Red_Leaf_Overland
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Just installed a lift in the compass. Hopefully no more grinding rockers on rocks lol
What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?
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Not exactly today, but this week:
- Cut the battery clamps off of my Viair compressor, installed Anderson plug. Ran wires from the battery in behind the grill with an Anderson plug as well. Basically a QD attachment for my air compressor so I don’t have to fool with popping the hood.
- Installed my ProEagle Jack and cradle onto my Decked drawer system. I use the Decked Yakima/T-slot tracks to mount my fridge slide and the ProEagle cradle. Had a lot machine shop slot out the bolt holes to have some room for adjustment for the cradle.
- Had the same shop slot out the bolt holes for my Alu-Cab tilting fridge slide. The holes were off just enough to cause some binding while trying to use the slide.
- Cut the battery clamps off of my Viair compressor, installed Anderson plug. Ran wires from the battery in behind the grill with an Anderson plug as well. Basically a QD attachment for my air compressor so I don’t have to fool with popping the hood.
- Installed my ProEagle Jack and cradle onto my Decked drawer system. I use the Decked Yakima/T-slot tracks to mount my fridge slide and the ProEagle cradle. Had a lot machine shop slot out the bolt holes to have some room for adjustment for the cradle.
- Had the same shop slot out the bolt holes for my Alu-Cab tilting fridge slide. The holes were off just enough to cause some binding while trying to use the slide.
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Looks great! You can really see the extra inches added.
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That is a GREAT idea w/the Anderson plugs for the Viair.
Thanks for that great idea!
Unfortunately, ProEagle's Largest Capacity Jack - 3-Tons - isnt quite enough for my rig...bummer.
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A 3ton Jack is enough for your ram 3500. You’re only lifting a single corner, not the entire truck
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I call them "pimp lights" LOL. Did not know I had them until a week ago.
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Well, Quite the Surprise, eh!?
Got the new roof supports built and painted and roof top tent installed.
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I took a 30 minute job and found out it turned into a 3 hour job of just installing a simple set of ABS guards on my 4runner.
The front was super easy, bolt out, guard on, bing-bang... The rears were a nightmare!!! -- No room to get any sized wrench on it and the da#$)* bolt would not thread properly to save a mule on a train carrying a sack of gold... just annoying.. My left hand looks like I was in a bar fight - knuckle busting... The videos always look so dang easy....
Anywho - got them threaded * I use the word lightly as more in then out... hope I never need to replace those darn abs sensors...
The front was super easy, bolt out, guard on, bing-bang... The rears were a nightmare!!! -- No room to get any sized wrench on it and the da#$)* bolt would not thread properly to save a mule on a train carrying a sack of gold... just annoying.. My left hand looks like I was in a bar fight - knuckle busting... The videos always look so dang easy....
Anywho - got them threaded * I use the word lightly as more in then out... hope I never need to replace those darn abs sensors...
Going to test it out next weekend on the WABDR
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Finished putting on my sliders because it makes sense to put on a leather coat and gloves and stick a inferno in front of you on the first almost 100 deg day of the year . 
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Awesome idea for the air compressor. Might have to borrow that.
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Installed my VOSWITCH Controller and Under-The-Hood Relay/Fuse Box. All eight ports are setup with 40-Amp Relays and 30-Amp Fuses. And I still have three open slots for additional, future accessories.
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After installing the larger NITTO tires,
I had to deal with them rubbing on the Wheel Wells / Fender Liners. To remedy this, rivet the liner to a bracket and weld / attach it to something that will allow you to pull the liner rearward enough to eliminate the rubbing of the tire. In my case, I have Nerf bars on either side to step up into the truck that the small brackets could be welded to.
No more rubbing and no need to hack up your Fender / Wheel Well.
I had to deal with them rubbing on the Wheel Wells / Fender Liners. To remedy this, rivet the liner to a bracket and weld / attach it to something that will allow you to pull the liner rearward enough to eliminate the rubbing of the tire. In my case, I have Nerf bars on either side to step up into the truck that the small brackets could be welded to.
No more rubbing and no need to hack up your Fender / Wheel Well.
Expedition Master I
Installed a Midland MTX275 Mobile Radio. I added a 2 port 12v outlet with usb outlets to expand my charging capacity. I will likely hardwire the GMRS in the future so it can be used as a base camp radio. The magnetic antenna is mounted to the bed for now for quick setup.
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Yesterday I finished up most of the engine accessories on the CJ2, oil filter cannister, alternator, intake/exhuast, carb, fuel pump, oil feed and return lines for the oil filter assembly, distributor along with a Pertronix electronic drop in ignition, then got most of the clutch linkage assembled except I forgot to order the "adjustment yoke", so I put an order in for that along with a few other odds and ends. Hopefully tomorrow I can get the exhaust dropped in and welded up. Getting really close to time to put the tub back on. And I still need to order up new drive shafts.
