Advocate II
As far as the rear shock goes I've seen it both ways. I just installed mine upside down so It does not run when flexing.
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WJ TrailRunner (Building a Capable 2WD Overlander)
- Thread starter GoHeels
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Advocate II
Makes sense, my current tires aren't that wide. Might help out with the new ones though. I think the other idea is if you did flip them (the right way) they are more protected from rocks.
Influencer II
Cool build! I used to have a WJ, loved it!
Advocate II
Thanks man, i'm still finishing up the first phase of making it a little more capable with locker, recovery, armor etc.
Then the fun stuff begins. I got some ideas for rear storage, and i'm seriously debating a roof top tent.
Influencer II
I'll be picking up a RTT soon, definitely worth considering
Advocate II
Got to test the Winch out today.
It finally stopped raining, so I hit a few trails near the house, not many pics, not a lot to see there. On the way out I mistakenly cut across the muddy ruts and had to put the winch to use.
Normally I wouldn't have cut across them but with the new locker I was doing really good, plenty of traction until then. The nearly bald AT/Radials didn't help.
Not gonna lie, I wasn't to upset I had been itching to try this thing out anyway.
Winch worked good, other than a short duty cycle (30-45secs), and slower line reel rate compared to others i've seen used.
It finally stopped raining, so I hit a few trails near the house, not many pics, not a lot to see there. On the way out I mistakenly cut across the muddy ruts and had to put the winch to use.
Normally I wouldn't have cut across them but with the new locker I was doing really good, plenty of traction until then. The nearly bald AT/Radials didn't help.
Not gonna lie, I wasn't to upset I had been itching to try this thing out anyway.
Winch worked good, other than a short duty cycle (30-45secs), and slower line reel rate compared to others i've seen used.
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Advocate II
Overland Bound Emblem came in the mail today. Introducing member 1377.
Sent from my SM-S920L using Overland Bound Talk mobile app
Sent from my SM-S920L using Overland Bound Talk mobile app
Advocate II
Bedliner: The cladding, fenders, and Bumpers.
Started Bed lining the Jeeps lower half today, the project will cover the cladding, cut fenders and bumpers.
Sanded everything with Auto grade 180 grit sandpaper (bedliner instructions recommend 120-220). washed and wiped it down, then tapped it off.
I bought "frog tape" I had heard good things, unfortunately I was very disappointed. One thing it doesn't bend/curve around corners like 3m auto tape does, this left me with very straight edges and corners, plus it bled through in some areas, even though it's specifically not supposed to.
Bed liner was 1 gal of Rustoleum Bed liner "professional".
First layer was a little interesting, didn't have much texture, and refused to stick in a few areas. Honestly had me a little worried.
After a couple touch ups with a brush and a few hour wait, I rolled on a second heavy layer. I learned that if I waited for it to get tacky and rolled brush over it i got more texture like I wanted.
As you can see the lines are far from curvy, so i'll re tape with some 3m and get a smoother look, tomorrow.
Also the Frog tape left tape goop, not very good quality despite the price. :(
Goof off will get that too.
The questionable line on drivers door was where it bled through and i tried to touch it up. Gotta fix that tomorrow as well.
The texture ....
Started Bed lining the Jeeps lower half today, the project will cover the cladding, cut fenders and bumpers.
Sanded everything with Auto grade 180 grit sandpaper (bedliner instructions recommend 120-220). washed and wiped it down, then tapped it off.
I bought "frog tape" I had heard good things, unfortunately I was very disappointed. One thing it doesn't bend/curve around corners like 3m auto tape does, this left me with very straight edges and corners, plus it bled through in some areas, even though it's specifically not supposed to.
Bed liner was 1 gal of Rustoleum Bed liner "professional".
First layer was a little interesting, didn't have much texture, and refused to stick in a few areas. Honestly had me a little worried.
After a couple touch ups with a brush and a few hour wait, I rolled on a second heavy layer. I learned that if I waited for it to get tacky and rolled brush over it i got more texture like I wanted.
As you can see the lines are far from curvy, so i'll re tape with some 3m and get a smoother look, tomorrow.
Also the Frog tape left tape goop, not very good quality despite the price. :(
Goof off will get that too.
The questionable line on drivers door was where it bled through and i tried to touch it up. Gotta fix that tomorrow as well.
The texture ....
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Advocate II
Sanded and Scuffed up the Bumpers, the front was actually from a color match limited black, and had a gloss finish so took a little more than the rear.
Same process as before, rolled, touched up, then rolled heavy to get texture.
Need to hide those power cables for winch better, and still haven't gotten the front skid put on. That will be lined as well when it goes on.
So now that's all said and done, i'm debating on painting the white either Desert Sand/Tan color, or Jungle Green color. If it happens it will be down the road a ways, cause the next major mod will be tires.
Same process as before, rolled, touched up, then rolled heavy to get texture.
Need to hide those power cables for winch better, and still haven't gotten the front skid put on. That will be lined as well when it goes on.
So now that's all said and done, i'm debating on painting the white either Desert Sand/Tan color, or Jungle Green color. If it happens it will be down the road a ways, cause the next major mod will be tires.
Advocate II
Nice truck man i am also 2wd with a similar locker lots of fun.
Advocate II
Thanks, @2ndGenFlip
Advocate II
Locker test:
Put the rig through its first little test. Got bored today and hit up a few local trails.
Can't believe what a difference the locker actually has made. able to finally go places I wouldn't/couldn't before.
More images here: http://overlandbound.com/forums/threads/local-trails-first-real-test-of-the-locker.1915/
Things I have realized. tires are a must, A/t just don't grip, or clean there tracton well.... especially when they are less than 50% life left. Quick disco Sway links are they best cheap and convenient part. Love my RC ones.
Put the rig through its first little test. Got bored today and hit up a few local trails.
Can't believe what a difference the locker actually has made. able to finally go places I wouldn't/couldn't before.
More images here: http://overlandbound.com/forums/threads/local-trails-first-real-test-of-the-locker.1915/
Things I have realized. tires are a must, A/t just don't grip, or clean there tracton well.... especially when they are less than 50% life left. Quick disco Sway links are they best cheap and convenient part. Love my RC ones.
Advocate II
Let us know how they work out for you. And sorry to here that about your family.
Advocate II
Got my, Members Welcome box (or whatever it's called lol)
So finally going to get some OB stickers on the Jeep.
Working on an overhead rack to hold fishing poles. Attaches through headliner.
Also looking into water storage, thinking about planning a fishing get away soon.
So finally going to get some OB stickers on the Jeep.
Working on an overhead rack to hold fishing poles. Attaches through headliner.
Also looking into water storage, thinking about planning a fishing get away soon.
Pathfinder III
How is the rear locker working out on the road now that you have had it on a while, im looking at doing it to mine.
Advocate II
Great, only noise is where backing up at sharp angles (ratcheting) can only really hear it with windows open.
So far I've only ever heard it screach on U-Turns if I gas it to quickly. Happen maybe 4-5times.
I've seen no noticeable tire wear, which I shouldn't because it opens like it should.
Also a little more traction if you really mash the skinny at takeoffs.
All in all I'd say definitely worth it.
For the price, and benefits I'd definitely do again.
So far I've only ever heard it screach on U-Turns if I gas it to quickly. Happen maybe 4-5times.
I've seen no noticeable tire wear, which I shouldn't because it opens like it should.
Also a little more traction if you really mash the skinny at takeoffs.
All in all I'd say definitely worth it.
For the price, and benefits I'd definitely do again.
