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I do like the Turn tire carrier, I think other brands are good as well. I installed it myself, it is relatively easy although the adjustment can be tricky. I do like that the tire can be mounted at different heights. I have the tire mounted high effectively blocking the back window but it...

I live at 8750’ so I need tires that work in the mountains and snow. I have Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT and I’m happy with them. On my truck I have Toyo ATIII which are also very good tires. Turn off road tire carrier, 37” tire are heavy.

Perfect video title. The CV angles says it all, they are at an extreme angle and that is why you are breaking axles, binding or no binding. At least you have confirmation of the root problem, now the solution…..

That is the correct solution for the problem.

Maybe ICON has a manufacturing error on that boot. When I installed mine it was difficult but doable, I certainly had to fuss with it to get the boot on.

I’m disappointed with the Bronco, what you did should not have broken the CV. Maybe the combination of the lift with regular wheeling is just too much wear on the CV. Please post the damage after you tear it apart, I know I’m very curious to see the wear and damage.

I think this is a great thread. A couple of points I would like to stress for safety. Always know your weak point in the system and understand what will happen with a failure. And be very cognizant of damaged gear a chafed rope or strap is the most likely point of failure.

I purchased some dimple dies from Swag off road they work great and a really good price

I’m a Building Contractor and the shop does get used professionally and that is a great excuse for my tool buying habit.

I made a couple of rear shock skids, they haven’t taken any hits yet so I’m not sure how effective they are yet. I have a lot of hits on the gas tank skid and the rear control arm pivot points. Maybe that’s just my driving😀 Next Skid to beef up will be the engine skid, my biggest dilemma is...

Good eye it is a 20”

Here is my Ski set up, RCI rack and a box works perfectly for me. I can also throw a couple of canoes up there. And summer time fun

That looks great

I used 3/16 plate a 4x8 sheet was about $250 and that is enough to cover then entire vehicle. I was going to add some support structure in addition to where I mounted the plate but the Spans are not very far and it seems very strong.

That’s a good suggestion and I can continue to be my cheap self

I just added a transmission skid, I bolted it directly to the cross members. I added a couple of nut plates to the cross members and a few studs to the Disco skid. Next the transfer case skid then the engine skid. Nut plates Installed skid I need to get some rock washers for the bolts...

Well I’m cheap and I really needed a transmission skid. I figured that I could make my own cheaper than buying a skid, I have a Badlands so there are already the stock skids on the rig. I decided to start with the trans skid since there is not one and I plan on building the engine and transfer...

I use clip nuts and screws where possible, they work great on the inner fender liners

I love seeing peoples fabrication ideas, Your bumpers look great and a couple of dimple die panels to pretty things up will also look great.

Lots of very nice upgrades, looks very good