making sure not to cut too deep on the bracing so that you don't cut into the actual tailgate. I am not a fan of how the corners curl up, I've noticed this on most every single one I've seen pics of. Maybe the center bolts at the frame and hinge junction should be loosened a touch to keep it from warping? Has anyone come up with a solution for this?

I used the entire oil mat folded in half and I simply cut it where the close assist actuators wiring attaches in order to fit it around the wiring. I appreciate the suggestions on the mat and padding underneath, that combined should keep things quiet on even the roughest of roads. I added some edge trim to the dust flap because without it the edge of the flap would catch on the tailgate latches as you closed the tailgate. I am tossing around an idea for a material on top of the door but I'll have to see if it's feasible first. All in all I am happy to have it installed and now the extra space, no more air hoses and tools stuffed under the jump seats lol.

Looks great!

 

[Tex68w]

Used it this morning to load up the old enduro project for a little photo shoot before she goes up for sale soon.

 

[radman]

Used it this morning to load up the old enduro project for a little photo shoot before she goes up for sale soon.

Sweet 250!
Mine looks a lot different…

 

[Tex68w]

Rat rod, nice!

 

[Tex68w]

I beefed up the trailer with some more rugged meats in a bigger size. I ditched the 14" aluminum wheels and moved up to a 15" steel wheel in order to run the smallest BFG KO2 they offer lol. It's a ridiculous upgrade but I love the "offroad" look, they roll better and have the same load rating as the ones they replaced. They actually give the trailer another inch of ground clearance and they are more fitting for the terrain that the trailer will see while transporting dirt bikes. I plan to keep the nice aluminum wheels around and mount one as a spare.

 

[Tex68w]

A little beach time this afternoon.

The must be some beach bandit "artists" out here today lol. At least they are making use of all of the random trash that's washed up from recent storms.

Nice modded GX we saw out while cruising back in.

 

[MCtree]

What kind of world are we living in where people are throwing away a perfectly good darth Vader head like that?

 

[Tex68w]

 

[Tex68w]

Sunday evening beach run.

 

[MondayTX]

Sunday evening beach run.

Looks nice! Which beach?

 

[AZCRSR]

Where would one find the metal insert you have for your compressor? Way better solution than my plastic cap.

 

[grinchy]

Probably here

Wits' End On Board Air Kits and Accessories

Wits' End On Board Air Kits and Accessories

absolute-wits-end.com

 

[AZCRSR]

Probably here

Wits' End On Board Air Kits and Accessories

Wits' End On Board Air Kits and Accessories

absolute-wits-end.com

Thanks!

 

[Tex68w]

Where would one find the metal insert you have for your compressor? Way better solution than my plastic cap.

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ARB Fitting Air Coupler Pacifier

ARB Fitting Air Coupler Pacifier (ACP-ARB)

absolute-wits-end.com

 

[Tex68w]

Motor pool Monday, but on a Tuesday lol. I got around to doing my first oil change on the Cruiser myself. I've been wanting to switch over to 5w-30 oil for a while now and I took this chance to get away from the stealership and their crap service as well. I found two missing bolts while removing the skid plates, surprise surprise. This will be my last oil change without a valve in place of the drain plug, holy hell did I have a mess to clean up as the oil bounced out of my pan and all over the back side of the tire and the garage floor. I am no fan of the cartridge style filter either.

Oil pressure seems to be slightly higher at highway speeds but similar to before when idling. I did notice that the drivetrain is quieter altogether now.

 

[04UZJ100]

Love that folks are moving to 5W30.

 

[Tex68w]

Love that folks are moving to 5W30.

Have you noticed that the oil pressure gauge seems to move around more or have more range with 5w-30?

 

[04UZJ100]

Have you noticed that the oil pressure gauge seems to move around more or have more range with 5w-30?

A little bit. That gauges doesnt have much precision so I take it with a grain of salt. Engine is definitely smoother and quieter overall, though.

 

[AZCRSR]

The third row jump seats have finally been removed. I used the Aussie made Specialist 3D Products third row seat delete panels with tie-down rings to cover the exposed holes in the fenders, this is a nice bit of kit. The original hardware removed from the seat mounts went back into their respective holes. The tie-down rings have a 1000lb WLL but I doubt they ever come close to seeing that kind of stress for what I'd use them for.

I grabbed some 1" open cell foam I had lying around from one of my many Pelican cases and got to work cutting out pieces I had stenciled from the voids left over from the feet on the jump seats in the cargo floor. The Heritage Edition rubber cargo mat I ordered should be here in the next few days to finish it out and cover the entire cargo floor.

All things considered, I am pretty happy with how it turned out. Now I just need to decide which drawer system will eventually fill the void, but until then I look forward to the added cargo space and reduced payload.

Do you remember the bolt size for the anchor points you used? I saw in one of the threads but can't find it. Threw mine out with the seats.

 

[Tex68w]

Do you remember the bolt size for the anchor points you used? I saw in one of the threads but can't find it. Threw mine out with the seats.

Sadly I do not, my apologies.