Can't believe it's been Feb since I updated this *build* thread (if you can call it that?). I didn't stop working on the truck, just got caught up on some maintenance as the spring and thus Moab approached...

I did install Aisin Manual hubs, so that's an upgrade right? I also got a locker and the associated wiring/compressor/switch, just need to find a new actuator so I can put it in when the gears are swapped...

Anyway, this week I got a proper rack (well, it's light weight aluminum, but it's proper as far as I'm concerned, since it will barely affect my all too important COG). It's a Surco Safari rack. It came with a spare carrier too, but I'm not sure if I'm gonna use it, since I'm always on the ragged edge of rolling, out on the trail, and putting something big and heavy like a tire up top seems a bit daft to me... I wanted the rack mainly for throwing my tentcot up there in a waterproof bag, so I could leave the inside for important stuff like buddies, dogs (one and the same sometimes) and gear.

The PO of the rack removed the peeling powdercoat, and clear lacquered the aluminum. Still not sure if I'm enamoured with how it looks up there (I'll let you be the judge after I post some pics), but its on, in any event...