Its true - I am nuts
Its now 3 am.
am I
. . . . Yes I am. . . . . . Metallaica fans. . . . . listened to it on the way home still love it
So Im at Home Depot, picking up some electrical crap and always thinking about the making the KJ "Trail Rated".
For those who do not know me "hate me like me whatever (lostkjs rocks)" I live on the Big Island of Hawaii in the boonies and its rough out here. $3.59 regular gas, $5 milk etc..... We just got Home Depot (100 mile round trip) few years ago and just got a Lowes. Napa and Carquest (thats all.....woefully overpriced and understocked) I love Ebay/Internet but add shipping (3000 miles from Cali) to hawaii, so I am worse off then those you in the boonies. Ok enough boohoo.
Id prefer to buy quality Rockrails but it would cost more to ship then the rails... plus . . I am
So I see these
1 Inch Solid hexogonal Steel bars - point on one end and a chisel on the other - I bought 3 $24 each
Says forged treated Tempered - I can return if needed
4 inches out from plastic pinch cover
Bought Pipe for rack as well - 3/4 water galve sched 40 for main members
low Profile - Maintain Max Ground Clearance
Step - out enough to step on so I can reach the rack
Strong - enough to jack with the hi-lift - just recived the hilift extreme
I am not a steel or welding expert so if anyone sees a serious flaw in my thoughts please speak it out
Im welding it myself with a 220 ac welder, Got 12" Chop, grinders and a hawaiin barn full of crap etc. I have access to a Mig and Acetaline or may mock it all and have a local welder do it.
So far what I see a problems could be
Welding on forged to forged - forged to galv - forged to plate
too heavy - adversely affect handling
too weak - solid vs tube to lift on a high lift - assuming number of crossmembers/braces
accomodate sliding over rocks
More to come - Rails, rack, bumper, I plan to paint same time
Any thoughts or comments welcomed - kjHawaii