89 MJ Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 I'm liking where this is going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 14 hours ago, 89 MJ said: I'm liking where this is going! Thanks. Meto. Bundled up as planning for a long night, trying to get it oh so water tight, Working underneath the moonlight, I lite a fire to my delight, No need to double check your sight, I'm always offgrid regardless of those city light's. 😌 #MaynardHood Adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 holy giant toolbox batman! I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 19 hours ago, Pete M said: holy giant toolbox batman! I love it! Yeah is 76" long and fits better on the jeep then the old ford work truck. Little paint and new seals and maybe a new handle and it will be good to go for my needs. I have 3 chainsaws that fit quite nicely in it and it will be nice to have quick access to them as I'm often cutting wood. Would you believe I have more wood work in the city then in the woods? I was liking the idea of using the 2 smaller vanity boxes perhaps on the other side but I'm thinking not with the big box installed. Be it a nice spot to make a bed in the back now, I have the nice window view now for those days parked lake side. So thinking I'm going to keep windows on the passenger side. Not to mention nice to be able to still be able to check my blind spot. Gotta finish up front sections of decking and create storage holes for gear. Then get it sealed up and then test it out. almost a full moon so its time to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 Well alright, the moon is full in sight, the fire is just right, tools are packed up tight, tomorrow be going to new heights, working on the roof top i have no freights, although with this wind I wish I had a kite, perhaps now I can get a bite, and then some sleep this night. #MaynardHood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 thats it I'm getting myself a topper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 Very functional for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 Back in the woods. Gots a full 20lb tank hooked up so should be good for the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 I dunno. that's bordering on glamping now with all that fancy comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Dang! Sweet set up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted December 26, 2021 Author Share Posted December 26, 2021 Thanks. Stayed toasting enough wanna wake up. definitely as anticipated. Woke up to rain inside. Definitely be insulating that before long. I was thinking of replacing the sheet aluminum with a waterproof canvas like a sail. As much as I don't the look of the mj with a topper, I think I would like a mj with a soft topper giving it more that Keiser vibe. work in progress as always. But definitely liking this lay out far better and glad I was able to take the time to come up with something on the fly. Typically how the art is most created. Had some breakfast at me favorite place and hit up the riverside per MJs request. Nice shot with my hometown grain grinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 Only go so long before its another year gone by and its back to list of things to be done. What thing about good maintenance routine is it saves you from bigger headaches down the road or perhpas from being stuck in the middle of the mud hole. Well finally getting to replacing the ball joints on the front dana 44. And be it a complete tear down I will go ahead and ensure everything is in good working order. Thus far noticed a leaking brake caliper, as well so slop in the axle joint, futher more replacement being best option and peace of mind. So all torn apart and new ball joints installed, hard part finished. so pick up replacement parts and spares and repack wheel bearings and be back on the road soon enough. Fresh snow judt came, whos ready to get out and play!?! Got to put in some work to have some great adventures sometimes! #MaynardHood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Got yourself a sweet camping setup. I need to take my mj on a camping trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, Swampy said: Got yourself a sweet camping setup. I need to take my mj on a camping trip! Do it. Do it right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, MiNi Beast said: Do it. Do it right now! i need to! But its a little chilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 18 minutes ago, Swampy said: But its a little chilly never has such a southern thing been spoken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 spanner nut socket came in and now have a new tool for the jeep toolbox. So got balljoints installed, new axle joint, fresh grease all around. Even installed the washer bottle so I can get some deicer on the windshield. Heater only works when I drive 55. got the warn quarter turn lock outs installed. Shall see how they work out. I only have had issues the one time with the full turn warn lockouts but they were a pita to lock in sometimes. The quarter turns are easier but read them to be weaker, so time will tell. Tired today so just happy to get it wrapped up and out of the shop. Taken it easy enough tonight and tomorrow morning Ill have to tinker a bit more on it and start prepping for another adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 you're going to get spoiled with that deicer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 Well since it was a bit cold last few days, the Jeep battery after 5 years says it's done. So in the shop in goes to await duel battery setup and since I managed to fit it completely in the shop, time to under go the rear leaf replacement as well as a couple new seals to boot. Progress is progress. Looking to make it out for the annual Dog Party this year come next month. Be great to be able to get out and winter wheel with some others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 When in doubt, get the mfing cut off wheel out! Press it only so far and now just cutting them off and even more so since I'll be cutting the bushing off the old leaf pack anyways, only to use them in the replacement leaf packs. Also going to try and reduce some weight a bit. Not much but I figure an easy 4lbs per leaf plate is a easy fix. So I'll chase after some hardware later once I get the thing torn down completely. Here's to having a dream! RIP MLK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 Got one side back together as a 6 leaf setup. Two from the main pack and the one add a leaf 3" and I put stock shackles back on. My camera isn't working anymore 😭. So I'll get other phone pics uploaded in a bit here. Gotta test ride height out but need a new center pin for other pack. Ubolts and top plates I reduced the size to a simple 1/2'' and hopeing to be a trade off in weight with the new leaf pack combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 First try is the charm. Just gotta wing it and just deal with issues as they reveal themselves. feels better by doubling up the leaf back. Still feels soft and flexy almost add a sway bar but not going to happen flexy, you know what I mean..? Now I'll get everything tighten back down and zip tie the brake lines to secure my safety... side note replace entire brake system ASAP.. So once I get it back out for a test drive, I'll hook up the trailer and see what difference came about in means of carring capitcity squatting ratio. And because I want to do brakes sooner then later I'll deal with wheel hub seal next time I park where I can get the axle shaft out. Damn 10' garages. We all know it's a shed marked up and sold as a single garage to them city folks that gots no room for a real garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canine Cheese Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 On 12/26/2021 at 8:21 AM, MiNi Beast said: Thanks. Stayed toasting enough wanna wake up. definitely as anticipated. Woke up to rain inside. Definitely be insulating that before long. I was thinking of replacing the sheet aluminum with a waterproof canvas like a sail. As much as I don't the look of the mj with a topper, I think I would like a mj with a soft topper giving it more that Keiser vibe. work in progress as always. But definitely liking this lay out far better and glad I was able to take the time to come up with something on the fly. Typically how the art is most created. Had some breakfast at me favorite place and hit up the riverside per MJs request. Nice shot with my hometown grain grinders. even insulating if you are running propane heater inside it will condensate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiNi Beast Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Canine Cheese said: even insulating if you are running propane heater inside it will condensate. Interesting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Hold your breath while you sleep...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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