What did you do with your Grenadier today?

[ADVAW8S]

To many people to thank for help and pioneering the mod. Today I added my Midland GMRS radio with the antenna attached to the lashing bar and cable run through the Aux point. I ran cable down the inside of B pillar. Currently the radio is in the center console. I think I'm going to move it to behind the glove box but that will be a later date when I have to connect to the aux cables.

 

[hightechcoonass]

Revision 2.0

Here I made a second unit...first was only using two screw mounts. Here I am using 4 screws. I used 1/4 plastic tubing as a spacer to keep the place from scratching the factory plate. I bought a 35mm bolt for the long screw replacment, but I think it is still too short ( it wont tighten).
The mount and ball I am using is from Tackform (I had this on my Bronco). It's an anti-vibration unit.

I started with a scrap piece of aluminum I bought from my scrap recycling yard.

Cut it down and drilled holes, and tapped one hole. Painted with Bed Liner paint (great stuff!)

1/4 polyflow tubing spacers.

Small standoff to protect the OEM plate and graphics.

Here I preserved the "Seat Heating" description.

 

[Nadir5]

Nice DIY!

 

[Emil]

Chapeau. Much less sophisticated, i use a cheap silicone piece (from Ebay). Smartphone is stowed away, is connected and being charged, does not rattle. Phone, navigation, music etc. I operate through the central display. Almost zero Android issues.

 

[TD5-90]

I have discovered that I can start the car, put it in drive and move the car with my drivers side door open. I thought this cannot be done. I must be the special one. Next time, I will try having the bonnet open to see if I can start the car.

Not so special ;-) : Reversing with trailer

 

[Jean Mercier]

I was today and yesterday at a "Grenadier French " meeting. It was was a lot of fun. Some 8 Grenadiers and two Defenders ...

The first who got stuck, was not this guy, it was me ... later more

 

[Tom109]

Lots of dirt at DVNP and now in Vegas
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Have you posted details on your solar set up? I’m about to plan out my solar fridge support.

 

[Tom109]

Friday a.m.: returned the homemade transmission skidplate to the Grenadier (removed for axle pinion and transfer case seal work). Took 15 minutes.

Any details on the skid to share?

Custom Offroad (Oz) make a nice, minimal trans skid but said it would be $1k to ship from Oz.

 

[pmatusov]

Any details on the skid to share?

Custom Offroad (Oz) make a nice, minimal trans skid but said it would be $1k to ship from Oz.

Super easy, three mounting holes on the transfer case crossmember and two - on the frame. I didn't even bother with 1/4" or thicker Aluminum - IIRC, I used 0.200" sheet, and reinforced the forward edge with a 3/4" square stock.
It took a few knocks last year but held up well.

 

[ECrider]

I was today and yesterday at a "Grenadier French " meeting. It was was a lot of fun. Some 8 Grenadiers and two Defenders ...View attachment 7900744
The first who got stuck, was not this guy, it was me ... later more

that is the cleanest dirtiest defender I've seen in awhile - if that makes sense

 

[Itsdchz]

Have you posted details on your solar set up? I’m about to plan out my solar fridge support.

Cascadia 4x4

Universal 100W Solar Panel | Roof Top Tent / RV / Boat | Marine Grade

This is the Cascadia 4x4 VSS System 2.0 100W Universal Solar Panel, perfect for any flat surface like a roof top tent, RV roof, or boat. Marine-grade

www.cascadia4x4.com

Wired directly to Aux battery
Secondary Solar lead to switched 12v + USB outlet + voltage meter for fridge and accessories

 

[Clark Kent]

My wife and I are winter camping in the Condamine River and Main Range National Park area in Southern Queensland (Australia). Rained all the way into the site yesterday so a cold and wet afternoon setup. CDL was required to drag our camper up some slippery rutted tracks. No diff locks required. Rear tyres were still at towing pressure (49psi) so it did a good job. I held off airing down to see how it went first

Down to a frosty -3c tonight (26f) with a sheep graziers alert issued . Diesel heater keeps us toasty inside. Because it's cool we have the full Yert style annex erected.

Sunrise 1st of July
Site and setup

Edit: Sunset added.

 

[ECrider]

My wife and I are winter camping in the Condamine River and Main Range National Park area in Southern Queensland (Australia). Rained all the way into the site yesterday so a cold and wet afternoon setup. CDL was required to drag our camper up some slippery rutted tracks. No diff locks required. Rear tyres were still at towing pressure (49psi) so it did a good job. I held off airing down to see how it went first

Down to a frosty -3c tonight (26f) with a sheep graziers alert issued . Diesel heater keeps us toasty inside. Because it's cool we have the full Yert style annex erected.

Sunrise 1st of July
Site and setup

Edit: Sunset added.

I thought that was a bush fire on first glance!

 

[Tazzieman]

Any details on the skid to share?

Custom Offroad (Oz) make a nice, minimal trans skid but said it would be $1k to ship from Oz.

That's ridiculous. Get an Aussie (in the state of Queensland) to buy it and send it to you.

 

[Logsplitter]

Well my roof conversion is being done at Tufftrek. Real exited. The next stage in Liberty the Grenadier’s evolution

 

[Clark Kent]

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It's not too late to change your mind...

 

[Major_B]

End of season barbecue for my sports club. Tables and chairs for 50 people? Not a problem for a QM!

 

[Major_B]

The first who got stuck, was not this guy, it was me ... later more

I know Jean, I was the one to pull you out ! (I have braggin’ rights on this one )!

 

[Jeremy996]

I know Jean, I was the one to pull you out ! (I have braggin’ rights on this one )!

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"If you don't get stuck, you weren't trying hard enough!"

Get the evidence pictures first, then do the recovery; you never know when you need a favour in the future.

 

[Eric]

I know Jean, I was the one to pull you out ! (I have braggin’ rights on this one )!

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He wasn't stuck, just banking it over to get more petrol out of the tank, trying to break his fuel fill up record