J-BlickPhoto Thread

[J-BlickPhoto]

i read through your thread and didn't see my questions answered, but

what mount are you you using for your iPad that hangs it over the radio face? and the ladder that you have for your baja rack. is that the gobi ladder or does baja 'secretly' make one for their rack? I've searched high and low and the only rack ladder i know of is the gobi

The iPad holder can be found at Smartphone and Tablet Car Mounts, iPhone and iPad mounts, Galaxy S4 battery case and more

I bought the rack and the ladder separately. In a condensed version...I bought a gobi rack/ladder. Didn't receive the rack, but I did receive the ladder, so I ended up finding the Bajarack for a steal. I figured I would just make it work.

If I were you, I would NOT do what I have done. The baja/gobi combination does work slightly, but the ladder bumps the rack at just prior to full extension. Honestly, it doesn't bother me enough to cut/grind away at either, so...it is what it is. :loco:

 

[marshal]

could you elaborate how it contacts? its just a simple matter or modifying it to work i don't mind. i have skills in metal fabrication

 

[G8RB8_12SR5]

Getting the weekend started off right. That's another Recon Marine taking out a few clays. After shooting, I'm headed to the woods for some much needed camping. Have a great weekend! :fro:

I may be wrong but that looks like a Stoeger M3500 shotgun doing some 5 Stand. I have one and love doing 5-stand, trap, and sporting clays. Great times. Hope the camping weekend went well.

 

[J-BlickPhoto]

could you elaborate how it contacts? its just a simple matter or modifying it to work i don't mind. i have skills in metal fabrication

The top of the gobi ladder where it spells "Gobi" contacts the rack. It's the very top of the ladder. It could easily be trimmed to fit. I'm assuming it could be trimmed without jeopardizing the structural integrity of the ladder.

 

[Fasttimes]

JB, very much enjoying all the pics.

i ad a question about your wheels. are they just the stock trail wheels minus the caps? are they powdered coated or plasti dipped? maybe some of the filters you use on your camera are making me see things but they look black in some pics and then almost a gold/silver look. just curious what you have going on there.

 

[J-BlickPhoto]

JB, very much enjoying all the pics.



i ad a question about your wheels. are they just the stock trail wheels minus the caps? are they powdered coated or plasti dipped? maybe some of the filters you use on your camera are making me see things but they look black in some pics and then almost a gold/silver look. just curious what you have going on there.

They're the trail edition wheels plasti dipped with the center cap removed. I've given the plasti dip hell and it's still holding up! I absolutely love that stuff! I removed the plasti dip for a short while several months ago, so some of the images the wheels are silver, but for the most part they're just dirty. I have a habit of not washing my truck that often b/c I camp and travel so much. Example...the image below.

 

[bishop4r]

I have to say that this is my favorite thread on the forum. Beautiful pics and love the rig. Keep it up!

 

[DAVIS6708]

I have to say that this is my favorite thread on the forum. Beautiful pics and love the rig. Keep it up!

I agree! Look forward to JB's pics and just envy how much time he makes to camp/overland/surf/etc. I wish I made more time for those things! Got to give props to the rig as well! Love it! My company was going to buy me a new vehicle and thats what I was going for, obviously I wouldn't be able to customize it like JB's, but the TE's are great vehicles and for all the travel on construction site, I would not have to worry about getting stuck! For now I will be getting another employees vehicle until they allow me to trade it in for the TE. Looking forward to more pics!

 

[marshal]

Are you still happy with the OME or do you wish you would have opted for a higher tier?

 

[Fasttimes]

They're the trail edition wheels plasti dipped with the center cap removed. I've given the plasti dip hell and it's still holding up! I absolutely love that stuff! I removed the plasti dip for a short while several months ago, so some of the images the wheels are silver, but for the most part they're just dirty. I have a habit of not washing my truck that often b/c I camp and travel so much. Example...the image below.

is that the matt black or gloss?

 

[KTMRIDER]

is that the matt black or gloss?

Plasti dip is naturally satin(matte)
FAQ Plasti Dip: Protective Rubber Coating Plasti Dip International

 

[J-BlickPhoto]

Are you still happy with the OME or do you wish you would have opted for a higher tier?

Hmmmm.....well in my personal opinion, OME is the top tier when it comes to overlanding. Born in the outback and built for abuse. It's simple, long lasting, and serves it purpose perfectly. You'll never see me pulling OME components for a 50,000 mile service. I went with OME b/c I knew I would be traveling with weight for long periods of time to "remote" areas. I needed something that was essentially maintenance free and that I could install and forget about. I also wanted to retain much of the stock toyota components to further mitigate failure of aftermarket parts. I've put 300,000 miles on a taco with an OME and NEVER had an issue!

With that being said, companies such as ICON and others have amazing products. However, for my style of driving I have no need for piggyback resis and extended travel CO's. If I needed them, I would have them...trust me! Guys like [MENTION=77684]WarnerD9[/MENTION] and [MENTION=74569]SOcalTRAIL[/MENTION] have epic rigs built with purpose. There's no way those guys could roll around with an OME.

I always tell people to choose the suspension that fits your travel/driving requirements.

 

[Hillbilly Mac]

I went with OME b/c I knew I would be traveling with weight for long periods of time to "remote" areas. I needed something that was essentially maintenance free and that I could install and forget about. I also wanted to retain much of the stock toyota components to further mitigate failure of aftermarket parts

I have a feeling I'll be going with OME once I get the ton of weight in my truck. In other news, you've inspired me to snag a Nikon 1 J3 (not going for the gold with a hardcore dslr yet) for my first foray into photography that doesn't involve flash-cubes or a Polaroid. :lol:

 

[Jeremy556]

You'll never see me pulling OME components for a 50,000 mile service.

Amen. In one year, I have replaced my rear Icon shocks because pitting from rocks on the exposed shaft destroyed the seals, and had to replace the spherical bearings in the front coilovers that had worn out and were squeaking like crazy. Twin tube, shock boots, and rubber bushings aren't racy, but they are reliable.

 

[marshal]

Amen. In one year, I have replaced my rear Icon shocks because pitting from rocks on the exposed shaft destroyed the seals, and had to replace the spherical bearings in the front coilovers that had worn out and were squeaking like crazy. Twin tube, shock boots, and rubber bushings aren't racy, but they are reliable.

the heavy wear on the icons surprises me considering you're not in the salt belt, though since CO uses a lot of sand i guess i could see where wet sand could destroy seals and the spherical bearings

 

[J-BlickPhoto]

Birmingham Alabama has so much to offer when it comes to trail running and mountain biking. Oak Mountain is one of my personal favorites!

 

[Hillbilly Mac]

Some day I'll be smart enough to not have to use the auto setting on my camera...just not today. :dammit:

 

[TXMTB4]

That's a cool fisheye photo Jblick. Gotta love those cool clear days with high, thin clouds. Those are great days to be outside all day long. Never been to Birmingham because I'm always heading west.

 

[hamburglar210]

If I'm not mistaken, you have a Nemo tent correct? Which one is it and how do you like it?

 

[hrod79]

[MENTION=93894]J-BlickPhoto[/MENTION] , How many miles do you have on your t4r now? You seem to be on the road a lot.... just curious. I have 85k and am contemplating selling and starting over with 2014 or 2015...