Recent content by Tyler Gibson

@thenext2lastsamurai

So right up front, does anyone know of a quality Auto Body Paint Shop in the Richmond/Petersburg, Virginia? Started finally building up the rig from just a 4x4 machine, and I figure before I get too deep into the mods, I should start at the base and get it repainted. Peeled off the factory side...

If I were home I’d give you precise measurements. Unfortunately, I’m stuck in Afghanistan for a couple more months. But the dude I’ve been in contact with at the Fab shop said 48” which even then it would just be 3 inches over on each side. i don’t see it being a huge structural issue, but I’m...

So the roof rack I’m looking at is by Fallout Fabrication in Ft Worth, TX and it welds to the rear bumper with and bolts to the hood/A frame. So their unofficial load rating is 500lbs. It’s just a tough decision cause while i want this full overlanding rig. The Sam had a super short wheel base...

Hey all, I drive a '86 Suzuki Samurai that's in its "Prebuild" stage. When I get back I'm having a full (4' x 6') roof rack installed with the main purpose of holding a rooftop tent, and as a novice have a couple questions. I've narrowed my selection down to two different selections, the James...

50 or so days till I'm back home.