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Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Tue, 12 May 2015 6:26 +0000
by Derchie
Whats the Work to beer ratio Jake :lol:

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Tue, 12 May 2015 7:28 +0000
by jakelux
Derchie wrote:Whats the Work to beer ratio Jake :lol:


:lol: :lol:
A lot more beer going down than work thats for sure! :D

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Thu, 28 May 2015 3:10 +0000
by jakelux
Finished jigging the tray..
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Lifted tray 100mm
new 3mm folded mud guards (Buds)
tucked undertray boxes 50mm higher
Cut down headboard to suit lift
New 150x50x3mm rear section with 100mm lights
re-spray with 3 flash coats of 2 pack

Now to get some dirt and scratches on it to match the rest of the ute.. :roll:

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Thu, 28 May 2015 3:40 +0000
by 06lux
Looks good man

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Thu, 28 May 2015 6:31 +0000
by sjwortho
love the lux mate.

where did you get the under tray toolboxes :)

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Fri, 29 May 2015 4:35 +0000
by jakelux
sjwortho wrote:love the lux mate.

where did you get the under tray toolboxes :)


Cheers mate, Got them custom made at a sheet metal joint.

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Fri, 29 May 2015 6:51 +0000
by jaybags
That's come up a treat mate!

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Fri, 29 May 2015 9:02 +0000
by jakelux
Cheers Jay!
Takin her out to Tallarook tomorrow. Shoot me a text if your allowed out.. :lol:

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Fri, 29 May 2015 10:55 +0000
by dute
Looks good well done Jake

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Fri, 29 May 2015 11:18 +0000
by jaybags
:lol: Sorry man, I'll be on the other side of town tomorrow :(

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Fri, 29 May 2015 9:05 +0000
by SR5 2NV
Looks nice. What brand lights and towbar is it

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Sat, 30 May 2015 5:40 +0000
by benc
Different wheel nuts from the sr5 ones to fit patrol wheels?

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Sat, 30 May 2015 7:23 +0000
by jakelux
SR5 2NV wrote:Looks nice. What brand lights and towbar is it


Towbar is custom made, lights I got from a camper trailer fabrication joint in Bayswater Vic..

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Sat, 30 May 2015 7:27 +0000
by jakelux
benc wrote:Different wheel nuts from the sr5 ones to fit patrol wheels?


I just run the sr nuts... Sr5 ones work too but they stick out and look stupid

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Sat, 30 May 2015 9:51 +0000
by SR5 2NV
jakelux wrote:
SR5 2NV wrote:Looks nice. What brand lights and towbar is it


Towbar is custom made, lights I got from a camper trailer fabrication joint in Bayswater Vic..


Did you get the towbar rated? I am going to make my own aswell.

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Sat, 30 May 2015 11:43 +0000
by jakelux
Yeah self rated... bloody strong!

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Sun, 07 Jun 2015 6:28 +0000
by jakelux
Geez its nice to have the half a tonne canopy off..!
It actually climbs hills with the front wheels on the ground :D

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Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 7:05 +0000
by jaybags
How's it ride now without all the weight on the back?

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 3:45 +0000
by jakelux
Yeah Jay she rides beautiful. Canopy will still go on in summer for camping with the kids..

Re: JAKES Tough Tourer - Tray Mods

PostPosted: Sat, 20 Jun 2015 4:14 +0000
by jakelux
Bolted down a couple of Bunnings space cases.. One full of 4wding gear, spares, tools. Other one for work tools etc.
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Scan gauge 2.. lovin this for keeping an eye on temps, battery and fuel economy.... Had her up to 220 Horse without trying to hard :D
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