A New Whatever - MCR14 Break in.

[Wermz84]

SOOOO  your still gonna make it

I should see my cards just in time. 

So whats left to do?

Some more small stuff on the truck.    Mount hi-lift and tool box.  Swap tires from 4Runner to truck.  Gather supplies and other necessities for the trip.    cant think of anything else.

[Wermz84]

So I'm thinking of mounting my Hi-lift here.  Easy to get to, will be able to use center for storage still, and I will still be able to strap my tool box in.  The Any thoughts or concerns?



My weather guard chest will go up by the cab, soo that wont be an option.

[jimbo74]

what about sideways, like part on the wheelwell and part near the taillight at an angle.... also are you going to do anything anti theft wise? SC is a scary plae, lol

[rednk1980]

what about welding the mounts to the side of the bed? It might bubble your paint on the outside but it will keep it out of the way. Where you have it looks good though.

[MiniSimp]

Mount it on the inside of your bed just above your fender on the side of your bed.

[jimbo74]

im surprised wermz bed isnt the double wall

[Shamb]

what I do is pack all my stuff into the back, then figure out where I can stuff the Hi-lift out of the way but w/ easy access..

for me it was pretty simple.. just welded some 1/2" bolts to my cage and bolted it up so it doesn't take up any room in the back.

I'd go with the side of the bed but as stated above.. you'll have to weld and bubble the paint.

Or just bolt it right were you have it now, thats not a bad spot either.

[Wermz84]

it will be padlocked. 


OK thanks for the Ideas guys.  back to the drawing board for me.  I did want to put it on the side but I cant weld, nor did I want bolts sticking out the side of my bed.  I guess I was thinking that I could also use it to tie stuff to while off road.

[Wermz84]

thanks for the tip shamb.


Probably just going to put it there for now.  This is just temp for the trip and I want a roll cage eventually. 

im surprised wermz bed isnt the double wall

Thought those were only long beds.

[Duffil]

I think you should bolt it to the top of the cab, and get it chromed.

Remember kids, chrome'll get ya home...

[Wermz84]

I think you should bolt it to the top of the cab, and get it chromed.

Remember kids, chrome'll get ya home...

[John Doe]

The truck is looking great! Have fun at MCR6, wish I could be there.

[*FFC*]

So I'm thinking of mounting my Hi-lift here.  Easy to get to, will be able to use center for storage still, and I will still be able to strap my tool box in.  The Any thoughts or concerns?



My weather guard chest will go up by the cab, soo that wont be an option.

Wermy, that's not gonna be easily accessed if you dent your tailgate and can't open it... and if all your camping gear is stacked on top of it

[Ramrod]

are those the tires your gonna run on the trail?  If so I hope you have a spare.

[Rocksurfer]

Mount it to the inside of the tailgate, FFC is right about it getting buried under stuff but if it is on the inside of the tailgate when you open it, it will be sitting right there for you.

[John Doe]

are those the tires your gonna run on the trail?  If so I hope you have a spare.

Nah, he has a set of 5 nearly brand new 31" BFG mud's

[twistedtoy92]

nice build!!!

[Ramrod]

Nah, he has a set of 5 nearly brand new 31" BFG mud's

oh good stuff those will do it

[Wermz84]

Nah, he has a set of 5 nearly brand new 31" BFG mud's

Swapping them on this week. 

oh good stuff those will do it

I cant wait to see how they do.

[Wermz84]

The truck is looking great! Have fun at MCR6, wish I could be there.

Hopefully next year for you. 

nice build!!!

Thanks.





Damn you guys are right about the camping gear on top.    going to check out the tail gate option tonight.   

this is really just for this trip. 

[twistedtoy92]

you will love those bfg mt's!! ive got a set of 30x9.50's on my 92 and they really tear up!!!

[Wermz84]

So my original plan was to tow my rig up there so I could beat the ever living crap out of it, and try to blow up my piece of Attarco engine (I hate this thing and it is time to go).  But now I will be praying I make it there and back in my yota. 

[jimbo74]

im surprised wermz bed isnt the double wall

Thought those were only long beds.

my 85 2wd shortbed with the external bedrails had the double wall

[Blingn]

So my original plan was to tow my rig up there so I could beat the ever living crap out of it, and try to blow up my piece of Attarco engine (I hate this thing and it is time to go).  But now I will be praying I make it there and back in my yota. 

wermy you got our number.  we wont leave ya behind.  we could atleast get you to our place to wrench on it. and if that didnt work I could tow you home on the trailer

[Wermz84]

Thanks guys.  I appreciate it.   


pm sent Blingn.

[Willy Mammoth]

Wermz, you got a place on my tow hooks any time, now get your stuff out there and let us worry how to get you back.


Nobody left behind is the Marlin motto.

[Shamb]

Nobody left behind is the Marlin motto

[CTENG in KS]

Werd!  I'll help too if you need it!...or I can just have my ssassins kill you and then ram your truck w teh beastmasster!

[Wermz84]

Wermz, you got a place on my tow hooks any time, now get your stuff out there and let us worry how to get you back.


Nobody left behind is the Marlin motto.

Thanks!!   Thats huge, I appreciate it!

Werd!  I'll help too if you need it!...or I can just have my ssassins kill you and then ram your truck w teh beastmasster!

Thanks and thats funny.

The People on this board Rock!

[Wermz84]

It's amazing what a set of wheels and tires will do!   Some guy actually said Bad about my truck as I was pulling out safeway this morning.  haha.    Of course now the 4runner looks gayer than ever with the stock chrome wheels 


All the big stuff is done.  I'm happy with the way things are looking, feeling, running.    Except for the piece of engine, all is good.   some more supplies from Orchard, and a test packing this afternoon.

Almost ready.