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More pics to come soon:)

Where's the pics of it mounted in your X?

Does no good having it sittin' in the driveway :mocking:

I like it! Can't wait to see it in the X.

I know! It's not fully sone yet. On the D-side there is an inverter and fire extinguisher mounted, and on the P-side there will be a compressor and maglight mounted. There are a few tweaks I gotta do to the basket(not pictured), and then it will be done.

This is made by Concept customs and WILL NOT BE MASS PRODUCED because "it is a huge PITA"

"Huge PITA" as quoted by you or the owner of concept customs? :)

Yep:)

what the heck are you hauling on that thing? or will it be like a roll cage?

Damn I was wrong... I thought it was the Flux Capacitor... Cause you all know James is really building a time machine...

He's still got to figure out how to mount this thing too:

http://www.loveswingsrus.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/0032d8f89ac1eb61d226f676040f9b5e.jpg

Nice, I want to see that in person

Come on over!

I am hauling a sleeping bad, food, safety gear, an axe, first aid, toilet paper, etc. you name it. Just wait until it is done:)

Looks sweet

looks cool

Come on over!

I am hauling a sleeping bag, food, kitchen sink, safety gear, an axe, chainsaw, lye, wooden barrel, cement, first aid, rope, machete, mountain bike, flares, stitch your own wound kit, toilet paper, blow up dolls, etc. you name it. Just wait until it is done:)

Dude I think you're going a bit overboard.

Dude. You are nuts. LOL

I think you lost the Lo in LOBO.

Haha, nice edit Andrew:)

I didn't even catch that the first time I read it! LOL

go figure i didn't either... LOL

Because I didn't write that, he just edited my quote:)

Looks good cant wait to see it mounted in there with all your stuff.

so...


is it done yet?


lol, cool stuffs

Thanks.

Dustin, do you see those 2 loops? Well, on one side, I have 2 pieces of steel going down and I have an inverter mounted there now, and on the opposite side, I am going to put my air compressor. Waiting to buy air compressor:) About $180 away-that's about 2 weeks until I have that amount to spare. Then, I am going to powdercoat it black, and put some trim on it. It is going to be sweet. You will have to wait about 3 weeks from now for the final, painted, amps mounted, fully functional result.

thats pretty damn slick man i look forward to seeing it

id like to build something that can get my damn floorjack and toolbox off my cargo floor, but, thats some pretty heavy shit

James, I await the final result anxiously. I'm very tempted to copy the idea, but I promise if I do, I'll always give credit for the idea to you. It's a brilliant idea, and I gotta tell ya, I was nervous the first time I saw all your amps and such mounted to a traditional Lobo rack. It'll be nice to see everything bolted up to a sturdier frame.

Dumb question, what's a LOBO?

Lobo is the Spanish word for wolf. What it has to do with cargo shelves in Xterras is anyone's guess... (http://www.clubxterra.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10519&highlight=lobo+rack)

How did someone get from wolf... to shelf...

Anyway, that cleared it up. Thanks for the link Jason.

How did someone get from wolf... to shelf...

Anyway, that cleared it up. Thanks for the link Jason.

My pleasure Munkman.

Ahah! I quick search reveals that the original shelf idea with rubbermaid is from this dude with the screen name Sgt. LOBO.

Xterra history right there!

Ahah! I quick search reveals that the original shelf idea with rubbermaid is from this dude with the screen name Sgt. LOBO.

Xterra history right there!

Sweet. I was kinda curious about that myself.

I thought everyone knew that.

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Pretty soon, it will be all powdercoated and purty.

Dude, the concept-customs guy needs to add this to his collection. Can't wait to see the finished product with everything latched down. How much does it weigh? (about)

Not sure? 35 lbs?

Nice James! I really like that. Can't wait to see it all finished up.

oh snap!

that is the cleanest i've ever seen your truck dude!! :D

So to put stuff in or get stuff out of the shelf you have to do it from the back seat i pressume? i see a hinge there

So to put stuff in or get stuff out of the shelf you have to do it from the back seat i pressume? i see a hinge there

Probably wouldn't be too difficult in future iterations to hinge both sides?

those bends look like they are mandrel, not crush? What size tube is that? 3/4-1"?

I could probably make these up pretty easily once I move to my new garage if your guy doesn't want to.

right, the stuff that I have up there is camping/emergency gear.

There is a hinge that opens up, and there will be a monitor there for DVD's before bedtime. Like I said, an improved lobo rack.

The tube is 1" and the basket is Brake bent. I do not want hinges on both sides actually.

The plan is awesome access when camping, and the ability to maintain the same visibility as with the other lobo rack.

