Name:MECHABEVO
Purpose:
Really want an expedition vehicle that is ready for anything. I see some light rock crawling (no KOH type stuff), a little bit of sand, mud and water; but mostly just scenic trail rides and camping outdoors.
I won't bore you with what came on it from the dealer, but here is a pic:
7/2009 - Stocky-Stocky
expostfacto:
Build Contributors
A well-rounded architect, that goes by the handle "Bert" in these forums, did much of the work with me (i.e. all the real work) on my build over the first few months. He did a nice job on Memphibious and I learned alot working with him. I had quite a bit in store for this build and I feel it has moved quickly. Will "Raggler" also wrenched with us quite a bit and his help was much appreciated (I am still embarrased how much bigger his rig is than mine). Running out of time and energy before summit, I hired a local shop named, "Bohannan's." I have been impressed with the freelance work they have done on my rig with very little instruction on my part. They improvise where needed (such as my roof rack light mounts, exhaust and switches) and do it "right" the first time. Another forum member, AZRANGER, helped put the snorkel on and I am sure we will do further work in the future.
Mecha Approved Vendors:
Metaltech
Outrider Offroad
Underdog Racing Development
Springtail Solutions
Discount Tires
Toy Outfitters
Trail Gear
Ricochet
Expedition One
Budbuilt
TRD Parts4U
Pandora Adventures
Outlaw Offroad
Current Mods:
Suspension & Tires
Icon Billet Upper Control Arm Kit (DELETE)
Icon Remote Reservoir Extended Travel Coil-over Shock Kit (DELETE)
Icon 2" Lift Rear Coil-spring Kit (DELETE)
Total Chaos 2" long travel
Total Chaos shock tower gusset
Total Chaos new spindle gusset
Icon long travel coilover w/ remote resi (DELETE)
Icon long travel coilover w/ CDC remote resi
Metaltech extended travel rear springs (DELETE)
Metaltech extended travel HD rear springs
Icon Omega bypass rear shocks w/ remote resi (adapted for increased travel for Metaltech springs)
Icon VS Series Rear PiggyBack Reservoir Shocks (DELETE)
Icon Billet Aluminum Lower Rear Trailing Arm Kit (DELETE)
Icon Billet Aluminum Upper Rear Trailing Arm Kit (DELETE)
Metaltech Offset Lower Link
Metaltech Upper Link
Icon Rear Adjustable Pan-Rod Bar Kit
Light Racing Jounce Shocks on Front & Rear
Black Gorilla Lugs & Locks
BFG MT KM2s – 285/70/17 (DELETE)
BFG MT KM2s - 285/75/17 (DELETE)
Goodyear MTR w/Kevlar - 305/70/17
Fuel Trophy Wheels - 17" x 8.5"
Armor
Budbuilt Front Bash plate - Orange
Budbuilt Front Bash plate - Orange
Budbuilt Engine skid plate - Orange
Budbuilt Tcase skid plate - Orange
Budbuilt Crossmember - Orange
Budbuilt Fuel tank skid plate - Orange
Ricochet Front Bash Plate w/ longhorn cut out (DELETE)
Ricochet Engine Skid Plate (DELETE)
Ricochet Transmission Skid Plate (DELETE)
Ricochet Supporting Cross Member (DELETE)
Ricochet Fuel Tank Skid Plate (DELETE)
Ricochet Rock Block Set (DELETE)
Ricochet Control Arm Guards (DELETE)
Ricochet Transfer Case Skid Plate (DELETE)
Bud Built Rear Diff Skid (DELETE)
Outrider Lower Link Armor
Trail Gear Rock Sliders
