MJ's build (yes finally finding time to do this)

Awesome! Thanks, Phil! I was actually thinking of painting grey as well, but maybe a shade darker than that build. Good perspective to show the wife though. I asked her paint or carpet and her response was, "Well... Let me see what both look like first before I decide."

 

damn, had i known i could have brought some remnant commercial grade carpet that is durable and easily cleaned and wont hold dirt (also waterproof). Added with the small pad on the back is somewhat comfortable to stand on but low pile height so it wont just be a dirt collector. We have a ton at the shop too small to use elsewhere.

Paint will work great too though.

 

Thanks, Sam! The wife actually likes the painted version Phil just posted. She also just let me know she's against the carpet because it looks like her dad's old camper build out LOL

 

Ready to paint

 

Dang, dude, shit's looking sweet!

Prolly too late but why go painted or carpet vs a deck seal or some sort of all-weather wood sealant? I like the warmth the wood brings and the figuring gives it some design.

 

Thanks! I guess just personal preference. The paint also hides all of the imperfections better.

Plus this whole set up with the plywood is probably temporary. Gonna camp in it all summer and see how I like the configuration of everything then eventually do 80/20 to build it over again.

 

80/20 is so versatile and much stronger.

 

Yeah and lightweight!

Pretty sure I'll end up with 80/20 eventually. And even if I like the current configuration, at least now I know the exact measurements I need and can order precut 80/20 from Grainger. All of the slides, hinges, pull handles I'm putting in can be transferred to a new set up if needed.

 

looking good bro!

 

Imperfections? What? That's crazy talk!

I getcha. So far it's looking pretty damn good for temporary. Should be so much lighter with the 80/20, though, that'll be awesome!

 

A long shot here, but any chance you have the dimensions for this still haha

 

Sure I’ll get them to you when I return to the country.

btw, here are some Baja pics

 

I am curious about the stand on the end of your swingout. It looks like a great solution to prevent the weight of the arm from causing a twisting of the spindle on the bumper. Something I am experiencing on mine.

What is it? Is it commercially available? It looks like it might by hydraulic and adjustable.

 

I looks like a simple jack stand or load lock. Harbor freight or maybe trailer supply?

 

Its actually a stabilizer jack for a trailer/RV slide out

https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Husk...d2ed3f&gdfms=E053AF192F524AE18FD8E46FC08DFABF

 

Thanks. Just ordered one.

 

Just went thru all 42 pages... great truck for sure!

 

Wow thanks!

 

I know I barely update this thread anymore, but here are some pics of some recent trips in NorCal and Oregon