Bought a G-500 a few months back and have started modifying it. So why not a thread! Actually, I'm just really excited to get out again and thought this might be a good way to re-introduce myself.
Lift went on a few weeks ago. Going to begin getting it setup for camping this weekend. Offroad-wise, it comes fully locked, so there isn't a whole lot to do other than the lift/tires. Maybe a winch in the future.
Looks great, Craig! Definitely loving the G Wag's.
Dan
Made quite a few modifications since this original post. 35" tires on Hutchinson Rock Monster beadlock wheels, Front Runner drawer system, Roofnest Falcon slimline rooftop tent, awning, ORC rock sliders, G-Raid winch bumper, Warn Xeon Platinum 10S winch, Factor 55 fairlead, and Vision X driving lights. Offset radius arm bushings to correct for caster, adjustable Panhard rods, etc to get the lift dialed in.
Interesting. I think I'm going to keep it simple and fixed.
Where have you mounted (or planning to) your HAM antenna and radio? I'm half tempted to remove the ashtray and putting the radio there.
We might be accelerating our G acquisition. :) The ML is nice... almost too nice and the 4matic is more limiting than I realized. Do you have any sage advice after living with yours for a bit? Have the larger tires impacted mileage or drivability much? I'm comfortable with the appallingly low MPGs (Jeep and ML550 both hover 14mpg drinking premium) but wondered if the G's V8 pays much attention to the extra rolling mass since it will also be pulling daily duty.
The next challenge for us is balancing odometer, model year, and how deep we're willing to go on payments while still feeling okay with wheeling it.
Love it so far Amos. Very capable from the factory. It's a seriously stout truck.
Very cool. We almost bought a G-wagon this time around but didn't find the right one in our price range with low enough miles (until a week after we bought our new truck <doh!>). I'm interested in hearing how your experience goes as we are still looking at getting one in the next 5yrs.
Cool rig!
Some progress getting the truck ready for action.
Installed a removable shelf in the cargo area. Held down by 4 tie downs/straps underneath. The fridge slide and Powertank / Fire Extinguisher are held down by t-nuts with 1/4-20 bolts, and the Pelican by a pair of Mack's tie-downs.
Also installed 2 Front Runner load bars (17lbs) in prep for the RTT that arrives this week.