And building this rack was ANYTHING but easy. We had to re-design it SO many times. It was incredible.

Also, there are highly anticipated pictures or the acclaimed cargo rack. It is at powdercoating today so here are the finished UNpainted pics.

Huge thanks to Concept-Customs for the time and effort on this never-ending project.

sweet nose-ITCHING ( I promise) pic, athough I do still pick and flick, and occasionally pick and chew if the current food could use a little salt.
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Sorry about the last pic, I cannot rotate it bc there is something wrong with Photobucket at the moment.

Anyway, That is a 3Dcell maglight, this maglight holder that had to be modified, a steel fire extinguisher holder that was welded on there, a Kidde fire extinguisher with a gauge, a Tripp-lite 750 inverter, and a VIAIR 480P. We mounted the Viair with 4 nuts welded on the back and washers with wingnuts so that it could be quick mounted and dismounted for portable operation.The rack is designed so that rear cargo cover thing can still be fully operational as well. I will hang my stereo amplifiers upside down from the rack after it is back from powder coating.

Nice!

Lookin good...

Friggen sweet!

Lookin good!

I'm sorry, where is this mounted?

I'm sorry, where is this mounted?

I believe he is mounting it in the cargo area. The way its setup he will still have a lot of room underneath to put stuff since his compressor, fire extinguisher, flashlight, ect are mounted to the rack itself.

Alright, here are the new plastic pieces with the seatbelt rectractor hole cut, trim installled, and the quick disconnect military terminal for my harness.
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Here are a fe pics of the final product outside of the vehicle. It cost me $157 to have it powdercoated and beadblasted.
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I used thumbscrews to mount the compressor so it is easily removed and portable
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Part way into installation:

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fat ass:
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basket mounted. I have since put a trim piece around the little cut out for the rear dome light. I also put a few touch lights on there and a DVD unit, and 2 Phoenix gold titanium amps up there.
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Looking backwards: I have put a little Nissan emblem on there and the 2 touch lights since.
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Compressor mounted. It is a Viair 480P. It is originally intended for Low riders vato:
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The inverter and fire extinguisher. Look at the concentration in my eyes guys.
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With the cover in place:
sexual chocolate? I believe so
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Maglite in place. I had to have some alteration shop modify the mount.
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Looks good man!!!! you going to start making them and selling them????? Id be in for one if you do

I designed about 85% of it and Shane (concept-customs; see link in my signature) helped modify the rest of the design, and he build all of it.

that doesn't really answer the question of whether it will be offered for sale.

1 million dollars

that doesn't really answer the question of whether it will be offered for sale.

Sorry I could not answer Broden's question for you Mac. I am not the one who built it so I cannot say if it is for sale. I told him who built it and the link is right there in my sig (LIKE I SAID), and I just talked to him on the phone and now he just posted. There are about 5 ways to contact him within like 5 minutes. Do you want me to come to your house and click the link for you?

There are about 574 million things that people ask on this forum every day that could be answered with a simple phone call or email somewhere

if hes going to post in this thread he could go ahead and make a simple yes or no reply to a direct question.

Lol I understood what you ment. And I remember looking at this before and you guys said it was going to be a one time thing wasn't sure If you had changed that or not.

And I'm guessing with him saying a million dollars that hasn't changed. I'll look at his site. Thanks

There are about 574 million things that people ask on this forum every day that could be answered with a simple phone call or email somewhere

if hes going to post in this thread he could go ahead and make a simple yes or no reply to a direct question.



1 million dollars

:aufkopfhauen-big:

There are about 574 million things that people ask on this forum every day that could be answered with a simple phone call or email somewhere
if hes going to post in this thread he could go ahead and make a simple yes or no reply to a direct question.

There you go again. 2 posts the first post you concerned yourself with me not answering Broden's question.

The second post you complained to me about what Shane should be posting.

I am just thankful that I have another mother in law to get involved in everyone's business on the internet. The holidays are not enough drama for me, so thanks for your added concern. I have always wanted a MIL like you.

looks awesome...where do you have the sub?...how much of a PITA was the re-low of the batt?...i was thinking about doing something like that but on the second gen...maybe where the spare tire mounts fabbin up a frame and box and weld it in there or something...idk...its an idea in development

looks awesome...where do you have the sub?...how much of a PITA was the re-low of the batt?...i was thinking about doing something like that but on the second gen...maybe where the spare tire mounts fabbin up a frame and box and weld it in there or something...idk...its an idea in development


Actually the previous owner did something with the sub and it is not even there actually, but I have plans for subs in the future. The Battery re-location wasn't TOO bad, but I am going to go with a second relocatioin too. I am going to mount it underneath the floofboard and have it accessible from there. So I think that you are on the right track. I like that mine are warm and not affected by the weather, but at the same time, I wish I would have put it more above the axle. There is going to be a relocation of that stuff sometime soon.

