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Quixote’s lift |
Bull Bars and Winches – Air Horn Alarms – Cargo Barriers and Compressors – Batteries, Inverters and Fuel tanks – Quixote gets a lift
Bull Bars. Winches. Come-alongs. Hi-lift jacks. What would we need for our trip? We decided to engage Harald Pietschmann – the ultimate of 4×4 expedition guru – to advise us as well as give us some 4 wheel driving tips. The result of this training was an extremely enjoyable experience, Neena no longer scared of starting a manual shift on San Francisco roads and a big list of changes for the FJ!
Out with the running boards, in with a 3″ lift! The 88 lb Gobi roof rack was supposed to hold our sleeping accommodations (we have since discarded the idea). For the fuel tank and other mods we decided to use the very talented Troy Hoffer . Quixote is now the proud possessor of a second fuel tank of equal capacity, a second battery system, an 800W inverter and a very cool on board air compressor to air up tires on the road!. Oh! Not to forget BudBuilt’s extra strong skid plates! What about security, you say? Quixote’s cry of alarm will be heard a mile away!
Quixote with a roof rack
This 88 lb behemoth was carefully lowered by the Akimbo musketeers from the loading dock onto the car below.
I Love Torque Wrench
The Old Man Emu suspension gave Quixote a lift of 3".
Applying War Paint
Repairing paint damage caused by the struggle to get suspension in place.
Second Fuel Tank
We get 650 miles with the new 38 gallon capacity!
Cool New Gauges
New gauges on the dash give that "hip" look to Quixote! The fuel tank switch can pump petrol from secondary tank into primary while driving.
We Want Power
The second battery to run extra toys. Can you spot the air compressor? (Its behind the battery to the left).
Cargo Barrier
Our artistic cargo barrier will prevent decapitation-by-luggage on a sudden stop.
Stairway to Heaven
Oh I love to climb a mountain - And reach the highest peak....
We had to sadly discard our idea of sleeping on the roof rack.