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  1. Chorky

    Gladiator with AEV in western montana

    By chance anyone in western Montana with a weighted down Gladiator and a AEV lift around and willing to take me for a quick spin?
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    Lets see your mobile on-board house/aux battery set-up's

    I know there has been lots of discussion on the topic, but I finally have a direction - after all these years. After looking at some options, I think I have concluded that no current ready to go system (Jackery, goal zero, or equip mobile battery box) will suit my needs. So I probably will be...
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    2022 Jeep Gladiator soft top - factory

    New, in the box and unopened factory MOPAR black Sunder Soft Top. Part number 82215614. Located in Superior, Montana. Can bring to Missoula on Friday or Saturday depending on availability. Could possibly deliver to further locations (Kalispell, Spokane, etc) depending on the situation and when...
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    rust prevention coatings

    Question about rust prevention coatings underneath on body, frame, etc... Living in western MT and traveling the rockies we do have pretty corrosive road spray, although maybe not as bad as the east. I have previously treated my Jeep and truck with Eastwood interior frame coating (the green...
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    utilizing 'open' power distribution and fuse panel spots options

    Vehicle - 2006 Jeep TJ 4.0L manual trans Has anyone actually attempted to utilize existing 'open' fuse panel and underhood distribution box slots? curious for 'low' amp draw items. maybe 3 that pull about 5 - 11 amps. according to attached pics of distribution blocks there are plenty of...
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    CB comparison

    Cobra 75 Midland 75-822 Uniden CMX760 The first two seem to be tride and true (old) with all the typical features but somewhat analogue Uniden seems to be the 'newest' option, however it does not have the WX option. Opinions? Any particular one better than the rest based on experiences...
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    Pre wiring for compressor - dual ARB

    so I have a mobile twin arb that I am pre-wiring the jeep for it to be hard mounted behind the passenger seat. According to ARB - the max amp draw is 50 amps. However, it appears ARB is using 12 or maybe 10 ga wire in in their wiring to the compressors...
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    Tie down / mounting thoughts

    Since this seems the best location for this question... In terms of general camper tie downs - they always seem to be outside the camper, going to usually the frame/bumper, possibly a truck bed, or maybe pocket die downs. Either way they always seem to connect to the outside corners of a...
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    The new 7.3 - how is it

    Just exploring for some info. Wondering what folks think of the 7.3. Curious how it has performed, what sort of mileage you are seeing (please specify loaded or not, highway/city, hills or flat, since this country is vast), reliability, etc... Thanks :-) Just looking at some other options...
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    OBA mounting locations

    Looking at purchasing this in the next few months 485C Gen.2 Dual OBA | VIAIR Corporation Curious to hear about mounting locations pro/con list that some have experineced. I know most jeep buys put their ARB's under the hood, and most truck guys probably just put it along the frame. I am...
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    2021 F150 vs F250

    Looking at some specs today.... F150 extended cab 4x4 8' bed w/3.5 eco - 2,740 lbs max payload F250 same size w/7.3 - 3,460 max payload For comparison Ram 2500 - 3,040 max payload. Aside from being a tad physically larger, and the 720 pound payload difference, any major differences between...
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    Paint or other coating options

    So I have 2 vehicles that are needing paint at some point soon in order to protect and prevent body rust. There are some paint chips from normal use, and areas have started surface rust. Spots are relatively small currently, but the rest of the paint for both vehicles are rather old and need...
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    full size frame twist and implications to campers

    Specifically speaking to Alaskan campers for those who have them, but applies to any camper. Full sized trucks (older with C channel frames - like my '97 OBS for example) have pretty significant frame twist, causing beds to really move even if only going over a speed bump. Naturally this...
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    GMRS antenna on smaller vehicles

    I am wondering on smaller vehicles like a Jeep, where good locations might be for GMRS antennas. I currently have a 102 whip on the right rear corner via a ball mount (swr is way off so it needs some better grounding). When working, it worked quite well and I was pleased by the range, being CB...
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    Aftermarket GPS Head unit - Insane Audio TJ1002

    Anyone have any thoughts on this? Good or bad? Insane Audio TJ1002 aftermarket head unit. Insane Audio TJ1002 Head Unit for 03-06 Jeep Wrangler TJ | Quadratec I once purchased the factory GPS radio, and sold it before even installing after realizing it was not supported and required the CD...
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    weights - general items

    I'm wondering if anyone has some general 'total' weights of a variety of standard camping type gear that I can use as a base instead of trying to find a way to weigh all my own items (and guess things I dont have). This really is just general items, and maybe a couple of simple specialty...
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    1997 F350 CCLB 7.3L

    1997 F350 7.3l CCLB Approx. 245,000 miles 2nd owner – well cared for I have taken well care for this truck as it has been my livelihood the last 5 years. I am its second owner. Never abused, and only put on 40,000 miles since ownership. At 24 years old it does have some blemishes as would be...
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    Ranger - pros/cons considering maintenance/reliability

    So recently I had considered parting with my current truck for a Ram 1500 diesel for something more modern, more comfortable, more in line with my needs and desires. However, after digging into things like a full cost analysis (pretty insane actually), reviews of actual owners, considering...
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    Help me decide

    Someone intervene before I make a mistake :unsure:? Lots of pro's and con's on all accounts, See my sig for my current full size rig (which is the one in question).
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    Key off power draw - '06 TJ

    Anyone happen to know if the TJ's have a significant key off power draw or a well known culprit? Last week my Jeep wouldn't start, still had enough to 'click' the starter. Left for a business trip. Now the battery is down to 3.5 v. Seems like a significant drain in a short amount of time...
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