[radiorobwalker]

Back in September, I picked up my '08 Sandstorm. Automatic with Upgrade Package 2.

It was pristine. A virgin, if you will.

It wouldn't stay that way for long...

I had some big plans for this rig... and I knew just the guy to help me get it done.

 

[ACR&O]

I'll be posting pics of the build shortly. I've gotta get my four posts in before it lets me link pics hahahaha. I started in the introductions section.

John

 

[rescue7]

That such a good color. I wish I had waited a few more months so I could grab one of the 08 paint jobs.

 

[ACR&O]

OK, here we go. Some pics from a couple of weeks ago, roofrack install:

 

[ACR&O]

Lift goodies and wheels/tires showed up:

 

[rescue7]

THATS AWSOME! I Love that color. And which roof rack is that? Is that a Ham/CB antennae?

 

[ACR&O]

Tires mounted:

Specs: 35x12.5x17 BFG Mud Terrain KM2's on ProComp Alloys 7089 17x8 wheels.

John

 

[ACR&O]

And lift install started, will follow up today /w more pics:

 

[FJ CRUZER]

Lookin good Rob, great to see you representin the Sandstorm color. I like that rear ladder, intrested to see your build-up. . .

 

[radiorobwalker]

Thanks guys!

John and Crew at ACR&O did almost all the work on my Jeep and there's nobody I trust more to work on my junk.

As far as some of the other questions, the ladder is the "other" ladder from ebay. It's not bad but I did have to drill some holes and shove some threadserts in there to hold it in place. The bad news is, if I want to take the ladder off, I'll have 4 big holes in the back door.

The roofrack is the ARB short rack with the FJ fit kit. And it fits like a dream. Very little wind noise.

The antenna on the drivers side is a Comet SSB-2 on a K-400 mount. It's the antenna for the Kenwood TM-D700 VHF/HUF ham radio. There will be some other antennas on the rig shortly.

Once I have the truck back from John, I'll photograph the rest of the mods/add ons and post some more photos to the thread. Of course, John will be posting more of the lift/tires portion of the build!

 

[rescue7]

This is a dumb question for you vets I KNOW. But is the real gobi ladder a direct bolt on part? DO you have to drill holes for that one as well? It would make me more hesitant if you did. Love the look of that thing though! What about clearence for the ladder with bigger tires?

 

[Joeg180]

Can't wait to see the rest of the build up.

 

[Cred]

Nice rig. I like the rims!

 

[ACR&O]

MORE:

 

[radiorobwalker]

This is a dumb question for you vets I KNOW. But is the real gobi ladder a direct bolt on part? DO you have to drill holes for that one as well? It would make me more hesitant if you did. Love the look of that thing though! What about clearence for the ladder with bigger tires?

The Gobi ladder does NOT bolt on. It's just brackets that "grip" the door. I don't mind drilling or cutting on my rig, as you can see from the shower of sparks in the pictures above ... however, I don't like it when I have to remove something that's been drilled. Thus my concern over the spare tire clearance with the ladder.

 

[Corey]

Rob, nice build you have going on there.

And John, I did not know about your shop, I will have to look you up.
I am up by the Muckleshoot Casino.

PS, good choice in wheels, same as mine.
http://www.pnw4runners.com/runs/81107/800x600/10.jpg

 

[ACR&O]

Thought I'd throw this in there just for reference. I'm kinda new to FJ's, but not 'wheeling. Here's a pic of MY rig:

 

[radiorobwalker]

Nobody likes a showoff.

 

[ACR&O]

Nobody likes a showoff.

:thefinger:

 

[Nor-CalFJ]

Nice man, can't wait for pics with the lift finished and the tires on.