diy

I’ve had @ORACLElights led light strips under the factory trail rail for years and I’m happy with those. However, they’re mostly covered by my molle panels, house battery, power tank, etc. I wanted more light in the middle of the bed. With my Diamondback Cover in place I can just run led light...

Historically, the term “dual battery” meant a second battery under the hood of the same type as the starting battery that can provide additional power for the winch, welders or anything else. The overlanding community has broadened the term. With DC to DC chargers you can now run N number of...

A "Purpose Built Build" Another day, another build. That's how it feels at the moment. We've just started another project, after our initial attempts were basically all thrown out the window after a while. Live and learn, this time it's all about purpose and goals. In a galaxy far far away...

Thread Table of Contents (updated 2/29) : Page 1 - Intro to us and our 2021 Hydro Blue 80th anniversary, the build starts! Page 2 - Hydro Blue build continues Page 3 - Hydro Blue: Adding Midland GMRS and overlanding water systems Page 4 - Hydro Blue: Sealed bed cover, first family outting Page 5...

Ok, so I've owned Jeeps (Wranglers and now a JT) for years and the one thing they have never had is a glovebox light. Not really a deal-breaker, but I travel a lot and often find my passengers fishing for items in the glovebox at night with their cell phone lights on so I decided to make my own...

Adding functionality to an already awesome product. I've wanted a bed rack or basket tied into the chase bar since it first arrived. The challenge was finding one that was the proper size and a solid mounting solution. I finally went with the Rhino Rack 37X56 and it's the perfect size. To...

Hello to all, My in-law needed a spacer lift/leveling kit installed and I figured I would snap a couple photos and do a mini write up. tools needed (minimum) 1 jack stand high enough to reach frame 1 floor jack 15mm socket/wrench 18mm socket AND wrench -lug key/tire iron for tire removal Jack...

I spent the last 3 days not buring my fingers with a heat gun... black 2020 Overland vinyl wrapped in 3m 2080 M217 matte metallic blue. And a haulk offroad tailgate emblem. This was the first thing I've ever wrapped other than my phone screen. I think it went pretty well. The hardest part was...

Hey guys, So I am wanting to install my amplifier under the passenger seat. I ran the wires there and have a plan in place. I wanted to make a mount with risers for the amplifier for 3 purposes. 1. To have something sturdy to affix the amp 2. Clear the floor mat 3. Clear the floor ac/heater...

We recently got the chance to do a full assembly and install of the RSi SmartCap Sport series on a Gladiator. Join @Tech Tim in the Northridge4x4 DIY Garage and see how easy it is to do yourself!

My install of a Wouxun KG-1000g radio in the gladiator. Hope this give some ideas to folks.

Figured I'd start this to keep a record of my build. Some of you may remember my first build, which worked great and we used the heck out of it. I wanted to get a small enclosed trailer for something more secure, weatherproof, and to make it easier to load/unload (or eliminate that part of it...

I am working my way through a few different canopy camper wedge opening, options. I'm having hard time, as what I want is not quite what is available. My top 4 are GoFast (light, fairly close to me), Vagabond Drifter (has all the options, but you pay for them...), Harper EDC (just found this...

If this alredy exists my apologies. I thought I found pieces of this whole thing but not exactly like this build. I wanted to build my own trail rail system so here's what I have. Hopefully this helps people who were in the same boat as me. I could have made this easier and just used M6 shoulder...

First, I am aware there are cheaper ways of doing this. Not to mention, through trial and error, I absolutely spent more then I needed. But below is the list of the parts I actually used and I am very happy with the results. I added a Milton valve so it can be used at any gas station air...

So I am planning on a DIY Trail Rail as inspired by Red Hot Sloth's write up Most likely will order all parts through McMaster-Carr. Parts: Black powder coated solid low profile unistrut 3310T818 5ft x 3 Red low profile caps 3312T12 x 6 Flanged button head screws black oxide 92137A550 Beers My...

Morning all. I hope everyone had a great Holiday, whatever you celebrate. I also hope each of you were able to celebrate. Now, my question/issue is that I haven't worked on automobiles (much) in my life. For example, I have swapped tires, an alternator, and shocks on my old Isuzu Trooper back in...

Hey guys, after seeing two threads for the DIY bed rails I decided to go ahead and document the process of making mine in a video. Let me know what you think, I also plan on making more videos for other mods so if you're interested, feel free to subscribe. Thanks! Link to struts...

So a little bit of a back story. We did adjust our lights, but we went on a over-landing trip and loaded the back up with all of the extra weight, the back sagged a little bit and made the darn lights blind people :/ We didnt know this at the time, went on our trip and didn't bring a super light...

I'm putting in an Auxiliary Battery. Technically, this is a triple battery system, as the stock batteries will remain where they are. I'm going to post some pictures and update it as I work through the install. I found a stainless steel battery box that fits behind the right rear wheel...