Recent content by fedrlbiker

I just relocated to Chapel Hill, NC from Dallas, TX and would like to meet some members to learn local trails and go on runs. Who is local?

I haven't been active on the forum in quite a while, but I have lots of new things in the works! First, I moved from Dallas, TX to Chapel Hill, NC and am ready to start exploring the Appalachians! Second, I've crossed 200k miles and decided it was time for some maintenance to keep it running...

I'm finally upgrading my suspension and am thinking outside the box. If I do the MT long travel, does anyone know the compressed dimensions of the springs so I could use airbags instead? The MT site says 19-1/4" free height. I want a comfortable daily ride, but also tow a trailer with a ~500lb...

Yep, that's me. I raced the Fossil 50 and Dino Enduro mountain bike races that weekend. Do you ride?

I am getting the exact same vibration noise, but haven't diagnosed it yet since (as you mentioned) it has to be in drive to hear it... I need someone I trust to hold the brake in the truck while I try to find it.

Took some time to address my storage situation. A while back I built the bottom deck that has t-nuts for modular configurations and bolting things down. Today I used some 2x8's 22" drawer slides and plywood to add separate sliding decks and cubbies underneath. I didn't want to do drawers because...

It is possible for the line to shudder slightly when engaging, but it doesn't physically move. Honestly, if it ever rubs the gears, it wasn't setup right to begin with. After initiall install it should be maintenance free for many years. The nice thing is that air lockers are instantaneous...

My wife always says she wishes I had a flatter belly...

For the stereo to run without the ignition on you'll have to run a separate fused line from the aux battery to tap into the main power line on the stereo with an on off switch. Then, you'll have to add a diode to the original positive line so that when you use the aux power it doesn't run power...

Battery terminals came from Amazon... The tray I just bought at Autozone.

Finally installed my Viair system and hooked up the rear locker. This was an all day project, but I'm very happy with it. The air tank is in the spare tire location. I cut out the old tire lift / mount to make room. I don't remember where I saw this mounting for switches, but I love how clean it...

Well, she got all put back together last weekend and is in the break-in process for the new gears. I can't remember who it was, but I think aha2988 mentioned having trouble with his rear ARB copper routing. Anyway, I took a picture to show how Baertrax routed mine. They are an extremely...

Stainless? I didn't see that option, but no, I went with aluminum. I'm already pushing too much weight!

They will be rebuilt with solid spacers. This has been an expensive week. Don't tell the wife, but I just ordered a full set of Aluminun RCI Skids using the 20% March sale. Looking forward to the Lonestar Toyota Jamboree in May!

I figured if I'm going to take this build seriously, now is the time to make it happen so I got 4.56 Nitro gears and a rear ARB locker.