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  1. DarinM

    Recommendations - books, getting into shape hikes, etc.

    My wife and I want to start hiking. Neither one of us in presently in great shape, but we're working on that, exercising several days per week. Eventually we'd like to do the big hikes that always come up - the Appalachian and Pacific Crest. But that's for another time. Wichita isn't so much...
  2. DarinM

    Ignorant and worried - '97 ZJ Laredo

    My inlaws just gave us a 1997 Grand Cherokee Laredo with Selec-Trac and the I-6. 151,xxx miles overall in really good shape. It's been well maintained. They told us of a couple electrical issues - some kind of onboard computer thing that is dead and it also occasionally dies temporarily but...
  3. DarinM

    Frameless top

    Did a search - didn't have anything come up immediately obvious. I've got an 04 TJ. At a point where I can no longer see out of any of the windows - rear sides or the back. I'm thinking of getting one of the frameless replacement tops for it as I can get the whole top with new windows for not a...
  4. DarinM

    Thanksgiving!

    I'm solo for Thanksgiving this year, but that doesn't mean I have to settle for a subpar meal. I've got a Tofurkey Roast to start with. These things are surprisingly delicious. I'm not a fan of turkey anyway, so I actually like this pretend turkey stuffed with a wild rice mixture much better...
  5. DarinM

    WTB drivers side lens PIAA P-4000

    Good day. I hit a deer yesterday morning and while my ARB bumper did its job protecting me and the Jeep (no damage at all from about a 65 mph hit), the PIAA P-4000 in the bumper suffered. It looks like all I need is the lens for it. Rather than spend $60 to buy one from Summit or another...
  6. DarinM

    Sausage!

    My brother and I made sausage over the weekend. I went to my local Academy to buy some casings and found a .35 hp grinder/stuffer on clearance so I bought it. Previously we've used his KitchenAid mixer with a grinder attachment, and have been less than satisfied with the results. We're the 4th...
  7. DarinM

    TJ clutch question

    Good day. I have an '04 Rubicon. My clutch quit working a few days ago. No slippage - it just wouldn't let me shift into gear out of neutral while idling and it was grabbing while upshifting and driving. I also had screeching sounds when the clutch was depressed while in gear and stopped. My...
  8. DarinM

    CL - Norcold Austin $150

    No affiliation. Not the greatest of ads, but someone might find this useful. Link to CL
  9. DarinM

    CL - ARB fridge/freezer Austin

    No affiliation. Don't know much about these but this is a good deal cheaper than a new one. CL Ad Link By the way, I still have some tires for sale! :)
  10. DarinM

    Wrangler MT/R 245/75/16s

    I have 4 Wrangler MT/R 245/75/16 tires. All have less than 15000 miles on them - most of that highway. 3 are in very good condition, one has some cupping due to a persistant alignment problem (since resolved). I am a very motivated seller as I currently have these on my patio at my apartment...
  11. DarinM

    Big guy bike

    Hi. I have a vague idea of what a bicycle is and if the adage is true, I'll remember how to ride one. I hope, otherwise this may be a painful endeavor. I'm presently riding a recumbent exercise bike. This is getting boring. I'm wanting to begin looking for a real bicycle to continue getting...
  12. DarinM

    Estes Park, CO area August 2010

    I drove out to the Estes Park area last month and spent a week playing around and spending time with my family. Managed to get in a little wheeling, and just really enjoyed seeing the beautiful country out there. I saw my first bear in the wild - a large brown bear, but unfortunately didn't...
  13. DarinM

    Sway bar clamps

    Any of y'all ever used shaft clamps on your sway bar to keep it from migrating from side to side? My front sway bar has moved toward the passenger side and the disconnect bolt rubs on the frame. I can grab it and yank it back over and it stays for a day or so. I am guessing the bushings must be...
  14. DarinM

    WTB TJ Overhead Console

    Good day. I am looking for an overhead security console for my 2004 TJ. I would be happy with a one or two compartment item. I know I can spend $350 for a new one, but I am somewhat cash flow inhibited due to recent purchases from Sierra Expeditions (for one). D@mn you Wil... :) If you...
  15. DarinM

    72 Land Rover Austin Craigslist

    No affiliation, no association, I don't even know if this is a cool Land Rover. But here it is. Canyon Lake is about 45 minutes south of Austin. Old Land Rover
  16. DarinM

    Venter Trailers

    Couple of Venters on Austin CL. No affiliation. I was just surfing and came across them. The tent one seems interesting. If I had spare $ I might go take a look at it, but I bought a pretty sweet Telecaster last weekend. This means that I have to buy a better amp to go along with it, and...
  17. DarinM

    Advice on Norcold

    I'm going to look at a Norcold 60 Sunday morning. It's too big for my Jeep, so if I buy it, it's for the intent of reselling or trading for something of comparable value - and I'll certainly put it up for the folks here first. The guy says he'll have it running with a thermometer in it when I...
  18. DarinM

    Lake City, CO

    Did a little road trip last week. Austin-OKC-Lake City and back. Picked up my mom and dad from their place right outside Oklahoma City and then headed west in the Jeep to Lake City. We stayed at Pleasant View Resort on the south side of Lake City. This was my 2nd time to rent a cabin from...
  19. DarinM

    Do you arm yourself when camping?

    here Extensively discussed here: http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16484
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