180 ounces? Since there is 168 ounces in a gallon, I think you will need some larger mixing cups 😅 Let's just stick with calling it 180 units. Good video. I like your idea of the posters.
Nice, very professional build. I'm also impressed at how well presented the info. Thank you. I would, however, like to get the files that you've referenced. You link states the website is shut down. Once again thank you for your time and effort.
FUME: A respiratory irritant; small hot metal particulate matter as the result of welding. VAPOR: A respiratory contaminant; atomized gas, resulting from a liquid changing states to a gas do to temperature change or Venturi effect. Oh, that is most certainly NOT a 90 Bronco II. Regardless, not a bad sounding exhaust 😉👍
Lower the cage top so it doesn’t look like mega kind and extend it to the rear, nice fab skills and I’m a little butt hurt about the mint hood that just got bobbed but it was for a greater outcome
Terrific effort. I have recently seen an aluminum one that is too pricey. Might consider doing my own creation, now the ice is broken. I like the idea of ripping everything off that steel frame. 👍
I had a good alignment shop in my area replace the front upper control arms (bushings were cracked) and install new shocks (Bilstein 5100 with the adjustable leveling rings) a month ago for my 2011 F150 FX4. They leveled the truck, but It’s still slightly nose down, just not nearly as raked as it was from the factory. I then got new tires (Falken Wildpeak A/T4w replacing worn out Bridgestone Dueler Revo 2s of the same size) and had the truck aligned again to give myself a headstart on Houston potholes ( the camber is slightly negative). At low speeds and bumps the new suspension and tires are great but I'm disappointed in the highway driving performance. The truck requires a lot of driver attention to keep it on track compared to previously. I have to make small adjustments as if the steering is loose. It's tiring. Has anyone else had this issue when they leveled their F150 of this era with the Bilsteins?
UPDATE: After 3 alignments, a balance, and a rotation, it turns out the problem was with the Wildpeaks. Falken provided a concession and exchanged for a Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo 3 set. Exponentially better performance on the road. The new tires feel stable and firm without being rough. I'm impressed by Falken's customer service, but unfortunately, they need to work out some kinks with the Wildpeak AT4Ws, in my opinion.
I built a camper out of the back of my 94 Bronco and camp in it often. I just found your channel and I am impressed by your work. I can’t wait to see the finished product.
Looks great Jake! Did you ever consider in-floor storage boxes near the side door? I always wanted shallow storage, maybe 6-8 inches deep, just for light stuff? Seemed it would have been a great addition for quick access dry storage for the mundane things one might need to get to quickly. Looking forward to seeing your fender buildout and remaining work.
I did consider in floor storage and ultimately decided against it due to my time constraints on this build. You can most certainly do it if you have more time. The way I built this the mattress sits directly on top of the floor and eats up all of the available space. If I were to do anything under it I would have to move the mattress every time to access whatever is there, and I did not want to have any more external doors than I already have for ease of waterproofing. That front storage box that I built in is very large and has plenty of room for stuff and I am planning on making some organizers for it to make access easier. The rear sections will have three easy access doors for coolers, batteries, and camp equipment. We will see how it does during this trip and there may be some modifications on future builds.
Hey the total center tube was 12ft long, it is an 8ft trailer and a 4ft tongue which I found to be the best for the size. You can certainly use 1x1 to make the gussets not necessary to use the plate like that. Honestly those plates are probably overkill especially if you follow along with the rest of teh build by the time you get all the uprights in and everything else this trailer is very very rigid. I am not worried about jackknifing while towing, with a four foot tongue there is plenty of space to turn about. Of course with any bumper pull trailer there is always a risk of that but it is far more common during reversing than it is during normal driving.
Be careful when sealing your TD. Ya dont want it 100% sealed. People have died in their sleep . My cargo trailer has 1/4" gaps in the rubber gaskets around the door's. Enjoying the build. 👍
thank you I have heard of this, I am installing a fan on the roof to cycle the air, and there will be a sliding window on the main door that will be bale to slide to create a little cross flow through the trailer. Thanks for the tip!
I'm not a welder. When I built my 5x8 I went with a sandwiched wall design. 1/4" interior plywood, 1x2 internal framing with 1/2 solid foam between, and 1/8" exterior skins (all construction adhesive bonded and screwed). Super light weight side and top panels. Fiberglass and resin over exterior for weather protection. I think my trailer came in at just around 950lb empty. I really need to learn to weld. A note on your galley hatch, I hope you have better sealing success than I did. It was a bear to achieve. I wish I had gone with just a simple square and flat back, provides easier sealing and a larger "awning" for the galley. Great work! I think you'll want windows on both sides for cross ventilation, but I'm in Florida and we have slightly different temps/humidity here.
I strongly considered that type of design but ultimately decided this would work better for me with my skill set. Thank you for the tip on the rear hatch, i think i have a plan for sealing the hatch but time will tell. And for cross ventilation I defintely considered adding more windows and I put the steel in the frame in case I want to add one in the future but for now I am going to be doing just one window on the door and the fan vent in the roof. I will mostly be camping in the Northern US in VA/PA and out west in Wyoming/Montana
Thank you! That was what I ended up going with, just shy of 60/40 and though I havent hooked it up yet it feels very stable on the ground and can easily wheel around my yard.
Nice! I think 5x8 is the perfect size. What height were you planning on? The way the center tube ends in the rear, you planning for a rear receiver on the trailer?
not planning a reciever tube in the rear at all, it could come in the future though. The trailer will be 4ft total tall. Well in practice it will be 47in tall
that is interesting, I actually thought of the same thing. to put a bead around the pipe to form a bulge or whatever its called to help keep the hose on. I don't have a fancy machine to roll that in there. but im still not sure if thats the way to do it, lol.
Nice work! I just bought some Scion FR-S seats to put in my FJ. Did you get any airbag codes after you finished? Thank you so much for posting this video, it gives me a little hope that I might be able to get this done. Are you a member of the fjcruiserforumD0Tc0m by any chance? You become an instant hit if you explained how you did this much needed mod, and where/how you placed the weight sensors on the passengers seat to bypass the OCS module. It’s great that you got it done!!
Looks great! I have a 97 3500 12v and always wanted a Longhorn brown leather interior. This looks like the closest I can get without breaking the bank.
Your welds look nice and solid.....i know its been a couple years, but do you recall what settings you used on welder for doing that 1/8th thick steel? Gas 75/25? I want to do this project, but with a dump bed kit on my 96' Cummins and do not want any blowout on the steel. Anyway, if you remember... good video 👍
