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- Tue May 16, 2023 8:22 am
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: Gladiator v2.0
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10624
Gladiator v2.0
I'm not even sure where to begin with the back story on this transition, but suffice it to say that priorities have shifted over time and the current situation is that I'm the oldest I've ever been, and I'm growing weary of the constant maintenance and general ownership burden of having so many vehi...
- Thu May 11, 2023 6:08 am
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: 2005 LJ
- Replies: 39
- Views: 16716
Re: 2005 LJ
He was a friend of a friend over in Kennewick, I can't even recall his name but he is/was big into drag racing and several people knew of him and also recommended him. I want to say his first name was Jeff but I have no idea what his last name was... Seeing those shims working their way out is a lit...
- Wed May 10, 2023 12:31 pm
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: 2005 LJ
- Replies: 39
- Views: 16716
Re: 2005 LJ
Definitely sounds like you are treating her right, pretty nice list of upgrades you have going! We haven't done much of anything else to the "new" LJ, but I'm hoping to get started on cage work and rock sliders in the next few weeks... I have a spare ARB twin compressor so I'll probably ta...
- Wed May 10, 2023 8:59 am
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: 2005 LJ
- Replies: 39
- Views: 16716
Re: 2005 LJ
Hey Doug, glad to hear the old LJ is still around the area! I almost immediately regretted selling it... Regarding the engine/trans/transfer case, I did nothing other than routine maintenance and the fabrication/installation of the second Sanden compressor for OBA. It always ran like a top and I nev...
- Fri May 05, 2023 6:57 am
- Forum: General BS Area
- Topic: Tire size Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2570
Re: Tire size Question
Kind of a loaded question, but in general terms I'd say that 35's will get it done. Of course that is all highly dependent on the vehicle itself (particularly wheelbase / breakover), the route you are on, and perhaps most of all driver skill. I know guys that can wheel a washing machine over places ...
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:54 am
- Forum: Recent Run Reports - Peak Putter Club Runs
- Topic: Blue mountains 4-8-23
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2887
Re: Blue mountains 4-8-23
Awesome, thanks so much for posting this! My brother lives in Lewiston, maybe exploring this area is a good excuse to go see him more often
- Tue Apr 11, 2023 8:10 am
- Forum: General BS Area
- Topic: Ahtanum Gromming Sitrep?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2798
Re: Ahtanum Gromming Sitrep?
Great intel, thanks for sharing!!
- Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:20 pm
- Forum: General BS Area
- Topic: Ahtanum Gromming Sitrep?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2798
Ahtanum Gromming Sitrep?
Anyone know if the gromming season has been extended this year due to the prolific snowfall, or is it game on for wheeling??
- Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:01 am
- Forum: Recent Run Reports - All Other Runs
- Topic: Hurricane / Sand Hollow, UT - April 2023
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3290
Hurricane / Sand Hollow, UT - April 2023
For Spring Break this year we took a trip down to czek out the area around St. George, Utah which just so happens to be directly adjacent to a couple prime attractions: Zion National Park and the Sand Hollow State Park recreation area. If you are much into the internet wheeling scene, Sand Hollow ha...
- Sat Apr 08, 2023 4:38 am
- Forum: General BS Area
- Topic: Is there any interest in GMRS?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12318
Re: Is there any interest in GMRS?
Roman wrote:tobyw wrote:Registered for my FCC license today so should be good for upcoming run(s)
You little devil...
It does seem odd, usually they pull that number string out of the rotation for stuff like this but not this time...
- Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:53 am
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: GTFO Camp Trailer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3901
Re: GTFO Camp Trailer
Roman wrote:What's in the bag?
Leveling blocks, the plastic LEGO type ones. However, now that I have several inches of fully independent suspension travel at my fingertips by simply manipulating the air bags, I might not ever use them again
- Sun Mar 05, 2023 4:01 am
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: GTFO Camp Trailer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3901
Re: GTFO Camp Trailer
Finally got the toolbox finished up...
With camping season right around the corner, it's finally ready to leave the shop again
With camping season right around the corner, it's finally ready to leave the shop again
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:20 am
- Forum: Recent Run Reports - Peak Putter Club Runs
- Topic: Strobach day trip 2/25
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2761
Re: Strobach day trip 2/25
Roman wrote:
Help me out with your map here... is the yellow route what you travelled? What are the red waypoints and the target indicating? Sure looks like it was a nice day up there
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:06 pm
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: 2022 Bronco
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6687
Re: 2022 Bronco
After living with the A-pillar grab handle for a couple of months, it was apparent that had used too small of tubing diameter as it was a little hard on the hand/fingers :oops: Plus, I wasn't overly enthusiastic about the lazy approach I took to the overall design, with a single bend at the top and ...
- Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:24 am
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: GTFO Camp Trailer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3901
Re: GTFO Camp Trailer
It took a little research but I was able to find some cute little shocks that are 8-5/8" compressed and 12-3/4" extended, which are perfect numbers to keep the shocks at almost exactly 1:1 with the angle of the trailing arms and the shock mounts I devised: IMG_1647.JPG IMG_1648.JPG IMG_165...
- Fri Feb 17, 2023 7:11 am
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: GTFO Camp Trailer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3901
Re: GTFO Camp Trailer
Just for the record, I don't ever recommend doing what I do. To anyone. Under any circumstances
- Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:48 am
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: GTFO Camp Trailer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3901
Re: GTFO Camp Trailer
Roman wrote:What did the tool box start life as?
I can't believe they are $130 now... back when I bought it I'm pretty sure it was like $49.99
- Sun Feb 12, 2023 5:48 am
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: GTFO Camp Trailer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3901
Re: GTFO Camp Trailer
The Dexter Torflex axle that came standard under the 12RK is great in theory. It's a rubber torsion axle that allows roughly 3" of independent articulation and provides a great ride on the road. However... it's rated for 3,500lbs and under the most loaded of conditions for my use case, the 12RK...
- Sun Feb 12, 2023 5:15 am
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: GTFO Camp Trailer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3901
Re: GTFO Camp Trailer
With the hitch itself built, it was time to figure out exactly how to integrate it into the existing chassis of the trailer. The simplest approach seemed to be starting with a blank slate, so it was time to make that happen: IMG_1526.JPG IMG_1528.JPG IMG_1530.JPG With a blank slate achieved, it was ...
- Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:01 am
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: GTFO Camp Trailer
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3901
Re: GTFO Camp Trailer
With roughly 8 months of ownership under our belt, we have come to learn a few things about the little trailer. Most of this, admittedly, comes from using it in ways that Forest River absolutely never intended: 20220624_093104.jpg IMG_0033.JPG IMG_0102.JPG IMG_5312.JPG IMG_5874.JPG IMG_6212.JPG IMG_...
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:29 pm
- Forum: Recent Run Reports - All Other Runs
- Topic: AND The Kitchen Sink Snow Run 21Jan2023
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6502
AND The Kitchen Sink Snow Run 21Jan2023
This was one for the ages... It had everything: gorgeous sunrise, calm winds, bluebird skies, warm tamales, pea-soup fog, shovels, chain saws, winches, kinetic ropes, the party pulley, blown beads, snowflakes the size of paper plates, pitch darkness just beyond the headlights, second lunch, howling ...
- Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:54 am
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: 2022 Bronco
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6687
Re: 2022 Bronco
That lil antenna will probably serve all your needs... How did the little radio do? It seemed to do fine, other than the folks I was transmitting to were picking up some sort of white noise during my transmissions? Almost like a background static or something that was apparently faint, but they bot...
- Tue Jan 03, 2023 8:04 am
- Forum: Recent Run Reports - All Other Runs
- Topic: New Years Eve Run 2022
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3373
Re: New Years Eve Run 2022
Italian sammich and perogies... Both warmed to perfection and consumed at a high rate of speed. I didn't get any pics of the results but trust me when I tell you, this oven is probably the best vehicle modification I've ever done. Ever.
- Sun Jan 01, 2023 8:58 am
- Forum: Recent Run Reports - All Other Runs
- Topic: New Years Eve Run 2022
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3373
New Years Eve Run 2022
Our fragmented group included myself in the Bronco, Chris in the JT-R, Mike in the JKU-R, and we'd eventually meet up with Kevin in the Green JK-R and Brayden in the Taco. We met up and launched from the Maverik around 0700 in relatively clear but breezy conditions: IMG_1325.JPG As we rolled West, t...
- Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:18 pm
- Forum: Projects and Build-Ups
- Topic: Spare Tire Strap Rack
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6563
Spare Tire Strap Rack
While this is hardly a new idea, the way I did it brings the price point down to some version of reality that is commensurate with what these things really are, and that is a couple of ratchet straps and some scrap iron. No triple digit "Overlander Cool Kid" tax for me :lol: Starting with ...