Krypto's Camping/Expedition Build

[Kryptoroxx]

I want to line mine so bad but I don't have a paint booth nor the time to do it. My t4r is my dd so I can't afford to have it mia while I take it apart, paint it, and put it back.

I know what you're saying. Mine was down for two days but I negotiated a little time off work that helped a lot. A booth definitely helps for the lighting but a few lights in your garage would be just as effective really. I had the doors on the booth open because the fans were on the fritz lol. My respirator helped but after spraying for 45 minutes.....I was still buzzed.

I've wanted to do this retro for a while now, and I'm glad to see someone doing it correctly.

Thanks! That means a lot coming from you. Always admired your fab work and the parts you make. Can't wait to see that top rack.

 

[JeepKiller]

If only you knew what my garage was....... No room for a car let alone a paint booth.

 

[Kryptoroxx]

I know that pain man!

That was as clean as I could get my old place.

 

[JeepKiller]

You have no idea.... That is roomy in comparison. I'll take a pic when I get back in town

 

[MStudt]

Can't wait to see that top rack.

That's taken the back burner for a bit. I'm going fix everything underneath related to the frame, get an e-locker, and fix some suspension stuff too. Depending on how long that takes, and how soon the wife finds a 4th Gen will determine when the rack will get done.

I know that pain man!

That was as clean as I could get my old place.

You have no idea.... That is roomy in comparison. I'll take a pic when I get back in town

I don't even have a garage!

If I want to work inside I have to drive 75 miles to the shop I have with my in-laws.

 

[JeepKiller]

[MENTION=98153]MStudt[/MENTION] Well I guess you win... You should definitely do an in depth comparison of the 3rd and 4th when you get one. I'd be interested in how comfortable it is compared to the 3rd

 

[Unner]

[MENTION=98153]MStudt[/MENTION] Well I guess you win... You should definitely do an in depth comparison of the 3rd and 4th when you get one. I'd be interested in how comfortable it is compared to the 3rd

In summary, the 4th is more car like than the 3rd. It rides better, handles better, is much faster(V8 especially), but it's less fun in my opinion because it rides better and doesn't feel as much like a truck as the 3rd's do. My mom's got a 4th gen V8 4x4 Sport that I've spent a good bit of time driving. The V8 is great, but I like my 3rd in general more.

 

[Kryptoroxx]

Another productive day! Didn't get started till after 1400 but the hinge plate is done!!

Here goes nothin! Wasn't quite sure how to do this precisely.....so I jumped in and adjusted fire as needed.

The lower hinge tacked up. Monstaliner is wonderful at allowing a tack weld.

Welding everything up. Taking my time on the beads really helps. The heat rings were pretty well spread out so I am certain I got enough penetration. I also used a sleeve on the inside to both strengthen and align the tubing. Worked like a charm. Flux still sucks to clean up but the welds were solid so I'm good with it.

Tacked up the upper and lower hinge plates. I am fairly certain they are strong. I know it's not the strongest design but it is very solid. I don't see this failing at all. I am going to add a triangle on the inside just to add strength. I should be able to clean this piece up tomorrow and finish the bracing.

Finishing the welds and cleaning it all up to make it look purty is gonna take some time. Welds are good though.

I found these killer little pieces to keep the dirt and junk out of the joint. They were like 12 bucks for 6 and they really do stick tight to the joint without limiting movement.

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[Kryptoroxx]

Thanks!!

The reinforcement is coming. I wanted to finish the fit on the outside first. I've had all this shiny hardware to play with and all I was doing was staring at it lol.

The side reinforcement is going to be tied into the corner support with bolts. I just didn't have enough sunlight today to get it done.

 

[Kryptoroxx]

Ok so no good progress today really. In fact I had to take 2 steps back. I messed up the hinge plate today and had to slide it back down. I did throw paint on the tire carrier though and it looks good imo. I also learned a lot about the stock rack. It has many adjustments I had not realized till I took pieces off for painting. I will get into this more later. There will be a writeup I will do.....just not on the build thread.

 

[JeepKiller]

Looking good! :thumb:

 

[MStudt]

Put some heim boots on those right away. It'll keep them from rusting, and keep dirt out.

 

[Kryptoroxx]

Put some heim boots on those right away. It'll keep them from rusting, and keep dirt out.

Beat ya to it

They really do a good job without limiting function.

 

[MStudt]

Beat ya to it

They really do a good job without limiting function.

Poor lighting on my part. I see them now.

 

[Kryptoroxx]

Poor lighting on my part. I see them now.

Poor lighting in my garage lol

 

[Kryptoroxx]

No real progress today. I was able to make 2 of the tabs line up just right but that's it. Gotta do the other 2 tomorrow.

I still have a lot of work to do. I haven't gotten any farther into the ladder and my rollbar/shelf is still sitting in pieces.....I think this one is definitely the most intricate though.

I have to move back east in a month and a half due to separation from the miltiary so all of my metal is going away....was well as my garage

 

[JeepKiller]

Use it while you can. Just start duct taping metal to your runner for use later when you won't have it at your disposal :rofl:

 

[SRQ-Runner]

Can't wait to see how it all turns out. Looking good!

 

[Kryptoroxx]

Got a little work done yesterday. Drilled the tabs and mocked everything up, tack welded, and then glued everything together. I boxed the top half and I want to box the lower but it is going to get very interesting for that one. It is very close but I should be able to make it happen

 

[Unner]

Lookin' good!