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  1. Patman

    Bumper Stingers. worth it or not?

    Pushbars are for bumping in the desert (look at most pro desert trucks, no stingers) Stingers are generally there for looks, but are intended to protect the front end in a slow speed rollover. Basically if you draw a line between the tip of the stinger and the front hoop of the cage, anything...
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    CAMPTEQ's 80 Series Land Cruiser pop top Prototype

    One of the main reasons for my recent sale of my last 60 was the beat up roof from the previous owner. :rolleyes: time to go kick myself some more. And start looking for another 60. Great work, keep the info coming.
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    Diesel engine swap + what "expedition rig"?

    How about a Suburban, swap in a 4bt or a 6bt. Get a 4 speed atlas behind a 4l80e. Gear the axles WAY upn(numerically low). Shoot for 1200 rpm at a realistic cruise speed. Keep it low enough and clean enough outside (I.e. no roof rack) to stay slippery in he wind. Should be able to get...
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    JK 4-door to 2-door long wheelbase conversion.....

    How about asking A/T to make a habitat without the provision for the rear doors? That would rock. Its just glass wouldn't be too hard to do yourself. I'm definately with you on the 2 door lwb. Maybe a 3 door, leave the pass door for access, like the old burbs.
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    CAMPTEQ's 80 Series Land Cruiser pop top Prototype

    Brilliant!!! Only questions would be in regards to the permanent non external clamp install, already brought up.
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    Need help... Have JKU, still lusting for Vanagon

    I agree completely that a Ujoint converted E Series is a great set up and far easier to build/buy than making a Synro equally capable off road and/or towing, ok maybe even driving! :sombrero: But as with everything, personal preference is a huge part of vehicle choice. My basic plan is this...
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    Need help... Have JKU, still lusting for Vanagon

    I have a plan on paper that will give a vanagon power, reliability, articulation. And be cheaper than a subied syncro, and lightyears more capable . And most importantly, NOT look like a redneck hippies wet dream. Just look like a normal 31" tired Syncro to the untrained eye.
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    Need help... Have JKU, still lusting for Vanagon

    Action camper is awesome, but a little too bulky for anything I couldn't do in my Syncro. If extreme wheel/camping is the thing an Earthroamer JKU would be a better choice. IMHO
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    Need help... Have JKU, still lusting for Vanagon

    There is just something about parking, swiveling the seat around, popping up the table and folding down the bed, that is too convenient. Especially in the small footprint of a Vanagon. On top of it being a totally functional daily driver. I think a properly setup fullsize van could come...
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    Need help... Have JKU, still lusting for Vanagon

    Nothing that can't be overcome with a little proper creative engineering. If a regular flipac can do it, no reason a jku top can't. It may introduce different issues but nothing that can't be compensated for. May take a custom roll cage, but for a "camper"biased set up, may be worth it. For...
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    Need help... Have JKU, still lusting for Vanagon

    Jku with an a/t habitat, cut a bigger access hole to have truck flippac access/room. Kit out the interior so you have a little table area and maybe a little couch that converts to a third bed. Still hard to fit 4 people though. I fight with myself constantly about "needing" more power and...
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    Factory Restored Westy's

    Imagine that bill:eek:
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    Jeep VanFC Concept

    put it on a stock height JKU Rubi chassis. Stuff a CRD under the seats and SELL SELL SELL!!!! Make sure the back seat folds flat for a bed, have a fold out table OEM, maybe some swivels on the front seats and a rear facing jump seat behind the driver........wait....never mind. It had me at...
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    Sorry to burst the bubble...

    Since Ceaser invented the calender after the mayan prediction, the end date has to have been calculated using their calender and the 12,21,2012 date is just the day which lines up on our calender with thier apocalyptic premonition. Now if the people who are currently spouting the EOTW crap...
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    New Jeep Concept Vehicles at Easter Jeep Safari

    That FC makes me feel funny...............
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    What is the emblem officially called?

    #8 ORNAMENT, BACK DOOR 75435-60020 1995.11-1998.01 FZJ80 1 $144.13 $114.17 picture and price listing are from two different sites
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    SAS with just a little lift?

    Kyle at DrivenTubeWerx is building a long travel SUA rig for KoH. Basically had to build a whole new frame to make it happen. There's a build thread on POR. Not the same direction, but could give you some decent ideas. The truck is low, stock height on 37s. There is no reason you can't go...
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    Around the world in my Icon. Looking for ideas.

    Sure. Enjoy the free bowl of soup with your hat and bulldoze Bushwood to build condos!
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