Jack Stilts' Build - 2002 ABT (Armored Baby Transport)

[Prime]

Whaaaat!? Fell off? That's insane.

 

[Jack Stilts]

Pffft I'm a Tier II certified professional driver

No, really. I got very lucky. No one injured. Calmly steered to the shoulder. Watched my tire comically roll next to me for 1/8 mile.

Little damage to the rotor and shield, but nothing else. Bruised ego.

Going to pick up studs & lugs from the dealership today to replace them.

 

[caseycamby]

Definitely lucky! That coulda gone horribly bad

 

[Timrich]

Had something similar happen to my X a couple years ago. Had 4 studs that were stripped and when I got my tires rotated before nxm the tech just tightened them back down. I was on the hwy and noticed a bad vibration. Looked in my side view mirror and saw my rear tire wobbling. Lucky for me I pulled off and stopped before it came off. Had it towed to the shop for new studs and lugs on their dime.

 

[Jack Stilts]

That sucks, Tim! You got lucky. I'm just glad this didn't happen on my way to TN tomorrow.

 

[caseycamby]

That sucks, Tim! You got lucky. I'm just glad this didn't happen on my way to TN tomorrow.

For sure! That's looking on the bright side haha

 

[Timrich]

That sucks, Tim! You got lucky. I'm just glad this didn't happen on my way to TN tomorrow.

Yeah glad it happened a few days before. I ripped them a new one and they put new studs and lugs all the way around.

 

[Jack Stilts]

Old girl is buttoned back up & ready for WENT!

So happy to have her back on the road.

 

[caseycamby]

Schweeeet! Dig that watch too

 

[Timrich]

See ya soon!

 

[Jack Stilts]

Had a fantastic time with everyone in Tennessee again this year. Thank you to everyone who helped put it together!

WENT 2014 Summary:

Miles driven - 1,272
Parts broken - 0
Best MPG - 16.7 (!!!)
Stink bugs relocated to Michigan - 17 and counting.
Ideas brewing - countless.

 

[gamecock257]

Nice pics, good to see you again man.

 

[caseycamby]

What's the current stink bug count? haha

 

[Jack Stilts]

Nice pics, good to see you again man.

You too, Chris. Glad that shiny new X got some trail time too!

What's the current stink bug count? haha

19! Two more crawled out of my vents.

 

[Prime]

So what's up with the stink bugs? We're they especially bad this year??

 

[Diadaga]

So what's up with the stink bugs? We're they especially bad this year??

They were terrible dude, worse then they are here right now.

 

[caseycamby]

I just thought they were bad here...

 

[GPD605X]

 

[GPD605X]

 

[Jack Stilts]

Thanks for the pics, Ry!

 

[GPD605X]

And here would have been a good video if I wouldn't have fallen on my a$$
http://youtu.be/Ekc_gSnfgGU

 

[drbandkgb]

I'm scared to open the trailer.. I'm scared I'll be attack by the stink bugs

 

[GPD605X]

Yea, I found a few that tagged along on inside the X... bastards

 

[Jack Stilts]

Finally got the X out of the garage after a month of being ignored...found two more bugs. ALIVE. How is that possible. They're like roaches.

It was so good to get her back on the road again. Especially with this sweet new plate.

Got a few goodies on the way

 

[thecoalition]

Wow that plate is pretty awesome. What goodies are on the way? I didn't think you needed anything else.

 

[Xterrafauss]

Finally got the X out of the garage after a month of being ignored...found two more bugs. ALIVE. How is that possible. They're like roaches.

It was so good to get her back on the road again. Especially with this sweet new plate.

Got a few goodies on the way

I found a roach in my shoe this morning.....


Anyways.....

 

[Jack Stilts]

Wow that plate is pretty awesome. What goodies are on the way? I didn't think you needed anything else.

Come on man. You know the list never ends! Just a few things. This and that. You'll see.

I found a roach in my shoe this morning.....

Gross.

 

[bottobro]

Digging the plate and how its held on with zipties haha good to see that rig getting some fresh air again

 

[Jack Stilts]

The holes in the polar bear didn't line up with the holes for the fairlead

Also, I forgot to mention this! Filled up on the way back from WENT and ta da!

Look at that. Best fill up ever.

 

[Prime]

But....... How?

 

[Jack Stilts]

No idea, Jay. Didn't do anything different. Semi drafting?

 

[caseycamby]

That's crazy. I do good to get 14 haha

 

[Cruecible]

Same here! I'd love to see that kind of mileage out of a tank. If I'm lucky I'll get 210 out of a tank, but I average around 14 when I'm easy on the skinny pedal

 

[bottobro]

If I rock 55 I can pull 15-16mpgs with my 33's too bad I like cruising at 75 lol

 

[Jack Stilts]

It's...so naked D:

Painting things and getting ready for a refresh

 

[drbandkgb]

X-citing

 

[caseycamby]

A well needed refresh

 

[Jack Stilts]

Oh hush such a hard pill to swallow. Had to choose functionality over aesthetics.

I'll update this as soon as the goodies start coming in!

 

[tchmotorsports]

Looking good.I like that roof light mount.

 

[Prime]

Whatcha doin'?