Alu-Cab Canopy Camper Roll Call

[813 Fabrication & Design]

I hear you. I am only going up to 35's. I am hoping it doesn't look too bad. I still have the stock 33's on and the gap is very noticeable.

The customer only had the Alu-Cab Canopy, not the camper, so I am sure the camper squats them a little more. But his gap looked visually to be 10" or more

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[flipboltz]

The customer only had the Alu-Cab Canopy, not the camper, so I am sure the camper squats them a little more. But his gap looked visually to be 10" or more

Holy Shit!

This is where I am with basically no weight in the back and 33's.

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

Holy Shit!

This is where I am with basically no weight in the back and 33's.

Yes, that is how his looked.

 

[Mtpisgah]

Do you happen to know the specific model numbers (or sizes) on the hinges and latch? Thank you for sharing this great idea. I have the 813 Fabrication Rotopax holders and would like to add the panels back on to hide them. Thanks!

I cannot find the info on the latches, but the hinges are Southco - E6-10-416-50 E6/ST Series Constant Torque

 

[Wonkinator]

I cannot find the info on the latches, but the hinges are Southco - E6-10-416-50 E6/ST Series Constant Torque

Thank you!

 

[Lost1wing]

Mine is under construction at Asheville Vehicle Outfitters. I am putting a Smarttek Water Heater in it.
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Looks really nice! Just making a comment so that I can track the progress. Awesome!

 

[chorky]

Thanks! I was fortunate to see a customers JT with 35s and the AEV 3" springs a few days ago. It is too high for me. I don't plan to ever go to 37s. I have seen them on a few with 37s and it looks good, but with 35s its too much gap. I guess I will try to get the Dobinsons warrantied and get the black this time in hopes that it doesn't look this bad in another year

What about Clayton 2.5" springs? I just got off the phone with them. their standard duty springs are rated for up to 500#'s over factory curb weight (which puts the JTR right about max GVW). Their HD springs are rated at up to 1,000#'s over factory curb weight (so about 500#'s over GVW). They also said their springs factor in front winch/bumper, so with a front winch/bumper, the 2.5" spring would net exactly 2.5" lift - of course there are varying reports of that here with folks seeing closer to 3". They also list their spring rate's - haven't seen anyone else do that yet. I was pleasantly surprised they were willing to give me those specs earlier - last time I called them 6 months ago they would not (or could not) give such spec's.

So for myself that is super helpful info because it allows for a real world guesstimate of where you will be sitting. I have also heard the AEV springs sit a little high but man I didn't know that high.

Also - have you weighted your rig yet? What are you sitting at?

 

[Fungshui]

The push lock on the gull wing failed. Does anybody know where I can find a replacement part?

 

[Steven_B]

The push lock on the gull wing failed. Does anybody know where I can find a replacement part?

Reach out to OK4wd (aka Alu-Cab USA). They shoud have spare parts available.

 

[Fungshui]

Reach out to OK4wd (aka Alu-Cab USA). They shoud have spare parts available.

Thanks Steven!

 

[Steven_B]

Thanks Steven!

No problem. I just bought a replacement door seal from them awhile ago. My Jeep was used at a few of the overland expos and the seal took a beating from hundreds of people going in and out.

 

[Wonkinator]

I finally got the upTOP Overland Alpha (front half) installed. I only had to cut about two inches off of the two initial grooveTrek pieces. I still need to wire the lights, but otherwise it’s done. I added the 83L Roam case on top which I plan to put lightweight recovery gear that I will rarely access (soft shackles, straps, etc.) to keep weight down. Here are some pics.

 

[Redruby]

Are experiencing any wind turbulence with the front box installed?

 

[813 Fabrication & Design]

I finally got the upTOP Overland Alpha (front half) installed. I only had to cut about two inches off of the two initial grooveTrek pieces. I still need to wire the lights, but otherwise it’s done. I added the 83L Roam case on top which I plan to put lightweight recovery gear that I will rarely access (soft shackles, straps, etc.) to keep weight down. Here are some pics.

Looks great! I just received my Rugged Bound rack a few days ago and hope to get it mounted this week.

 

[Wonkinator]

Are experiencing any wind turbulence with the front box installed?

Yes, it's increased. I drove yesterday with just the rack installed without the box, and the wind had increased. I'm not sure it's worse with the box, than with just the rack. I need more time to drive and listen to it, since it was a snowy mess on my drive this morning.

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