Metzican's build The Silverback Edition

[Timrich]

Very nice!

 

[Roadwarrior]

Dang Metz, you continue to find aways to impress me!

 

[metzican]

I installed my 5 gallon water tank. I'm still trying to figure out what I want to use the front part of the slide for.

Slides out so there is no mess when filling something up.

 

[granitex]

How about a small basket to take care of that 25 feet of extra strap that you have coiled up on top.

 

[metzican]

How about a small basket to take care of that 25 feet of extra strap that you have coiled up on top.

I switched out the strap today to one without hooks. I like that extra footage.

 

[metzican]

Cargo area for zip ties and tie downs.

With the cover in place.

Cargo area for electrical stuff.

Cargo area for tire stuff, Spare lug nuts, lug bolts, pressure gauge, etc.

 

[metzican]

Packing up the vehicle. I got a lot of stuff to fit.

Version 1,

Version 2, Which I like better.

Jerry can's mounted and locked down. I will have 6 total. 2 back rack, these 2 on the roof rack. and 2 on the camper rack. I did not have time to make the mounts for the trailer. Tie downs will have to be good enough.

 

[metzican]

I finally broke down and put my stickers on my vehicle I have built up for the last 3 years. Wow I have a lot of duplicates.

Glued this thing down.

So in the morning I'm finishing packing up everything and leaving so please follow me.
Password for Map: Overland
http://derrickmetz.com

 

[drbandkgb]

Great work man

 

[metzican]

So I updated my trip blog for the last week. For those that don't know it was a week of brake downs and rescues and fixes and repeat.
http://www.derrickmetz.com

 

[Macland]

You came through Oklahoma about one week too early. One more week and you probably could have driven without any detours.

 

[Maxterra]

Man, that sucks to have problems.
Hoping you're good and going again.
Best of luck wishes to ya!!

 

[metzican]

Everything is going great. Spent the last two days at Insain doing maintenance and fixing/changing things on the trailer and vehicle. Today I'm at Boulder Nissan getting a clutch replaced!

 

[CaptainMorgan_SOS]

If you see them, tell Bill and Joey I said hi. (Dave)

You'll have to post up what got done/fixed when you get a chance!

 

[emtmark]

What happened to the clutch?

 

[metzican]

Sorry Dave, I saw them both but did not read this until now.

Well the whole story is on the website now.

http://derrickmetz.com/

 

[Prime]

Following your trip is a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[metzican]

Following your trip is a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Yeah I post up here when I update for all you none FB people!!!

 

[CaptainMorgan_SOS]

Just read through the new posts; definitely looks like an adventure! Oh, and I NEED that roof rack!

 

[metzican]

Corey better not make that roof rack for anyone else... Even if he does it will not be the same. HAHAHAHA!

Well the website is updated through today.

 

[metzican]

So I am done with the trip and this is so far my after trip list of **** I need to fix.

Shock Skid Plate Permanent Mount
Rebuild all Shocks
LCA Shock Mount replacement or Replace LCA
Rear diff cover leaking
Roof Rack Repairs
Swing arm Jerry can mount repairs
New Leaf Springs
Replace Evap Canister and clean valve and solenoid
Replace both side mirrors
Replace windshield
Fill/cover rust/scratches
Replace rear calipers
Replace rotors slot and drilled
Upgrade max coupler
Replace snorkle flex hose

 

[emtmark]

And a partridge in a pear tree!!! Amazing journey


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[TheFauxFox]

Dude the whole thing was a cluster at times. But was it worth it? I'm betting yes.

 

[gorillamel]

I have a set of front and rear slotted rotors I got for my X and never used. If you're interested, I can send you a pic.

And congrats on your epic journey!

 

[metzican]

So I am done with the trip and this is so far my after trip list of **** I need to fix.

Shock Skid Plate Permanent Mount
Rebuild all Shocks
LCA Shock Mount replacement or Replace LCA
Rear diff cover leaking
Roof Rack Repairs
Swing arm Jerry can mount repairs
New Leaf Springs
Replace Evap Canister and clean valve and solenoid
Replace both side mirrors
Replace windshield
Fill/cover rust/scratches
Replace rear calipers
Replace rotors slot and drilled
Upgrade max coupler
Replace snorkle flex hose

So I got it up on a lift today and found a few more things.

Rear shocks are being replaced
New rear diff cover
Both rear shock mounts are totaled as in no more bolt hole. New ones will need to be welded on.
I have a steering heim that is bad
Something is weird with the rear axle and needs more investigation

I have a set of front and rear slotted rotors I got for my X and never used. If you're interested, I can send you a pic.

And congrats on your epic journey!

I will send you a PM.

 

[metzican]

Dude the whole thing was a cluster at times. But was it worth it? I'm betting yes.

To me this is very simple to answer, Yes. If I did not run into any problems it would of been a miracle.

 

[bucksnort]

Congrats on the trip.

 

[Prime]

Wow. That's quite a list. Glad you blade it to the end and good to hear from you. It's been a lot of fun following you the whole way. Congratulations.

 

[metzican]

So Sunday I tore apart the whole front suspension to access the LCA shock mounts from both sides, Replace the rear Calipers, rotors, brake pads, Replace a tail light,side mirrors glass, Evap Can which was a pain in the ass since the bracket was all twisted up and I barley could get at the bolt.

This morning cut off the rear shock mounts, Welded on weld washers to the front LCA shock mount, Installed stock coil overs, and new rotors, re installed everything and rolled it out of the garage, waiting on new shock bolts and the shocks and coil overs to be rebuilt.

 

[metzican]

Coil overs are back on

New leafs are back off with old ones back on....