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by tobyw
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 6G v2.0
Replies: 4
Views: 42

Re: 6G v2.0

Keene eyed viewers may have already noticed, but I yarded out the front sway bar since the Wildtrak doesn't have the electronic disconnecting version from the Badlands. As it turns out, I have noticed very little additional sway, and don't miss it in the slightest: IMG_6126.JPG One other thing that ...
by tobyw
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 6G v2.0
Replies: 4
Views: 42

Re: 6G v2.0

With recovery and air under control, it's time to address rocker protection. I have two distinct schools of thought here, and have had good success with both so it was a toss up on which way to go... In one camp is the theory that you can't hit what isn't there, meaning keep things high and tight an...
by tobyw
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:53 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 6G v2.0
Replies: 4
Views: 42

Re: 6G v2.0

After some internal debate and pondering, I ended up going the wireless route for the winch controls. I picked up one of the inexpensive wireless controllers from Harbor Freight, which I used over 10-years ago on an XJ build where I hid the winch behind the factory front bumper (this seems to be a f...
by tobyw
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 6G v2.0
Replies: 4
Views: 42

Re: 6G v2.0

The first step was to remove all of the ugly that I could from the previous owner's life choices. Off came the step bars, mudflaps, and I swapped the factory Sasquatch flares for some factory narrow flares for a much sleeker look: IMG_6127.JPG IMG_6176.JPG IMG_6257.JPG With that handlt, it's time to...
by tobyw
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:13 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 6G v2.0
Replies: 4
Views: 42

6G v2.0

Well, what can I say... another year, another rig :roll: :oops: :lol: This will be our second dive into the world of the 6th generation Bronco, and having learnt a few things from the first go-round ( http://www.peakputters.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=7190 ) I'm hopeful this one will turn out...
by tobyw
Thu Mar 14, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Recent Run Reports - All Other Runs
Topic: Seep Lakes 13Mar2024
Replies: 0
Views: 33

Seep Lakes 13Mar2024

Through an odd series of events, I ended up in the greater Moses Lake area on a Wednesday afternoon... With a few extra minutes on my hands, instead of just ripping back home via Hwy 17, I instead opted to take a little detour to see what the Seep Lakes area had in store. Holy cow :shock: As with a ...
by tobyw
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 09 JKUR
Replies: 8
Views: 97

Re: 09 JKUR

Teraflex makes a ton of really, REALLY, cool stuff...

Nice work Mike, I can't wait to see it in action :thu:
by tobyw
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:46 pm
Forum: Recent Run Reports - All Other Runs
Topic: NF-1302 03Mar2024
Replies: 1
Views: 75

NF-1302 03Mar2024

We launched from the West Richland Maverik around 0700 in typical blustery March conditions, but the winds were at least pushing the clouds around enough to provide some direct sunlight now and again as we made our way Westward: IMG_5960.JPG IMG_5964.JPG We stopped at the Windy Point muster area to ...
by tobyw
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: General BS Area
Topic: Random Picture Thread
Replies: 1109
Views: 252729

Re: Random Picture Thread

Working on rollcage v2.0 as I just couldn't stand the way v1.0 turnt out:

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by tobyw
Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:03 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 2005 LJ
Replies: 39
Views: 15103

Re: 2005 LJ

The 39's are a big tire, at least for the TJ platform... That said, for my use case, I have little concern with the durability of the Dana 44 rear axle, particularly with the addition of some chromoly shafts and a full-replacement carrier such as a Detroit locker. With that in mind, my attention tur...
by tobyw
Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:27 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 2005 LJ
Replies: 39
Views: 15103

Re: 2005 LJ

I finally got around to fabricating a little bracket to mount a reverse camera, and at the same time relocate the license plate. It's just ridiculous how long that silly little things like this can take :roll:

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by tobyw
Mon Feb 26, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: Recent Run Reports - All Other Runs
Topic: Saddle Mountains 19Feb2024
Replies: 4
Views: 126

Re: Saddle Mountains 19Feb2024

Thats part of the BDR? It is not part of the BDR. We have simply adopted WABDR as the official terminology of all things off-road. It's just fun to say... WABDR ... :lol2 Wheeling the big truck? How's the ride? Similar to asking anyone that drives a Jeep, the response is: it's rides great, for a 3/...
by tobyw
Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: Recent Run Reports - All Other Runs
Topic: Saddle Mountains 19Feb2024
Replies: 4
Views: 126

