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Originally Posted By Keekleberrys: I really need to build my lj View Quote JTM in my case, but yeah. I quickly learned when I got it that I could probably double the price in aftermarket stuff to get it built how I want it, and I needed to get it to a point (not there yet, an LED light upgrade is mandatory, but next after is steel bumper/s and a winch) and just enjoy it for a while before lifting and putting new wheels/tires on it. |
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Originally Posted By 103: Awesome. I'm working my rock sliders for the Ranger. Hope to have them done by July. Also need to work on a sealable but easy to remove lid for my airbox. Slider mocked up (all that's left is mounting and painting): https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/106019/1EADBCA6-EC43-4940-AC1B-A3D4CFE1E925_jpe-2411834.JPG Airbox: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/106019/C84419E2-7B60-4F8A-B8A0-5329A12D50DF_jpe-2411833.JPG Also got a really good deal on almost new 32.6 inch BFGs: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/106019/B8A80642-30E4-4E89-910D-EDFEF4A1EF4D_jpe-2411837.JPG The sideways picture thing is annoying View Quote I like those rims! |
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Those who beat swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who don't. --Benjamin Franklin.
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Originally Posted By taliv: Was thinking of dudding up my gladiator rubicon but dang if it isn’t just about perfect from factory. I’m not sure I even want bigger tires https://i.ibb.co/DVySV91/31-C0-E6-FB-2-B67-4661-969-E-CF613-A75-A126.jpg View Quote What trailer are you running?? I assume it’s not US design since the kitchen is on the drivers side. I’m running a custom turtle back that is I think a much improved layout over the factory version my wife really wants an indoor shower for freezing nights. Been thinking hard about a Kimberly, but don’t love that the kitchen is on the drivers side so when we stop along the road, you’re standing on the road side to make lunch. |
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Looking for No forge code, square forge, forward assist upper, GX-5857 spec. IM me if you have one for sale.
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Originally Posted By Ayada: Maybe it's because I'm so used to seeing the Australian models with that bumper but the ARB fits so cleanly on the Ranger. View Quote ETA: The winch is in my garage. Attached File |
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“We've fallen a long way from John Adams representing British Soldiers.” - Aimless
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Originally Posted By fosters: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/99960/51AAEE70-F329-4312-982C-2CEA7C13FC3A_jpe-2412276.JPG Lot of stuff…lots of miles….lots of fucking gas View Quote We did Engineer Pass last year. Great trail, great scenery. |
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Originally Posted By 3one5: We did Engineer Pass last year. Great trail, great scenery. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 3one5: Originally Posted By fosters: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/99960/51AAEE70-F329-4312-982C-2CEA7C13FC3A_jpe-2412276.JPG Lot of stuff…lots of miles….lots of fucking gas We did Engineer Pass last year. Great trail, great scenery. Yeah…I was fortunate enough to catch it just as the leaves were changing color…heads turn when a truck from Florida looks competent up there |
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"People don't think Cola Warrior be like it is but it do..." - George Washington
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"People don't think Cola Warrior be like it is but it do..." - George Washington
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Originally Posted By fosters: Yeah…I was fortunate enough to catch it just as the leaves were changing color…heads turn when a truck from Florida looks competent up there View Quote For sure! It's seems every year someone is falling off the trail. What route did you take up to trail? Did you do the entire Alpine Loop? |
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Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/70832/Overlanding_car_camping_-_Copy_jpg-2412496.JPG View Quote Pretty much |
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Originally Posted By 3one5: Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/70832/Overlanding_car_camping_-_Copy_jpg-2412496.JPG Pretty much I've pissed off more than one person with that meme, some folks really take it seriously. One forum in particular tends to take itself too seriously and has too many snowflakes that cry over anything they think may offend someone. I've posted a couple of pictures of my truck in the past, none on this computer; just a Tacoma with a few mods and the back set up for camping/sleeping. |
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Originally Posted By 3one5: Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/70832/Overlanding_car_camping_-_Copy_jpg-2412496.JPG Pretty much #1 unplanned delay I've found over the years is numbskulls out "car camping" who aren't prepared in the slightest to be where they are. Whether it's some family who thinks it's OK because "I have an SUV", or some local bubba with a 100qt cooler and tent bouncing around in the back of their 1/2 ton who didn't bring tools, recovery, or any way to call for help. |
