I went wheeling - Page 12

Cobound · 05-26-2022, 02:07 PM

Awesome, I'm jealous....wanted to hit the Rubi so bad last year and it got thwarted...dammit!!

I'm thinking my JT can do it, damn the potential damage

Nice table, does that top roll up and the legs all fold up and go inside of it? Looks super sturdy! I love the Blackstone, just not sure how I like the bulk of hauling it...haven't snagged one yet, but it has been on my list.

What awning is that, looks super thin - must be a roll out, like an ARB?

Anyway, headed out this weekend for a bit of RZR action myself, but my JT is starting to come together...got my cap back on, tossed on the Rhino Rack Batwing awning...not sure I'll do the Roofnest or not, my Gazelle is quite comfy and quick to set up just the same...and less top weight to carry around.

Grabbed some molle panels for the bed, hard pill to swallow, but I love them now that they are in there and my gear is secure.

Not sure how I like this small (compact) awning tho, put it on there cuz I had it and replaced the one on the Escapade w/ a larger Overland Vehicles Systems 270...may sell it and get the larger/longer OVS 270 for this one, too

Is nice that it's not super long...

Have fun, safe travels...and take lots of pix for us to live vicariously through

Kurt · 05-26-2022, 06:18 PM

The awning is from Rhino Rack...its their Sun Setter. Its not huge, but it'll work for what I need it for. Shade or protection from a passing shower.

The table is awesome, its super light weight and folds up pretty good. The center slats roll up, and the table legs fold in and collapses together. Has a bag to put it all in. Its very sturdy and great for cooking. Last time on the Rubicon I took my portable Traeger, worked great for that. The Blackstone is lighter and packs a lot better than the Traeger.

I got the table on Amazon, and its unavailable. This may be an updated version though, same brand: Camping Table

I'll take plenty of pics. I'm reading that the trail is a bit chewed up after having so much snowfall. Normally we go in the Fall, and it ends up being after Jeep Jamboree goes through and makes a ton of repairs for their event, so the trail is usually pretty well maintained then. This time around could be interesting.

Cobound · 05-27-2022, 11:44 AM

I'll have to look into that Blackstone and table some more...thanks for the info.

Headed to the Shakk shortly - I'll tell Wrekker you all said hi

Safe travels out there, gents!

Hoofmann · 03-28-2023, 02:25 PM

Hello gents! I’m back and I’ve been knocking some projects out on my sh!t box. It feels good to have a place to work again. My garage is still a mess from moving in a little over a year ago, but Jeep projects are always the priority.

I got my hydro ram installed. That was an adventure. I ended up drilling the steering box without taking it apart. That was a mistake, as I accidentally drilled into the steering valve and fvcked it all up. I slapped it all together and the steering worked great going left but i had no power steering at all in the other direction. Feeling stupid, i took everything apart, and took a hard look at the steering box, as i figured it had to be that. Figured out my folly and now I need to finish welding it all up and paint it before it’s all said and done.

Right now I’m working on relocating the fuel tank. When I stretched the wheelbase in 2006, ratchet strapped the stock tank to the tub where the seats used to go. Of course, temporary fixes end up being permanent and I’m sticking it back behind the rear axle again with my spare laid over top at some angle. I will post pics after some more progress.

I’m skipping EJS this year because a friend of mine is having a 40th bday in Moab a few weeks after EJS. I have ~3 weeks or so to finish the projects on my list before I head out to Moab to kick off wheeling season 2023.

nblehm · 03-28-2023, 04:14 PM

Cobound · 03-28-2023, 04:16 PM

Got heat in my garage this year and I can't stay out of it. Hung a 55" TV, have tunes, beers n tools at the ready.

Putzing on the finishing touches on getting my trailer ready to sleep in, haul the RZR, and loading up the back of the JT.

Be in Moab on Saturday

Have fun, see you next run!

Hoofmann · 03-29-2023, 01:22 PM

I decided to upload my progress, where I am now.

I taco’d the rear crossmember last trip out, so started cutting.

And fabbing

And mocking up

So the plan is more tubing surrounding the top of the tank. Sheet metal all over to conceal the tank and 1/4” skid on the bottom. It currently hangs ~8” off the back, past the rear tires. I’m going to suck the tubing and the tank in another 3”.

