The LFD Off Road Thread

[007Tacoma]

Two gallon tanks? Probably will have to put one on one side of the rack and leave the other side for my hi-lift jack. Don’t think it will fit on the side with the jack on a 3/4 length rack. Don’t really need a ladder.

2x 3.5 gallon FuelPax by RotoPax. You can see what I'm talking about in Jacob's photo. For a long time, I ran both on the front of my 7/8ths rack...

You can see them here in this pic (mounted to my LFD Accessory Panels on the 7/8ths rack)...

 

[jafrush]

Is there a way on the hybrid bumper to cover the winch line while not in use? I'm concerned about UV damage on synthetic line, but I dig that you can actually see the spooled line.

Depends on how much plastic you trim and where you position the winch, you could have enough gap to fit a cover over the winch. We've also discussed the possibility of a bolt on cover too for the opening.

The off road schools we're working with do say that the UV worry for synthetic line isn't a huge concern, it takes many years before there is enough UV damage to the rope to cause issues.

 

[Sea_ledford]

Depends on how much plastic you trim and where you position the winch, you could have enough gap to fit a cover over the winch. We've also discussed the possibility of a bolt on cover too for the opening.

The off road schools we're working with do say that the UV worry for synthetic line isn't a huge concern, it takes many years before there is enough UV damage to the rope to cause issues.

That's good to know about the UV damage. A bolt on cover would be ideal for me. I figure I'll use the winch once every few months at most. Primarily getting it for big trips.

 

[Charlievee]

What is the size of the hardware for the 3/4 rack?

 

[Signal]

My Orange Winchline started to fade after 3 years, it could have been that it went through a winter also so it got covered in ice and snow from the midwest. Now that I live on the Gulf coast I am worried about just rain and UV damage. Is there any talk about maybe making sliders? I am looking to start getting armor and there are a few vendors I want gear from. LDF is one of them. It will give me a reason for a road trip to NC.

 

[jafrush]

My Orange Winchline started to fade after 3 years, it could have been that it went through a winter also so it got covered in ice and snow from the midwest. Now that I live on the Gulf coast I am worried about just rain and UV damage. Is there any talk about maybe making sliders? I am looking to start getting armor and there are a few vendors I want gear from. LDF is one of them. It will give me a reason for a road trip to NC.

Sliders are on the list. We actually just ordered a CNC tube plasma cutter the other week, and sliders was one of the justifications behind it

 

[jafrush]

What is the size of the hardware for the 3/4 rack?

We use M8s for the rack hardware.

 

[Signal]

Sliders are on the list. We actually just ordered a CNC tube plasma cutter the other week, and sliders was one of the justifications behind it

I will volunteer to be the test vehicle for the sliders. I know you already have a 4 Runner up there. But you cant blame a man for trying.

 

[gdvan01]

Sliders are on the list. We actually just ordered a CNC tube plasma cutter the other week, and sliders was one of the justifications behind it

:girl:

 

[teamjawbox]

7/8 aluminum rack delivered today :cheer2:

In case anyone was curious what it looks like when shipped, here you go.

Probably won't install until this weekend, unless we get some rain so it's not 10,000 degrees in the garage.

 

[007Tacoma]

7/8 aluminum rack delivered today :cheer2:

In case anyone was curious what it looks like when shipped, here you go.

Probably won't install until this weekend, unless we get some rain so it's not 10,000 degrees in the garage.

My garage is 10,000 degrees if it rains or even if it snows... what am I saying... it doesn't snow in hell. :shrug:
:rofl:

 

[mteolus]

7/8 aluminum rack delivered today :cheer2:

In case anyone was curious what it looks like when shipped, here you go.

Probably won't install until this weekend, unless we get some rain so it's not 10,000 degrees in the garage.

You just missed the cool tropical storm air and the clouds. Sunday was a nice day.

 

[jafrush]

7/8 aluminum rack delivered today :cheer2:

In case anyone was curious what it looks like when shipped, here you go.

Probably won't install until this weekend, unless we get some rain so it's not 10,000 degrees in the garage.

That top box got squished a bit huh...

 

[teamjawbox]

That top box got squished a bit huh...

Yep. Looks like a foot went through it, even a foot print on the faring inside, appears to have took a pretty big scratch/dent. About a 1 inch spot right on the front of the faring that actually took a piece of the metal out and obviously powder coat with it. Darn UPS.

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[jafrush]

Yep. Looks like a foot went through it, even a foot print on the faring inside, appears to have took a pretty big scratch/dent. About a 1 inch spot right on the front of the faring that actually took a piece of the metal out and obviously powder coat with it. Darn UPS.

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Dang. Shoot me a PM.

 

[teamjawbox]

Installed today. 7/8 aluminum rack. Will be ordering jack and accessory mounts now that the rack is in. Having not really used it yet, it feels extremely solid. I took a drive to see if it made any noticeable noise, I didn't hear any difference at 50 mph and slower. Will get to test out faster speed tomorrow and adjust from there if needed.

Customer service has been great so far also. Was missing some hardware for a few cross bars and they're shipping that out tomorrow.

Now I just need to apply the LFD sticker to the faring :dancin:

 

[Beach5150]

Got the LFD wind faring installed.

I already three crossbars. The wind noise wasn’t too bad at the Toyota indicated position, and still the fairing helped more.

On mine the fairing, with the trim piece, is in contact with the two center raised roof ribs. In just put down pieces of clear protective film.

Like the previous poster said, the customer service has been great. Communication has been very quick. I added a crossbar to my original order, and then had some questions about the fairing. Both times the response was quick and and even within hours. He was more willing to help, and willing to do the extra.

I’ll be flying their decal as soon as I get it.

 

[jafrush]

Playing around the other day and made a few new things. Any interest in 304 stainless steel crossbars and roof racks?

 

[SpeedyKevin]

Playing around the other day and made a few new things. Any interest in 304 stainless steel crossbars and roof racks?

Change my order to this lmao

 

[jafrush]

Change my order to this lmao

Whats your order number?