Ollie's "BugEater" Build

OLLIE · Post by **OLLIE** » Fri May 15, 2009 10:21 pm

Here is the new and improved BugEater. I've added new bumpers, The cargo area has been completely redone to accomodate my new ARB fridge, new HD rear coils w/ Race Runner shocks, new LED tail lights with Manik guards, new dualband Kenwood TM-D710 to accomodate APRS, APRS from Kenwood tied to GPSMap 478 and Panasonic Toughbook laptop computer, new Clarion head unit, and new M-Pack cargo barriers with added gun rack.

cruiserlarry · Post by **cruiserlarry** » Sat May 16, 2009 12:43 am

Ollie, what can I say - the "Bugeater" is awesome... you are setting a new benchmark for the well-equipped off-roader...

but I think I saw an available suare millimeter of space on the dash - must be something else you can add

Seriously, great job...

E-train · Post by **E-train** » Sat May 16, 2009 12:44 pm

That is a sexy beast. Love the new bumpers, well made and great aesthetic.

OLLIE · Post by **OLLIE** » Sat May 16, 2009 6:09 pm

cruiserlarry wrote:Ollie, what can I say - the "Bugeater" is awesome... you are setting a new benchmark for the well-equipped off-roader...

but I think I saw an available suare millimeter of space on the dash - must be something else you can add

Seriously, great job...

E-train wrote:That is a sexy beast. Love the new bumpers, well made and great aesthetic.

Thank you gentlemen.

Larry,

Friday I ordered another toy for it right after I said I was done... I swear I'll be done after this next toy.... I SWEAR IT!!!

cruiserlarry · Post by **cruiserlarry** » Sat May 16, 2009 8:50 pm

OLLIE wrote:Larry,

Friday I ordered another toy for it right after I said I was done... I swear I'll be done after this next toy.... I SWEAR IT!!!

Ok, the suspense is killing me....what did you order ???

OLLIE · Post by **OLLIE** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:43 am

Here's the "BugEater" with its new shoes a few hours prior to breaking them in in the heat of Anza Borrego...

: "BugEater" at Ocotillo toen park...; DSC_0002.JPG (513.98 KiB) Viewed 3097 times

gon2srf · Post by **gon2srf** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 2:38 pm

Looks beautiful Ollie. As much as you don't want to rewire it's time for a Gobi roof rack. There is nothing like being able to walk around on top of the rig and store as much gear as you need for any adventure up top.

OLLIE · Post by **OLLIE** » Sun Jul 19, 2009 4:11 pm

gon2srf wrote:Looks beautiful Ollie. As much as you don't want to rewire it's time for a Gobi roof rack. There is nothing like being able to walk around on top of the rig and store as much gear as you need for any adventure up top.

I completely agree... about the wiring and the rack. The only reason I haven't went that route yet is that it won't fit in my garage with any other rack; even the GOBI Stealth. With my rack as is, I actually rub the rubber door wiper that runs across the top of the garage door.

cruiserlarry · Post by **cruiserlarry** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:55 am

OLLIE wrote:I completely agree... about the wiring and the rack. The only reason I haven't went that route yet is that it won't fit in my garage with any other rack; even the GOBI Stealth.

That's strange - usually the Gobi Stealth sits lower than the factory rack...

gon2srf · Post by **gon2srf** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:24 pm

cruiserlarry wrote:
OLLIE wrote:I completely agree... about the wiring and the rack. The only reason I haven't went that route yet is that it won't fit in my garage with any other rack; even the GOBI Stealth.
That's strange - usually the Gobi Stealth sits lower than the factory rack...

I was thinking the same thing but did not want to do the work searching for facts. I'm almost positive that my Ranger's height was identical or just barely higher than the OEM rack. Maybe you'll only be able to fit when your tires are a bit more worn.

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