Redeemed: rngr's Trail Taco w/side of T4R

I basically told my wife we need to move to CO when I got back from CO and UT.

 

Derp?



Covered the terribly failing paint on my shell. Looks great from 10 ft, and like hell up close. Haha. Lots of overspray on my truck. The masking tape pulled off a lot of paint when I peeled it off. Don't care.

 

They make white derp fyi.

 

Had this already.

More of a trial run to see if dip could be a solution for my hood. It is not. Will have to be vinyl I believe. The dip will probably be gone before any of you ever see it

 

Got started on my tool/repair/recovery kit this weekend. Jotting it all down here so I don't have to dig it all out to remember what else I need.

3/8" drive ratchet
3/8" metric shallow and deep sockets 10-19mm, 21mm
SAE shallow sockets
extensions, u-joint
allen socket set
inverted Torx set (thanks @slander Already had these laying around.)
torx socket set

1/2" drive ratchet
21, 22, 24, 36mm
Spline socket
extensions
3/8 to 1/2 adapter
length of pipe (breaker bar)

open/box wrenches metric up to 19mm, standard up to 3/4"
screw drivers
channel locks
needle nose pliers

PB blaster
zip ties
duct tape
JB quick weld
Tire plugs/tool
valve stems
valve stem cores and removal tool
ether
lighter
flashlight
gloves

Spare CV axle
lugs that fit my spare wheel

Tow straps
shackles
hi-lift
block of wood

 

Rtv and locktite in case you have to take the LBJ bolts off.

Good list, that should cover 99.9% of issues you could encounter!

 

Good call. Have both, just need to throw them in the bag.

 

Windrock

 

Which leads me to the next phase of the build. Came home with this...


Going to give a try at popping it out as best I can after while. Then pull my bumper and hitch in preparation for a DIY high clearance rear with bedside hoops.

First thing will be a lot of measurements, and figuring out what and how much material I’ll need. Gideon gave some good info and pics to help me get started. I am by no means a fabricator, but with the help of a buddy (who’s pretty handy with metal) I’m going to give it a try.

What’s the worst that can happen? Screw up a bedside?

 

Steel shopping tomorrow

 

You going square tube or round?

 

1/4” x 4” plate for the frame plates

4” C-channel for the rear face

2”x2” square tube for the wings

Round tube for the bedside hoops. Size TBD. 1.5” maybe 1.75”. Not sure.

 

I literally have no idea WTF I’m doing. So if anyone has suggestions/critiques/whatever... fire away.

Should be fun.

 

Is that your Aussie?

 

No. I’m kind of her doggy-godfather. Liz belongs to my best friend. We were roomies for about the first three years of her life. She loves me. It’s mutual. Haha.

 

Sounds pretty sweet! I'm planning on just using 2" square all the way around when I get time to do it, but I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with

 

That would be really low profile and sleek. But wouldn’t allow you room to incorporate a hitch receiver or shackle mounts.

 

Thanks again for the shotgun seat adventures !