TNWade

That is one pretty machine... Nice work.

Pics or it didn't happen!!

@Rick13, I'll definitely let you know when I get back out west. I'm still interested in doing the whole Kokopelli trail like you and some of the Co4Lo guys ran. (When I was out there ~2 yrs ago it was too hot to run solo...I'm a risk taker, but not stupid.) I still think we need a group to head out for the GoneMoab one of these years.

Ok Rick13, you and your rig just went from 'love' to 'hate' (In the "I'm jealous and hatin'" sense). I loved COpathy's rig with the sahara bumper!! It gives our rides that extra thing... I love how the truck is totally competent, stout looking, and can still get you to and from work. Absolutely gorgeous rig friend!!! What happened to the rest of COPathy's mods & parts? bad accident?

Awesome job!! Not only on the paint and body, but the fact that you took her out just days later. Gotta get some tint on those windows though...keep the dark theme going. Kudos!!

A coworker, who also off roads a lot, and I were laughing at a post someone made in a Jeep forum about toweling off his Jeep when it got wet. It digressed into a conversation about how much should you wash your ride. So, I pose this question to you all: do you wash your Pathy? If yes, how much/often? What constitutes a wash? If no, why not? When was the last time you cleaned her up? ** For the record, I typically wash the exterior after wheeling to get the exterior cleaned up. I'll wipe out the interior from time to time, but not as I do my daily driver.

I'm a fan of the roof mounted racks. I've had the trailer hitch mount type as well, and the roof mounted one gives a lot more flexibility for other options, gets the bikes out of view, keeps them safe (from grabbers & car accidents), but you do have to remember that you have bikes up there if you're going under any obstacle (parking garage, some Drive thru's). Thule makes a ton that you can use as an example, but there are knock offs for cheaper.

Ok, I was watching a video for one thing, and stumbled onto this. Just sharing for marginal humor (and a list of future mods).

When Jeepers do a double take as you come out on a trailhead...and your daughter says "Hi" from the rear window.

Taking a cue from theexbrit, I think you have to position the bracket with the single bolt hole for the plate, and use the double bolt holes for the two bolts in the left corner (as in your pic). It'll require removing/replacing the existing, but that would seem to fit and be in line with the holes in the bracket. I tried to edit your pic to show what I'm thinking. (Maybe??)

I have to admit SteeevO, I love the fact that you're flexed out and the buggy is just flat. Almost epic!

Very nice Capt.! I've got the same color and model (04 SE) so your choices give me a lot to look at. I'd vote fenders on, just because I like the subtle look, and love it when I catch guys doing doble takes or straining their neck once they realize that she's lifted and well suited for trails. I too would love to see a pic of the CVs. I've been debating SFD (which is committing the rig to a whole new world) or just gaining another 1" with fleury's front and rear spacers. But I anticipate that wreaking havoc on my CVs. As it goes, I'm probably going to have to buy a new strut as my driver side is just all out of sorts. It's always fun to watch these threads blow up when one guy's mods sit perfect and the rest of us are scrambling to keep up. Nicely done all around!