Rig Progress

[Tstrausburg]

Went from stock this to this after a few years. Added a Synergy TR and DL and a JK Falcon Stabilizer (my brother was taking off his JKU), and some flush taillights to the build. Switched to 37’s from 35’s because I didn’t heed the advice of the other folks that said, “If you’re even thinking about both sizes, go 37’s”. No regear yet but I likely will. The 4:10’s are fine so far, but 8th is vapor outside of flat highway, but that’s kinda to be expected. Took it camping recently and the rack was a bonus. Hitting Uwharrie this fall. Sorry for the photo dump.

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[capncking]

Wow!! One of the best builds I have seen for the type of overlanding trips I do! What bed rack is that?

 

[Tstrausburg]

Wow!! One of the best builds I have seen for the type of overlanding trips I do! What bed rack is that?

Thanks! It’s the 18” high Max Modular Rack (gladiator specific one) from @KB Voodoo

here’s a link:https://www.max-modular.com/jeep-gladiator-bed-racks-1/max-modular-18-high-jt-aluminum-bed-rack

I like it because I could keep my trifold tonneau cover. If you get the tonneau brackets for the mopar cover, it fits for two flips. Just can’t keep it flipped vertical. Very happy with it so far.

 

[capncking]

Thanks! It’s the 18” high Max Modular Rack (gladiator specific one) from @KB Voodoo

here’s a link:https://www.max-modular.com/jeep-gladiator-bed-racks-1/max-modular-18-high-jt-aluminum-bed-rack

I like it because I could keep my trifold tonneau cover. If you get the tonneau brackets for the mopar cover, it fits for two flips. Just can’t keep it flipped vertical. Very happy with it so far.

Thanks for the response!! I have the BAK Revolver X4S cover and am seeing conflicting messages as to whether or not it would fit.

 

[Tstrausburg]

Thanks for the response!! I have the BAK Revolver X4S cover and am seeing conflicting messages as to whether or not it would fit.

Do what I did. Go to their site, hit “contact me” and give them your height above bed rails for the tonneau and the width of the fold. They’ll check. I have the undercover ultra - something. They’re mostly all the same. Heck, give me some pics of your bed cover with a tape measure for width and height and I’ll check!

 

[Tom C]

You forgot to add the Flux Capacitor. Ole Doc Brown would be proud.

 

[Florida Mojave]

Awesome - Awesome build!! Very nice set up! Beautiful rig. Thanks for sharing!!

 

[Tstrausburg]

Awesome - Awesome build!! Very nice set up! Beautiful rig. Thanks for sharing!!

Thank you very much!

 

[smlobx]

Nice build!
What are you doing for sleeping arrangements?

 

[Tstrausburg]

Nice build!
What are you doing for sleeping arrangements?

Thanks! We still use a ground tent and some REI Air Mattresses (they are the best we've used). We typically bring our dog and two young boys so it works better for us this way.

We also don't have a lot of areas in the North East that you could set up and stay at for a few days without wanting or needing to drive somewhere each day, so a rooftop tent doesn't make much sense for us. I am thinking about getting the Gazelle T8 and tossing it up on the top of the rack when we are heading out. It would keep more stuff out of the inside of the bed and it would be a quicker set up and breakdown. American Adventure Lab sells some nice Aluminum Cradles that would hold the Gazelle up there nicely...and a Christmas Tree in Winter...

Here is a link to those in case you could use em: https://americanadventurelab.com/product/sleeper-keeper-large-tent-mount/

 

[PlayfulBird]

Very nice rig and family.

What awning is that? Happy with it?

 

[Tstrausburg]

Very nice rig and family.

What awning is that? Happy with it?

Thanks! I am running a "budget" (read as Chinese) awning I got from Amazon. I love it so far. The quality is good and the extra walls it came with are easily converted to more cover with a few collapsible tarp poles. Here are some links:

Awning: https://www.amazon.com/bimiti-Retra...a5-82ee-5db44524c2f7&pd_rd_i=B09652M8GJ&psc=1

Tarp Poles: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09D7MGQGM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[BourbonRunner]

Hello there fellow Marylander!

 

[Tstrausburg]

Hello there fellow Marylander!

Nice! Whereabouts? I’m down by the bay bridge

 

[BourbonRunner]

Nice! Whereabouts? I’m down by the bay bridge

Catonsville

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