Gobi Recovery Loop Steps SPACER

[guruerror]

I recently acquired a set of Gobi recovery loop steps (PN: GH2RLS http://www.gobiusa.com/store.php?crn=83&rn=322&action=show_detail) from thefinestimage. This afternoon I was planning on refinishing them for an install this weekend only to discover that they do not fit my recovery loops.

A little research has led me to believe that the 'tire carrier' recovery loops are 'deeper' then the standalone recovery loops. The Gobi product does not slide far enough back over the recovery loop base to fit flush.

Some threads on here have mentioned 'spacers' that were offered by Gobi to remedy this problem, but I have been unable to find the actual product anywhere. Thoughts?

Worst case scenario, I'll prolly just rig something up or take them to the welding shop and have them thicken them up, but I thought I'd check with ya'll first.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/b44b7fc6.jpg

[pwrhse2k]

Hey Brent, what did you decide to do to make the Gobi Reovery Loop Step work?

Reggie

[guruerror]

Hey Brent, what did you decide to do to make the Gobi Reovery Loop Step work?

Reggie
Nothing yet. I'm waiting to hear from a few vendors about the spacers. I've been in the Bahamas all week so I haven't had a chance to check with my welding guy yet. Fabbing something is prolly the route I'll have to go.

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Those still look like you could tear a nut trying to step up to them.

Here is what I'm toying around w/ -
http://www.amp-research.com/products/truckaccessories/bedstep/

I am building custom steel bumpers. I havn't had a chance to call Amp yet. There are a bunch of different mounting options for that step. I'm sure I can get one of them to work.

[guruerror]

']Those still look like you could tear a nut trying to step up to them.
Your prolly right on ya'lls lifted rigs. Mine's merely leveled with rear spring spacers and 37s...I think the Gobis will still work for me.

I'm anxious to see how yours turns out though...keep us posted.

[guruerror]

I heard back from Tim over at Expedition Hardware (www.expeditionhardware.com). The Gobi kit comes with longer bolts and spacers; $25 shipped.

My order is already in...

[guruerror]

Spacers arrived today. Here's the diagram of what they look like (the longer bolts were included):

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/gobi_recovery_loop_spacers.jpg

[guruerror]

Finally got one installed...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/b4880a2b.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/79766f09.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/guruerror/Truck/b925dccd.jpg

[jsbihn]

OMG guruerror!
Please tell me all you have done to that truck.

When I saw the bumper my jaw dropped.
Did you have bedliner sprayed on it?

I would really like to see more of your "truck"
and know all the little things you have done

[guruerror]

OMG guruerror!
Please tell me all you have done to that truck.

When I saw the bumper my jaw dropped.
Did you have bedliner sprayed on it?

I would really like to see more of your "truck"
and know all the little things you have done
Line-X...check out my old threads:
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40123
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41203

[jsbihn]

Thank guruerror,
Good read.

Is there anything else you have done to your truck that you can tell me or let me read about?

I am looking to eventually raise it some and put some wider and taller tires on it. I dont want to go nuts in the lift since it isnt like I am going monster off roading. I was thinking like 3-6 inches at the most and then as much tire as the gap could hold.

Also anything done inside?
I am finishing up the the headlights (just some silverstar ultras), grip taped the nerf bars, wiring of my amp and sub, replacing the padding with something nicer, wiring up some back up and side lights so I can see where I am going when I pull into the driveway, and probably my emergency flashers (for when I have an emergency med call). I put in a switch for the lights, replacing a cigarette lighter (dont smoke) and it looks VERY factory. Also thinking about buying some roof mounted lights.

Given I have only had the truck for about a month now

[guruerror]

Besides the Line-X bumpers and interior I replaced the nav with a carpc and fabbed a second display into the dash on the passenger side...
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42146&highlight=Centrafuse

Did a little frontend work:
Cognito upper control arm leveling kit
Truxxx torsion bar keys
Cognito pitman/idler arm support kits
Bilstein shocks
Kryptonite tie rods
Fabtech steering stabilizer

Did a little rear-end work:
Hotchkis trailing arms
Bilstein shocks
Edlebrock panhard rod
1" coil spring spacers

Did a little engine work:
K&N cold air intake
Gibson headers
Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust
Superchips Performance tune

Misc. work:
37" BFG MT KM2
18" Rockstars (no caps)
4.56 gears
Boulder Accessories bumper winch
Pedator cowl off-road lights
DRL mod (so they stay on with headlights)
Marker light mod (so I can turn them off)
Removed the 60 portion of the rear seat and modded the seat frame to create a storage compartment for hijack, shovels, etc.
Custom made cargo net to act as a pet barrier (visible in the pic above)
Custom modified tire carrier (to raise the rear tire higher)
Dual firestick antennas mounted on tire carrier
Police scanner
CB radio
Stutter horn installation

...and prolly a dozen other little things that I've forgotten about.