There you go again. 2 posts the first post you concerned yourself with me not answering Broden's question.

The second post you complained to me about what Shane should be posting.

I am just thankful that I have another mother in law to get involved in everyone's business on the internet. The holidays are not enough drama for me, so thanks for your added concern. I have always wanted a MIL like you.

There you go again making assumptions. Did it ever occor toyou that maybe I had the same question as....whoever else and was just asking for clarification?


As for the personal attack, maybe you should think twice about those kinds of things. Just because you didn't use the word fuck, doesn't make it any less of an attack. Practice what you preach.

Ladies and gentleman, too much bitching. Grow up and move on with your lives. Shake hands and be cool.


Now, back to the topic at hand. That is definitely one of the nicest lobo racks I've ever seen.

x2

x3 is all I have to say.

Get over it man.

Now, back to the topic at hand. That is definitely one of the nicest lobo racks I've ever seen.

Amen. Definitely a great mod.

if any one is interested ive been planing on building something like this. and the 1st one will always be a Bitch to build. after i build my first one im making a jig so i can build more. once mine is in the concept phase ill make a thread for it

I like it....might have to put that on my build list. Already have one huge list of stuff to build after my BL

There you go again making assumptions. Did it ever occor toyou that maybe I had the same question as....whoever else and was just asking for clarification?


As for the personal attack, maybe you should think twice about those kinds of things. Just because you didn't use the word fuck, doesn't make it any less of an attack. Practice what you preach.


Yeah, it did occur to me that you might have had the same question, but even more so, it occured to me that you purposefully want to annoy me. Example:your signature. I told you to not be calling people stupid, and called you out publicly. Now that is your signature: the same thing I called you out on so that I see it every single time you post.

A-you chose not to read the thread (or follow the link)
B-you purposefully start crap on here

I will call out anyone who starts something, whether it is a moderator, or a staff member.

Your the man, James. Way to go bro.

I read where you posted he said the shop didn't want to make any more cuz it was a PITA. I thought, because they signed up here, that maybe they saw the interested when you posted information about it and changed their mind. I'm not starting anything here. I'm legitimately asking a question.

If they don't want to make it, I will.

I read where you posted he said the shop didn't want to make any more cuz it was a PITA. I thought, because they signed up here, that maybe they saw the interested when you posted information about it and changed their mind. I'm not starting anything here. I'm legitimately asking a question.

If they don't want to make it, I will.

He's been a member for a long while. He is often updating his site, and there continue to be more and more Xterra products for sale. He may one day do that but not anytime too soon. Possibly if you were local, but I will let you contact him, and who knows? he might!:)

And if you do not want to start anything here dude, change your signature, and watch how you talk to new people and quit being demeaning to others. Then we will be fine. I am posting this publicly because I do not think you understood the PM, and I want people to know that when people complain about you, (which they have) it gets handled. It is obvious that you like to push peoples buttons. That makes us want to pust the Ban button.


(This is a general statement) I also want people to know that if they cannot follow rules or if they cannot be friendly, then they are going to be called out publicly if it is minor, and a PM will be sent if it continues. Of course everything will be on a case by case basis.

Looking good!

Gentlemen, please. This is no way to handle this discussion. Flame wars never end well.

That rack is awesome, yet another thing to add to my mod list. I'm so tired of my recovery gear slamming around loose in the trunk. Exterior racks don't work for me as people can easily steal. Most peoples Lobo racks I've been concerned with accident safety. Big huge shelf held with small screws and a small ledge to prevent stuff falling forward. If I was to pile on my compressor, tools, shackles and tow strap it would be at its limit. Your rack looks tough enough to possibly strengthen the roof as well. Obviously, not a roll cage but hey it's something.

Gentlemen, please. This is no way to handle this discussion. Flame wars never end well.

Absolutely right... I left a post last night about crappy attitudes, I have since deleted it, something about pot calling kettle black.. I think? I had my own VERY CRAPPY attitude (and it wasn't against anyone here - I have some awesome neighbors!). Mac, I'm sorry. Can we all just have a nice big group hug?

To be very direct about your question, I'm in the business to fabricate, so whatever a guy wants, he gets. I'll build almost anything for someone. In James case, he got a lot from me because he is also a friend, and looking back on the effort involved in this build, I would do it again, but it will definately cost a hell of a lot more.