Bawlzdeep in this Build

Sorry man. I woke up late, thanks to night shift, and spent from 2-8pm at Scott's. His new-to-him industrial size band saw was having electrical issues. Bad a$$ saw when it's working though. Good shop with everything needed for building armor and more. I'm looking into a rear bumper and full set of skids.
 
I built a large box a couple years back that held two 12" subs, amps on the side, tools and air compressor/tank. I sacrificed a ton of cargo space and was carrying around an extra 100lbs (just the weight of the material). I'd also like to have the option to toss the air mattress in the back on camping trips.

When I took the big box out, the rear end raised 2 inches, cheapest lift ever! I wanted to build something as low profile as possible. Hard to do for a 12" sub. The only place suitable was the passenger rear corner, driver's side has the fill neck.

Basic dimensions of my new box are 15x15x6.5. The 45deg cut is 10" in. The sub is 5.5" deep.

Materials used were leftover 1/2" plywood from old box and 1x2 frame pieces that were actually in a bundle of kindling that I had.

The box will be counter sunk into the wall about 6".
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Jon, never seeing your ride before you started, would never think it was the same 4r.

You definitely did big change from the start, like how things came out. Probably won't be able to get to run with you again until winter, new obligations to deal with.

Just keep showing them how to do it without SAS. SKINNY PEDAL.
 
Lenard- It's all good man. We plan to do a bunch of snow camping this winter now that I know a few more local trails.

Rob- I know man! I'm gonna have cargo space again.
 
Lenard- It's all good man. We plan to do a bunch of snow camping this winter now that I know a few more local trails.

Rob- I know man! I'm gonna have cargo space again.

I got a hottie co-pilot to join us on our adventures. I told her she needs to man the CB and talk shit. :D
 
How to run the Rubicon with IFS

We hit the Rubicon from Loon Lake around noon on Friday and made it to Buck Island Lake (about half way point) by 8:00. Old Sluice took a while to get down. There were two rig in front of us and the lead one snapped his front drive shaft. Took about an hour per rig to negotiate the three big boulders in the middle of the trail. I did an entire 360 with my winch to get lined up right. The trail is amazing and very strenuous. My poor little rig looks like it was in a war zone!

Damage: broken window, rear body smashed and scarred, tail light, stock skids are toast, sliders got a ton of love and now I'm down to one single center cap for my wheels!

Before I ever go again: window, full length skids and bump stops.

Other than that, the truck did great. Gonna shoot for a full run next time.

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Top of Old Sluice
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This is where it gets nasty!
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Took the bypass around Old Sluice on the way out.
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Damages: You know what a busted window and tail light look like, here's the rest

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Trashed the stock skids for the last time. Going with Savage Offroad soon.
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The Rubicon put a beating on the truck! I guess at least it's all cosmetic?

The flat black with the Pitbull rockers is sick.
 
Snow - YES! Cosmetic only - NO!

Just installed a stage 3 clutch. Same good ol F1 Racing from eBay but a clutch with 2x the traction.

Finally beefed up the gas tank skid with $35 of angle iron and my new $111 Harbor Freight flux core Welder. Hardest part is beating it back flat after all the rocks this summer. Pretty happy with it. Also tacked in a steering limiter to the lower control arm to keep my tires from rubbing frame at full lock. Next is beef up plates on the rear trailing arm mounts.
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1/2" spacer tacked in
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Plenty of clearance now
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I have been in the market for seat covers and new seat belts for a while now. Leather seats are tearing at seams and the seat belts springs are shot (they don't retract much anymore). The seat covers and new belts would be over $500. After the Rubicon wrecked my lower back I've been wanting a more supportive seat. My first stop, as most here know, Ebay!:keyboard:

There are several options but the ones I found come from NRG Innovations which sell as a pair, recline, slide, include 5-point harness and look plenty supportive. A great option at $340 shipped, $370 if you're in CA like me (gotta love that tax!).

I got the driver's side seat today (placed order 6 days ago) and the passenger side should be here tomorrow. The seat itself is comfortable (real test will be wheeling) and snug on the shoulders. This is just with it on the living room floor. The "hardware" included does nothing for me. I got 5x bolts, lock washers and metal grommets that "might" be used to mount the belts. Nothing to mount sliders to seat. (seller notified) Regardless of response the seat/seats are going in Sunday before the Broncos/Pats game. Go Broncos!

I will keep the updates coming as they are installed and give a thorough ride review.

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I went with the "Carbon Fiber" pattern for the simple reason that it appeared more durable. Also comes in a smooth finish and cloth.
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And how it will sit till August. I miss my baby!
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Got the two front plates installed
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See ya'll this summer!
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