Blue Bailey Expedition/Tow Rig Build

Today I need to make the jack mount and jacks desert skid pan.

 

Great job. What brand are those wheel flares? Love the low profile but with rugged look. Also will they require OEM mud flaps to be removed?
THanks

 

That is a nice setup!

 

that looks great. I'm sure you could sell them eventually, or sell your design to a big shop.

 

I'm trying to break out and start my own, I'd be happy to fill orders for Large Shops

 

so the way it is, it's not permanent right ? if you need the full bed, you can just remove the rack right ? slide it out ?

 

That is correct. It's weight is on top of the bed rails. Locked into place with T-slot nuts and bolts. I made it so the rack was high enough so I could do house projects and slide lumber under it. Then if I really wanted to I can slide the whole rack off to use the whole bed.

Edit for more Info:
I really wanted a rack that could hold most of my Offroad gear on the truck when I go camping. Tools/Parts/Oils/Drone/Recovery/Spare tire and also a few Camping Equipment. This is also to Aid in when I pull my Scout II out to go on some Nasty Trails. The Tundra would then become my Scout II's recovery vehicle.

 

@LibertySand what does this weigh?

 

Good question. It's not light but it's not heavy either. If I guessed, maybe 80/100lbs. It's 11GA CRS with tons of Speed holes.

 

It's a really well thought out piece of work! I'm amazed at how fast we accumulate weight as we do upgrades and mods. I'm pretty conscious of it but not willing to go backwards! Looking good!

 

I see you are in Montclair, CA. Is that correct? Maybe when I am ready I can pay you to build me a spare tire carrier/setup for my truckbed.

 

Excellent work @LibertySand !

 

I invite side work. Where you out of?

 

That's good to hear I've got a few things in my mind and I'm only about 45-1hr away from Montclair.

 

Riverside/San Bernardino

 

Maybe we can meet up one weekend. Go over some things. I'm testing this rack out now. Already have it disassembled and sent for paint before Sedona run. Going to make some more changes on the rack so that portions of it are interchangeable. That way if someone doesn't want a spare tire, they don't get the spare tire provision. If they don't want the jack mount, then they get a lid instead. Trial and error at the moment. I'd like to make a tent bed rack that is low but also has a rail underneath it to slide Rubbermaids on or Seahorse Containers (like Pelican but 1/2 the price with same quality)


Just test fitted the ROTOPAX's today.

 

Looks awesome. I love the idea of a small removable Chase type rack.

 

Meet up for that and some wheeling

 

Well, it's not the finished product but it turned out awesome!!!! I have some changes to make but for now, it works.

Note:
The jack is temporarily bolted on. Turns out the skid doesn't fit the 2.5 Ton jack bought at last minute. It was designed off a 2Ton jack that looked identical to the 2.5. If you look closely you will see provisions made for the skid to bolt right in with a pin or a Masterlock. The skid will be bolted to the jack and the whole thing hooks into the front and pinned to the back. One and done.

Yes I'll be getting a fatter strap for the Spare. Yes I have a lock for it.



All loaded up for Tundras to Sedona 2017

 

damn you are loaded up !
do you have a pin or something that prevents the rack to shift or slide if going up a steep hill for example ?

 

I have T slots that go into the rail. 3 on each side. Bolted through the rack and into the rail.

 

I really like the concept. Any plans on powdercoating it black ?

 

Soon as we finalize the revisions I see us going into production.... there'll be several color options.

 

Recently did my oil change and added the FUMOTO Oil Pan Valve. Can't wait to use it for the next Oil Change. Also, before everyone asks, get one off Amazon
Fumoto F-103N Engine Oil Drain Valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UT822G/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apip_FS6uQNafGPXXm


Also changed out the cabin air filter. Holy crap that was dirty!!!



Ran up to Azusa Canyon OHV park. Had some fun with the kiddos for Fathers Day. Watched all the idiots water log their mudders.

 

careful with those. i ran them decades ago and after a friend had one break off where it threads into the pan on the trail, i checked mine and the spout had broken off...at least mine was still holding fluid.

 

At first I didn't want to install it but being that it doesnt hang lower than the Oil Pan itself and it's somewhat tucked up in bracketry of the frame and suspension, I think I'll be good. But yes, I'll be checking this spot during runs. I would definatly not put this on some other trucks I own as it is defiantly a snagger for rocks.

 

I've run these on three previous trucks. NEVER had a problem and I have definitely been off road a ton!

 

Awesome build. Love the look of the blue with the bronze methods

 

Sick truck dude. I knew it looked familiar- I follow you on Instagram too haha. Just got my first tundra a month ago and am getting super obsessed with them now haha. Nice build