46&2's 99 5 Speed SR5

[fortysixandtwo]

Finally got around to installing the ARB front bumper and Warn VR EVO 10 winch. So far I am impressed with the winch's overall quality and function, but I haven't gotten to field test it yet.

Off with the stock bumper.

No going back now.

 

[fortysixandtwo]

Thank you ARB for all the free hardware I didn't need for this install

Love it!

 

[fortysixandtwo]

I added an Airaid intake tube. No plans to deckplate or run a aftermarket filter. Just the Airaid and OEM air box/filter. Seems to work well with my aftermarket muffler. I like how it cleans up the engine bay and allows for easier access to the spark plugs and coils.

 

[thennen]

Nice thread!

 

[Vette468]

Awesome Bumper ..love the RCs ! ..i was into RCs for about 20 years..still have a few' 8? ..but my Real Hot Rods and motorcycles keep me' too Broke for RCs' ... Big Tool fan here ! ...I have a addiction for 'The Band TOOL and Shop-Tools and welders -GearHead Life here:car:

 

[fortysixandtwo]

Nice thread!

Thank you!

Awesome Bumper ..love the RCs ! ..i was into RCs for about 20 years..still have a few' 8? ..but my Real Hot Rods and motorcycles keep me' too Broke for RCs' ... Big Tool fan here ! ...I have a addiction for 'The Band TOOL and Shop-Tools and welders -GearHead Life here:car:

Hell yeah! Appreciate it! I actually got out of the RC thing for a decade then over the pandemic dug them all out of storage and started messing with them again.

 

[fortysixandtwo]

Went on a club run again recently with some tag along Jeeps exploring some trails I haven't been on in a long time. Mostly super light, 2WD. Occasional 4HI/4LO. Some perfect snow. Lots of mud.

We made it almost the entire way to our destination but this massive tree that fell and slide down across the road prevented us from going any further. The only vehicle that could make it under was the completely stock Toyota pickup on 29s. Everyone else was too tall. :lmao:

 

[fortysixandtwo]

I love this guys 100 Series

Where we stopped for lunch.

 

[fortysixandtwo]

Lots of fun! 4Runner did great. None of the Toyotas broke down, but a XJ had issues on the drive back to town.

 

[fortysixandtwo]

Recently mocked up my (4) Hella 500 off road lights. I mounted them using a tube bumper clamp light mount kit but as I suspected, once it got hot, the rubber sleeves would get squishy causing the lights to flop around.

I need to call Yakima to try and get a key for the rack above my front doors. Then I plan to take it off then weld four tabs on for the Hella 500s. I also am going to do better wiring than the lights come with. I'll share what I did when I get to it.

Here it is with the lights on, I think it looks pretty cool and retro. First pic is from my Cruiser Clubs recent tech day.

One of the club members has this rad 70 Series from Japan! So cool!