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I just used a thin plate of aluminum that I brushed out so it wouldn't glare
Just an idea. Your machine is looking great and I'm jealous of your shop!
Just an idea. Your machine is looking great and I'm jealous of your shop!
Took it in some deep Northern AZ snow in Dec. Snow was 10-14" deep and I had her floored to push through it all for about 5 miles. Only issue was keeping all the snow off the CV boots. It was trying to freeze to them and it made for some tough going but I was pretty happy she made it. We got our deer too so that was good.
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Updated my switch plate today with the addition of the ram mount and relocation of a switch
Got a couple pics to share of our 700-4. Added some turn signals, rigid industry lights , a Simple sound system, a cheap under hood storage solution and most recently added a homemade spare tire and fuel container hinged cross bar. Been trying to figure out a DIY canvas top that can be stored and installed easily with bungees??? Any ideas would be really welcome!
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Used some 1 5/8 steel tube 1/8 thick wall... Two 3 inch pieces cut to act as hinge and anchor point uprights. Found a solid bar that fit perfect inside and drilled 1/2 hole to act as a cheap bearing for the hinge and pin end... Here's a few pics.
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Very nice work, been thinking something very similar. Does the cage take the vibrations with that weight well?
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Thanks... There really aren't many good options out there for sale for this kind of application and the ones that are just are way out of my budget. I haven't done any real off roading yet but just around the yard and around the block a few times there seems to be zero change made by the added weight. It's now part of the cage and solid. Zero rattle, all in all with the 1.75gal fuel can filled,spare and arm itself, I've added 32 pounds to the rear and I don't notice any difference.
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I got some good suspension flex here and thought I would share!
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Took a little trip to the Nevada desert today. Pioneer performed great!
Funny that you mention the "snaps" I actually out one together from an old Jeep TJ I used to own. I ended up adding another cross bar on top to keep tension and stretched the top over the bars and used snaps to fasten back on to itself and it serves it's purpose well with zero flapping at full speed. Also super easy to unsnap and roll up to let the sun in for the kids... It only covers the rear and just a few inches into the front seat but really is working perfect. I already had the TJ top so I'm in it for about $3.50 the cost of the snaps!
Also- the spare tire rack and fuel can arm is holding up well. Works exactly as interned . I'm not a fabricator by any means but it worked! So yeah if I can help anyone come up with their own solution, by all means I'll answer whatever question you have.
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Actually they did have them in 12 inch. But only up to 26 inch tire... I wanted a more aggressive and taller stance so I jumped to 14 and 28... I was super nervous about rub but glad they are clearing... I may still add a 2 inch lift to allow for bumps and trail terrain but for now they're fine! And they are KANATI... Not KANAYI... Typo
Just installed the SUPERATV 2inch lift. Rides well and the kit took me about 2 hours to install. Would have gone a bit faster with a partner but going at it alone took some extra time. I was rubbing the 14" with 28" mongrels but the added room now feels "right"
Rear shocks were a pain!! But I muscled through it, if anyone buys this kit, let me know and I'll shoot you a few tips to make it a lot easier
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