Recent content by pefiln

Recently upgraded from the original JBL non-nav stereo to the JBL E7005. After some research I now realize that there is a separate GPS module. Does anyone know where it's located at? Also possibly a part number so I can maybe find a used one on eBay?

I switched up the sizes mainly to cut down on weight. The supports are strong enough where I really could have just used the 1x1s for the whole thing probably. I also put a 1x2 vertically right behind the sunroof to try to make more of a "basket" to keep things away from the sunroof. Also the...

Yeah I just used some 1/4" aluminum that i got from Gainger. Two pieces that were 3" tall and 6' long. Then the two front pieces were cut from one piece that was 8" tall and 3' long. Used a $30 angle grinder for all of the cutting and a grinding wheel to make the radius. Haha typically some...

Lastly after a quick sanding, a few coats of self etching metal spray, a few coats of semi-gloss black, and some time to dry and assemble. I had a finished roof rack.

Then using a little more card stock I started to build the front wind fairing. Part of the reason for this new roof rack was for it to be more aerodynamic and have less wind noise so my goal was to get it as flush with the front as possible. This took a few tries to make it look good and push as...

Once everything was cut I started piecing everything together and verifying all my measurements were going to fit. Somewhere along the way I decided I wanted to integrate a light bar (an extra $50 for a cheap ebay light bar).

Once I got the aluminum sides I started drawing everything out on them. Just like the original video I designed the rack to be split into two separate halves for easy assembly/storage if needed.

Once I felt comfortable with all the dimensions I spent about $250 at TNUTZ for the aluminum extrusions/hardware. Another $90 from Grainger for the side panels and I had some stuff to start with. While I was waiting I got some 3" angle iron from work. Due to the slope of the roof I did have...

After liking the look of the Prinsu roof rack but not wanting to spend close to $1,000 on a roof rack I decided to set out on making my own. I found this video on youtube that got me started. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylPZkwRBA5o After watching this and honestly copying a lot of his...

When i installed mine I had to cut apart the fender in order to get the hose to fit. Also it was a pretty tight stretch to get them to attach.

Looks like a great time! Honestly didn't even know of the trails in that area. Let me know next time you go out. I'm always looking for an excuse to get some dirt on the tires.

Finally got my front bumper after about 2 months of waiting. Couldn't be happier.

Alright. Thank you for all of the info. As I was kinda dreading I'm not sure I'm really ready for all of that. I would love to be there someday and have an awesome rig like yours though. Maybe I can find something a little larger than the 285's but not quite as large as the 315s for now though...

I guess I need to update my sig but I actually have 5100s wrapped in 885 OMEs in the front along with 5100s and toytec rcc2.0s in the rear. Also have a 1" RB body lift to help fit them. Also just did the body mount chop last week in anticipation of the larger tires. I know the UCAs need to...

315/70r17 I had some 275/70R17s and went to upgrade to 285/70R17s. After throwing one on I figured the slight difference wasn't worth the money. I asked what the next size we could try. We ended up throwing 315/70R17's on. I can't believe they fit with minimal rubbing at full lock in reverse...