Roof Rack: The choice of Roof rack was a big concern for us, we wanted a clean look and as low profile as we could get. It also seemed like most rack manufacturers really want to avoid listing any real weight capacities, especially off-road dynamic loads. If they do, they are far too low to be of any use. We really do not like the exoskeleton look of the Gobi and similar racks, especially since we were wanting to be…
Tire Carrier: Knowing that we would be adding a bunch of weight to the Eeyore’s tailgate it was important to switch away from the factory tire mount to a proper tire carrier. The specifications were relatively simple; had to carry a decent amount of weight, allow the tailgate and carrier to open in a single one-handed operation, and have space to mount extra goodies. Terra Flex, AEV and Maximus-3 were quickly placed on the short list, and we elected to…
Modification Round #1 – Front EndWe had specific parameters that we wanted with a front-end package for Eeyore. Weight being a major concern, function, then appearance. Requirements included self-recovery, lighting, damage protection & ability to tow behind a motorhome. Combining a winch and towability proved a challenge requiring quite a bit of research and ultimately some modifications. We like the look of the stock Rubicon steel bumper, so we retained that as a base. Maximus-3 had the most compatibility and…