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Congratulations! But I agree, 2 bags for recovery gear, air compressor, 1st aid (I use a day pack - carry a lot of stuff), and a tool kit that's about 25% of my space by volume! I think I need to move some of the recovery gear up to the rack, but that slows down packing. Especially if I need to break out the Raingler netting. It works great but takes time to use.
I found a few places to tuck stuff but a backpack may be a good option for the rest.
 
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I built custom platform with drawers and box. Removed rear seats. Used 3 pieces of plywood.
 
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HappyOurOverlanding

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I built custom platform with drawers and box. Removed rear seats. Used 3 pieces of plywood.
Nice. I kept the single back seat in mine. I am waiting for the SSO Trailgater rear bumper to come in and get installed. Then I'll see if I can attach an aluminum box to it for some of the recovery gear. Or if I have enough room for stuff in the rig when I take gas and water cans out from inside and attach them to the bumper. Oh the trials of having gear...[emoji16][emoji12][emoji41]
 
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Your build looks great.. A lot of great design choices. Very jealous of the front bumper. I keep going to pull the trigger, but the website always says out of stock. The idea of waiting almost half a year scares me...
 
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Your build looks great.. A lot of great design choices. Very jealous of the front bumper. I keep going to pull the trigger, but the website always says out of stock. The idea of waiting almost half a year scares me...
Thanks. It does take a while to get them since they are made to order, and they do X-amount per batch. My back bumper finally shipped and should be installed in February. Oh the longer you wait the longer it takes [emoji51]
 

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Thanks. It does take a while to get them since they are made to order, and they do X-amount per batch. My back bumper finally shipped and should be installed in February. Oh the longer you wait the longer it takes [emoji51]
Very true. I should just bit the bullet and pray for a quick turn around.

Please let us know how that rear bumper looks. I have been back and forth on it. I love the idea of a tail gate. It looks pretty customizable on the left side as far a what your storing out there.
 
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Very true. I should just bit the bullet and pray for a quick turn around.

Please let us know how that rear bumper looks. I have been back and forth on it. I love the idea of a tail gate. It looks pretty customizable on the left side as far a what your storing out there.
I'll post pics when installed. I opted for the one without the tire swing arm since I've had no issues with the tire being under the rig.
 
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So I'm officially surrounded by Southern Style Offroad (SSO). My new Trailgater bumper was installed today. Oh happy me. [emoji16]

I opted for the non swingarm version since the spare tire underneath has never been an issue for my Overlanding travels.

Now I need to buy some Rotopacks for gas and water to affix to the gate.
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So I'm officially surrounded by Southern Style Offroad (SSO). My new Trailgater bumper was installed today. Oh happy me. [emoji16]

I opted for the non swingarm version since the spare tire underneath has never been an issue for my Overlanding travels.

Now I need to buy some Rotopacks for gas and water to affix to the gate.
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Nice job!! How heavy was it??