Fab-Fours Winch Bumper w/ Grill Guard (DELETE)
Orange Box Fabrication bumper w/ stinger
Expedition One Rear Bumper
Toy Outfitters Rim Stiffeners (DELETE)
Icon Rear Shock Shin Guards (DELETE)
Performance/Drivetrain
AFE Cold Air Intake
AFE High Clearance Cat Back Exhaust
URD Y-Pipes
Atlas 2 speed transfer case 3.8 gear
Roark Atlas support ring
Currie RockJock Dana 60
ARB front and rear locker w/ pneumatic switches
4.56 Nitro gears Ring & Pinion
Dynabeads (DELETE)
RCV "unbreakable" chromoly CVs (DELETE - no luck with these)
TRD Supercharger
Doug Thorely long tube headers
UCON EMS
Transmission cooler
Upgraded fuel pump
Smaller diameter pully
Glow Shift A/F & Boost guages
Currie Antirock Swaybar
EBC Green Stuff Pads
EBC Slotted Rotors
Run Cool Hood Louvers
Coyote Inner beadlocks
Recovery & Emergency
Fiskars Axe
Fiskars Shovel
Hi-Lift 60” Jack
Quick Air CO2
Warn 9.5TI (DELETE)
Warn Zeon 12
Viking 3/8's synthetic line - orange
Kidde FA110 Fire Extinguisher
Total Resources First Aid Kit w/ Foil Blanket
Survival Pack w/ Food & Water
Jumper Cables
Quick Air Tire Deflation Key Chain
ARB Inflator w/ Gauge
FourTrek Mounts
4 Gallon Rotopax w/ Locks Mounted to Roof Rack
Life Hammer - Mounted
Overland Recovery Bag
OverlandRecovery Mat 6.5ft x 4ft
Overland 4 Shackles 3/4", 7/8' pin, 4.75T WLL
Overland Snatch Strap 30' x 2", 20,000lb rating
Overland Recovery Strap 30' x 3", 30,000lb rating
Overland Emergency Tow Strap 25' x 3" 10,000lb rating
Overland Tree Protector Strap 10' x 3", 30,000lbs rating
Overland Snatch Block, Heavy Duty with Grease Nipple, 18,000lbs WLL
Overland Winch Line Damper
ARB Rapid Tire Seal Kit
Cargo Lock 1.25" Duraweb Ratchet Straps (830lb. limit)
Reststop doo doo bucket
ARB 50qt fridge/freezer
Tuffy rear cargo box
Lights
Acro X970 HID x4 on Roof Rack (DELETE)
40" Rigid LED Light Bar
Unknown Rear Lights on Roof Rack
Hella Optilux 2500 lights in Rear Bumper
Fab Fours' 90mm Fog and 60mm Turn Indicator Lights in Front Bumper
Hella Auxiliary Lights Mounted to Front Bumper (DELETE)
17.5" Vision X Xmitter Prime extreme on bumper
Tantrum rock lights
Ricochet rock light mounts
Electronics & Communication
Garmin Nuvi 1490T
SpOD 8 circuit w/ touchscreen
EcoRoute HD
Dirty Parts Dual Battery System
Odyssey Auxiliary Battery
ARB Lighted Rocker Switches
Cobra 75WXST Handheld CB
3’ Firestick CB Antena
Wicked CAS Stage 2 Sound Package
Kenwood eXcelon head unit (can't remember which one)
Storage & Other
ARB Full Length Alloy Roof Rack
Man-A-Fre Auxiliary Fuel Tank
ARB Simpson III Roof Top Tent
Gobi Ladder
Black-out
Scuba Mod
Safari Knockoff Snorkel
Springtail Side MPAC Rack
Springtail Rear Door MPAC Rack
Several MPAC Stat Pouches
Mombasa awning (DELETE)
Foxwing Awning
ARB RTT privacy area
Overland Gear & Equipment adventure style trailer (w/ Pandora modifications)
Expedition One detacheable hitch
To be installed:
URD Spec U exhaust
Roof rack light bar
Ordered for delivery:
Maybe in the future:
Sound deadning whatever else I am forgetting or that looks cool/useful/money wasteful.
Here it is as it stands right now (7/24/2011):
...and the gratuitous booty shot:
Finally some trail shots...
