Bimrunner Build Thread & Pics

[DRICHEY]

4am-Wake Up
5am-2pm Work
3pm-6pm Gym
6pm-8pm Study/Eat/Shower
8pm-10pm Touch myself to this Thread

 

[tomasallan]

Just finished Golden Spike, the trifecta of wonder! Insane pics. Only problem... I have no idea how to top this day!

Damn it Ben..... you're a bad influence :rockon::hail:

 

[bimrunner]

Damn it Ben..... you're a bad influence :rockon::hail:

You are going to love the sliders. Saved my bacon more than once on that trip... Took the full weight of the truck a number of times... no dents or body damage at all due to the heavy gauge of these. Others on the trip had lighter duty sliders and they received body damage due to the sliders moving under full impact. Every bit of armor is worth it on my rig. I think I tested everything I've got! :thumb3:

 

[USMCRUNNER]

How did your RCI skids hold up? Thinking about getting some.

 

[bimrunner]

How did your RCI skids hold up? Thinking about getting some.

They did what they are supposed to do. However, the t-case skid is the weak link. I have had to space it down twice due to it hanging lower over the exhaust and getting bashed. It was bashed up to where I started getting an exhaust vibration. A couple washers and I'm good but I may have a more beefy t-case skid fabbed up to make sure I don't have worry about that. Well worth the investment. Otherwise, I'd have destroyed the truck and/or not been able to run the rocks the way I did. You can't really do any rock crawling without skids. RCI, Budbuilt and Shrockworks all make high quality skids. You'd most likely be happy with any of those sets.

 

[tomasallan]

You are going to love the sliders. Saved my bacon more than once on that trip... Took the full weight of the truck a number of times... no dents or body damage at all due to the heavy gauge of these. Others on the trip had lighter duty sliders and they received body damage due to the sliders moving under full impact. Every bit of armor is worth it on my rig. I think I tested everything I've got! :thumb3:

Thanks dude I appreciate the help/support!!!! Timing was perfect :biggrin2:

 

[USMCRUNNER]

Yeah had been eying the shrockworks for awhile since I have there sliders and was very happy with the build quality. The RCIs have the better price tag and lead time. Runner is amazing brother and looks like you had a blast in Moab! Thanks for your response.

 

[Jeremy556]

How did the camera system work for self spotting?

Meant to try to meet up (I'm nearby Moab) to check out that camera system, but work got in the way. I'm running a single front 120 degree camera and the lense is pitted to the point I need to replace it, and was eyeing a similar (most likely the same, rebranded system) from Boyo.

 

[bimrunner]

How did the camera system work for self spotting?

Meant to try to meet up (I'm nearby Moab) to check out that camera system, but work got in the way. I'm running a single front 120 degree camera and the lense is pitted to the point I need to replace it, and was eyeing a similar (most likely the same, rebranded system) from Boyo.

It was awesome! Had to dust it off every now and then but seeing wheel placement made for very few obstacles that I had to try twice. Narrow spots were not nearly as hairy and especially on some of the big steps kept me right on line because I could see the passenger wheel. Driver side is not really necessary but allowed me to run with windows up when I was really hot. Wish we could have met up but there is always next time! I do want to upgrade my nav to a better/bigger screen as it would be even better. On poison spider made that wedge really a no brainer. Steep hills the front camera is a huge help.

 

[tomasallan]

You are going to love the sliders. Saved my bacon more than once on that trip... Took the full weight of the truck a number of times... no dents or body damage at all due to the heavy gauge of these. Others on the trip had lighter duty sliders and they received body damage due to the sliders moving under full impact. Every bit of armor is worth it on my rig. I think I tested everything I've got! :thumb3:

HERE YOU GO BROTHER......

 

[tomasallan]

They did what they are supposed to do. However, the t-case skid is the weak link. I have had to space it down twice due to it hanging lower over the exhaust and getting bashed. It was bashed up to where I started getting an exhaust vibration. A couple washers and I'm good but I may have a more beefy t-case skid fabbed up to make sure I don't have worry about that. Well worth the investment. Otherwise, I'd have destroyed the truck and/or not been able to run the rocks the way I did. You can't really do any rock crawling without skids. RCI, Budbuilt and Shrockworks all make high quality skids. You'd most likely be happy with any of those sets.

Quick question Ben, did you get your RCI's powder coated or did you paint them yourself?

I just received mine but they are bare metal so I have to decide what to do before they go up there.

Thanks.

 

[bimrunner]

Quick question Ben, did you get your RCI's powder coated or did you paint them yourself?

I just received mine but they are bare metal so I have to decide what to do before they go up there.

Thanks.

I got mine powder coated but you could spray with rustolium or spray liner.

 

[bimrunner]

Truck decided to go on vacation without me... living vicariously through pictures... FJ Summit 2014

 

[bimrunner]

Since my runner is out at the Summit with 4x4 Labs, I have my 80 back for a little bit. Trying to get a couple things done on that...

Stock when I got her

Partially done armor... Still need to complete front bumper, finish up the accessories for rear bumper and get the sliders done.

Line x in white... now I need to buff out the dirty old white so it blends... this thing is really really dirty... or wait for line x to get dirty...

 

[bimrunner]

Some add'l pics from Summit...

 

[Desert Dawg]

Stop it already, those pics are making me cry (out of pure joy)! :cry2:

Awesome photos once again...thanks!

Now....got....to....get....out....soon....lol.


Where was that water fall with the house (?) overlooking it? I have been around that area a few times but don't remember that. Looks awesome. We are going to the Pagosa Springs area next weekend and then have a Silverton/Ouray trip planned in late September. I can't wait for either!

 

[mfregeau20]

Honestly, I now regret not finding a way to go this year.

Additionally it does suck your Rig went on vacation with out you, should have taken me at lease.

I need to up my game seriously, my poor bank account!

 

[bimrunner]

Stop it already, those pics are making me cry (out of pure joy)! :cry2:

Awesome photos once again...thanks!

Now....got....to....get....out....soon....lol.


Where was that water fall with the house (?) overlooking it? I have been around that area a few times but don't remember that. Looks awesome. We are going to the Pagosa Springs area next weekend and then have a Silverton/Ouray trip planned in late September. I can't wait for either!

Pretty sure that is on black bear pass.

 

[Desert Dawg]

Pretty sure that is on black bear pass.

Okay cool, going to try and make that if I can!

 

[DannyLlama]

Love the photos love the ride!