Shibbyjeep's Trenticus Build

[Stan H]

Yeah, simple is best sometimes.

And your using thick steel way thicker than alot of those fabricated stuff. So yours is probably much stronger.

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[Shibbyjeep]

And your using thick steel way thicker than alot of those fabricated stuff. So yours is probably much stronger.

Yeah the guy that helped me from work said "I wish we had some thinner stuff, but what we've got is what we've got". Its def super solid.

 

[21Mojave24XR]

For being a mild build it has snowballed in the most awesome way, looks great man

 

[Shibbyjeep]

For being a mild build it has snowballed in the most awesome way, looks great man

Haha thanks. Yeah I thought I wouldn't do much to it. But a trip to Moab this year kicked it up to another level. Now to sell the Taco bc this thing is bigger and more capable and more roomie. And fun lol

 

[21Mojave24XR]

Haha thanks. Yeah I thought I wouldn't do much to it. But a trip to Moab this year kicked it up to another level. Now to sell the Taco bc this thing is bigger and more capable and more roomie. And fun lol

It gets to us all mine went from metric 35s to adding a Clayton leveling kit to a full 3.5” Clayton kit, falcon 3.3 SP2s, steer smarts yeti tie rod, drag link with griffin attenuator and track bar brace. Still rocking the 35s til I wear them out then will step up to 37s so it can snowball quick but yours is very tastefully done

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Rack for the trailer was finished up on Sunday and I tried to mount the tent but the supplied hardware from Thule wasnt long enough for the 2x2 we used to build the rack with. So a quote trip to our hardware supplier at work and $5 later I had needed hardware(I went to HD Sunday night to try and get long enough bolts but they wanted $3.75 each! Nah homie). Got the tent mounted up and opened up for the first time on the trailer today.

 

[Stan H]

Rack for the trailer was finished up on Sunday and I tried to mount the tent but the supplied hardware from Thule wasnt long enough for the 2x2 we used to build the rack with. So a quote trip to our hardware supplier at work and $5 later I had needed hardware(I went to HD Sunday night to try and get long enough bolts but they wanted $3.75 each! Nah homie). Got the tent mounted up and opened up for the first time on the trailer today.

I love it , I already signed up so I can pick one up soon enough. Just got some other things I am doing right at the moment . Just imagine firewood ,diesel space heater all in that trailer , water , chairs etc... oh yeah

 

[Shibbyjeep]

I love it , I already signed up so I can pick one up soon enough. Just got some other things I am doing right at the moment . Just imagine firewood ,diesel space heater all in that trailer , water , chairs etc... oh yeah

It for sure has tons of space. I went and hung out with some people from a local 4x4 group after we built the rack Sunday and it was their first time seeing it in person and were all blown away. One kept saying "you have endless storage space in here" lol.

 

[Stan H]

It for sure has tons of space. I went and hung out with some people from a local 4x4 group after we built the rack Sunday and it was their first time seeing it in person and were all blown away. One kept saying "you have endless storage space in here" lol.

Its the truth . Goodness sakes you could probably pack more in there than the Jeep could pull

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Installed my Metalcloak Sector Shaft Brace tonight.

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Got the awning risers added to the rack yesterday. Rig is going on its maiden voyage this weekend!

 

[Shibbyjeep]

Lots of work in bound. Mostly for the Camping Trailer, but the items for the truck are bigger projects(RCVs and Baller Joints). Trailer is ready for out of season tear down to paint the body and powdercoat the rack along with some other goodies.

 

[Stan H]

Lots of work in bound. Mostly for the Camping Trailer, but the items for the truck are bigger projects(RCVs and Baller Joints). Trailer is ready for out of season tear down to paint the body and powdercoat the rack along with some other goodies.

If you will allow me to give you some advice . Buy a set of steel knuckles and replace them when you do the RCV's and Ballers. I put my aluminum ones back on but did not expect such difficulty in getting the knuckle to release the ball joint studs. My Uncle even said He never seen anything hang on so tight. @WILDHOBO warned me about how hard his came out and we were successful but not without a lot of difficulty and yes my knuckles have hammer marks on them . I WILL BE replacing mine next year and getting rid of the aluminum knuckles 100% gauranteed.

 

[WILDHOBO]

If you will allow me to give you some advice . Buy a set of steel knuckles and replace them when you do the RCV's and Ballers. I put my aluminum ones back on but did not expect such difficulty in getting the knuckle to release the ball joint studs. My Uncle even said He never seen anything hang on so tight. @WILDHOBO warned me about how hard his came out and we were successful but not without a lot of difficulty and yes my knuckles have hammer marks on them . I WILL BE replacing mine next year and getting rid of the aluminum knuckles 100% gauranteed.

I agree completely. I tossed my aluminum knuckles with upper ball joints still stuck in them.

 

[Shibbyjeep]

If you will allow me to give you some advice . Buy a set of steel knuckles and replace them when you do the RCV's and Ballers. I put my aluminum ones back on but did not expect such difficulty in getting the knuckle to release the ball joint studs. My Uncle even said He never seen anything hang on so tight. @WILDHOBO warned me about how hard his came out and we were successful but not without a lot of difficulty and yes my knuckles have hammer marks on them . I WILL BE replacing mine next year and getting rid of the aluminum knuckles 100% gauranteed.

Sigh, ive been looking at knuckles too. Just hard to swallow another $800 on top of the other buys. But I get it. Anyone have recommendations?

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