AlabamaDan

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It’s at Walmart. Easy to find. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here it is. And here’s a cool feature $100 bucks at Wally World. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Last think was that I was able to snag an OE transmission cooler from a QX4. I even got all the lines and brackets. It was originally used in line with the radiator, but I’m going to bypass the radiator altogether I think. I also have a trans cooler from a 90s Ford Explorer. If it fits the brackets I may use it with these OE brackets and hardlines. We will see. That’s a project for another day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I also had a bad headlight fixture. As you can see below it looks like water got inside and rusted the bottom or something. Made it not only look bad but very dim. So off to the JY I went and was lucky enough to find one that looked better. And installed it today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nothing very dramatic, but a little. In installed some roof rack bars from a 2001 QX4 and a whole bunch of rail nuts so I can always have tie down points. Until I get a basket this should help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Try this one https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lifetime-55-Quart-High-Performance-Cooler-Grey-90820/850043843 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Latest present to me is a 55 quart (actually I think it's bigger than that) cooler that is rated for 7 days to keep ice from melting! I'm very excited to add this to my rig and it should make camping and hunting trips much more enjoyable. It's also 1/3 of the price of the Yeti's. Made in the USA. I was thinking about a fridge, but I don't need that and this fits my budget much better. https://www.lifetime.com/lifetime-90820-55-quart-high-performance-cooler Just thought I'd share since I'm so excited.

Wow. What does that do to driving? Vibration in the wheel? Slack in steering?

That is nice looking. How does it mount that makes it stronger?

I think that's me.

I've been thinking about some amour for my QX4, but I've heard these brush guards may be more for looks than function. I want something that looks good, but only if it offers protection as well. So let's settle it - is this a damage multiplier or a guard? Let's not talk opinions, but engineering. What makes it weak and what should we look for in a strong front end protector?

What's the backside of that look like? I assume the little door is to access the oil filter, how's it work? Looks like it can take a lick.

In lieu of the BIG bucks it would take to replace the bumper perhaps this is an option for me. I need to learn to weld...

Thanks so much. More to file away for future mods!

Just don't buy the eBay LEDs. They are junk.

So.... I have a hitch now. Would this just weld onto the existing hitch I have? It seems like that is a lot of weight on a single arm.

This front skid plate is just the bottom. Do you think adding some sides makes it more effective, structurally stronger?

resurrecting an old thread... How does this attach? Does it attach to a tow hitch? I'm a little confused about it, but I like the concept I think.

This is great stuff. What's the width of the plate? What's the thickness? Is that steel or aluminum?

That particular tank was just an example.

So it doesn't sound like we can mod the OEM tank to hold more and buying a larger capacity tank is too expensive. How about mounting a fuel cell on the roof rack and using a small hose to gravity feed fuel from the roof to the refill the tank? https://www.amazon.com/10-Gallon-Aluminum-Street-Racing-Sender/dp/B00ZJY5J8U/ref=sr_1_14?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1539578749&sr=1-14&keywords=black+fuel+tank

I know we've been talking about the Role rack, but I found this universal one on Amazon for $100 bucks. Thoughts? It's about 1/2 the price. The dimensions still work to use the conduit connectors.

I'm interested in something similar...

Awesome pic and info!