Topic: 2007 Minivan build aka jk unlimited

[Rockcrawlintoy]

Had to get out of the house today. Took the kiddo for a little scenic drive.  Did about  60 miles on dirt or so.

[Rockcrawlintoy [OP]]

Not much to report. I took the light bar off for giggles. It is really loud on the freeway. Might play around with some A pillar pods. My kiddo and i went camping and had a great time. I dont get out as much as I want due to Covid and ongoing home projects. Jeep has been solid though so far. Oh yeah dont mind the missing fender. it only had a couple clips holding it on and it rattled off when i was on the dirt road.

[OVRAROK]

Not much to report. I took the light bar off for giggles. It is really loud on the freeway. Might play around with some A pillar pods. My kiddo and i went camping and had a great time. I dont get out as much as I want due to Covid and ongoing home projects. Jeep has been solid though so far.

Looks beautiful...

[Rockcrawlintoy [OP]]

Looks beautiful...

It is so nice here in the summer.

here are some more of the camp we had. It was just my kiddo and I

[redneckcustoms13]

Glad to see you and your kid out enjoying the beautiful outdoors.

Being the jeep knower you are, can you answer this question? I replaced all of the front control arm bushings in my friends 2012 Saturday. Why on earth did they put the bolt from the inside to outside on the upper passenger mount? That son of a gun required the exhaust to be dropped to get it out. Ofcourse I didnt. I bent the bracket enough to get the bolt out. Then straightened it back in place and pur the bolt in from the outside.

[Rockcrawlintoy [OP]]

Glad to see you and your kid out enjoying the beautiful outdoors.

Being the jeep knower you are, can you answer this question? I replaced all of the front control arm bushings in my friends 2012 Saturday. Why on earth did they put the bolt from the inside to outside on the upper passenger mount? That son of a gun required the exhaust to be dropped to get it out. Ofcourse I didnt. I bent the bracket enough to get the bolt out. Then straightened it back in place and pur the bolt in from the outside.

That is an engineer for ya. I cut the bolt and installed it the other way around lol

[ryantowry_81]

It is so nice here in the summer.

here are some more of the camp we had. It was just my kiddo and I

That is a gorgeous spot! any chance you could tell where you went? I don't have a rig built yet but thinking of getting into a cheaper minivan for me and the girls to do the same kind of camping. I was looking for a cheap fj80 or sequoia. heck maybe even xJ if cheap enough.

[Rockcrawlintoy [OP]]

That is a gorgeous spot! any chance you could tell where you went? I don't have a rig built yet but thinking of getting into a cheaper minivan for me and the girls to do the same kind of camping. I was looking for a cheap fj80 or sequoia. heck maybe even xJ if cheap enough.

PMed you

[blackdiamond]

That is an engineer for ya. I cut the bolt and installed it the other way around lol

Speaking of engineers, I would speculate that it’s related to the lack of foresight that a lot of auto manufacturers have when designing cars. They don’t always consider future repairs and it’s possible that on the assembly line that bolt is installed before the exhaust so there’s not an interference issue.  This is one thing that Toyota is historically superior at.

[Rockcrawlintoy [OP]]

Speaking of engineers, I would speculate that it’s related to the lack of foresight that a lot of auto manufacturers have when designing cars. They don’t always consider future repairs and it’s possible that on the assembly line that bolt is installed before the exhaust so there’s not an interference issue.  This is one thing that Toyota is historically superior at.

Oh yeah it is definitely installed before the exhaust.

[mudmaster]

They did the same stupid crap on my LJ.

[ryantowry_81]

Oh yeah it is definitely installed before the exhaust.

I would bet the assembly line worker is standing in the engine bay under the vehicle installing the bolts on both sides to minimize movements with no thought of you having to remove it later. also they need to drive up the billable hours for the techs later as well to keep making money off most after they sell the cars. lol

[Rockcrawlintoy [OP]]

been gettin out a bit with the kiddo.
https://imgur.com/dRQUyTU

[THK Matt]

when are you doing to get a real vehicle?

[Rockcrawlintoy [OP]]

when are you doing to get a real vehicle?

prolly never. I was thinking about getting an E bike though lol

[helipilot77]

I have been thinking about getting an e-bike too. Not a commuter though. maybe something that could keep up with Zippo's KTM?

[Rockcrawlintoy [OP]]

I have been thinking about getting an e-bike too. Not a commuter though. maybe something that could keep up with Zippo's KTM?

Yeah I wouldnt commute on one. More like a e mountain bike.

[ryantowry_81]

have you seen those 2wd ones? those would be cool for the rougher terrain.

[Rockcrawlintoy [OP]]

have you seen those 2wd ones? those would be cool for the rougher terrain.

I have seen the 2wd dirtbikes they are pretty legit

[ryantowry_81]

I have seen the 2wd dirtbikes they are pretty legit

one of my coworkers demoed one of these:
https://www.ubcobikes.com/us/

he said it was a pretty sweet ride.

[Rockcrawlintoy [OP]]

one of my coworkers demoed one of these:
https://www.ubcobikes.com/us/

he said it was a pretty sweet ride.

http://www.christini.com/bikes/christini-awd-300
this is what i have seen.

[Rockcrawlintoy [OP]]

New ball joints and 1 ton steering with alumnium tie rod from Barnes. Next is new drag link.

[mudmaster]

Anything new?

[Rockcrawlintoy [OP]]

Nope, I have a skid plate to put on but have been riding bikes a lot and seem to enjoy it more at this time. I ordered a new bike that should be here next week so ill just be using the jeep as transport for that

[mudmaster]

 

[Rockcrawlintoy [OP]]

I still get out and mash around the woods and stuff when I go camping and maybe a tip to tahuya here and there but wheeling isnt a main focus right now,