reson46 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Took a trip to Tahuya yesterday. Had a great time. We had a few hours of mostly clear skies before the afternoon rain. Only a few MJ pics. Yellow Jacket Hill More pics here. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Michael took some incredible shots of us. Mud Lake Yellow Jacket Hill More of his pics are here. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88whitemanche Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Pure sickness!!!! Love this truck!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarmanche Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I wish i lived where you lived... so bad :( The only hills we have down here in the swamp are trash mounds.. :bowdown: Epic truck btw!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Right click... save as awesome. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Mike to some really good photos. I wish my truck had been ready so I could have gone with you. Yellow Jacket hill looked like it would be pretty tough with all that mud making the rocks so slick. How did the ARB's work are you loving them? Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Mike to some really good photos. I wish my truck had been ready so I could have gone with you. Yellow Jacket hill looked like it would be pretty tough with all that mud making the rocks so slick. How did the ARB's work are you loving them? Ron I would not have made it up Yellow Jacket Hill without them. :D Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COFFMAN Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 $#!& Hot ....... Awesome photo's, Great Rig..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbain Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I sure would like to give Yellow Jacket Hill a try...... Sweet photo's..... very Jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 The original shift linkage I created for the two transfer cases utilized the stock bushings on each end. They held up fairly well over the years but have caused some problems at times by popping out of the shift levers. I decided to replace them with some rod ends that should eliminate that problem. Old linkage on the left. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Returned to Copper Creek Road Saturday to play in the snow. The tow straps and winches were well used by the end of the day. One rig broke a motor mount which resulted in the engine shifting enough to put a hole in the oil filter. Duct tape to the rescue. More pics here. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Back to some cage work. I added some down bars. Gussets at the main hoop. As well as a couple of short pieces connecting to the main hoop on the inside of the down bars. Some gussets for the rear. The holes should make a convenient place to attach tie down straps. It seems like I can never have too many of those. I'll also add a mount for the CO2 tank and Hi-Lift. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knever3 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 I always enjoy looking at your thread, the blue is such a nice color. The background is spectacular!! I drool at those pictures since I live in flatland Michigan. One can only stare at water for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 did you keep track of how much tube you used for your cage? or do you have a rough guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Yes, I sketched everything out and wrote it all down but I won't be home until next week. I'll get you some numbers when I get back. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 I added a mount for the CO2 tank. A fire extinguisher quick release from Trophy Girl. A Hi-Lift mount. Pulled it off to fully weld it. Now I'm in the process of painting. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 While the cage is off it was time to finally add some bed liner. Thanks to Ron for helping out. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 did you keep track of how much tube you used for your cage? or do you have a rough guess? Wade, Sorry about the late response. I didn't completely forget about this....except when I was in the garage with my notes. I originally purchased 4 tubes that were approximately 20' long. I do remember going back for another tube because some of our first attempts didn't turn out so well. Hope this helps. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 thank you. i bought 80'. based off my extremely rough measurements, i needed 71'. i know i will need to do a few test bends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 thank you. i bought 80'. based off my extremely rough measurements, i needed 71'. i know i will need to do a few test bends. Are you planning on going with the same style cage we built? Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackcj7 Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 How do the bars that go down the windshield pillars into the fenders mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 How do the bars that go down the windshield pillars into the fenders mount? They bolt to these plates that are welded to the unibody just in front of the door hinges. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 thank you. i bought 80'. based off my extremely rough measurements, i needed 71'. i know i will need to do a few test bends. Are you planning on going with the same style cage we built? Willy maybe not exactly the same, but probably similar. i will be tying mine into the rock rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 thank you. i bought 80'. based off my extremely rough measurements, i needed 71'. i know i will need to do a few test bends. Are you planning on going with the same style cage we built? Willy maybe not exactly the same, but probably similar. i will be tying mine into the rock rails. Nice! I look forward to seeing what you do. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 thank you. i bought 80'. based off my extremely rough measurements, i needed 71'. i know i will need to do a few test bends. Are you planning on going with the same style cage we built? Willy maybe not exactly the same, but probably similar. i will be tying mine into the rock rails. Nice! I look forward to seeing what you do. Willy me too haha. this will be my first attempt at bending up a cage. been reading a lot about tips on bending tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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