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Well it’s been a while since I’ve been around here. Finally got a working rig again. I never liked red phuckin’ Jeeps, but one managed to find its way to my house. I may have helped guide it here… Damn, I have missed wheeling

Sold this truck today, going to a good home.

Bit of an update on the rear brakes. Unfortunately the Mitsubishi rotors are not going to work without major reworking, because they are too tall and a bit too deep to fit the caliper within the 15 inch rim..clearance is tight!!. No big deal as they were super cheap, so worth a shot. Because of MVI and the fear of an inspection seeing DIY brakes, I decided to buy Sky's Offroad Design caliper brackets and pre-modified Chevy rotors, just like Clarence's. If I factor in materials, my free time, which is pretty limited right now, it works out about the same cost as making my own brackets, buying standard Chevy rotors and paying for them to be turned to fit. So, excuses out of the way, I've got one side offered up, and made some brake line brackets. Next step is to chop out the other side and do the same. One thing I have learned is, the GM metric calipers with ebrake are an absolute PITA to setup. There are videos with various techniques to get it done, so no worries there.

We close the cottage at the end of October. It’s not winterized. Then back at the rigs - l hope! LOTS of maintenance and upgrades done at the cottage. Mama bear is happy, so I’m happy!

I dunked the motor on the XJ in a wet spot during a rally by the old Stanley Airport. After pulling the spark plugs and getting her running, and several days later pulling the interior and hanging the carpet to dry, she threw a rod out the block on the highway near Moncton. And and and. Great memories!

‘Welcome back’, sung to the tune of ‘Welcome back Kotter’. Haha, probably a TV show from before your time. I have a soft spot for XJ’s. I had me one of them! And I had a red ‘72 Jimmy, with a white removable roof, waaaaaay back around 1978/79….. Bought it in Revelstoke, BC one summer during University and drove it back East.

Well havent been around here much but have gone through a couple of vehicles. Also figured where we are vehicle/off road enthusiasts its a good chance to have a picture thread of your rides Picked up a 2011 Wrangler Rubicon for my wife, have had it a few months and it works some good. Also got rid of the Focus ST and picked up a 2021 Ranger XLT FX4, use it for towing the travel trailer and a daily. Rubicon has a 4.5" lift on 35s, ARB Rear Locker factory front locker, Chromoly shafts all around, and all kinds of goodies. Ranger has a 2.5" level kit in the front, the rest is bone stock. So far loving the Ranger, and the Rubicon (As some saw at the event) works amazing! Happy to be back into the 4x4s.

Parking brake was super easy to install, as the stock cable was a perfect fit with no modifications needed

Sold other vehicles so the Ram Raider will stay.

Yeah, was sad to see it go, however, going to focus on keeping the Raider.

Brakes are in, just need to hook up the parking brake lines. Took me a while to bleed them as they cannot be bled in place as the bleeder isn't at the top. Had to make the hard lines, which are toyota bubble flare to GM double flare.

Installed! Looking back - Princess Auto rack for a full-size: And removed before the BackRack:

Welcome back James! Looking forward to hitting the trails with you soon.

Lol, I never even thought of that. I started a trend! A Suburban-coloured Ranger! Imitation is a great form of flattery!

IDK what options you have for the Jeep and RAM, but this is a super popular hotrod conversion using this style of caliper.

Hey @TomWood! Good to see you. The Ranger with the color, light, and rally decal just SCREAMS 1984 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4x4

I reeeeally would like to do a parking brake conversion on the Jeep and RAM so it uses this style vs. the internal shoe that ALWAYS sticks and constantly needs adjustment.

Sadly selling my dodge raider project. Zero rust and great condition. Stored inside The bad it needs an engine. The good is it has a complete parts rig with it. The pic of the raider in the driveway is the good one, Pic of the raider on the towtruck is the parts rig. Asking $6250 for them, and some extras not mentioned to be included. Located in Ardoise, 902-329-3440. THANKS

They are a pretty awesome little rig. They are re badged Mitsubishi Montero / Pajero / Shogun imported for dodge. Doesn't actually say dodge anywhere on it other than a Raider Ram badge on the fender, and a "Imported by Dodge" emblem on the rear door handle. Extensive racing history with wins and top ten finishes in the early 80's Dakar Rally Race. The Dakar rally race was a 9884km race through the desert and jungles with no rest days. Out of all entry's, only 32% got to the finish line. The first race for the Mitsubishi Montero was a basically stock Montero, 2.6L gas and only safety modifications in 1983. Pics below are of 1983, 1984 and 1985 Dakar races. I used to have every years race on vhs from 1983 thru 1986 but not sure where they are now. The creator of the race died on course of the race in a helicopter crash in the desert mid race. The race went on, but atmosphere had changed.

Thanks. The stress-reliever has been laid up for a few weeks now, so really looking forward to getting it back on the road!!

Started on a little rack project to help secure gear on the parcel shelf. I wanted this ready for the summer event, but didn't have time. Rear brakes are on hold until the weather turns.