Big Goat

[IdahoPioneer]

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Big Goat


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[CumminsPusher]

Perfect name!

 

[IdahoPioneer]

Lol thanks. The post isn't very interesting yet. I blame that on the fact that the machine isn't actually in my possession for a couple more weeks. Then the fun begins.

 

[IdahoPioneer]

After 6 weeks of waiting for the cab I finally got to pick it up yesterday. It's a very impressive system. I'll do a review in a week or 2 once we've used it some. I spent today tweaking things and starting on some accessories. I tried to put this multi purpose receiver hitch on but the exhaust is in the way of the ball. I ordered a regular shackle to put there instead.

List of accomplishments for the day:
Installed fuse block and relay so it only gets power when key is on.
Installed switch panel and switches. (thanks @mystic1219)
Wired volt meter, switch backlights, and windshield wiper.
Installed cheap defog fans. (thanks @CumminsPusher)
Verified that the hitch mounted luggage rack will fit with the tracks on.
Ordered lots of lights.

Still to do:
Install blower fans and heat shield.
Mount gun case to ceiling.
Acquire funding for winch and shocks.

 

[Jshell3]

After 6 weeks of waiting for the cab I finally got to pick it up yesterday. It's a very impressive system. I'll do a review in a week or 2 once we've used it some. I spent today tweaking things and starting on some accessories. I tried to put this multi purpose receiver hitch on but the exhaust is in the way of the ball. I ordered a regular shackle to put there instead.

List of accomplishments for the day:
Installed fuse block and relay so it only gets power when key is on.
Installed switch panel and switches. (thanks @mystic1219)
Wired volt meter, switch backlights, and windshield wiper.
Installed cheap defog fans. (thanks @CumminsPusher)
Verified that the hitch mounted luggage rack will fit with the tracks on.
Ordered lots of lights.

Still to do:
Install blower fans and heat shield.
Mount gun case to ceiling.
Acquire funding for winch and shocks.

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That looks great!

 

[CumminsPusher]

Holy end of days beast!


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[IdahoPioneer]

Installed the blower fans tonight. It went very smoothly and worked the first time I flipped the switch! Overall easier than I expected it to be.

 

[GlockMeister]

Looks good! I'm really diggin that cab..But my wallet hurts just looking at it.

 

[elkguide]

That looks like a great place to start.

 

[IdahoPioneer]

Looks good! I'm really diggin that cab..But my wallet hurts just looking at it.

Cheaper than a Honda full cab.

 

[IdahoPioneer]

Installed the heat shield under seat tonight and started installing a gun case that will hang from the ceiling. I'll try to get pics tomorrow.

Also I've been looking at possibly doing a snorkel but I can't for the life of me figure out how water could splash up and get into the intake. There's just no path for it.

 

[IdahoPioneer]

Got my extended tailgate cables. Also finished mounting the gun case. Still waiting on the lights to arrive. We're gonna go find some snow this weekend and see what this beast can do!

 

[CumminsPusher]

Got my extended tailgate cables. Also finished mounting the gun case. Still waiting on the lights to arrive. We're gonna go find some snow this weekend and see what this beast can do!

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Didn't happen without video so please share!! Those are going to be great for you guys.

 

[IdahoPioneer]

Took the beast up into the late winter snow today. It performed flawlessly. Going uphill it was nicer to use low range for more gear options. I found myself using manual mode most of the time to avoid shifting when I didn't want to. The snow was so dense we just rode over top without sinking much. It was raining the whole time so the cab was really nice. A bit loud inside but not as loud as some others I've been in. We're gonna go out again tomorrow in a different area. I'll get some video just for @CumminsPusher.






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[CumminsPusher]

Took the beast up into the late winter snow today. It performed flawlessly. Going uphill it was nicer to use low range for more gear options. I found myself using manual mode most of the time to avoid shifting when I didn't want to. The snow was so dense we just rode over top without sinking much. It was raining the whole time so the cab was really nice. A bit loud inside but not as loud as some others I've been in. We're gonna go out again tomorrow in a different area. I'll get some video just for @CumminsPusher.






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Looks bitcken!!


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[elkguide]

Didn't happen without video so please share!! Those are going to be great for you guys.

Awesome!!!!!

 

[IdahoPioneer]

We went out for a longer ride today and got into much deeper snow. There were 4 adults and 2 kids all stuffed inside. Overall I was very impressed with the machine. I did get the engine a bit hot at one point. I had been pushing it pretty hard running about 6000 rpms going uphill for quite a while. I stopped and let it idle for about 2 minutes and it cooled back to operating temp. After that I kept it between 4000 and 5000 rpms and never had a problem. Also the little fans pointed at the windshield did a perfect job keeping it from fogging. An excellent idea CP! Here are some pics. The videos are still uploading to YouTube. Standby.

 

[IdahoPioneer]

And the video.

 

[CumminsPusher]

And the video.

Man that's awesome! How far rom your place is that?

 

[IdahoPioneer]

Man that's awesome! How far rom your place is that?

We were above Garden Valley. About 1.5 hour drive from my house.


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