Lerch's R50 Chilkoot

[Lerch641]

No, it required some form of bar. I used the stock bars and trimmed the basket mounts to get it a little lower.

It's only about 2" of space between the roof and the basket, which is fine because I often come home with branches stuck up there.

 

[quaintbucket]

Ah, ok. Looks good on that rack though.

 

[Lerch641]

It's been a busy day today. So first, my fifth wheel finally arrived!

Strapped in place, not too hard to get out so I think I'll stick with this setup. Then I picked up my Warn hubs in the mail.

Holy hell it was a pain in the *** getting the old studs out! Didn't help that I was being eaten alive by damn mosquitos when I got to the drivers side. Repacked the grease for both sides and got it done, and then drove fast to flush out all the bugs.

 

[bushnut]

did you try and fit it up underneath?

 

[Lerch641]

The "braces" that held my old spare in place forced this one to hang lower than I'd like, but it can be done. Mind you, if I had a tow hitch it might not fit.

 

[mortonm]

Great call on the manual hubs, I think a necessary addition for any vehicle that doesnt have them or auto lockers

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Agreed, nice work. Love that cargo basket.

 

[Lerch641]

Thanks guys, I'm noticing already it's a smoother ride with the new hubs. Time to tackle a snorkle next.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

Thanks guys, I'm noticing already it's a smoother ride with the new hubs. Time to tackle a snorkle next.

I'm excited to see the snorkel go on. I've never seen one on a Pathy before!

 

[Weekender41]

Are you going home-made snorkel or manufactured?

 

[Lerch641]

Home made. I'll take pictures of the process if there's interest.

 

[bushnut]

I'm on the snorkel thing too...just picked all kinds of pieces at the JK...gonna connect them along with some PVC...though I'm not going to go all the way to the roof line...you'll see.

 

[wreckdiver1321]

:lurk:

 

[East Coast Overland]

Coming along nicely. I think I'll be getting some manual hubs too. Snorkel should be interesting to see as I imagine it will be a home made one?

 

[marty1977]

Im also looking forward to snorkel build as it would be nice to have one and manual hubs like many said are almost a must thing. Recently I repack my bearings and the wheels wore turning so nicely and free when it was not connected to shafts, it was then that I notice how much difference it makes.