The spare is sitting on the lower tubing, in the picture, but I’m going to fab a little tire rack made of bent tubing that will lift it 5-7” and possibly lay a little flatter. We will see. I’ve probably spent two full days standing around with a tape measure and coming up with ideas.

nblehm · 03-29-2023, 11:01 PM

Interesting. Haven’t seen that layout before.

6DoF · 03-30-2023, 06:50 AM

i mean, makes sense really. factory location, just back for axle clearance and up for rock clearance. the tank doesn't really need to sit flat though, could you rotate the backup a little? the rear top of the tank looks sloped, shouldn't loose floor but might gain departure.

Hoofmann · 03-30-2023, 10:27 AM

It does need to be flat, though. There’s a little dent in the bottom of the tank to make a little sump for the fuel pump. I get the feeling that if I rotate the tank a little, it’ll be near empty with no fuel getting to the pump!

6DoF · 03-30-2023, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoofmann

It does need to be flat, though. Theres a little dent in the bottom of the tank to make a little sump for the fuel pump. I get the feeling that if I rotate the tank a little, itll be near empty with no fuel getting to the pump!

how is that any different than driving up a rock face with the entire jeep about ready to flip over backwards? yes, the sump will work better if the tank is flat ... but when is the jeep flat?

edit: i had to delete 2 ' from your quote before it would post ... why does it freak out with a ' in a quote!?!?

Hoofmann · 03-30-2023, 04:26 PM

I’ve been watching too much Morgan Clarke Design on YouTube. MCD1 builds trophy trucks and it’s pretty common to have a fuel tank/spare stack on the ass end of a trophy truck. It balances the weight with the front and makes it ride nicer at speed.

6DoF · 03-31-2023, 06:44 AM

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edit: stop using ' it makes it hard to quote!

6DoF · 03-31-2023, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoofmann

Ive been watching too much Morgan Clarke Design on YouTube. MCD1 builds trophy trucks and its pretty common to have a fuel tank/spare stack on the ass end of a trophy truck. It balances the weight with the front and makes it ride nicer at speed.

100% to this. i specifically had to add the 37" spare tire to my TJ for street manners. getting that weight back is all good for high speed, but will hurt the weight on the front tires a touch for crawl/climbing. wonder how 10gal of water in each front tire would run down the highway

Hoofmann · 03-30-2023, 08:10 PM

Also, to answer your question, it gets a lot of road miles and at 9mpg on relatively flat stuff, I need every drop of fuel I can get!

05-26-2022, 02:07 PM	#1
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 48,524	Awesome, I'm jealous....wanted to hit the Rubi so bad last year and it got thwarted...dammit!! I'm thinking my JT can do it, damn the potential damage Nice table, does that top roll up and the legs all fold up and go inside of it? Looks super sturdy! I love the Blackstone, just not sure how I like the bulk of hauling it...haven't snagged one yet, but it has been on my list. What awning is that, looks super thin - must be a roll out, like an ARB? Anyway, headed out this weekend for a bit of RZR action myself, but my JT is starting to come together...got my cap back on, tossed on the Rhino Rack Batwing awning...not sure I'll do the Roofnest or not, my Gazelle is quite comfy and quick to set up just the same...and less top weight to carry around. Grabbed some molle panels for the bed, hard pill to swallow, but I love them now that they are in there and my gear is secure. Not sure how I like this small (compact) awning tho, put it on there cuz I had it and replaced the one on the Escapade w/ a larger Overland Vehicles Systems 270...may sell it and get the larger/longer OVS 270 for this one, too Is nice that it's not super long... Have fun, safe travels...and take lots of pix for us to live vicariously through __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

05-27-2022, 11:44 AM	#3
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 48,524	I'll have to look into that Blackstone and table some more...thanks for the info. Headed to the Shakk shortly - I'll tell Wrekker you all said hi Safe travels out there, gents! __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

03-28-2023, 04:16 PM	#6
Cobound - The Don - Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: MN Posts: 48,524	Got heat in my garage this year and I can't stay out of it. Hung a 55" TV, have tunes, beers n tools at the ready. Putzing on the finishing touches on getting my trailer ready to sleep in, haul the RZR, and loading up the back of the JT. Be in Moab on Saturday Have fun, see you next run! __________________ To each his own. Not all those who wander are lost. The great irony - triggered snowflakes accusing triggered snowflakes of being triggered snowflakes

