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I just got mine in the mail today, You're right about the finish, and mine had some sharp edges but not terrible. Fast shipping. I cant see why it wouldn't work. As long as I get that middle spar in, I should be good to go. Thanks again everyone

I see where I went wrong. I didn't have a 3rd support installed. I had just the forward most spar and the tailgate. I was figuring on #10/board, so about #800 not including the pressure of a ratchet strap. So there's that. Admittedly, I didn't read the book. I just put things in the back. A...

So I've found through a topic search that the max weight is #500. I suppose that info would've been useful a couple of days ago. I had 80 2x4x8's strapped in, and on the way home the stupid plastic bit that holds the cable broke which consequently dropped the tailgate and let loose a few boards...

35x11.5 Open Country AT3 on US Wheel Rat Rods 17x9 +12 offset No suspension mods on a Sport S Just a little plastic trimming

I'll jump in, Just finished mine up and got onto the beach for a minute

So I finally got these things on!!! I decided against making them air tight, mostly because I was tired of trying to keep them straight while welding. I coated them in Durabak, (Might be the smelliest stuff on earth) Bolt up is challenging. I'm using flag nuts welded to a length of tig wire...

I took that into consideration when deciding to frame mount. There are 2 stout cross members bolted from one frame rail to the other, as well as gusseted body mounts to help incorporate the whole body/rollcage, as well the stock skid plates to help absorb and distribute the energy through the...

Just wanted to post an update. They are getting a little closer every day, It's a lot more work than anticipated! I've been fighting the warpage demons, but am winning. I may try to get them air tight and use them as tanks for the air compressor... We'll see how my patience holds up Some pics,

I appreciate the input everybody! I am going to copy the White Knuckle mount a little by using 5 points of contact and gusseted mounts. I think I'll try to use a "U" shaped mount though, and bolt through. I have noticed the frame width varies a bit, so in the end I may abandon that and use...

Those are just the type pics I'm looking for! That's a stout unit! I like the large contact patch on the vertical side of the mount, and I think the gussets are key. I wonder if the bolt heads on the bottom would get too beat up from dragging across things? Did you have to drill the frame to...

No kidding! So, how are they mounted?

Interesting point about leverage against the frame. I had chosen that mount based on what I'd read about expedition rigs and rock crawlers, however I can certainly visualize the effect. I can mitigate that effect a little by using the body to frame mounts which are about 2" outboard of the...

It needs wheels on the bumper to help with departure:)

Thanks for the pics! What size stock did you use for the arms and straps? Have you had them in the rocks yet? Any flex or deflection? I was planning on using that front hole, seems very strong. I might use a 3 sided mount so I can bolt through the whole assembly and get a clamping action as...

I'd like to see from the group how you mounted your shop built sliders. I Just started a build that is a hybrid step/slider. I built a scale model from foam so that I can disassemble it and have templates to cut the steel. I am planning to use 3/16 for the bottom and sides, and maybe 10ga for...

I did. "Russeltosis" "R.T", or "Artie". Though I never refer to it by it's name, or even use a gender based acknowledgment. It's just for fun. "What's life without a little whimsey...."

I gotta say though, You'd better make sure you like the tires. At 3k mi/yr, you'll have them a LONG time! That's awesome!

I think about this every time I take the doors off and have to carry them across the stupid yard. It's a great idea! Make it look professional, but more important, make it operate easily. Otherwise you won't use it. Personally, I tend to look past the cargo when evaluating the aesthetics of...

Has anybody got any first hand experience with these tires? They look like a good middle ground between traction, weight, and price. https://dickcepek.com/tires/trail-country-exp

I am surprised nobody mentioned rotational weight. The stock Duelers on my Sport S weigh #33. Compare that with Wildpeak A/T3W at #63 for 285/70/17 and you're adding #120 of rotational weight. I dislike the stock tire/wheels as well, but that's a lot of extra weight to push around. However...