"Swiss Army Knife"-ing Your BOV

[btsbarton]

What sorts of unique gadgets do you guys have on your rig to increase it's utility?

Here are some ideas Ive seen done before:

-Weldernator(On-Board/Underhood Welder Made From Old Alternator)
http://www.pirate4x4.com/articles2/tech/on-boardwelder


-On Board Air From Old York A/C Compressor
http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/yorkair.html


-Hand Throttle Control(Used to set idle speed for welder or air compressor, but could have other uses, especially if you have a power take off.)
http://www.huv.com/jon/jeep/fabrication.html#The Hand Throttle


-Water Tank and/or Compressed Air Tank Rear Bumper
http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Bum ... Bumper.htm

[Murgatroy]

I have seen and been exposed to all of those (in some form or another) other than the rear bumper tank.

While the rear bumper is a novel idea, it kinda defeats the purpose of the bumper IMO. If you smack it on something, you just ruptured it.

There is a guy on here that has an onboard aircompressor for his low rider. I have seen the welders before on offroad vehicles.

Those are a few good ideas.

[btsbarton]

But in reality how often are you ramming things with your rear bumper? As long as its made of reasonably thick gauge steel(1/8" or thicker) it should be sturdy enough for light bumps.

And if youve got an onboard welder, just weld it back togther

[Doctorr Fabulous]

But in reality how often are you ramming things with your rear bumper? As long as its made of reasonably thick gauge steel(1/8" or thicker) it should be sturdy enough for light bumps.

And if youve got an onboard welder, just weld it back togther

I think his point was that someone else rear-ending you would fuck the bumper. Welding it back on the spot wouldn't inspire confidence for me.

[DJH]

The bumper is a nice start. Box in the whole frame and make that your air tank, it's a common minitrucker thing. That's MINITRUCKER, not lowrider

(yes, that's me with the other onboard air and tools.)

[Doctorr Fabulous]

The bumper is a nice start. Box in the whole frame and make that your air tank, it's a common minitrucker thing. That's MINITRUCKER, not lowrider

(yes, that's me with the other onboard air and tools.)

How does that hold up to a collision? Any added insurance problems?

[Murgatroy]

The bumper is a nice start. Box in the whole frame and make that your air tank, it's a common minitrucker thing. That's MINITRUCKER, not lowrider

(yes, that's me with the other onboard air and tools.)

Sorry. I am an old school muscle car guy that started playing with imports.

I still just consider them all hot rods, but I am aware that terminology is all wrong.

I have a `67 New Yorker, a `90 Celica, an `88 S10 and a `00 Explorer. I don't know where I belong anymore. But I do know that I dream about a `66 Cyclone GT when I close my eyes at night...

Nothing I own is stock. I can't keep from tinkering with stuff, which leads to breaking it, which leads to tinkering some more...

[We'reWolf]

something also to think about is having a generator instead of an alternator or having both.They may not work as well as an alternator for charging but you can run the vehicle without a battery ( something you can't do with an alternator) .
I am thinking about putting in my jeep two large truck batteries and a normal jeep battery and hook the big truck batteries to the alternator and have the jeep battery run off the generator and getting an invert-er so i can run stuff off two batteries and charge them if i need too ( i am thinking maybe an air compress and also a welder).
but this is an idea i am just toying with.

[DJH]

I haven't heard anything about insurance with the air-tank frames. As for collisions, Haven't seen the results of that either, but I assume it's just a loud pop.

Here's a how to (sorta)

http://www.minitruckinweb.com/tech/chassis/0707mt_custom_air_tank_frame/

[Kutter_0311]

This stuff looks really handy, but i know I'll never get around to doing shit like this for years...

[Ad'lan]

With the right Attatchements, and Old Landrover with Power takeoffs can run the whole of a small holding. Plow, Sow, Reap, Thresh. It can all be done, though the power take offs are notoriously dangerous. I recall in my early childhood how strong the 'NEVER PUT YOUR ARM NEAR!' instruction was. The versatile nature of the set up means safety barriers aren't present.

[btsbarton]

With the right Attatchements, and Old Landrover with Power takeoffs can run the whole of a small holding. Plow, Sow, Reap, Thresh. It can all be done, though the power take offs are notoriously dangerous. I recall in my early childhood how strong the 'NEVER PUT YOUR ARM NEAR!' instruction was. The versatile nature of the set up means safety barriers aren't present.

Cant belive I forgot about PTO's! Yeah they can definitely add utility to your rig with attachments: winches, generators, pulleys, the list goes on...Unfortunately not many transfer cases have outputs for them.

