That is awesome !! Great set up.
Now you have to mod it !
Here are some mods I've done, don't know if it's useful, maybe you are already doing it.
Might at least be of interest to others reading this thread, and also just wanted to share my own set up.
#1 Snorkel
Make sure there are seals on the breathers on the front and rear diffs with tubes running up into the snorkel or top of the engine compartment, though modern vehicles tend to have this already.
#2 Front grill on the bullbar to protect your radiator from sticks
Of course, you can jerry rig something yourself but why not get a professional job done like me?
Also extra lights are always good. As many as possible.
Mine is set up for driving around in paddocks and the bush off-track, hunting rabbits and what not. The ground here is full of wombat holes, some of the entrances are half the size of the car ! Note the spotlights on the corners angled at 45 degrees, lets me 'see around corners' when in the bush.
#3 reversing lights
These spotlights light up about 40 metres behind.
This bottom one (on the left) lights up the ground for about 5 metres behind. Ground light and spotlights are connected to the same switch.
#4 tool boxes
You can never have enough tool boxes. I keep engine oil, coolant, spare diesel, petrol (gas) for the chainsaw along with 2 stroke and chain and bar oil, drinking water, an axe easily accessible for putting down wildlife that get hit on the road (or shot), a wide range of tools, a heavy chain for towing things like logs when I'm cutting wood, and probably a few other things I forgot. I usually have a large removable tool box also in the tray for the chainsaw, recovery gear, large tools, etc.
#5 bash plate
Factory plates usually aren't that great. This is a heavy duty one I ordered online, it's about a metre long and protects the radiator and sump. Every time I hear a loud bang from underneath I'm thankful for its presence.
#6 tow bar recovery point
This is rated to 5,000 kilograms and can be used with a recovery strap for pulling out stuck cars, towing logs with a chain, etc. It can be easily swapped out for the tow ball by just pulling out a pin. As you know, never pull something using a chain or strap on the tow ball, that is just a way to create a catapult. Also, factory recovery points are usually not rated high enough to do anything useful with, so always install properly rated recovery points.
#7 Inverter
This is a 'pure sine wave' inverter. It has a power plug and usb plug. Lets me charge my laptop and phone, run power tools, charge power tool batteries, etc. Pure sine wave is important for charging Apple products I've found out (the previous one I installed had the 'stepped' wave, whatever it's called, and wouldn't charge my laptop and probably a few other things besides).
#8 Heavy duty rear springs and shocks
Notice how high the rear sits compared to the front? This way I can load up the tray with anything heavy, as much as it can take, and not worry. I frequently fill it with firewood and drive around the fields and bush over very bumpy ground, doesn't bother it at all. These are easy to order online and cheaper too than ordering it via a mechanic.
Cheers ! Now get that thing dirty !!!
