I have only driven about 23kms on tires so far. They were actually quiet on the highway and seemed good on the gravel except for the new tires throwing the occasional rock. I lost a bit of power on the highway going to the bigger tire size. I am happy with the look of 235/75 r 15, glad I didn't go bigger to 31's.  Will have to order another new one for my spare now too. I can't find a decent used 235 tire for a spare. They are an odd size now that most vehicles have bigger rims these days.

I have Dayton timberline mt's on my Sami and they are quiet on the highway, but awesome in the mud! I heard mine are a lot like the tires u have

Zak

Your build looks awesome.  You sure changed the look and capability of the little truck.

Rob

Back ages ago when I was in high school we had to take one shop and one home ec class. We would purchase the old frostline kits and make our own tents, sleeping bags and clothing. Then in the Navy I would spend alot of off duty time in the para-riggers shop repairing clothing, flight suits and making garment bags, overnight bags and alot of custom alterations and creating.

The more skills you have the better off you will be, though this does run counter to what todays society deems appropriate

I have always been in opposition to "society" its the only way to live, we live outside the city limits in the country, i hunt, fish, cook most everything from stratch, we grow our own vegetables and have animals on our property that we use for food supply.

Being self sufficient  is the only way to live.  The government was originally put in place to protect the citizens from outside threats, not supply people and dictate how to live our lives.

(Sensitive subject for me)

Looking great, looks like it will be ready to go for our May run out by Rocky.

First Mud, just getting to they highway from our house requires 4x4 when it rains.   I may need some mud flaps for this thing.  The new tires throw rocks and mud.

Good looking tracker, what did you have to give for the tires?

The tires were $150/each Canadian.  plus install and taxes.  There were still the cheapest tires I could find around my area.  I am still waiting for the JD2 bender to arrive so I can start building bumpers for it.  Then I will have more pictures to post. 

I really like this intelligent build you have going. Give it a ARB in the rear and call it perfect.

Where did you find that cargo thing that goes over your tailgate? I would buy one in a heartbeat for my sammi

Where did you find that cargo thing that goes over your tailgate? I would buy one in a heartbeat for my sammi

I'm pretty sure that he made that himself based on the post in this thread.  Looks like a great idea too.

Rob

I saw some pictures online of someone who had something similar and then I just sewed it myself from some canvas I had.  There is even a sleeve in behind the pockets so I can slide in a rifle, fishing rods, or window scraper.  I put some grommets in the top and used some self tapping screws to attach it to the tail gate.  I looked at some different camping bags, like the kind that hang from the sides of army cots, but decided to just make one myself.  My tail gate doesn't have a lock in it which I guess makes sense being a soft top, but I didn't like how easy it would be for someone to get in there and steal stuff so I got a jeep hood latch and have it mounted at the bottom of the tail gate, so I have to either take out the back window or reach over the back seats from inside to get the tail gate open once it is fastened.

Nice Mods, you'll like this rig.

A storage bag like that would be perfect to hold a set of 4 tire chains, it would be alot quieter and easier than a old 20mm ammo can, with the individual pockets each chain can be keep seperate from the rest for easy handling!

Awesome idea, love the sleeve in the back for a rifle or shotgun.

My sammi is a soft top as well and doesn't have a lockable tailgate either.