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  1. sandalscout

    I'm winch dumb, can you help me?

    Hi all, I have not done a ton of 4-wheeling, having spent most of my outdoor time in 2 wheels. I'm now, largely, limited to travelling offroad via my truck, but I use a wheelchair and need some assistance with winches and specific things to look for. So, as I said, I use a wheelchair, and will...
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    Power Feed that automatically senses when vehicle is running?

    Hi all, I saw something this morning while I was looking around for something completely not related, I came across a simple device that connected directly to the battery of a vehicle. It somehow (presumably voltage increase) was able to determine when the vehicle was running, and would provide...
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    MY 2001 KLR650

    Yep, it's big, heavy and ugly. BUT.... it's mine, and I've really connected with this bike. I know many people tend to think that spending money on such a bike is usually a waste, and, honestly, it's true. I could have ridden it the way that it was when I got it, but I didn't. I've really turned...
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    theICEdevice

    Hi everyone, I hope no one is upset by my post here; if there is a problem with where/how I posted this, please feel free to move/remove this post or contact with my any issues. I just wanted to post up about a new motorcycle and outdoors device that a friend of mine has been developing and is...
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    Ride The Divide on Youtube until midnight

    You can watch it free this weekend only. Thought some here might like to see it. http://open.salon.com/blog/joe_cantwell/2010/10/01/2711-minute_free_ride_-_ride_the_divide_on_youtube YouTube - RIDE THE DIVIDE - Award Winning Adventure Film
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    Power steering whine after installing tow hook brackets?

    Hey all! I recently installed a set of HiCountry tow hook brackets with DRings on my XJ. http://www.hicountryoffroad.com/Products/Cherokee/Recovery/cher_recovery.htm They installed easy enough, and the driver's side bracket was 100% bolt on. I loosened the 2 bolts for the steering box, slid it...
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    Question about front axle/4wd.

    So, I'm extremely new to 4wd systems, and doing some planning for future upgrades of my XJ. I've got a vacuum actuated Dana30 front axle, and I think I know the answer, but why does a front axle need to be "locked in" if the transfer case is not in 4wd mode (and therefore no power to the front...
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    Rhino-lining Carpet?

    Has anyone ever seen anything about coating a carpet with a bedliner type material? What about the roll-on DIY Herculiner stuff? I suspect that the herculiner isn't flexible enough, but I tihnk the spray-on stuff might be flexible enough to pull it off. I'm planning on self-lining the cargo area...
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    Good Winter Tent on the large side?

    Hello All, I've got a decent 3 season tent that I use for myself, or often sleep under the stars or even under a handmade tarptent if backpacking, but I'm looking for something different for this winter. My wife is not much of a camper, mainly because she despises summer heat. So, she has...
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    Desperately seeking a drain plug!

    Okay, I have an 88 Cherokee with a 4.0 in it. My radiator is apparently NOT stock for the majority of the jeeps out there. It has metal endtanks, and Napa says that they have a metal end tanked radiator in their system, it's the "heavy Duty" version, apparently for towing and such (I don't have...
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    Jeep XJ -> Cloosed to Open cooled

    Hey all, I'm gathering parts to convert my cooling system from closed to open (and eliminating the heater valve and leaking coolant bottle), and am also installing an aftermarket cooling temp gauge. I'm looking for some insight into the temp probe placement. I found a writeup where someone...
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    Lockable Ratchet Straps?

    I'm not sure if I'm simply not searching for the right term or if they just don't exist, but is anyone familiar with a lockable ratchet strap, or something that would work just as well? It'd be nice to be able to strap down things to my rack, but be able to leave it unattended for a while. I...
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