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  1. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    Good customer service goes a long way! I got my Smittybilt Overland XL RTT used in 2020 for only $800. At that time it was only a year old and had been camped in only a handful of times. I have used it on a pretty regular basis. It's been through storms, strong winds, snow and scorching...
  2. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    Some pix from the last trip. The 2 jeeps, the trailer on the ZJ is just starting being built. St. Jacobs Well by Tim, on Flickr Trail through the Big Basin area. The Big Basin by Tim, on Flickr Herd of Bison. I was quite disappointed at the lack of wildlife on this trip. Bison at the Big...
  3. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    Not a bad suggestion. But a couple things.. I'm not that good of a painter, and this is a DIY project Also, I'm not a huge fan of the color match look. Too carlike. Took a trip out west over the weekend. Hopefully it'll be my last long trip with the soft top. The wind was horrendous...
  4. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    I'm getting to a point where I have more parts to install, more projects to tackle and not enough time to do them. Thank goodness spring is here, days are longer and weather is a bit more agreeable for working on projects after a long days work. Good thing too, because I just added to my Jeep...
  5. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    For a few years, I've been using a Camp Chef Sherpa kitchen that I picked up for cheap. It's lightweight and easy enough to lug around, even when it's loaded. There were a few things I didn't like about it, so when the opportunity for upgrade came along at a good price, I jumped. I've been...
  6. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    For the last year I've been social... weird huh? That might be a stretch, but I've been attending a Rigs and Coffee event sponsored by Go Treads and Xtrusion overland, both are great business based out of Wichita. This past weekend we held our 1 year anniversary and had a great turn out. My...
  7. Somecallmetimm

    LETS SEE YOUR TRAILERS!!!!

    Built up 4x6 tractor supply flat bed. It's gone through several configurations until I finally settled on this one. Spring over axle lift, added heavy walled square tubing for spine and rear receiver hitch, extended the tongue, added box and platform, custom fenders and jeep rims, just upgraded...
  8. Somecallmetimm

    CJ to TJ what to expect

    Nice looking ride!
  9. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    Did a bit of a comm update on both rigs... Finally got some "real" antennas. Funny thing, the first one I got was intended to go on to the TJ, a bull bar style GMRS antenna and it was HUGE! Way disproportionate to the rest of the rig, so it ended up getting installed onto the XJ. Carrying a...
  10. Somecallmetimm

    1944 bantam T3-C “restomod” homebuild.

    Very cool lift platform. I've been thinking of doing something similar, therefore I have a few questions... What size tubes did you use for the inner and outer legs? Have you had trouble with dirt getting inside and messing with the lifting and lowering of the platform? Also, what lift...
  11. Somecallmetimm

    CJ to TJ what to expect

    There's a HUGE difference. Almost like moving into a car. The coil spring suspension is plush and supple compared to the old leaf spring tech. Fuel injection benefits over carb, especially when dealing with drastic elevation changes. The interior is a bit more thought out and geared toward...
  12. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    I was called crazy for camping this past weekend. A group of friends and I headed south in search of warmer weather but failed miserably, thank God for diesel heaters and wool blankets. We headed from Kansas south to the Wichita Mountains near Lawton Ok, the drive was uneventful and lacked...
  13. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    Update on the XJ... The rebuilt t-case needs to be rebuilt again. Seems the oil pump wasn't the only item in the rebuild kit that had poor quality. The front output shaft is shot. In addition, the original front axle has developed some issues. So the plan now is to rebuild the extra front...
  14. Somecallmetimm

    Converted Xpedition Stove

    Long term update. I started to run into some issues with flame control. It was very inconsistent and became difficult to control. I used it once with a coleman oven. It worked well, but without shielding below it made quite an impact on my plastic folding table. Lack of planning on my part...
  15. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    The vast majority of my trips have been either solo, or with a very small group of friends. This past weekend I tried something new. Weird, huh? I was convinced to join up with some folks in the Ozarks for a Budget Overland listener Campout. The group met up just outside of Independence Ks...
  16. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    Getting ready for the upcoming trip is not very glamorous, it's all boring maintenance. However, in the middle of it all I was able to score a bit of an upgrade for the TJ. Found a set of new in box 2.5" lift springs for a mere $50. Fits in the budget and it'll help me get rid of the pucks...
  17. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    Snowy driveway shot. IMG_0357 by Tim, on Flickr Yay, snow. Got out in it a little with the TJ, even though my tires aren't the best. Pirelli's are good for speed, but their all terrain's leave a lot to be desired. But the price was right (free). 20231125_175122 by Tim, on Flickr Next set...
  18. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    I'm afraid a windfall like that would only multiply the number of jeeps to keep running! But then if it's big enough, a full time mechanic can be hired to assist. Hmmm...
  19. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    I must be an addict. When the XJ is up and running 100%, the TJ will start getting attention. "Hi, I'm Tim, and I'm addicted to Jeeps."
  20. Somecallmetimm

    Just another Jeep

    New doesn't always mean perfect. The transfer case is finally rebuilt and swapped into the XJ! The flaw in the oil pump that caused such a headache. Such a little thing to cause so many problems by Tim, on Flickr There were very obvious scratches on the pump gear where it was contacting the...
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