Members Builds See any build threads created by members to track progress of their projects.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Babe the Blue Ox

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 24, 2025 | 11:09 AM
  #561  
larryo108's Avatar
Thread Starter
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,862
Likes: 1,069
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default

Yeah. I definitely do not drive it through creeks or back a boat in at a launch. The most water it sees is the underbody wash at the car wash.
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2025 | 09:00 PM
  #562  
[F2C]MaDMaXX's Avatar
Dielectrically 5w30
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 13,263
Likes: 5,463
From: Oregon
Default

Originally Posted by larryo108
...The most water it sees is the underbody wash at the car wash.
Ironically, not a zero chance of water getting somewhere it's not supposed to.
Reply
Old Jun 24, 2025 | 09:23 PM
  #563  
larryo108's Avatar
Thread Starter
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,862
Likes: 1,069
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default

Originally Posted by [F2C]MaDMaXX
Ironically, not a zero chance of water getting somewhere it's not supposed to.
Agreed. I just don’t know where it’s getting in at.
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2025 | 03:57 PM
  #564  
larryo108's Avatar
Thread Starter
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,862
Likes: 1,069
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default

More BuiltRight gear deliveries today. Gonna be doing some more work in the bed this weekend.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2025 | 10:00 AM
  #565  
larryo108's Avatar
Thread Starter
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,862
Likes: 1,069
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default

I was able to finish my rack buildout this weekend. I think overall it turned out well. I am fighting an air leak on the repositioned air compressor, so may just make it manual for now because I don't have time to pull it all apart and figure it out. I have the tee mounted in the back. Looks clean, pain in the *** to fiddle with. For now, I think I am going to pull the line that goes to the bag and plug into the compressor ECU to "cap"it off. Should be good to go then. I also reran all of the air lines and replaced the torn air bag. I apologize for the terrible pictures, it's a gloomy day here in Pittsburgh.


I also added a bungee to the top of my rack to store miscellaneous little items.


The BuiltRight bridge panel was also added to mount the bag of extra pieces for my overland axe.




For now the BuiltRight panel in the front is empty because I couldn't find a way to mount the packout brackets. The front panel is tiny.

Last edited by larryo108; Jul 1, 2025 at 11:02 AM.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2025 | 10:47 AM
  #566  
96grimreaper's Avatar
Sarge
Community Builder
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,886
Likes: 2,886
From: Goddard, Kansas
Default

I like that setup. I'm already missing my topper.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2025 | 12:40 PM
  #567  
KennyCJR's Avatar
TOTM October 2023
Supporting Member

10 Year Member
Community Influencer
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 3,098
Likes: 2,892
From: Jersey Village, TX
Default

Looks sweet!

Any cons to the BR behind seat panels? I’m looking at those and the ones in the bed towards the tailgate.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2025 | 01:53 PM
  #568  
larryo108's Avatar
Thread Starter
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,862
Likes: 1,069
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default

Originally Posted by 96grimreaper
I like that setup. I'm already missing my topper.
I love my topper. Can't imagine a truck without one. But I am also a big station wagon nerd.

Originally Posted by KennyCJR
Looks sweet!

Any cons to the BR behind seat panels? I’m looking at those and the ones in the bed towards the tailgate.
I love everything BR. The biggest con is that you can't get to the seatback pocket very well. You can, but it's not easy. Especially with my giant hands. But it is secure and I love the possibilities.

Here is a better view of the bed with my setup. So much room for activities.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2025 | 02:05 PM
  #569  
96grimreaper's Avatar
Sarge
Community Builder
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,886
Likes: 2,886
From: Goddard, Kansas
Default

Originally Posted by larryo108
I love my topper. Can't imagine a truck without one. But I am also a big station wagon nerd.
I've been on the hunt for a Fairlane or Falcon wagon for a long time.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2025 | 02:13 PM
  #570  
larryo108's Avatar
Thread Starter
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,862
Likes: 1,069
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default

Originally Posted by 96grimreaper
I've been on the hunt for a Fairlane or Falcon wagon for a long time.
I know you would do it justice too.

I forgot to add that I made a tailgate addition for the cross country tour. Went full RV nerd.
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:56 PM.