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  1. jnabird333

    Jeep Truck Spotted!!

    Well not really ;) but I'm talking about what looks like a lower tailgate light you see guys run on trucks....
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    VW is taking Olympic sponsorship seriously!

    Volkswagen Group is taking its role as the official vehicle partner of the 2014 Winter Olympic in Sochi, Russia, very seriously. It is supplying over 3,000 Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and commercial vehicles to the games, but the Polar Expedition Amarok, which it built a year ago to promote the...
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    Man and Jeep

    I'm not sure if this has been shared or not or if this is the right place, but I though some would enjoy this. Warning.... 45 minutes long.
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    I'm a liar!

    While I don't have a build thread I have commenting off and on in other threads about components I have been gathering up. I have even started some threads to help me with the decisions like a 1310 or 1350 joined drive-shafts. I just about have everything ready to go. (actually I have had it...
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    Shift knob Q?

    Is there a difference in a 12' and 13' shift knob for the manual tranny or t-case? I was about to order some new ones but noticed they are only listed for 07-12'. The seller is on the west coast so I can't call until later and I will likely be too busy to do so by that time. Any info is...
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    Wolf Creek Habitat (Indiana) Road Rally with Friends

    Yesterday we got together with a few of our friends and did a road rally in Southern Indiana. The previous night's snow fall made for an absolutely beautiful drive. I wish I had a better camera to have captured it a little better. The final destination was at a Wolf Habitat where you could...
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    Winch Question -how much cable is enough?

    If weight is your primary focus, the ENGO E9000S is advertised at only 60 pounds and comes with 85' of synthetic line. http://www.engousa.com/p/model-e9000s/electric-winches?pp=12
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    EVO Rear Track Bar Bracket Question

    Over the weekend I laid out all my parts for my upcoming lift install and I realized that the rear track bar bracket that came with the lift can't be used. It uses the driver's side LCA bolt hole and I have the EVO Rock Star Skids. The EVO skids shift the bracket to the passenger side and cause...
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    Winch Question -how much cable is enough?

    I want a minimum of 85' on my winch and will likely carry two 50' extras. Your location says "Heartland" which is a little vague but if you spend a lot of time in thatchy woods finding anchors can be difficult. If you wheel in a heavy clay based mud you will likely need a snatch-block pull which...
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    Metal cloak coils?

    ^^^ FWIW: I did extensive research on shocks and their travel as I too was not interested in the 6-packs. The OME shocks have a nice range of travel. In fact, you need to move to a remote reservoir Bilstein to get similar travel. (They have the gas portion in the remote reservoir so compression...
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    Metal cloak coils?

    I just got caught up here (to be honest I skimmed a bunch) but I read some things I though I would comment on. Spring length with relation to droop/compression: Metalcloak has designed their springs to reach full droop and stay seated. It is true that the ultimate droop one can achieve is...
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    Metal cloak coils?

    Well I did say it was just my opinion :yup:;) I wasn't comparing springs to coil-overs. I should of been more clear. I was referring to the Plush-Ride Coils springs. I agree with the comments and people's perspective on their purchase. So, even a few negative comments on a brand from personal...
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    2-Post Lift

    No worries, I live a pretty open book life. I purchased it from Garage Equipment Supply -> http://www.gesusa.com/Brigadier-10ACX-Two-Post-Lift-p/1375647.htm They had a price increase as of Jan 1 that caused the price to jump by about $200. Luckily I was able to get it at last year's price. I...
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    Please help me... I've almost had it!!!

    This probably would fix the diagnostic shut-down of the fan, but a second capacitor would still be needed at the relay to fix the chatter. Here is a diagram of a circuit I just made that would allow the factory fan "Hot" lead to trigger a relay OR a switch to activate an aftermarket fan. This...
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    2-Post Lift

    Well I just pulled the trigger and ordered a lift :D I went with this one: http://www.dannmar.com/dannmar-products/two-post-lifts/brigadier-10ACX.asp It shares several components with the BendPak but less expensive. The saved coin and free shipping is why I went with this one. I might actually...
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    Bumpers and Rock Rails: Powder coat versus Engine or Tractor Paint???‏

    I would go with a finish that is easy for you to touch-up and repair. I use the Rustoleum truck-bed liner and have found that it blends VERY well. (That's what was used on the bumper above too) Powder coating is nice but once it gets scratched on some trail use it has no advantage over the...
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    Random Photos

    I wish I had a picture of the parking job....
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    What was done to your rig this week?

    I cut the odd stamping/jig shape out to make a triangle. This made nut installation easier and I think it makes the cross-member look better too. Here are some pictures... Sorry they are small. Edit.... added larger pic (hopefully better)
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    2-Post Lift

    I hope so.... I hate rolling around on the floor and sometimes my stomach gets upset too, but I have grown to love the open floor space and it's flexibility. sent from my wiz-bang time killing machine
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    2-Post Lift

    Thanks I'll give the Challenger lifts a look see. sent from my wiz-bang time killing machine
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