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macsXJ
March 24, 2009
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From bone stock to present, and it will never be complete...

33" w/Block Rock Alloy 909 Series
4 1/2 RC Full Leaf
SYE

ARMOR
Olympic lower body Armor
Olympic Top Hat needed for the NW area
RC Diff guards f/r
RC Rock Sliders
T-Case Skid
Home brew taillight guards
ORF Qtr Guards w/rail
Bush Wacker Flatties (pending rear install)

ORF Slider Front Bumper
ORF Slider Rear Bumper
Home brew Dual Rear Quick Release Ladders
Hitch Gate Tire Carrier (http://www.tiregate.com/hg_series_0.shtml)


Magnaflow exhaust
K&N
RE Thumb Throttle
Dana 30/35 with 4:11's R/Trac-luc

Future Mods:
front end receiver
Winch mounted and portable carrier

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wv 2
0 2009/03/24 20:44:21 macsXJ
wv 3
wv 3
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wv 4
wv 4
0 2009/03/24 20:44:21 macsXJ
After the ladder set-up was complete I started working on the rear area behind the bumper.  It's painted black and cleaned up my wires for the trailer hitch, drilled and mounted that onto the bumper.
After the ladder set-up was complete I started working on the rear area behind the bumper. It's painted black and cleaned up my wires for the trailer hitch, drilled and mounted that onto the bumper.
2 2009/03/24 20:44:21 macsXJ
After installing the rear ladders.  4.5 on 31's.
After installing the rear ladders. 4.5 on 31's.
0 2009/03/24 20:44:21 macsXJ
After 3" lift intall, and bumper install and FAUX Cuda stripes
After 3" lift intall, and bumper install and FAUX Cuda stripes
1 2009/03/24 21:16:33 macsXJ
Sitting stock after I purchased it in Colorado Springs, minus the painted wheels and little cage
Sitting stock after I purchased it in Colorado Springs, minus the painted wheels and little cage
0 2009/03/24 21:16:33 macsXJ
Sitting with the RC 4.5 Kit and 31's.
Sitting with the RC 4.5 Kit and 31's.
0 2009/03/24 21:16:33 macsXJ
Running my old RC lift
Running my old RC lift
0 2009/03/24 21:16:33 macsXJ
wv1
wv1
0 2009/03/24 21:17:55 macsXJ
wv2
wv2
0 2009/03/24 21:17:55 macsXJ
wv3
wv3
0 2009/03/24 21:17:55 macsXJ
WV4
WV4
0 2009/03/24 21:17:55 macsXJ
After the top hat rack install 3" with 30's
After the top hat rack install 3" with 30's
0 2009/04/11 18:57:15 macsXJ
After the top hat rack install 3" with 30's
After the top hat rack install 3" with 30's
1 2009/04/11 18:57:15 macsXJ
After the top hat rack install 3" with 30's
After the top hat rack install 3" with 30's
0 2009/04/11 18:57:15 macsXJ
After the top hat rack install 3" with 30's
After the top hat rack install 3" with 30's
0 2009/04/11 18:57:15 macsXJ
After the top hat rack install 3" with 30's
After the top hat rack install 3" with 30's
2 2009/04/11 18:57:15 macsXJ
snorkel 1
snorkel 1
0 2009/06/03 21:27:02 macsXJ
snorkel 2
snorkel 2
0 2009/06/03 21:27:02 macsXJ
snorkel 3
snorkel 3
0 2009/06/03 21:27:02 macsXJ
new wheels 1
new wheels 1
0 2009/06/27 08:10:21 macsXJ
new wheels 2
new wheels 2
0 2009/06/27 08:10:21 macsXJ
new grill
new grill
0 2009/06/27 08:10:21 macsXJ
Back 2
Back 2
0 2010/05/08 10:35:39 macsXJ
I thought I needed a brace between the two so I decided to place on there.  I'm 240lbs and climb up there all the time.  It could be built sturdier, but I'm fine with this size square tube.
I thought I needed a brace between the two so I decided to place on there. I'm 240lbs and climb up there all the time. It could be built sturdier, but I'm fine with this size square tube.
0 2010/05/08 10:35:39 macsXJ
Bottom Pin Hook Up with quick release pin.  My bumper caps bolt on, so I made a plate to go between (needed my room between bumper and body) that has a hole cut out for this ladder to rest on.
Bottom Pin Hook Up with quick release pin. My bumper caps bolt on, so I made a plate to go between (needed my room between bumper and body) that has a hole cut out for this ladder to rest on.
0 2010/05/08 10:35:39 macsXJ
This slides onto the bumper brackets, and then a quick release hold it into place.
This slides onto the bumper brackets, and then a quick release hold it into place.
0 2010/05/08 10:35:39 macsXJ
Bumper Bracket, this is where the ladder system sits and connects.  Metal placed between my bumper ends and the main section.
Bumper Bracket, this is where the ladder system sits and connects. Metal placed between my bumper ends and the main section.
0 2010/05/08 10:35:39 macsXJ
Rear Bumper Bracket 1
Rear Bumper Bracket 1
0 2010/05/08 10:37:20 macsXJ
Side 1
Side 1
1 2010/05/08 10:37:20 macsXJ
Top 1
Top 1
0 2010/05/08 10:37:20 macsXJ
To get the angles on the square tubing I used an old hacksaw and cut until I got the angle I needed, then I just repeated the same amount of cuts on 4 pieces.  A little cut at a time.  Then I welded the cuts and braced it for strength.
To get the angles on the square tubing I used an old hacksaw and cut until I got the angle I needed, then I just repeated the same amount of cuts on 4 pieces. A little cut at a time. Then I welded the cuts and braced it for strength.
0 2010/05/08 10:37:20 macsXJ
Top Bolt Up, on my Top Hat rack there are rear bolt holes, so I welded a stud into the ladder and then rested these 2 bolts on top, with the wing nuts I secure them (rubber mounts inbetween).  Pull 2 pins on bottom, unscrew to top wing nuts and the ladder pulls right off, less then 1 minute.
Top Bolt Up, on my Top Hat rack there are rear bolt holes, so I welded a stud into the ladder and then rested these 2 bolts on top, with the wing nuts I secure them (rubber mounts inbetween). Pull 2 pins on bottom, unscrew to top wing nuts and the ladder pulls right off, less then 1 minute.
0 2010/05/08 10:37:20 macsXJ
Top Hat Rack Back, thi rack has two mounting tabs, so this is where the 2 studs I welded onto the ladder rest and secures with wing nuts.
Top Hat Rack Back, thi rack has two mounting tabs, so this is where the 2 studs I welded onto the ladder rest and secures with wing nuts.
0 2010/05/08 10:39:13 macsXJ
Bumper 1
Bumper 1
0 2010/05/08 10:41:19 macsXJ
Bumper 2
Bumper 2
0 2010/05/08 10:41:19 macsXJ
Bumper 3
Bumper 3
0 2010/05/08 10:41:19 macsXJ
bumper 4
bumper 4
0 2010/05/08 10:41:19 macsXJ
bumper 5
bumper 5
0 2010/05/08 10:41:19 macsXJ
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