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    Electric Chain Saw???

    The benefit of having an 8ft bed is that I need to pack the Stihl 462 with a 28” bar to finish interlocking all the cargo so it doesn’t shift around.
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    Tire Deflators - What Do You Use and Why?

    I had an ARB deflator, but the gauge wasn’t high enough for a full size truck’s tire pressure. I bought the indeflate and have been pleased with it.
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    Winch fairlead for synthetic cable

    Sand the winch drum to remove burs left by the wire rope. You can use a new roller fairlead, but synthetic rope is much more flexible than wire and may get caught in the corners of the roller fairlead. A hawse fairlead with wide radius and an inside radius is the way to go. I have a 1” hawse...
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    Need some help, thoughts and pointers.

    Check the date on the tires. Mine were ancient. Looking forward to pictures, what you’re building is what I lust after. Maybe the jack brackets could be modified for uniform height boxes.
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    I need some cheap recovery boards for snow and mud... Any suggestions?

    I would spend the money on the maxtrax. Support an Australian manufacturer and have a product that you will have for the rest of your life that can be used for any vehicle v. a product that will probably end up in the landfill after a few uses.
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    Advice needed on choosing the right snow chains

    I have good all terrain tires on my Silverado. If it’s snowing in town we take my wife’s Civic with Michelin X-ice winter tires. Night and day difference. Four snow tires cost less than my deductible.
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    Advice needed on choosing the right snow chains

    Studless snow tires and a set of the Z6 cable chains on the front wheels if needed. I don’t think the Toyota AWD system in a Highlander is true full time AWD, so I wouldn’t count on it for much. It’s primarily a FWD vehicle. Whatever you decide on for chains, make sure they can be installed...
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    37s Load D or E?

    What is your actual axle load and what is the rating? The load rating for both tires is probably very close to identical at 50 PSI. The 17” will have more sidewall when aired down, but you need to know the actual axle weight/2.
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    Starter Comms — What should I get for basic comms to let me start joining group runs, etc?

    I would bite the bullet, take the amateur radio test, and buy a mobile dual band radio. If you actually want to communicate on the trail that’s the way to go. Alternatively, many still use CB, you could start with one of those. If you want to be able to communicate with the outside world...
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    Ford Transit Connect, where to get swingout rear bumper?

    That may be a custom build item. I think it’s in the realm of DIY, but you’re going to want to actually weld it together. I wouldn’t trust aluminum brazing on something that could fall off as you’re driving down the highway.
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    INEOS Grenadier

    I would actually buy a year 3 Grenadier. And I’m not one to buy new cars.
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    Need some help, thoughts and pointers.

    Good tires. Then drive it and see what you need.
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    Snatch block for synthetic line

    You can use any wire rope snatch block with synthetic rope. If it’s been used for wire before I would be wary of using it with synthetic. Small abrasions on the block maybe over time damage the synthetic. At least make sure it’s very smooth. As with any block you’ll want to tension your rigging...
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    Types of tire chains?

    I also use these. I think they’re among the best that can be purchased in the states for a reasonable price. You can buy better, stouter chains, but the price climbs quickly for something rarely used.
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    BFG KM2 problems

    I’ve seen enough tire failures to convince me to replace tires at six years regardless of wear.
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