Chris' 2021 Cactus Grey XLT 4x4 "Overland" build

[ReigleCM]

Insane build - the type that makes me want to spend more money..

small detail but what method did you use to black out that emblem?

Thanks! Shes coming together!

The emblems are OEM, I had the black appearance package.

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[ReigleCM]

@ReigleCM You pulled out behind me a week or so ago on Shields. Gotta say, the DRLs were killer in my rear view mirror, and I'm in love! Really liking what you've done so far. Currently taking inspiration for how I want to do some similar things myself.

The DRLs are the main reason I got these lights! They look bitchin! Also we have a few of us Rangers guys here in FoCo! We need to do a get together!

 

[ReigleCM]

Finally got my OME rear leaf springs coming in this week!

 

[maverick1872]

The DRLs are the main reason I got these lights! They look bitchin! Also we have a few of us Rangers guys here in FoCo! We need to do a get together!

Doesn't take much to convince me of grabbing beers or getting out. Haven't had a chance to get mine out on any local trails as of yet in stock form so that's on my list.

 

[ReigleCM]

Finally got my OME leafs installed. They are the medium duty. Will sit a lot more level once the Lone Peak canopy camper is on and we are hooked up tp the trailer.

Height before with full-sized spare, bed rack, tonneau cover and RTT.

Before: Driver side at about 38.25 inches

Before: Passenger side at about 38.75 inches

Height after with full-sized spare, bed rack, tonneau cover and RTT.

After: Driver side about 41.75

After: Passenger side about 42.75.

Not sure why there is a 1-inch difference between the sides. I did install the driver's side about a day before the passenger, so maybe it has already started to settle some. We are hoping to go on some trails this weekend and will put about 500 miles on everything. Once I retorque things next week, I will take measurements again. Off to the alignment shop here in a few hours...

 

[maverick1872]

Height difference between sides is likely due to the fuel tank being on the drivers side. My JKU was like that as well.

It's looking super tall but I like it! Where ya headed this weekend?

 

[ReigleCM]

Height difference between sides is likely due to the fuel tank being on the drivers side. My JKU was like that as well.

It's looking super tall but I like it! Where ya headed this weekend?

For sure is too tall for my liking, but the canopy camper and subsequent buildout in there will help lower it a bit. Also, I went with these specifically for towing so I know our camper with its 300lb tongue weight will lower it a ton. Just gotta keep it hooked up at all times I guess!

But not sure yet, shoot me a DM and lets go somewhere! Thinking a just a day trip close by, but no set plans yet.

 

[ReigleCM]

In preparation for Colorado winter, I gave it a good undercoating of FluidFilm

**I will be listing the ReTrax ONE XR tonneau cover, OVS Bed Rack, and Ironman Nomad 1300 RTT for sale in the next few days if anyone is interested in first dibs.** Buying a LonePeak canopy camper!

ReTrax ONE XR tonneau cover - $1100 ($1592 new)
OVS Bed Rack - $800 ($999 new)
Ironman Nomad 1300 RTT - $2000 ($2695 new)

If anyone wants to buy all 3, I'll sell them as a package for $3500

 

[ReigleCM]

FINALLY, after ordering back in June, got my Mountain Hatch flat panel for the tailgate.

Do not order from them, I got numerous run-around answers about when things were shipping, excuses, and constant "oh, it's shipping next week". Finally, get it last week and oh, they sent the wrong color panel (supposed to be all black) and the wrong color hardware.

Whatever, at least it's on. I'll find some black hardware with to go with it later.

1/10 - Customer service
9/10 - Product

 

[ReigleCM]

Got around to installing the Kilmat sound deadening in the rear. Gonna do the rear floor and doors tomorrow. Then I have a nice 4 day weekend next week and will be finally finishing my rear seat delete setup!

 

[ReigleCM]

Woo! Got my Raptor coating all done Saturday and after letting it cure for 48 hours, got my rear seat delete installed this morning! Still needs a few shims underneath in places to make it perfect, and I need to build the back plate still, but that can wait until it's a little warmer.

Now to fill it with stuff!

 

[ReigleCM]

Braved the cold and got the rear all done yesterday and today! Added the Pelican molle panel too so stuff doesn't go sliding around!

I'll pull it back out this weekend to throw some Kilmat sound-deadening on it. I also spaced it 1.5 inches off the back wall so I can stuff some sound-insulating foam behind it. It crazy house much more road noise manages to come through with no seats. Even with Kilmat behind the carpet in the entire rear, it's still crazy loud.

Loving this look! Can't wait to test it out over our 6 day Utah camping trip over Christmas

 

[ReigleCM]

After installing the new OME leafs, the tailgate was now way too high to jump onto. And with the new canopy camper coming, getting into the bed needed to be away easier.

So found this tailgate ladder for $60! Got it installed today, WAY easier getting up there now. Ordered some glow in the dark grip tape for the ladder rungs too.

 

[ReigleCM]

Got my new wheels today, 52Offroad Range HD, and I am getting them on tomorrow at 9! Stoked!!!

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Did you go with the same offset as the wheels you're taking off?

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