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[Metal Head]

I'm gonna design a pop up roof tent like that for my XJ. Forget spending 3k on a roof tent. I can build one for $300 or less.

 

[souske]

I'm gonna design a pop up roof tent like that for my XJ. Forget spending 3k on a roof tent. I can build one for $300 or less.

Sorry, you are a little late to the party

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/jeep-gon-build-thread-665127/

 

[WebDog]

Sorry, you are a little late to the party

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/jeep-gon-build-thread-665127/

I have been wanting to do that to mine...

 

[souske]

Thought about it as well, but I already have a big hole in my roof :anon:
You will need a cage, do that first, and try the hammock routine. Then you will have plenty of time to do the top right. (That top would be 10x sweeter if someone did the glass work)

 

[WebDog]

I have wanted to have it flip to the side and then you can inclose the area next to the jeep for kitchen area.

 

[HeepSpeed]

So over the holiday I was able to take a trip for 5 days up to Monterey Bay & Santa Cruz!

Of note in the build is that I replaced the entire exhaust system excluding catalytic converter. Appears the original owner put the wrong muffler on it as well. Now it sounds perfect since I had previously put a hole in it in Mojave! It was also crushed and dented in areas affecting flow.
I also got my motor mounts replaced as Mojave claimed those as well. When I hit the big rock, it bent my motor crossbar and then destroyed the motor mounts. One used crossbar and mounts later and the van shifts even better than ever and no vibes or clunking into gear!
Lastly, I splurged and got the van a Christmas gift... 4 new Bilstein shocks! Yup, they ride NICE. No wonder they call them the best of the best for the van!

 

[jeeperjohn]

So over the holiday I was able to take a trip for 5 days up to Monterey Bay & Santa Cruz!

Of note in the build is that I replaced the entire exhaust system excluding catalytic converter. Appears the original owner put the wrong muffler on it as well. Now it sounds perfect since I had previously put a hole in it in Mojave! It was also crushed and dented in areas affecting flow.
I also got my motor mounts replaced as Mojave claimed those as well. When I hit the big rock, it bent my motor crossbar and then destroyed the motor mounts. One used crossbar and mounts later and the van shifts even better than ever and no vibes or clunking into gear!
Lastly, I splurged and got the van a Christmas gift... 4 new Bilstein shocks! Yup, they ride NICE. No wonder they call them the best of the best for the van!

Sounds like you need to find a fabricator to make you some skids

 

[Skwerly]

Sounds like a fun deal man! FUN is the name of the game!

 

[HeepSpeed]

Sounds like you need to find a fabricator to make you some skids

That's the plan! I've been searching online for some custom designs that the syncro guys do...but it's a different undercarriage layout on a 2wd.

 

[jeeperjohn]

That's the plan! I've been searching online for some custom designs that the syncro guys do...but it's a different undercarriage layout on a 2wd.

Meh... nothing some 3/16" plate and 1" X1 1/2" tube couldn't take care of.

 

[karstic]

Meh... nothing some 3/16" plate and 1" X1 1/2" tube couldn't take care of.

Save the weight, go aluminum.

 

[WebDog]

I think Garret wont be able to afford alu for a while after the repairs lol...

 

[HeepSpeed]

Haha @ Max. Monday: Rice, Tuesday: pasta, Wednesday: dinner at parents...and a $13,000 grad school bill due next week. Thank god for government loans!

I have Saturday classes until late Feb so I can save $ that way. Might do an overnight to SB hotsprings or Angeles Crest, but nothing major.

 

[WebDog]

let me know when you do ether of the excursions.

 

[HeepSpeed]

Will do, although just checked the schedule and looks like Saturday classes are until April!! Ugh. So a few short overnights here and there, but nothing big unless we have some weekends off; which we might.

 

[HeepSpeed]

A couple updates:

Jeep vs Vanagon: Here's my blog post about it

A road trip to Carmel Valley

Below is a pic of the fuse panel I installed to power my accessories:

 

[karstic]

I think Garret wont be able to afford alu for a while after the repairs lol...

The remnant pile at the metal can always score a couple of deals.

 

[HeepSpeed]

So I did a few updates!
http://theadventurebrigade.blogspot.com/2011/02/updating-van.html

Old Antenna

New Antenna!

Installed Voltminder

Installed new front license plate for kicks!

 

[karstic]

Where's the skidplates?

 

[HeepSpeed]

Where's the skidplates?

I'm meeting with Max (Dirtbound Offroad) to take measurements and begin the custom bumper / skidplate idea. We're gonna mess with my rear end this weekend :jester: