Upgrades/Re-design plans for MCR9

[germ]

I have to admit that my 4Runner did me proud on this trip, with no major problems, but there is always room for improvement. What is everyone planning on doing to make it better for next year? What worked/failed?

My List:
1. Rear springs up front--better tire clearance from the fenders
2. Cross over steering--Never had a problem, but don't want one either. Seen 2 broken ones now.
3. Get my rock/load lights mounted and wired--setting up camp in the dark sucks.
4. Finish OBA system--would be nice to have more capacity...Air tools!
5. Finish tire rack--better storage for other things as well. get the heavy stuff off the roof rack.
6. Onboard or ready welder--I didn't need it this time, but saw a few folks where it would have helped. who knows, may need it later.
7. On board shower--would be nice to rinse off the trail dust in the evening.

I'm sure more will come up, but that's what I'm thinking now.


Erik

[*** YELLER ***]

I have to admit that my 4Runner did me proud on this trip, with no major problems, but there is always room for improvement. What is everyone planning on doing to make it better for next year? What worked/failed?

My List:
1. Rear springs up front--better tire clearance from the fenders
2. Cross over steering--Never had a problem, but don't want one either. Seen 2 broken ones now.
3. Get my rock/load lights mounted and wired--setting up camp in the dark sucks.
4. Finish OBA system--would be nice to have more capacity...Air tools!
5. Finish tire rack--better storage for other things as well. get the heavy stuff off the roof rack.
6. Onboard or ready welder--I didn't need it this time, but saw a few folks where it would have helped. who knows, may need it later.
7. On board shower--would be nice to rinse off the trail dust in the evening.

I'm sure more will come up, but that's what I'm thinking now.


Erik

you can always use more articulation
cross over is nice to have
lights,mount some on the swing out spare carrier so you can point them where you want them
OBA is awesome
swing  out tire carriers are great
Ready welders rock
look into the portable shower bags work great and their cheaper than instant hot ones


Carry on

[zukjunkie13]

Im plannin on going next year!

[seabass]

on board shower seems a great idea after that trip!
$250
http://www.rei.com/product/723274

not bad if you spread that price out over several trips
+ who can put a price on being clean?

[*FFC*]

Haha, Matt usually tries to have this thread started by around April... Looks like you've beat him by a long shot

Okay - Migo let's try this again:

Registration/green sticker $400+
Front axle forward
Toy Transmission/new crossmember
Build an adapter 2.6L to Toy trans
Move rear back 8"/cut out the rear 1/4 to accommodate the rear
Shocks all around
Lower it a couple inches
4.7's OR dual cases?

That 'bout sums it up

[snowshoebrue]

don't know if it will happen, but i am gonna start saving to buy a evolution gp chassis from Bent Fabrication and swap everything over to it.  they quoted me 3260 for the chassis shipped from kentucky to ca
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=716695&highlight=evolution+gp

[Blingn]

hey man you started this way to early this is my thread to start (jk)
I talked to Mike Hendrix on the round up and I am going to try like hell to be in a f toy 4 seater chassis by next mcr

f toy
clutch
rof
brakes
take t case out and re seal it
front facing lights
almost forgot d lines 

[jrock]

This is easy.

Lockers.
High steer.

[*** YELLER ***]

THIS IS EASY

MAKE IT FARTHER THAN GATE KEEPER 

TRUCK IS FINE 

[seabass]

pretty slick setup
you may have only one in ca too

don't know if it will happen, but i am gonna start saving to buy a evolution gp chassis from Bent Fabrication and swap everything over to it.  they quoted me 3260 for the chassis shipped from kentucky to ca
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=716695&highlight=evolution+gp

[Blingn]

THIS IS EASY

MAKE IT FARTHER THAN GATE KEEPER 

TRUCK IS FINE 

what are you taking the helicopter in

[*** YELLER ***]

what are you taking the helicopter in

NOT FAIR 

my runner is still werking 

[Blingn]

NOT FAIR  

my runner is still werking  

I know I just had to pick on ya.  We do it to Infernal all the time.  You guys should have a contest to see who can get into the springs first.  (jk)  We missed both of you guys!!!

[bigarms23]

buy a tow truck for my tow rig
look for a rear 60
dont start a project till after the mcr

[BLACKDOG]

Hydro Assist
35 spline outers
walkthrough
cage
beadlocks
rocklights/loadlights
highlift/spare/jerry can mount
new front shocks/bump the axle mounts out
Inverter
rear seat

[freeze365]

The 81
Diesel
Bob bed or flat deck/cage
RTT

The Tacoma
Lefty Crawl box
More armour
Beadlocks/Tires
RTT

[Brownbag40]

I plan on making it to this one. 

[kiyul4130]

actually bring my truck this time like i always have instead of ride along. 

[seabass]

I started making raffle panels today
going to get a jump on next year
I'm going to try & get up there earlier to meet more people, went to fast

[*FFC*]

I started making raffle panels today
going to get a jump on next year
I'm going to try & get up there earlier to meet more people, went to fast

SWEET!!!! I was standing with Christine when you gave her the switch panels - I didn't know you were you or I'da introduced myself

[seabass]

ya, saw steve h mod on pirate
I was buying raffle tickets & talking & we have talked on phone last 10 years, but never met...he reconized my voice....lol

SWEET!!!! I was standing with Christine when you gave her the switch panels - I didn't know you were you or I'da introduced myself

[*FFC*]

ya, saw steve h mod on pirate
I was buying raffle tickets & talking & we have talked on phone last 10 years, but never met...he reconized my voice....lol

No kidding? Steve H was there? Haha maybe we'll catch up next year

[Wermz84]

Lift maybee?   


Bead Lockers?
Exo?

[*** YELLER ***]

Lift maybee?   


Bead Lockers?
Exo?

what are BEADLOCKERS oh wait you meen......

[Tadlock]

 I'm not planning to much for my 1:1 rig as it is pretty much dialed in for now however, I do plan on preparing my rc crawler for next years comp. Maybe some 3/4" pvc for a chassis

[BigNorm]

when is the 2010 event going to be?  I'd like to attend.

[kneedownnate]

September 

[BigNorm]

Thanks.  I am happy with most of what I'm running right now: 351w/C6/np203/205/D60/14bolt runnin' 5.13s rollin on 40s.

My next work in progress in a drawer in the back of my rig which will slide out and hold tools,fluids and spares.  It will be pretty big.  The sliders we are looking at run around $350.  The reason for this is I'm getting older and am getting sick of climbing up and down my jungle gym (cage) to get at parts and tools.  This design will let me pack all the camping stuff I want and have the ease of getting at everything I need.

[seabass]

I run same combo
front is HPD60 & I have 47s rest same

Thanks.  I am happy with most of what I'm running right now: 351w/C6/np203/205/D60/14bolt runnin' 5.13s rollin on 40s.

My next work in progress in a drawer in the back of my rig which will slide out and hold tools,fluids and spares.  It will be pretty big.  The sliders we are looking at run around $350.  The reason for this is I'm getting older and am getting sick of climbing up and down my jungle gym (cage) to get at parts and tools.  This design will let me pack all the camping stuff I want and have the ease of getting at everything I need.

[1lilrasz]

Upgrades before MCR9

OBA will be finished soon
At least a locker in the rear
Like to have a crawl box in, but don't think it will happen