03-30-2023, 06:50 AM	#9
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,571	i mean, makes sense really. factory location, just back for axle clearance and up for rock clearance. the tank doesn't really need to sit flat though, could you rotate the backup a little? the rear top of the tank looks sloped, shouldn't loose floor but might gain departure. __________________ ...................................___ .................. ________\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;\|/_(O)\______ /_(O)\|

03-31-2023, 06:44 AM	#13
6DoF AKA: jeepnski Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 16,571	[QUOTE=Hoofmann;84251]I edit: stop using ' it makes it hard to quote! __________________ ...................................___ .................. ________\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;\|/_(O)\______ /_(O)\|

05-26-2022, 06:18 PM	#2
Kurt TJ Pimp Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,504	The awning is from Rhino Rack...its their Sun Setter. Its not huge, but it'll work for what I need it for. Shade or protection from a passing shower. The table is awesome, its super light weight and folds up pretty good. The center slats roll up, and the table legs fold in and collapses together. Has a bag to put it all in. Its very sturdy and great for cooking. Last time on the Rubicon I took my portable Traeger, worked great for that. The Blackstone is lighter and packs a lot better than the Traeger. I got the table on Amazon, and its unavailable. This may be an updated version though, same brand: Camping Table I'll take plenty of pics. I'm reading that the trail is a bit chewed up after having so much snowfall. Normally we go in the Fall, and it ends up being after Jeep Jamboree goes through and makes a ton of repairs for their event, so the trail is usually pretty well maintained then. This time around could be interesting.

03-28-2023, 02:25 PM	#4
Hoofmann AKA: Kebo Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,724	Hello gents! I’m back and I’ve been knocking some projects out on my sh!t box. It feels good to have a place to work again. My garage is still a mess from moving in a little over a year ago, but Jeep projects are always the priority. I got my hydro ram installed. That was an adventure. I ended up drilling the steering box without taking it apart. That was a mistake, as I accidentally drilled into the steering valve and fvcked it all up. I slapped it all together and the steering worked great going left but i had no power steering at all in the other direction. Feeling stupid, i took everything apart, and took a hard look at the steering box, as i figured it had to be that. Figured out my folly and now I need to finish welding it all up and paint it before it’s all said and done. Right now I’m working on relocating the fuel tank. When I stretched the wheelbase in 2006, ratchet strapped the stock tank to the tub where the seats used to go. Of course, temporary fixes end up being permanent and I’m sticking it back behind the rear axle again with my spare laid over top at some angle. I will post pics after some more progress. I’m skipping EJS this year because a friend of mine is having a 40th bday in Moab a few weeks after EJS. I have ~3 weeks or so to finish the projects on my list before I head out to Moab to kick off wheeling season 2023.

03-28-2023, 04:14 PM	#5
nblehm Needs moar dagger Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 26,700

03-29-2023, 01:22 PM	#7
Hoofmann AKA: Kebo Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,724	I decided to upload my progress, where I am now. I taco’d the rear crossmember last trip out, so started cutting. And fabbing And mocking up So the plan is more tubing surrounding the top of the tank. Sheet metal all over to conceal the tank and 1/4” skid on the bottom. It currently hangs ~8” off the back, past the rear tires. I’m going to suck the tubing and the tank in another 3”. The spare is sitting on the lower tubing, in the picture, but I’m going to fab a little tire rack made of bent tubing that will lift it 5-7” and possibly lay a little flatter. We will see. I’ve probably spent two full days standing around with a tape measure and coming up with ideas.

03-29-2023, 11:01 PM	#8
nblehm Needs moar dagger Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 26,700	Interesting. Haven’t seen that layout before.

03-30-2023, 10:27 AM	#10
Hoofmann AKA: Kebo Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,724	It does need to be flat, though. There’s a little dent in the bottom of the tank to make a little sump for the fuel pump. I get the feeling that if I rotate the tank a little, it’ll be near empty with no fuel getting to the pump!

03-30-2023, 04:26 PM	#12
Hoofmann AKA: Kebo Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,724	I’ve been watching too much Morgan Clarke Design on YouTube. MCD1 builds trophy trucks and it’s pretty common to have a fuel tank/spare stack on the ass end of a trophy truck. It balances the weight with the front and makes it ride nicer at speed.

03-30-2023, 08:10 PM	#15
Hoofmann AKA: Kebo Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7,724	Also, to answer your question, it gets a lot of road miles and at 9mpg on relatively flat stuff, I need every drop of fuel I can get!