Purpose:
Really want an expedition vehicle that is ready for anything. I see some light rock crawling (no KOH type stuff), a little bit of sand, mud and water; but mostly just scenic trail rides and camping outdoors.
I won't bore you with what came on it from the dealer, but here is a pic:
7/2009 - Stocky-Stocky
expostfacto:
Build Contributors
A well-rounded architect, that goes by the handle "Bert" in these forums, did much of the work with me (i.e. all the real work) on my build over the first few months. He did a nice job on Memphibious and I learned alot working with him. I had quite a bit in store for this build and I feel it has moved quickly. Will "Raggler" also wrenched with us quite a bit and his help was much appreciated (I am still embarrased how much bigger his rig is than mine). Running out of time and energy before summit, I hired a local shop named, "Bohannan's." I have been impressed with the freelance work they have done on my rig with very little instruction on my part. They improvise where needed (such as my roof rack light mounts, exhaust and switches) and do it "right" the first time. Another forum member, AZRANGER, helped put the snorkel on and I am sure we will do further work in the future.
Mecha Approved Vendors:
Metaltech
Outrider Offroad
Underdog Racing Development
Springtail Solutions
Discount Tires
Toy Outfitters
Trail Gear
Ricochet
Expedition One
Budbuilt
TRD Parts4U
Pandora Adventures
Outlaw Offroad
Current Mods:
Suspension & Tires
Icon Billet Upper Control Arm Kit (DELETE)
Icon Remote Reservoir Extended Travel Coil-over Shock Kit (DELETE)
Icon 2" Lift Rear Coil-spring Kit (DELETE)
Total Chaos 2" long travel
Total Chaos shock tower gusset
Total Chaos new spindle gusset
Icon long travel coilover w/ remote resi (DELETE)
Icon long travel coilover w/ CDC remote resi
Metaltech extended travel rear springs (DELETE)
Metaltech extended travel HD rear springs
Icon Omega bypass rear shocks w/ remote resi (adapted for increased travel for Metaltech springs)
Icon VS Series Rear PiggyBack Reservoir Shocks (DELETE)
Icon Billet Aluminum Lower Rear Trailing Arm Kit (DELETE)
Icon Billet Aluminum Upper Rear Trailing Arm Kit (DELETE)
Metaltech Offset Lower Link
Metaltech Upper Link
Icon Rear Adjustable Pan-Rod Bar Kit
Light Racing Jounce Shocks on Front & Rear
Black Gorilla Lugs & Locks
BFG MT KM2s – 285/70/17 (DELETE)
BFG MT KM2s - 285/75/17 (DELETE)
Goodyear MTR w/Kevlar - 305/70/17
Fuel Trophy Wheels - 17" x 8.5"
Armor
Budbuilt Front Bash plate - Orange
Budbuilt Front Bash plate - Orange
Budbuilt Engine skid plate - Orange
Budbuilt Tcase skid plate - Orange
Budbuilt Crossmember - Orange
Budbuilt Fuel tank skid plate - Orange
Ricochet Front Bash Plate w/ longhorn cut out (DELETE)
Ricochet Engine Skid Plate (DELETE)
Ricochet Transmission Skid Plate (DELETE)
Ricochet Supporting Cross Member (DELETE)
Ricochet Fuel Tank Skid Plate (DELETE)
Ricochet Rock Block Set (DELETE)
Ricochet Control Arm Guards (DELETE)
Ricochet Transfer Case Skid Plate (DELETE)
Bud Built Rear Diff Skid (DELETE)
Outrider Lower Link Armor
Trail Gear Rock Sliders
