The Frankenstein Build! LT/Expo/Trail rig..and BS

What MX said. I don't change oil unless I'm past 5k. It still works good up to 6-8000 some say even 10k.

And yes. Dual tacos!

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Yea I remember Jon pulling his after our crazy muddying escapade. Had tons of mud in them.

Maybe ill drill some 3/8s holes in them

Hahahahahahaha right! You can tell I got better with the torch as I went lol. Was tricky at first.

 

I really like your roof rack, did you make it yourself?

 

Monte, at what point does one begin to classify your truck as a bad ass offroad RV? Let me know when you add plumbing... Then I'll be impressed. MAYBE.

 

Thanks!!

Yes sir I built it my self..twice haha it's part of the bed rack.

Ha!!

Well...I am adding a shower soon....

 

Okay did so,e welding tonight..didn't go great..well..it did and didn't.

Here is the top plate. 3/8s think now ha..




And here is the bad..the oil fill hole



Burned it in way to fast. And the lower section warped.



So that pissed me off

Going to force it back on to the truck then heat it a bit and hope for the best. Or try something else. My dad said we can fix it so I'm sure we will get it close..won't ever be totally strait again tho...damn it.

And welded my tire gate part. Need to grind it smooth tho.

 

And still no jerry can holder.

Why'd you cover up the access to the oil pan anyway?

And I don't think you'll notice the bend once the skid is mounted to the truck.

 

Yea what my dad said. But I need it straighter to weld on the rear piece so mad at myself for being an idiot..

And Jerry can part happens tomorrow don't worry. Tho I can't find the hinges I bought last year..hopefully they turn up.

And the hole was huge man and it didn't even line up. So I filled it. Didn't need it and it would just catch on stuff.

 

Just weld up that rear piece as much as you can while it's mounted, then remove the skid to finish it up.

 

Not a bad idea I guess..

Other then it's RIGHT by the steering rack..but I can probably tac it up.

 

Well got it straitened out sorta..



Gonna let it cool like that.

 

Thats looks pretty good Monte

 

Yea just checked it still not straigh. But I think it'll suck up to the truck fine so I'm not that worried anymore.

Thanks Mac.

Going rock climbing today with the bro. Taking the other truck. Then ill keep welding have lots to do. Should be meeting Marc tonight too.

 

Got to see Frank last night! Like I said before, awesome rig man

Looking forward to getting on some trail with you!

 

Thanks man!!

And heck ya look forward to some trails for sure!! Can't wait for the snow to melt.

 

Well this will be my last update for a long time. Got told tonight I am headed to AK tomorrow afternoon. Will be gone for a long time.

But I finished my skid today.




Hen welded it up and ground down the bottom so it was smooth. No paint is on it or anything. It'll just have to wait.

Ill have a little time before my big August trip. For then ill need a new clutch oil change and hopefully finish my table, swing out lock, Jerry can holder, and shower as well as swapping in my new cv axles.

So lots to do..and no time to do it in.

Idk. How much access and time ill have to get on TW while I'm away..but hopefully some.

Thanks guys.

 

Good luck in AK Monte, and be safe.

 

X2. Take care man.

 

Thanks guys. Don't have too much of a fun summer! make me jealous.

 

Good luck man. Looking forward to the next installment and pictures of your trip

 

Honestly I wouldn't worry too much about the skids being straight, just as long as they will bolt on. I bent my 1/4" skids the 1st time out with them. 1/4" is tough but it will give when abused enough especially as heavy as you and I are.