Builds The Big Bad Rad Dad LX (Dissent) Build

[Tex68w]

Aww man, can we keep politics off IH8MUD? I’m here for the cruisers.

The man flat out asked why it was that way and I answered.

 

[Chewbacca]

Awesome adventures! I had to chuckle at the comments regarding the cold starts at -6. I'm in Granby, CO and had multiple mornings of -12 mornings last week so the cold start noises are commonplace. I've found my LX to be a trooper, even with the recent 5w20 oil the shop mistakenly put in. I vote you cut further north and hit the hot springs in Saratoga WY! +1 on skipping Vail.

I live in Fraser. I hear you on the cold mornings. Was only 0 this morning. Felt warm!

 

[Chewbacca]

Denver is a liberal s*** hole with ever increasing socialist policies and mindset, this is why it looks the way it does. All cities that fall into that trap end up this way, Austin isn't too far behind them with the homeless encampments.

Come on now. Let's keep politics out of MUD.

If CO is so terrible, why do Texans keep coming here?

 

[Tex68w]

You guys crack me up. We visit Colorado and I assure you it isn't for Denver. Back to Cruiser talk.

 

[tbisaacs]

to cruiser talk. Here here.

 

[radman]

how much weight is in the basket?

Finally got around to unpacking and weighing everything.

18” hitch extension: 20lbs
Basket: 55lbs

Load: 155lbs + ~25lbs of food in the yeti when fully loaded.

so about 250lbs of tongue weight pushed out 18”.

 

[radman]

Houston, I think we have a camping problem

We were home for 5 days and then decided to peace out again. Let me tell you, after driving back from CO, 2 hours in the car was no big deal. I’m also getting much more efficient at packing- even had enough room for my chainsaw to stock up on some wood....

 

[Tex68w]

Where did y'all end up this time? Also, who makes that modular chainsaw box?

 

[radman]

Where did y'all end up this time? Also, who makes that modular chainsaw box?

My boss has 900 acres near Cameron, TX and has given us free range of the place.

no house or toilets yet, but lots of cows (and cow patties) for the ag exemption.

wondering if he’ll notice if I move one of the fences and land grab 50 acres

Husqvarna 100000107 Powerbox Chainsaw Carrying Case for 455 Rancher, 460, 372XP and 575XP Amazon product ASIN B000BO919Q

 

[Tex68w]

The McLane's have a lot of land in that area. It was always my restroom stop on my way to Victoria from Dallas.

 

[reddog90]

Tell me about your camp s***ter.

 

[radman]

Tell me about your camp s***ter.

BLIKA 16.5" High Stainless Steel... Amazon product ASIN B085ZVTG2L
GigaTent Pop Up Pod Changing Room... Amazon product ASIN B00CP8SJVW


Every parent should have one of these in the car:
OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Potty - Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071GV1VYY

 

[grinchy]

if you want an option that doesn't require a bag (but can have one if necessary) .. ..

Bush Toilet

The IRONMAN 4X4 Bush Toilet is a compact, foldable toilet for camping. It comes in a carry bag and is quick and easy to set up - NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. The seat is made from ABS plastic and the stable box design is made from galvanized rust proof steel. The carry bag has side pockets for toilet...

ironman4x4america.com

also it's way way way way way more eXpo

 

[reddog90]

@radman Thanks. The kid potty is a nice idea too.

@grinchy I'm guessing the ironman model doesn't have a floor in the box so you can place it over a cat hole??

 

[grinchy]

@radman Thanks. The kid potty is a nice idea too.

@grinchy I'm guessing the ironman model doesn't have a floor in the box so you can place it over a cat hole??

Yes. Bag it if you want, or cat hole and have semi permanent install.
It is beyond sturdy, folds flat, and weighs a lot.

 

[radman]

This is happening....

tentative plan is:
1) Front Adapt
2) Rear Amazon Special
3) Driver Scene Lights
4) Passenger Scene Lights
5) Rock Lights
6) Fog Override
7)
8)

 

[Tex68w]

Nice! Which mount are you using?

 

[radman]

Nice! Which mount are you using?

It’s the plate that comes with the switchpros. Just had to drill new holes and use some plastic spacers (I had various sizes from tv mounts) so the plate would stand-off above the compressor mounting bolts.

 

[Julian73]

The more engine brake you want, the more RPM. Just like acceleration, engine braking can use the full spectrum of the RPM band, all the way to redline. The ECU won't allow you overspeed the engine at any point.

When fully laden with trailer in tow, I do use engine braking judiciously. Wouldn't be uncommon in the Rockies for me to see 5k+ RPM in second gear on very steep grades. Sometimes even grabbing 1st for those really really steep 8% grades on slower back mountain roads. Grabbing 1st is the only gear the ECU will not readily let the car into, even if it wouldn't result in overspeed. Have to be below 20mph. (on my 6-speed at least) I presume because of the significant gearing and resultant engine braking, there's a larger potential for the lurch to break traction with possible loss of control, especially in low traction weather situations.

Re-gearing my rig for larger tires made for hugely more engine braking, which was one of the more fortunate surprises.

The ECU will not allow you to power into overspeed, nor to shift into an overspeed condition, but do not assume that mechanically teh engine can't be pushed into overspeed along with resultant bent valves or such. Leave a safety margin against using the full rpm band.

 

[radman]

Taking apart the molex connector turned out to be harder than I’d like to admit...
Fortunately, there’s just enough room for the the switchpros harness to clear the factory modules.

Things left to do:
- shorten the positive cable
- get a gland/grommet for the fuse box
- wire up all the things!

Stand-off spacers: