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  1. GeoTracker90

    One Swell Trailer

    OK guys, here are my very rough first sketches of what I'm thinking of building. The red rectangles are fuel cans. The black cylinder front and center is a 3 gallon air tank for the air bag suspension. I still need to add the 10 lb propane tank into the drawing, I envision it going in a bracket...
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    1991 Montero Ignition Question

    I'm new to Monteros although I've been wanting one for some time. I'm going to look at a 1991 Montero Friday after work. The guy that is selling it has said that it won't run and that it doesn't have spark. Do you guys have any words of wisdom to share before I go out there and take a look...
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    2M HT Ordered

    I guess I'll be joining the HAM community over the next week. I just ordered a VX-170 and on February 7th I'll be taking my Technician and hopefully my General licensing tests. A couple of other people in the local 4X4 club appear as if they will be testing too. I have a lot to learn but can't...
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    Three Link or Indy?

    What do you guys think? I could go either way on this one. I've started on the independent suspension with a bushing jig, but I also have materials that I could divert to a three link set up. Which style would you rather see built. This won't be a speed build by any means, just some thing to...
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    KLR 650 Lowering

    I'm very interested in the newer KLR 650 but the 35" seat height seems like it might be too much of a stretch for me. Are there any options out there to lower it some? If so what are they and what will the net results be? Mike
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    Kirkham's Auto/Truck Canopy

    Does any body have experience with this awning? Price seems reasonable. Kirkham's Auto/Truck Canopy Mike
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    ARB RTT @ Cabela's

    I just stumbled across this when I did a google search to show a co-worker what a RTT is. ARB RTT @ Cabela's Pricing is $1329.99. Doesn't seem too bad. Mike
  8. GeoTracker90

    Diamond Peak Idaho

    First a little back ground. Idaho has nine peaks over 12,000 feet in elevation and I have made it a personal goal to climb all nine of them before my body begins to give out. Seven of the nine peaks are located to the north of Mackay, one is over in the Sun Valley area and one is to the north of...
  9. GeoTracker90

    Expedtion Trailer - Just not for Off-Road

    I know that this isn't a teardrop trailer forum, but I wanted to show the group what I have been up to since Clark took the ORT back to Boise. I have been working on the trailer frame on and off since September 1st, and right before noon today the plywood was all raw, uncut sheets...
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    Expedition - just not Off-Road

    Wanted to share with you guys what I have been busy on since Clark hauled the ORT back to Boise. I know that this isn't a teardrop forum but I thought I would share it with the group any how. I've been putting the frame together ever since the 1st. Just before noon today the...
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    Weekend Loop September 05/06, 2008

    I took the boys out this past weekend and ended up making a nice loop north of Rexburg. I had planned to go out to Meadow Lake, but at the last moment a good portion of my gas money evaporated and I had to decide on a shorter trip. With the teardrop trailer loaded and hooked up we headed north...
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    Dell Inspiron Mini 9

    I just recieved an email from dell touting their new 9" mini lap top. My first thought was to put one in an expo vehicle. From their information it looks like it uses a solid state hard drive so hard drive problems may be less of an issue with rough road use. Just wondering if any one has seen...
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    Cool Fender Flares

    I was just over at Iron Pig Off-Road's website and on their home page they have some tough looking fender flares for the FJ-40's but all I could think of is how a trailer would look like if it had the tires/wheels tucked in under the body with a set of these flare on it. Just thought I would...
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    1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

    Hey guys, My wife just spotted a 1994 Cruiser at the local Ford dealer. It has approx 140K miles and a new trans. What would be a reasonable price for this critter? If I go and check it out what things should I look for? Mechanical items? During the test drive? Other things? The sales man is...
  15. GeoTracker90

    Indy Suspension Build

    OK, so this will be my on going build thread. I'll document my attempt at building a home grown, air bagged independent suspension expedition trailer. Why? Well I'm not sure why, but I do know that I LOVE to build trailers and this style of suspension is a challange to design, build and...
  16. GeoTracker90

    Rotational Weight

    Just wondering how big of an issue rotational weight is on fuel economy. I was doing a spreadsheet with information on various brands and models of 235/85R16 tires and noticed that the tire weights went from 40 lbs to 51 lbs. That makes the heaviest tires 125% the weight of the lightest. To me...
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    Home built independent suspension?

    Just wondering if any one has successfully designed and built their own independent trailer suspension? Looking through my trailer supply catalogs I can buy the spindles with the brake flanges and I'm tempted to try my hand at this. I know that AT has their kit available, but it is a lot of...
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    235/85r16

    Does any one have experience with this size of tire? I like the 31" height and the narrower foot print for my upcoming S10 Blazer build but I have some ?'s. First who makes this size of tire in some thing less than a load rating of "E"? If i end up going this route I think that I'll try and...
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    Expo Trailer Frame Model

    Well I had the choice of doing home work or playing with a modeling program. So, this is what I ended up doing: If I build a new trailer I think that I'll do one with an air bag suspension. The bushings are based on the ones that all of the 4WD builders are using. 2-5/8" wide and 2" diameter...
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    1986 S10 Blazer Expo Build

    Well I think that I'm going to revive a Blazer that I've had sitting for a couple of years. First off the pictures. The body is nice and straight for its age. I'm planning on swapping in a 4.3L V6 and associated transmission/transfer case in place of the dead, little 2.8L combo. Suspension...
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