I 3-way lock it before I get into really bad mud and then I keep up my RPMs. If my rig slows down, I turn the wheel back and forth. It usually keeps me from needing my winch. With that said, there are times when the mud is so soft and deep that you immediately sink to the axles. In those instances, you aren't going anywhere without your winch.
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I 3-way lock it before I get into really bad mud and then I keep up my RPMs. If my rig slows down, I turn the wheel back and forth. It usually keeps me from needing my winch. With that said, there are times when the mud is so soft and deep that you immediately sink to the axles. In those instances, you aren't going anywhere without your winch.
Antique mall, now that’s some hardcore malll crawling!
JohnnyOshow22
KK0TEQ
Got these in the mail today. Going to be a few months before I put them on but cant wait. Need to get calipers and new brake lines first.
LS1FJ40
SILVER Star
This would be a perfect setup for a hard shell RTT. Most of the small/standard size are 53" wide. Would still have room for your awning. I dig it!
I am going to try a standard RTT and see if the wife approves the whole climbing up and down. After that I may look at a hardshell for quicker easier setup. Now I just have to get stuff to stick up there.
Can't figure out from your pictures, but does it interfere at all with the open hatch? It seems too long in one of the pictures.
No, but I did mount it a couple of inches higher. The way I had it before the hatch would hit one of the rear bars. It would still be open but people around the 6ft mark would probably bump their heads. Now I think it will open better.
So when will this kit be available?
Also, will you engrave it with the "teq" badge?
Also, will you engrave it with the "teq" badge?
THis is how it was before, now it sits a couple inches high on the new rack. I will stick a picture in here with the new setup.
*Here is the newer setup.
I am 5ft9 and I still have about 8 inches before I hit the hatch now. Works well in rugged terrain such as a parking lot!
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RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
I was thinking about using this same vendor to make a frame for a rear drawer, what do you think of it?
RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
those are sweet I installed a few months ago .
They work fast, I ordered these on thanksgiving day, Friday morning they were shipped. I ordered a bunch of brackets and things to try out, I got a couple that were the right style, but wrong size. I sent him an email and early next morning I got a shipping confirmation that they were sent out! So customer service is good.
These extrusions are pretty strong, they have less flex than the Unistrut I was using. I think it is similar to what goosegear uses.
RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
it is exactly what they use I believe Ive checked out GG up close and its the same, Im trying to lighten up rear drawers
RFB
97 FZJ80 LIFTED SC DUAL BATTERIES,37s
to me its destoyed Im still learning brother. the wheelbase was to long for this rock and there was no way to come at it from any other approach., Im trying this wasnt soup bowl, but it was still fun .
Installed a Uniden 510 in the ashtray slot similar to the Slee install that so many have posted up. Still have to hook up to the SWR meter and tune the antenna but the install went great.
Bad pics, I know....but having a JKU on 37’s on the other end of my winch line during a midnight rescue mission was worth sharing!
ElPolloBlanco
SILVER Star
Today is my 4 year anniversary with this cruiser. I brought it home 4 years ago. It’s been a slow work in progress and I have a long way to go. Graduated from college, changed careers, bought a house, and tons of other stuff during that time, and Drove it less than 9,000 miles. I should drive it more.
