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[Strike Force Zebra]

With the drivers top hinge drilled and tightened in place and the passenger two hinges drilled and tightened in place, I'm off a little.

I haven't drilled the driver bottom yet. I'm thinking I'm going to oblong the passenger holes on the skins over so my hinge hole will line up. Thoughts?

 

[BDP849]

I would try turning in the joint a few turns first.

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

I would try turning in the joint a few turns first.

Hey man. How are you? I've tried that. I'm still off that much. Did you end up getting one?

 

[BDP849]

Hey man. How are you? I've tried that. I'm still off that much. Did you end up getting one?

Unfortunately no, I went with the aluminum Genright. It's ok but I still prefer the EVO, kind of kicking myself for that one.

 

[Exodus 4x4]

With the drivers top hinge drilled and tightened in place and the passenger two hinges drilled and tightened in place, I'm off a little. View attachment 185066

I haven't drilled the driver bottom yet. I'm thinking I'm going to oblong the passenger holes on the skins over so my hinge hole will line up. Thoughts? View attachment 185067

You think you could anchor ratchet straps to the passenger side of the carrier and pull it in enough line up? Maybe with a little heat it could be convinced.

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

You think you could anchor ratchet straps to the passenger side of the carrier and pull it in enough line up? Maybe with a little heat it could be convinced.

Good thought. It's worth a try

 

[Exodus 4x4]

Good thought. It's worth a try

I'd try that before slotting the skins. Pull it together and pin it in, then add heat to the bends. It might relive itself into place.

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

yep! Worked great. I heated both sides in the curve of the top pipe. Then just to make sure, a couple whacks with a block of wood and a BFH!!!

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

it turned out ok.

I even mocked up a new license plate holder that will sit above my roto-pax mount. Third brake light, lic plate light and backup camera above the lic plate. I've got everything wired up to include extra backup/dust lights on top of my rear fascia too. Off to powder coat this week. Things are finally coming together.

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

Finally time for the first oil change. While I was under there I got my first EVO skid installed.

 

[Exodus 4x4]

Finally time for the first oil change. While I was under there I got my first EVO skid installed. View attachment 185587

How did that work out for you? I had to slot one end with a round file about half a hole to get mine to work. Sure glad I put it on there, especially since I already put a little love tap my pan already.

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

How did that work out for you? I had to slot one end with a round file about half a hole to get mine to work. Sure glad I put it on there, especially since I already put a little love tap my pan already.

I took my time. I had one bolt not wanting to go in at first. I backed the others I had started out about half way and started them all. I just worked my way around in a circle a few times as I tightened. It sat right in the little grooves. Snugged right down tight.

 

[Fir-na-tine]

What did you end up going with as far a GPS security device........I remember you mentioning SPOT as one you may go with........Just curious if that is what you went with and how it's been working for you.

~Woodrow~

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

What did you end up going with as far a GPS security device........I remember you mentioning SPOT as one you may go with........Just curious if that is what you went with and how it's been working for you.

~Woodrow~

Yes. I did go with SPOT. I love it. My 17 yr old daughter (this is her daily driver for now) can't figure out how I know where she is......:cheesy::cheesy:

 

[NecessaryEvil]

It's looking good. At some point I will be running the Evo tire carrier. I love the functionality of it. Plus, it looks great.

 

[Strike Force Zebra]

Well, I started out planning on installing EVO Rock skins. I've already drilled and put the nutzerts in. Then I had EVO Rock sliders to weld on. I kind of changed my mind and decided for the next year or so I would run Rock Slide Eng. step sliders. They took my EVO skins and drilled a custom set up step sliders to match the drill holes on them. I pick them up tomorrow.

 

[Pursesnatcher]

Yes. I did go with SPOT. I love it. My 17 yr old daughter (this is her daily driver for now) can't figure out how I know where she is......:cheesy::cheesy:

Dad of the year award

But really great build!

 

[hinrichs]

Well, I started out planning on installing EVO Rock skins. I've already drilled and put the nutzerts in. Then I had EVO Rock sliders to weld on. I kind of changed my mind and decided for the next year or so I would run Rock Slide Eng. step sliders. They took my EVO skins and drilled a custom set up step sliders to match the drill holes on them. I pick them up tomorrow. View attachment 185955

Really cool that they were able to match the holes for you, cant wait to see them installed and how you like them.

 

[H8MUD]

Yes. I did go with SPOT. I love it. My 17 yr old daughter (this is her daily driver for now) can't figure out how I know where she is......:cheesy::cheesy:

Where did mount it?

 

[BlackKnight]

Well, I started out planning on installing EVO Rock skins. I've already drilled and put the nutzerts in. Then I had EVO Rock sliders to weld on. I kind of changed my mind and decided for the next year or so I would run Rock Slide Eng. step sliders. They took my EVO skins and drilled a custom set up step sliders to match the drill holes on them. I pick them up tomorrow. View attachment 185955

These the ones with the powered step? If so, are you worried about damaging the step when using them as sliders? I've been looking at them, as my wife cannot climb into the jeep at it's stock height easily. and I plan on 4" lift and 35"s for now with 37-38"s sometime after...