Trout Safari Overland Expedition Build

[Trout Safari]

Installing the AFE Vulcan exhaust and Baer brake system. The Rotors have holes for now, but we will switch them out in the spring for slotted ones only.

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[Trout Safari]

Moving right along. Got the re-gearing done in the front, Baer brake system, and switched out the 35's for 37's. right now when we put it down with the new springs, we are sitting about 6" higher than before. We need to settle it down and adjust a bit, but I dont think we need to worry about bottoming out anymore

 

[Trout Safari]

Got the truck back on the road today. Everything is working out great. I like the extra height and the ride of the stiffer springs and 37's over the 35's better. The re-gearing made a big difference and sure is a lot less drag from the start. Synergy steering seems to be good and the exhaust is complete. The only thing we have not finished is the Baer brakes in the rear. We had to put the stock brakes back in. They have been sending spacers and washers over the past 3 weeks but just cannot seem to get the right combination for the Gladiator. Hopefully they work it out and get us the correct components.

 

[Trout Safari]

Never complete until the Fly Rod rack is back on top!

 

[Free2roam]

Never complete until the Fly Rod rack is back on top!

What kind of rack is that? Do the front half and back half separate?

 

[Trout Safari]

What kind of rack is that? Do the front half and back half separate?

Yes, it is by UPTOP Overland. The front half comes off if you want to remove the roof panels.

 

[Free2roam]

Yes, it is by UPTOP Overland. The front half comes off if you want to remove the roof panels.

Yeah found that. Also called them they can do just a half front roof rack which will fit my needs perfectly. I have an OVRLND Camper on order so I hope it will also act as a fairing to reduce wind noise and make the flat front of the camper less of a wind catcher. Thanks

 

[Trout Safari]

Yeah found that. Also called them they can do just a half front roof rack which will fit my needs perfectly. I have an OVRLND Camper on order so I hope it will also act as a fairing to reduce wind noise and make the flat front of the camper less of a wind catcher. Thanks

That is a great idea. They have many different choices for the front Fairing. I chose the one without a space for lights.

 

[Waltzforzizi]

How do you like the full cab rack so far? Does it whistle? Does the fiberglass top flex a lot with it?

 

[Trout Safari]

How do you like the full cab rack so far? Does it whistle? Does the fiberglass top flex a lot with it?

I love the new rack I installed from Up-Top. The first one I had from DV8 was noisy and weak. The one I replaced it with is super solid and no noise or rattles.

 

[Waltzforzizi]

I recently purchased this roof rack, but the instructions kinda suck. Is there any way you could possibly take a picture of how the clamps on the drip rails go on your rig?

 

[Trout Safari]

I recently purchased this roof rack, but the instructions kinda suck. Is there any way you could possibly take a picture of how the clamps on the drip rails go on your rig?

I wish I could, but my truck is at a different location in winter storage. If you can give them a call. I had a couple questions and called them and they were extremely helpful.

 

[SIG551-A1]

So which lotto drawing did you win? Holy moly, I can only imagine the money you poured into this build. Impressive, yet humbling for the poors like myself.

 

[Waltzforzizi]

I wish I could, but my truck is at a different location in winter storage. If you can give them a call. I had a couple questions and called them and they were extremely helpful.

Thanks, will contact them.

 

[TheTrailGeek]

Never complete until the Fly Rod rack is back on top!

Happy with the UpTop racks? Great looking rig. You wouldn't happen to have anything showing what rack / options you picked? Looking to do something similar. Thanks for any info you can provide.

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