Marc Bryson lazy "build" -JT Gladiator Rubicon

[Greg]

Crazy about the location of the filter and scratches on it! That skidplate is a must have for a diesel JT!

 

[mbryson]

So, I'm looking fwd to Feb and especially March. I should have 6 more trails and then EJS with an additional 7 trail days. We'll see how things are looking after that.


One day I should buy a new creeper?

 

[mbryson]

Did some more inspecting last night. Found the frame side rear sway bar links to have the typical cracks after being used on the trail. Ordered myself some bolt ons from EVO for $90

 

[mbryson]

Another truck day. A faux truck hauling a faux truck

 

[Greg]

Another truck day. A faux truck hauling a faux truckView attachment 169607

Damn, that one looks rough! '71?

 

[mbryson]

Damn, that one looks rough! '71?

'70. (71 and 72 are very similar but dont have the quad headlights). Chevelle tech on rme4x4.com It's pretty rough but not as rough as it appears. Doors may be salvageable? They strangley don't have much rust at the bottom Big block without a trans. Needs a 4L80 or 6L80 in my opinion. If anyone has a 2wd version of either of those and/or a lonely Chevy bolt pattern T400, I'll your info along to him

Needs
__________
Quarters
Fenders
Cowl hood (with flapper door)
If it doesn't need floor pans, I'll be surprised
Front and rear bumper


45 year friend of mine. He works at a body shop but it's going to take a few bucks. He's going to get it to start, stop and steer and go from there

 

[mbryson]

Got home from hauling the el camino, and put the the EVO sway bar braces on.

 

[mbryson]

Not sure what to do with these and their upcoming friends

I'll figure something out?

 

[mbryson]

Trail Day# 28--Fins and Things



Insane fuel mpg with the new tires and running at 70 mph.



Cutest cheerleader truck out there

 

[ebryson]

A bonus photo.

 

[mbryson]

Trail Day #29---

You guessed it. Hells Revenge

38 inch tires make a huge difference for me on this trail. Not sure if I have any trail pics

Ran into my nephew from Logan on the trail. He's got a well built 3.8 JK 2 door

 

[mbryson]

Trail Day #30:

Flat Iron



Christened the skid plate



Tagged the Rock Slide

...and the bumper

 

[1969honda]

Looks like the filter skid plate already paid for itself!

 

[mbryson]

Just an update on the new tires. I really have nothing to complain about vs the Mickey Thompson MTZ vs the slightly bigger Nitto Trail Grapplers. I'm running the Nitto at 14 psi (on the dash display of the Jeep) and they do have a little more bulge than I like but they work pretty well there. I did notice NOT hitting the rear as much or as hard on most obstacles. Overall trail performance was about equal at least for how I run this Jeep. I don't do anything too crazy with it as I'm a cheap sucker.

I kind of want the MTZ on my other Jeep in a 39" or 40" tire. They performed very well which is where that Jeep will spend the bulk of it's life. More on that in a different thread.

 

[mbryson]

Trail Day #31

Dome Plateau. Left the house at 4:15am, off the trail at Dewey Bridge by 4:00. No pics


@lbryson (XJ) and I will be running 7 Mile tomorrow at 9 am

 

[Pile of parts]

Trail Day #31

Dome Plateau. Left the house at 4:15am, off the trail at Dewey Bridge by 4:00. No pics


@lbryson (XJ) and I will be running 7 Mile tomorrow at 9 am

Fun. We will be running Pritchett at 9.

 

[Pile of parts]

I'd tell you I'd watch for you in town, but you may have to watch for me since an Orange CJ stands out more now than a white Gladiator.

 

[mbryson]

I'd tell you I'd watch for you in town, but you may have to watch for me since an Orange CJ stands out more now than a white Gladiator.

I'll keep an eye out for sure!

 

[mbryson]

Likely doing Fins on Sunday and then heading home if you want a mild run before you load up?

 

[Pile of parts]

Likely doing Fins on Sunday and then heading home if you want a mild run before you load up?

Cool. I'll let you know. Have fun tomorrow!