I don't know the total weight. There is no water in the black can yet, but I wanted to see how they would all ride. I may end up moving the third bottom cross bar back there to support them if it ends up bowint too much.
I mount my jerry cans the same way you do, but I have them set in metal racks (connected to the cross bars with bolts that connect to backing plates). I put one on each side so they have greater support from the load bearing portion of the OE rack. In the middle I have a Pelican Case strapped down with lighter gear in it (to reduce the congestion in the back of the FJ on trips). PM me if you'd like me to shoot you a photo. I'm more comfortable with the fuel (and water) being in racks rather than just being strapped down.
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How many miles on the tires now.? They look to be holding tread pretty well. This is a concern for me as i still have the stock, but when i upgrade i need a tire that will last pretty good.
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Have you had any issue with the paint on the handles and such that get a lot of human contact, specifically regarding it feeling tacky when sitting in the heat or things of that nature? Some paints are more prone to this than others...
How many miles on the tires now.? They look to be holding tread pretty well. This is a concern for me as i still have the stock, but when i upgrade i need a tire that will last pretty good.
I have about 12,000 miles on them. I rotate on the spare and rotate every 5,000 miles. From the reviews I have read, there is no reason why I can't get 50,000 miles out of these.
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Have you had any issue with the paint on the handles and such that get a lot of human contact, specifically regarding it feeling tacky when sitting in the heat or things of that nature? Some paints are more prone to this than others...
No issues at all from hands or humans. I have had issues with branches while offroading and have done some touch up due to that (one little brush with a tree took off the black and the silver, leaving raw plastic )
Dragon those are the best photos I've seen on the forum yet.
I also noticed you hid the rear emblems. Now that is sharp and subtle. I like how this is a stealth, no-bling rig that is all business, yet all your own.
It's not in your face. And the more you look the more there is to appreciate.... outstanding
Dragon those are the best photos I've seen on the forum yet.
I also noticed you hid the rear emblems. Now that is sharp and subtle. I like how this is a stealth, no-bling rig that is all business, yet all your own.
It's not in your face. And the more you look the more there is to appreciate.... outstanding
That is high praise indeed, coming from the author of the most coveted rig on the web
Thanks very much. ...but I have a lloooooooooonnnnnnggggg way to go to have as killer of a ride as you do.
First off, I don’t know how I missed this thread, I guess I’ve been to busy lately. Dragon, what a great presentation on the build of your rig. Beautiful pictures, you have done a lot of hard work and it shows. I can’t wait to see it up close and personal myself. I’m just in the first phases of my MOD’s. I have a very long list, and a very empty wallet. I have only done little things up to now, but I’m getting ready to pull the trigger on a suspension system. I know what you mean when it comes to bumpers, I have thought the same thing, when you buy the bumper, you have to spit out a bunch more cash for the winch too. It looks great buddy, I’m looking foreword to watching the progression on your build. I’ll be seeing you very soon my friend
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Excellent pics Dragon.
I bet those dents would pop right out.
Take off the interior door panel and just push with a block o wood.
Thanks Max. I've been deciding whether I should remove them or leave them there. They're kind of like .. well, like I earned them? Does that make sense?
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First off, I don’t know how I missed this thread, I guess I’ve been to busy lately. Dragon, what a great presentation on the build of your rig. Beautiful pictures, you have done a lot of hard work and it shows. I can’t wait to see it up close and personal myself. I’m just in the first phases of my MOD’s. I have a very long list, and a very empty wallet. I have only done little things up to now, but I’m getting ready to pull the trigger on a suspension system. I know what you mean when it comes to bumpers, I have thought the same thing, when you buy the bumper, you have to spit out a bunch more cash for the winch too. It looks great buddy, I’m looking foreword to watching the progression on your build. I’ll be seeing you very soon my friend
The thread has only been up for a day.
Thanks for the kind words, my friend.
The suspension system may be your single favorite mod, because it affects this truck in such a positive way. I can't wait to see which way you go with it. See you in Ouray!!!
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Dragon, it's always a pleasure to see new pics of Taira when I'm searching threads like Artistic Pics- incidentally, given birth by you.
Now we have all of your mod threads in one place-at least a link anyway.
Wait, is the Painted Bezel thread in there, too? Or am I brainfarting again and missed it.
Keep it up. She looks great and will look even better with the RA bumper.
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