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[hitechmarty]

Hello All,

New to the Forum but I have been in the process of building an Xpedition since last October(2024 XP5 Matte Heavy Metal). Getting close to finishing and actually driving this beast. I will get some pictures in a few days here is a partial list of the mods so far

• Turbo Charger w/Intercooler
• TF long travel
• SDi Eclick shocks(custom mounted the touch screen)
• Sandcraft limit straps
• DRT front bumper
• DRT rear bumper
• DRT steering wheel with quick release
• SDR bed rack with all the fixins
• Rugged Radio w/ Intercom STX remote
• Switch Works Alpha 12 circuit controller (one of my favorite upgrades)
• Built in air compressor (runs from switch works)
• 4 gallon VASST water tank (custom mount)
• built in water pump (runs from switch works)
• Apex compact reel system(one for water and one for air)
• Viper Shifter
• WD blinker kit
• RLB Chase light
• Sector Seven mirrors(non lighted just mirrors)
• Prinsu roof Rack
• Diode dynamics SS5 7 pod roof rack light bar
• RPM clutch fan and silicone intake tubes
• Razorback belt temperature sensor (custom mounted display module)
• longer rear door straps
• upgraded brake master cylinder using the slingshot 22mm master cylinder(easiest upgrade of them all!)
• wiper controller upgrade using this wiper controller (Wiper Controller Amazon) not for the faint at heart...fairly involved
• MB2 Seats and rear seat cover
• lots of sound proofing....we will see how that works out once I can run it.

 

[JTBarlow]

Hello All,

New to the Forum but I have been in the process of building an Xpedition since last October(2024 XP5 Matte Heavy Metal). Getting close to finishing and actually driving this beast. I will get some pictures in a few days here is a partial list of the mods so far

• Turbo Charger w/Intercooler
• TF long travel
• SDi Eclick shocks(custom mounted the touch screen)
• Sandcraft limit straps
• DRT front bumper
• DRT rear bumper
• DRT steering wheel with quick release
• SDR bed rack with all the fixins
• Rugged Radio w/ Intercom STX remote
• Switch Works Alpha 12 circuit controller (one of my favorite upgrades)
• Built in air compressor (runs from switch works)
• 4 gallon VASST water tank (custom mount)
• built in water pump (runs from switch works)
• Apex compact reel system(one for water and one for air)
• Viper Shifter
• WD blinker kit
• RLB Chase light
• Sector Seven mirrors(non lighted just mirrors)
• Prinsu roof Rack
• Diode dynamics SS5 7 pod roof rack light bar
• RPM clutch fan and silicone intake tubes
• Razorback belt temperature sensor (custom mounted display module)
• longer rear door straps
• upgraded brake master cylinder using the slingshot 22mm master cylinder(easiest upgrade of them all!)
• wiper controller upgrade using this wiper controller (Wiper Controller Amazon) not for the faint at heart...fairly involved
• MB2 Seats and rear seat cover
• lots of sound proofing....we will see how that works out once I can run it.

Howdy and welcome to the Forum

That sounds like a pretty awesome build! Can’t wait to see pics of it!

We’re still waiting on getting the Slingshot master cylinders. The one dealer we found that had them in stock refused to sell them to us without us actually having a Slingshot. So we’re waiting our own dealer to see if they can get them.

Haven’t done the SDI E Cliks on the Xpedition yet, but we did them on the Ranger XD 1500, and they are an incredible upgrade! I also have yet to see the Thumper Fab Mid Travel in person, so I’m curious how you like it.

 

[hitechmarty]

Thx for the welcome!

I got my master cylinder from Ken's Sports. It was on backorder but that was a few months ago.....took mine about a month to ship. That brake upgrade is actually a safety issue!

I'm excited to try all the stuff.... all I have been able to do so far is test everything. Car is on jacks right now and has been for several months. I just have to finish the sound deadening then I can reassemble the interior and put tires and wheels on and go for a spin....maybe this weekend

Originally I wanted the HCR mid travel but they went bankrupt and sold out to Super ATV(or maybe better to say rescued). I'm sure it will be fine in the future but at the time i was getting my build together I just wasn't comfortable with HCR. My understanding is that all of the manufacturing is moving(or has moved) to Super ATV in Indiana from HCR's Utah location.

 

[JTBarlow]

Yeah, HCR got in a real pinch for a bit. We’ve done a set since the SATV acquisition, and it’s still a top notch product. As a fabricator, I can see some differences in welding techniques, but they’re still very high quality. It’s also taking them some time to get through all the back orders, but once they do, SATV has always been good at keeping product rolling and taking care of any warranty issues quickly.

The brakes on these definitely need help. I’ve basically gotten used to them, after 3500 miles on my machine, but I’d still like anything that can improve them.