I also just remembered Ive seen this done before: its a pair of vise-jaws mounted on a platform that slides into your hitch receiver. Ive also seen them bolted to bumpers made of heavy gauge steel, usually on work trucks.

[georgehumphreys]

Figured I'd post some of my toy's on my toy,
smoke generator
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-p ... 3224_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-s ... 6033_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-s ... 1419_n.jpg
air bag dump bed
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-p ... 4746_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-p ... 1850_n.jpg
Second/back up radiator/bed heater,(has been relocated since this photo)
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-p ... 2428_n.jpg
7 gal water storage and filtration system,(relocated since photo)
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-s ... 5127_n.jpg
receiver mounted bbq
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-a ... 6952_n.jpg
catwalk/gripstrut to facilitate walking around the truck without stepping on the ground
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-a ... 1264_n.jpg
dash
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-s ... 1201_n.jpg
pictured on nose of truck, back up fog lamps/turn signals, driving lites 10,000 milemarker, mount for hi-lift, mounts on hood for shovel/or pick, and License plate is on hinges so that it swings up/out of way while underway.
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-a ... 9226_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-p ... 5892_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-a ... 4724_n.jpg

Also utility carry rack which double's as a camp table,and 360 degree protected/armored spot remotely controlled by joystick and controls on shift stick, 8 overhead/roof rack mounted utility lite's, on board air, train horn's, all band scanner, CB radio, hamm radio, 23 ft telescoping radio mast, automatic audio adjusting back-up alarm, 600 watt inverter, bed mounted 2,000lb winch, bed mounted/weather resistant speakers,PA horn, bed mounted bench seat for 2 passengers w/seatbelts,removable doors, roof access ladder, removable rear tarp enclosure. I'm sure I've forgotten a few thing's .

[btsbarton]

^^^dope truck dude! What engine? 22re?

[Knowbody]

With the right Attatchements, and Old Landrover with Power takeoffs can run the whole of a small holding. Plow, Sow, Reap, Thresh. It can all be done, though the power take offs are notoriously dangerous. I recall in my early childhood how strong the 'NEVER PUT YOUR ARM NEAR!' instruction was. The versatile nature of the set up means safety barriers aren't present.

Cant belive I forgot about PTO's! Yeah they can definitely add utility to your rig with attachments: winches, generators, pulleys, the list goes on...Unfortunately not many transfer cases have outputs for them.

I also just remembered Ive seen this done before: its a pair of vise-jaws mounted on a platform that slides into your hitch receiver. Ive also seen them bolted to bumpers made of heavy gauge steel, usually on work trucks.

I have one of these...


http://www.macscustomtiedowns.com/produ ... D-Vise/All

[Berto]

Don't forget a bumper dumper!

[Chirpy]

[georgehumphreys]

^^^dope truck dude! What engine? 22re?

22 r carbed, 4 10 low transfer, 5.71's and lock rite in the front, I knew there was something I forgot .

[JesterODX]

Holy Crap! This thread is awesome! And since I finally got my Welder broke in this past weekend, I see some projects in my future!

[btsbarton]

^^^dope truck dude! What engine? 22re?

22 r carbed, 4 10 low transfer, 5.71's and lock rite in the front, I knew there was something I forgot .

nice! my buddy has an 86(i think, i know its fuel injected) 4Runner, its a sweet little truck

Holy Crap! This thread is awesome! And since I finally got my Welder broke in this past weekend, I see some projects in my future!

What sort of welder you have?

[georgehumphreys]

I have a plug in harbor freight wire feed, I NEED a mobile, heard about hooking a spare alternator to a spool gun, any idea if this works?

[xLionx]

Great thread and great trucks

[JesterODX]

^^^dope truck dude! What engine? 22re?

22 r carbed, 4 10 low transfer, 5.71's and lock rite in the front, I knew there was something I forgot .

nice! my buddy has an 86(i think, i know its fuel injected) 4Runner, its a sweet little truck

Holy Crap! This thread is awesome! And since I finally got my Welder broke in this past weekend, I see some projects in my future!

What sort of welder you have?

I went with a Northern Industries (Northern Tool) Mig135 wirefeed welder. The Mig Wirefeed seemed to be the most idiot proof.

[georgehumphreys]

I went with a Northern Industries (Northern Tool) Mig135 wirefeed welder. The Mig Wirefeed seemed to be the most idiot proof.[/quote]

Idiot proof, just what I need!