Safari Pacific MX2 Build

[zainyD]]

This build never ceases to amaze me.

 

[AlwysBusted96]

Once again I'm completely, and utterly amazed.

 

[MountainMike]

Looking good, glad I caught back up on the build

 

[dieseldane]

Man I was on the edge of my chair readinghti sbuild all the way through, and then I got to page 13 and now the pictures won't show up on my computer.... AGGHHH!

From what I was able to see this is an absolutely amazing build! Now to figure out whats going on so I can see the rest of the thread...

 

[out cast]

this thread combined with expedition portal inspired me to build my explorer into a expedition/overland rig rather than rock crawler... so on comes the sleeping platform/cargo box, more economic engine (rebuild), skinnier taller tires, gearing etc... possibly a RTT

 

[MountainMike]

Hey Travis, I got to ask. How much bigger is your extended back panel in comparison to a 'normal' SuperCab like mine?

 

[cdotson86]

Crazy build! Amazing skills! Looking through your North American Expedition....you drove through my home town, about 2 miles from my home. Small world.

 

[Flash Gordan]

Crazy build! Amazing skills! Looking through your North American Expedition....you drove through my home town, about 2 miles from my home. Small world.

He drove through my hometown when driving through south jersey.

 

[jobar]

I was looking through the sema pics. on your website, was that a trailer I saw that pops up like the tent on the back of your truck?

 

[schanusa]

Man I was on the edge of my chair readinghti sbuild all the way through, and then I got to page 13 and now the pictures won't show up on my computer.... AGGHHH!

From what I was able to see this is an absolutely amazing build! Now to figure out whats going on so I can see the rest of the thread...

Hmmm... They are working right now.

Hey Travis, I got to ask. How much bigger is your extended back panel in comparison to a 'normal' SuperCab like mine?

Roughly a foot. I don't remember off hand what the super cab size is. My extension is 30 inches.

Crazy build! Amazing skills! Looking through your North American Expedition....you drove through my home town, about 2 miles from my home. Small world.

Thanks! Cool. I've had a few other people say that too...lol

I was looking through the sema pics. on your website, was that a trailer I saw that pops up like the tent on the back of your truck?

Nope, there was a H3 behind me with an EeziAwn roof top tent. The H3 was pulling an Adventure Trailer Offroad Teardop, which are pretty cool by the way.

 

[schanusa]

Testing out the brightness of the lights I take a quick trip to the desert late at night. I'd say there's plenty of it. They also light up the surrounding area nicely too.

 

[schanusa]

Once again the camper and bed come off the truck to finish up some loose ends, including a roll on bed liner and chassis work.

With the bed liner material needing to dry I decided to tackle that first by masking off the exterior.

I then mix up the liner material Wil gave me and applied it to the inside of the bed.

Also I put some on the tailgate.

 

[schanusa]

The frame has rusted since the last time the frame was sand blasted.

Needless to say I re-blasted the frame.

With better access without the bed installed I start working on new shock mounts. First I cut the temporary shock bar out.

Then attached the charcoal canister for measurements on the new shock mounts.

 

[schanusa]

After measuring I strip all the components off the frame, mask the truck and then finally paint the frame.

The next day after curing I reattach all the components. I also add a longer breather hose to the charcoal canister.

With the possibility of using the stock spare tire holder in the future, I decide to double check if the socks will clear by cranking up a larger spare.

Everything looks good.

 

[schanusa]

Since I don't know where everything will land with the new axles and new Fox Shocks I'll be installing, I created adjustable stock mounts.

Mount partially completed. From here I can finish building the mount with the bed and camper installed, so I call it a day on the mounts.

Once the bed liner has completely cured and the chassis work was completed, I reinstall the bed and camper.