it is like 75% with 0% visibility lol


I just picked up a new piece of glass (untinted) that I will install here shortly then have it retinted later on this week.

 

This is waiting to instal here in a few minutes

 

Man, awesome build, you could almost make a book out of it with all the ups and downs you've had. I'm just starting a 98 4dr. Got it at a price like yours with a new engine. Awesome rig tho bro.

 

thanks man! and yeah lots of ups a few downs lol. but it is one step back and 3 forward.

like today:








So this is for 96 and prior rear window or 84-01 side windows.

First clean your new window (mine came from a Wagoneer).



then instal your gasket around the window:



and make sure it is seated all the way around:



grab smaller diameter rode/twine/cord and wrap it around the gasket, this will help pull the gasket over the lip in on the hatch/body

enlist a little help and have them hold it while you go on the inside to seat the window



make sure he is holding good and tight



and then start pulling the cord and making sure the seal is seated properly



and enjoy your new window




tinting soon to be done by a professional to give my 5% in the back again

 

Make sure you put some lubricant around the gasket so the rope will pull out smoothly.

 

I didnt use any and I did not have a single problem.

 

Hey man, sweet build. I noticed you have plenty of pictures with bikes mounted up on your roof rack. What have you found to be the best way to mount them up there and do you ever drive on the freeway with them up there? Do you have any close up pictures maybe of how you get them to stay? I go mountain biking all the time and I have a roof basket and could definitely use some tips. Thanks!

 

Yeah No problem let me pull up some photos. and I drive hundreds of miles on the freeway problem free. AND i drive back country washboard roads, forest roads and the like

here is from when I went out today:




and a video:

(middle is kinda long)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=http:...?v=NtfRl9RSAMA

 

For the front (top mount)

i run the $10 fork mounts and grade 8 bolts and then space then (2") every other one to avoid handle interference



and on the rear i use the same $10 fork mounts but I mount then using eye-bolts I mount them to the fork-mounts and then I use a 3/4" bolt thru the eye-bolts to lock it to the rack


the whole rack will hold 12 bikes when all of the fork mounts are installed. which it has been done before haha (at highwayspeeds)

 

Sweet video- a little different from the woods we have out here in colorado, but looks like a blast. Dang I can't wait for it to stop snowing here in Colorado so I can get out on some trails again.

And as far as the rack, the bikes definitely look like they are mounted on there pretty well and I really appreciate all the details they help out a lot.

One last thing though, I have the through axle 15mm fox f32 fork like yours and I zoomed in on one of your other pics, and was wondering if the part on the left was used for this type of axle and if so did you buy that somewhere? Sorry for all the questions, but you are definitely an expert in this area haha twelve bikes is pretty impressive.

 

to answer your photo those are just standard fork mounts. $10 each lol.

and then for my 15mm thru axle i use a piece of all thread. I red locktight'd a big nut and washer on one end (the skewer side) then i use a bigger washer and another big nut on the other end. I have not had a problem with the integrated nut in the fork and the big nuts allow you to wrap your hand around them to tighten it up.

 

and for those who do not know what a thru axle is or the size.

a thru axle is a version of a Quick release axle, but the "nut" is integrated in the fork and then it being 15mm allows almost no flex in the fork. and now companies are coming out with 12mm rear thru axles. yeti is the main one right now.


standard QR vs 15mm Thru

 

Sweet man thanks for all the info- its gonna save me a lot of money to rig it up this way.

 

yeah the 2 nuts, 2 washers and all thread (which will have to be cut down lol) was like $5-$6 haha.

no problem. if you need anything hit me up.

btw here is my entire bike collection:

http://www.cherokeetech.com/VBull/sh...7-Brians-Bikes

 

where do you get the clips to hold the 4d mag?