Bantam T3-C Build
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OverlandKyle
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Great video!
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Repaired the bent tub (see my other thread).
Made some modification to the latches. I went with a set of Destaco that work much better. I'm also going to reinforce the tailgate section by adding bracing between the tailgate latches. I'll post some pictures when I get it done.
Here are the Destacos:
20150321_142435 by Moabrubi, on Flickr
I'm surprised that more haven't had this issue. It only took 10 miles of off road (real off road) to bend my tub. One other thing I'm going to have to do is reinfornce the angle that supports the top. With the new latches I'm able to bend the angle very easily. So I'm going to add 5/16" through bolts into the tub to support the upper frame.
I sure hope that does it.
Here are the repair pics:
Made some modification to the latches. I went with a set of Destaco that work much better. I'm also going to reinforce the tailgate section by adding bracing between the tailgate latches. I'll post some pictures when I get it done.
Here are the Destacos:
20150321_142435 by Moabrubi, on FlickrI'm surprised that more haven't had this issue. It only took 10 miles of off road (real off road) to bend my tub. One other thing I'm going to have to do is reinfornce the angle that supports the top. With the new latches I'm able to bend the angle very easily. So I'm going to add 5/16" through bolts into the tub to support the upper frame.
I sure hope that does it.
Here are the repair pics:
parcours
Observer
Repaired the tub and added a new brace.
See my other post:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/140097-Bantam-T3C-Bent-Tub!-%28Tub-Reparied-Success%29
See my other post:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/140097-Bantam-T3C-Bent-Tub!-%28Tub-Reparied-Success%29