Saddle Mountains 19Feb2024

We somehow ended up with President's Day off this year, which presented the opportunity for some light WABDRing on an otherwise typical Monday... After reviewing the options and the weather, OG and I decided to explore an area that has been driven by countless times but never paid much attention to:...
by tobyw
Mon Feb 12, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: Recent Run Reports - All Other Runs
Topic: Cold Weather Camping 09Feb2024
Replies: 1
Views: 245

Cold Weather Camping 09Feb2024

With a break in all other action and a serious need to GTFO, the right answer was to find solace at elevation. The true beauty in the little camp trailer is the ability to toss in a few vital elements such as clean underoos and a sack of jerky, and be gone on a moments notice. Such was the case on t...
by tobyw
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 2005 LJ
Replies: 39
Views: 15103

Re: 2005 LJ

Good, bad, or otherwise the LJ isn't chalk full of creature comforts like the newer model Jeeps, and one thing I have grown to enjoy is wireless Carplay for running onX Maps on the big screen. To address the issue, I picked up a cheap head unit from Amazon along with a double DIN installation kit fo...
by tobyw
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: TJ/LJ/XJ/ZJ Adjustable Front LCA's
Replies: 0
Views: 369

TJ/LJ/XJ/ZJ Adjustable Front LCA's

Free for the taking, figured I'd post them up before tossing them:

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by tobyw
Mon Feb 05, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: WTB: High Pinion Dana 30 Front Axle
Replies: 1
Views: 336

Re: WTB: High Pinion Dana 30 Front Axle

Fount one... :thu:
by tobyw
Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 2005 LJ
Replies: 39
Views: 15103

Re: 2005 LJ

To add switches to control things like auxiliary lights and the ARB compressor, I wanted to come up with something overhead because I simply love the "upfitter switches" offered by FoMoCo in their pickups and the 6G Bronco. After some research and mockup, I landed on a sweet little housing...
by tobyw
Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 2005 LJ
Replies: 39
Views: 15103

Re: 2005 LJ

Spent a couple minutes with the forklift to czek clearance, and I'm cautiously optimistic based on what I saw:

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by tobyw
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:02 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 2005 LJ
Replies: 39
Views: 15103

Re: 2005 LJ

Roman wrote:When I saw your pic of the PCM I instinctively went to WF website!

I fought the orange Jeep for a long time before finally coughing up the dough for their PCM


Thankfully I have no indication of any PCM issues at this point... :fear
by tobyw
Mon Jan 22, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 2005 LJ
Replies: 39
Views: 15103

Re: 2005 LJ

TJDave wrote:Simply. Awesome.
I look forward to every one of your posts/mods/fabrications. Thank you for sharing. :thu:


Appreciate the kind words Dave. I hope to have more coming...
by tobyw
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:00 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 2005 LJ
Replies: 39
Views: 15103

Re: 2005 LJ

Now that all of the body modifications were complete, it was time to address finding new homes for everything that was displaced underhood. These include the battery, fuse block, air cleaner, horn, evap purge solenoid, and the wiper fluid reservoir... Oh, and in my case the ARB compressor that I had...
by tobyw
Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:32 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 2005 LJ
Replies: 39
Views: 15103

Re: 2005 LJ

With the front fenders loosely relocated 3-1/4" up and the hood trimmed accordingly, it was time to address getting the rear fenders to match. This seemed simple, right up until I realized that the evap canister is hiding in the cavity behind the passenger rear tire... IMG_5615.JPG IMG_5616.JPG...
by tobyw
Fri Jan 19, 2024 7:29 am
Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
Topic: 2005 LJ
Replies: 39
Views: 15103

Re: 2005 LJ

So apparently the LJ isn't for the youngest minion anymore? Well, truth be told, it never really was... she laid claim to it the moment she saw it and in a moment of weakness my response just wasn't emphatic enough to keep her from thinking as much. Further, because of the bevvy of other junk at my...
by tobyw
Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: For Sale and Wanted
Topic: WTB: High Pinion Dana 30 Front Axle
Replies: 1
Views: 336

WTB: High Pinion Dana 30 Front Axle

Looking for a straight high pinion Dana 30 front axle, typically from an XJ... Don't really need anything but the housing but I'll take whatever you might have laying in the weeds :lol2

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