2008 Urban Runner- BUILD

[That_Titanium_4RNR]

[MENTION=41439]victory[/MENTION]4x4
Installed my center console molle panels:

How do you like those panels? Been thinking about getting some but not sure how secure their mounting system is seeing as it's only a few screws into plastic...

 

[SHagood]

Great looking build!

Have any more pics from the cuts made on the front bumper? I may need to do something similar soon...

Thank you!!

I'll take some more this weekend and send them your way.

 

[SHagood]

How do you like those panels? Been thinking about getting some but not sure how secure their mounting system is seeing as it's only a few screws into plastic...

I love them. I bought a set for my GF's 2018 and she has a tourniquet, flashlight, headlamp, and a knife mounted on hers. I have the panels in my 4th gen loaded down. Driver side: knife, tourniquet, IWB holster w/Sig P365, a couple charging cords. Passenger: CB radio and HAM radio.

I'll take some more pictures this weekend, but yes they are sturdy. As you can see I have several things mounted to them, and no issues of rattling or falling off. I definitely recommend.

 

[That_Titanium_4RNR]

I love them. I bought a set for my GF's 2018 and she has a tourniquet, flashlight, headlamp, and a knife mounted on hers. I have the panels in my 4th gen loaded down. Driver side: knife, tourniquet, IWB holster w/Sig P365, a couple charging cords. Passenger: CB radio and HAM radio.

I'll take some more pictures this weekend, but yes they are sturdy. As you can see I have several things mounted to them, and no issues of rattling or falling off. I definitely recommend.

Yeah that sounds great! I have a p365 as well that I was looking to mount and a knife. Maybe a flashlight too

 

[SHagood]

Yeah that sounds great! I have a p365 as well that I was looking to mount and a knife. Maybe a flashlight too

Plenty strong enough, trust me.

 

[SHagood]

Great looking build!

Have any more pics from the cuts made on the front bumper? I may need to do something similar soon...

I don't have any pictures of the cutting itself, but it was pretty simple. We used painters tape and a dremel. Go slow so you don't hack off too much, you can always go back and cut more but not the other way around.

 

[SHagood]

I miss Uwharrie..

 

[SHagood]

And here..we..go..

 

[SHagood]

Most recent picture of how it sits:

 

[SHagood]

And here..we..go..

This exact setup I ordered from Apex Overland who shipped to me from Miami for free is:

Dobinsons HR springs 4th gen C59-314
DobinsonsHD Ext Travel shocks GS59-574

NOTES
These shocks are made to fit a 5th gen, so they are 2mm too wide for the 4th gen shock mount. We had to grind down 1mm on the front/rear of the lower shock in order to make it fit.

 

[_kbarb]

I really like the front bumper mod. What did you use to trim out the edges after you cut the plastic?

 

[thuanvu]

Quick weekend addition:

Looking to change mine out too; did you notice any difference after the upgrade?

 

[SHagood]

I really like the front bumper mod. What did you use to trim out the edges after you cut the plastic?

Thank you! My buddy has a role of stuff he got off Amazon, let me try to dig up the link and i'll send it to you.

 

[SHagood]

Looking to change mine out too; did you notice any difference after the upgrade?

Not as far as immediate ride quality or anything, but my OEMs were busted open and it was time for a more durable replacement.

 

[SHagood]

Driving around in Osceola National Forest last Saturday for Destination Outdoor:

 

[Hi-desertT4R]

Nice looking rig. Thanks for the build thread.

 

[SHagood]

Nice looking rig. Thanks for the build thread.

Thank you very much for the feedback!

 

[thuanvu]

Hey I saw you have the LFD Off-Road skid; I been reading you need some extra work to install it. Do you also have to take it off each time you change your oil? Thanks in advance!

 

[SHagood]

Hey I saw you have the LFD Off-Road skid; I been reading you need some extra work to install it. Do you also have to take it off each time you change your oil? Thanks in advance!

Nope! Never take it off for oil change. This skid has taken a beating too. 10/10 recommend.

 

[SHagood]

LFD from hybrid for 06-09 installed, no issues whatsoever.