Ongoing Mod-Fest

[MTRamFan]

Changed the title...

No way, no how can I keep up with the likes of Trailmaker but mechanically, I know my limitations.

 

[Trailmaker]

Changed the title...

No way, no how can I keep up with the likes of Trailmaker but mechanically, I know my limitations.

Haha. I’m an mod addict. Plus I like to weld and fab. We all mod differently. I’m doing tires later then most PW owners and most likely will not do rims. But if I do rims, it would be bead lock. Function is important to me.

 

[ALRedneck]

K&N drop-in air filter today along with some LED road flares.



My initial assessment of the road flares are positive. I have always used the ones that you light and they burn for 15 or 30 minutes. These run longer and I don't have to worry about starting a wildfire. I don't anticipate needing the flares for the PW but there have been more than a few times I roll up on someone who has plastered a deer or elk and they are stopped in the middle of the road, usually happens when I am on the way to do some hunting. The only negative is they are made in Communist China.

Next mod will probably be the Undercover Swing case which I will do next week.

At some point I need to get a tailgate seal kit to keep the dust out. The Diamondback has made it waterproof thus far.

I’ve actually hit a deer in MT so I chuckled at this. Luckily I was in the guides Tundra and not the economy rental. @Meister you may need these at the rate you’re going!

 

[Meister]

I’ve actually hit a deer in MT so I chuckled at this. Luckily I was in the guides Tundra and not the economy rental. @Meister you may need these at the rate you’re going!

Probably....jma just light a match and walk away.

My newest mod

 

[MTRamFan]

Gun mount on the Diamondback Cross Bin. ​

 

[MTRamFan]

Bye, bye RAM
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Both sides took less than an hour to do. For me, it seems like the RAM badging there was a collection point for mud/dirt.

 

[Trailmaker]

Bye, bye RAM
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Both sides took less than an hour to do. For me, it seems like the RAM badging there was a collection point for mud/dirt.

I will give you a “like” for making the change. Though I agree with you on the why, I still like like my badge right where it is. (For now)
Mod on!!

 

[Trailmaker]

At some point I need to get a tailgate seal kit to keep the dust out. The Diamondback has made it waterproof thus far.

18 miles down the dirt road to get to the ranch and I dusted my gear and guns in my bed. You have a link to the seal kit you bought/plan to buy?

 

[MTRamFan]

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IPQWXZQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Should be here on Tuesday so I can't comment on the quality/effectiveness yet.

 

[Trailmaker]

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IPQWXZQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Should be here on Tuesday so I can't comment on the quality/effectiveness yet.

Thanks
I will check it out. I’ve been needing to do this for a while.

 

[MTRamFan]

Swingcase just went in. If you are thinking about this, the 300P worked for me. I sent back the 302P. Very easy install. Working on the tailgate seal now.

 

[MTRamFan]

Tailgate seal kit seems to have closed off the gaps that allow dust in. TM, I think you are GTG with this kit. I will update with results after getting on some dusty roads.

 

[MTRamFan]

Took the vinyl tape off the b-pillar. There was a lot of glue under there.

 

[MTRamFan]

Yesterday I cut the cord. Not really, I got the wireless Warn winch controller. It works great. I tested the range and it works at least 120 feet, line of sight away. I did replace the Chinese batteries that it came with for some quality ones.







The only thing I don't care for is the holder for the remote. I can't find a suitable place to mount it and due to the shape on the back, it makes it a challenge. I will probably just store it all in the glove box. Vinnic batteries, C'mon Warn...

 

[retired]

Yesterday I cut the cord. Not really, I got the wireless Warn winch controller. It works great. I tested the range and it works at least 120 feet, line of sight away. I did replace the Chinese batteries that it came with for some quality ones.

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The only thing I don't care for is the holder for the remote. I can't find a suitable place to mount it and due to the shape on the back, it makes it a challenge. I will probably just store it all in the glove box. Vinnic batteries, C'mon Warn...

I have had that same wireless controller since they first came out and it has been used on 3 different jeeps and still has original batteries. I really should replace them . I have never used the holster.

 

[MTRamFan]

I have had that same wireless controller since they first came out and it has been used on 3 different jeeps and still has original batteries. I really should replace them . I have never used the holster.

I used it last month to help drop a pine tree that was leaning the wrong way. Priceless to not be attached to a cord!

 

[MTRamFan]

Next mod is a dash cam that is on the way. Wiring and electronics is not my forte.

 

[Trailmaker]

I used it last month to help drop a pine tree that was leaning the wrong way. Priceless to not be attached to a cord!

I just attached the winch to an object, put it in 4wd low flip it in gear then walk to the best place to get photos as the truck backs up...

haha j/k

 

[MTRamFan]

I just attached the winch to an object, put it in 4wd low flip it in gear then walk to the best place to get photos as the truck backs up...

haha j/k

Well, I am no arborist or logger and maybe that was a redneck way but it worked. Had to put tension with the cable (about 30' up the tree) after setting the hinge cut, slowly cut from the back side, add some more tension, cut a tad more, add some tension and it fell where I was hoping! Prior to dropping it, it was leaning like it wanted to fall on our shed in a bad wind storm.

 

[Trailmaker]

Well, I am no arborist or logger and maybe that was a redneck way but it worked. Had to put tension with the cable (about 30' up the tree) after setting the hinge cut, slowly cut from the back side, add some more tension, cut a tad more, add some tension and it fell where I was hoping! Prior to dropping it, it was leaning like it wanted to fall on our shed in a bad wind storm.

I had my red neck moments too.