This is a build thread that is not a build thread. I have no end point in mind but I intend to post occasional photos of maintenance, modifications and upgrades throughput my ownership.
As I bought it with Ironman 3" lift, 285/75 Maxxis Bighorns and a snorkel:
The roof rack will take lights and the CB aerial but its main purpose at this stage will be to protect the roof whilst laning.
I couldn't open the tailgate (MOT failure and a pain) and in the end I had to break off a light cluster to get to the bolts that hold the lock onto the tailgate itself:
Whilst then lead to the removal of the rear seats, the soggy carpet and the plastic coverings in the boot.
As I bought it with Ironman 3" lift, 285/75 Maxxis Bighorns and a snorkel:
The roof rack will take lights and the CB aerial but its main purpose at this stage will be to protect the roof whilst laning.
I couldn't open the tailgate (MOT failure and a pain) and in the end I had to break off a light cluster to get to the bolts that hold the lock onto the tailgate itself:
Whilst then lead to the removal of the rear seats, the soggy carpet and the plastic coverings in the boot.