Fab-Fours Winch Bumper w/ Grill Guard (DELETE)
Orange Box Fabrication bumper w/ stinger
Expedition One Rear Bumper
Toy Outfitters Rim Stiffeners (DELETE)
Icon Rear Shock Shin Guards (DELETE)
Performance/Drivetrain
AFE Cold Air Intake
AFE High Clearance Cat Back Exhaust
URD Y-Pipes
Atlas 2 speed transfer case 3.8 gear
Roark Atlas support ring
Currie RockJock Dana 60
ARB front and rear locker w/ pneumatic switches
4.56 Nitro gears Ring & Pinion
Dynabeads (DELETE)
RCV "unbreakable" chromoly CVs (DELETE - no luck with these)
TRD Supercharger
Doug Thorely long tube headers
UCON EMS
Transmission cooler
Upgraded fuel pump
Smaller diameter pully
Glow Shift A/F & Boost guages
Currie Antirock Swaybar
EBC Green Stuff Pads
EBC Slotted Rotors
Run Cool Hood Louvers
Coyote Inner beadlocks
Recovery & Emergency
Fiskars Axe
Fiskars Shovel
Hi-Lift 60” Jack
Quick Air CO2
Warn 9.5TI (DELETE)
Warn Zeon 12
Viking 3/8's synthetic line - orange
Kidde FA110 Fire Extinguisher
Total Resources First Aid Kit w/ Foil Blanket
Survival Pack w/ Food & Water
Jumper Cables
Quick Air Tire Deflation Key Chain
ARB Inflator w/ Gauge
FourTrek Mounts
4 Gallon Rotopax w/ Locks Mounted to Roof Rack
Life Hammer - Mounted
Overland Recovery Bag
OverlandRecovery Mat 6.5ft x 4ft
Overland 4 Shackles 3/4", 7/8' pin, 4.75T WLL
Overland Snatch Strap 30' x 2", 20,000lb rating
Overland Recovery Strap 30' x 3", 30,000lb rating
Overland Emergency Tow Strap 25' x 3" 10,000lb rating
Overland Tree Protector Strap 10' x 3", 30,000lbs rating
Overland Snatch Block, Heavy Duty with Grease Nipple, 18,000lbs WLL
Overland Winch Line Damper
ARB Rapid Tire Seal Kit
Cargo Lock 1.25" Duraweb Ratchet Straps (830lb. limit)
Reststop doo doo bucket
ARB 50qt fridge/freezer
Tuffy rear cargo box
Lights
Acro X970 HID x4 on Roof Rack (DELETE)
40" Rigid LED Light Bar
Unknown Rear Lights on Roof Rack
Hella Optilux 2500 lights in Rear Bumper
Fab Fours' 90mm Fog and 60mm Turn Indicator Lights in Front Bumper
Hella Auxiliary Lights Mounted to Front Bumper (DELETE)
17.5" Vision X Xmitter Prime extreme on bumper
Tantrum rock lights
Ricochet rock light mounts
Electronics & Communication
Garmin Nuvi 1490T
SpOD 8 circuit w/ touchscreen
EcoRoute HD
Dirty Parts Dual Battery System
Odyssey Auxiliary Battery
ARB Lighted Rocker Switches
Cobra 75WXST Handheld CB
3’ Firestick CB Antena
Wicked CAS Stage 2 Sound Package
Kenwood eXcelon head unit (can't remember which one)
Storage & Other
ARB Full Length Alloy Roof Rack
Man-A-Fre Auxiliary Fuel Tank
ARB Simpson III Roof Top Tent
Gobi Ladder
Black-out
Scuba Mod
Safari Knockoff Snorkel
Springtail Side MPAC Rack
Springtail Rear Door MPAC Rack
Several MPAC Stat Pouches
Mombasa awning (DELETE)
Foxwing Awning
ARB RTT privacy area
Overland Gear & Equipment adventure style trailer (w/ Pandora modifications)
Expedition One detacheable hitch
To be installed:
URD Spec U exhaust
Roof rack light bar
Ordered for delivery:
Maybe in the future:
Sound deadning whatever else I am forgetting or that looks cool/useful/money wasteful.
Here it is as it stands right now (7/24/2011):
...and the gratuitous booty shot:
Finally some trail shots...