That is just sweet Craig! I'm definetly going to slot mine.
If I would have known you were set up for welding I would have driven out and helped you with yours and I wouldn't have gotten a fiberglass one.
If you have or know someone who has a Costco card keep your eyes on the Champion winches. They put the 10,000lb on for 400.00 every once in awhile.

 

I'm keeping an eye out for those...I've got a Costco card! But they have none in stock in any of the stores in BC or online at the moment...The red Commander in some of my trail pics is looking for the same one too.

EDIT: Got a buddy to weld it...My welding sucks in comparison!

 

I can let you know next time I stop on my way through. The Costco in east Edmonton usually has 1 or 2 on the shelf. If your interested I can pick it up and put it on the greyhound for you.

 

Im jealous i dont have a new front bumper and just hacked up a stock one...

I've been knocking out a bunch of small projects on the WJ... On Board Air, New Fire Extinguisher mounts, gone thru the recovery gear and first aid kit and replaced/replenished all that fun stuff. I did a few Center Console switch additions (removed that stupid pocket in the front console, and put in a flat aluminum plate with 4 rockers.) and certainly not least, i've got myself a little cobra like craig installed... i figure if i end up needing all the extra nonsense in the CB later on i can keep this around for a spare...

after i get my inspection im going to go ahead and tint the front windows to match the rest... its something that only bothers me in the winter, since windows are down all summer... but i hate the 2 levels of tint... Jerry Can holder/strap up on the roof for a extra 10 gallons on the trail,

I'm exchanging free installation of a home security system for some garage time with a buddy, he tells me he should be able to find a NV3550 in the next few days for me... so we'll see if i can get this pesky 42RE out for good...

 

Thanks for the offer...I'll keep that in mind if I can't some across one once I get some funds back in my account!

 

Not a problem Craig, Costco is right beside the gas station I stop at on the way home and the greyhound station is only a couple blocks away from the house so all you need to do is say the word.

Mike, if you want I can make you up a set of templates for the bumper and frame rails/ winch plate and ship them down to you. Then you'll just have to start tacking one together. No guess work.

 

Dan seriously if you could do that... Id let your son take my spot at my parents house, they might not notice the difference (except id suddenly be taller)

or Tims or Wobble Pops when i make it back up to your neck of the woods.

You've got the Iceland Bumper right dan? would the template be the same as that? or did you have something else ready to go? cause a steel version of the iceland would be amazing. (i dont want fiberglass, people have a habit of pulling out infront of me)







Oh yeah i've stuffed 255/70/16's under it for now... 30's on stock suspension I dont think it rubs...

 

I can notice its just a tiny bit taller now... its pretty nice i still will need some lift soon...

and im wondering what to do with that sorry excuse for a rear swaybar... should i upgrade it, or remove it entirely?
the thing is as thick as a pencil... i doubt its doing much of anything... $0.02?

Ahh crap... I've got a bad cell in my battery... time to break out the hydrometer and see whats up with this thing, see if i can bring this thing to life...

 

Well the upgrade on the rear is definately worth it, if you can afford it do the front at the same time.
Huge difference in the way it handles on the highway.
Those pic's were just deppresing to look at. At least it wasn't written off and looked like the majority of damage was cosmetic.

 

I'd keep it if you drive on the street much. If they find it missing after an accident you might not be covered by insurance, and could be held liable for anyone else involved.

You could make some disco's for it fairly cheaply but the stock rear sway bar has never been an issue for me off road...