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Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: I've pissed off more than one person with that meme, some folks really take it seriously. One forum in particular tends to take itself too seriously and has too many snowflakes that cry over anything they think may offend someone. I've posted a couple of pictures of my truck in the past, none on this computer; just a Tacoma with a few mods and the back set up for camping/sleeping. View Quote I figure if I'm not going to take anyone else too seriously I should't take myself too serious either :) All of this is just for fun. Having a capable vehicle in case it actually were needed for something is just a bonus. |
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Originally Posted By 11boomboom: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/523928/signal-2022-04-15-10-35-56-557-9_jpg-2412508.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/523928/signal-2022-04-15-10-35-56-557-8_jpg-2412509.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/523928/signal-2022-04-15-10-35-56-557_jpg-2412510.JPG View Quote This was our trip out there last Fall. |
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Originally Posted By bcauz3y: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/221816/PXL_20210509_234734721_MP-2412499.jpg View Quote Looks familiar... |
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Originally Posted By 3one5: I figure if I'm not going to take anyone else too seriously I should't take myself too serious either :) All of this is just for fun. Having a capable vehicle in case it actually were needed for something is just a bonus. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 3one5: Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: I've pissed off more than one person with that meme, some folks really take it seriously. One forum in particular tends to take itself too seriously and has too many snowflakes that cry over anything they think may offend someone. I've posted a couple of pictures of my truck in the past, none on this computer; just a Tacoma with a few mods and the back set up for camping/sleeping. I figure if I'm not going to take anyone else too seriously I should't take myself too serious either :) All of this is just for fun. Having a capable vehicle in case it actually were needed for something is just a bonus. Oh I definitely don't take it seriously, of course I'm sure there are folks who think my truck looks silly too. Other than the ARB/winch and the camper shell with Yakima rack it looks pretty normal though; of course the side bars are actually steel sliders, there's an OME suspension under it along with some other mods and it's like a Swiss army knife with way too much stuff inside (it kinda looks like a homeless guy lives in the back ; no guns stored in the vehicle normally). At any given time I could spend a couple of days in it, longer if I stopped by a grocery and added more food and had access to water to filter. Sometimes I think I kinda took that whole "Be Prepared" thing too seriously. It is funny to go to a training class, have a break and go outside and pull out a stove and French press. |
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Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: Oh I definitely don't take it seriously, of course I'm sure there are folks who think my truck looks silly too. Other than the ARB/winch and the camper shell with Yakima rack it looks pretty normal though; of course the side bars are actually steel sliders, there's an OME suspension under it along with some other mods and it's like a Swiss army knife with way too much stuff inside (it kinda looks like a homeless guy lives in the back ; no guns stored in the vehicle normally). At any given time I could spend a couple of days in it, longer if I stopped by a grocery and added more food and had access to water to filter. Sometimes I think I kinda took that whole "Be Prepared" thing too seriously. It is funny to go to a training class, have a break and go outside and pull out a stove and French press. View Quote A lot of the stuff I carry around are just nice to haves. Sometimes you just want to pull over in a beautiful spot, grab a chair and make a cup of coffee. |
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"People don't think Cola Warrior be like it is but it do..." - George Washington
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I have a rubicon w/lift. It's all we need. We have streamlined our camping essentials to fit inside, no outside carriers for security reasons. Goes where most rigs can't.
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Originally Posted By fosters: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/99960/51AAEE70-F329-4312-982C-2CEA7C13FC3A_jpe-2412276.JPG Lot of stuff…lots of miles….lots of fucking gas View Quote Been there. Took my stock 92 Toyota 4x4 p/u. Not a difficult road, really, but very scenic. IIRC it's an official "scenic byway." Highly recommended. Mosquitos were deadly in the meadows below the peak. |
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Originally Posted By 3one5: A lot of the stuff I carry around are just nice to haves. Sometimes you just want to pull over in a beautiful spot, grab a chair and make a cup of coffee. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 3one5: Originally Posted By sandboxmedic: Oh I definitely don't take it seriously, of course I'm sure there are folks who think my truck looks silly too. Other than the ARB/winch and the camper shell with Yakima rack it looks pretty normal though; of course the side bars are actually steel sliders, there's an OME suspension under it along with some other mods and it's like a Swiss army knife with way too much stuff inside (it kinda looks like a homeless guy lives in the back ; no guns stored in the vehicle normally). At any given time I could spend a couple of days in it, longer if I stopped by a grocery and added more food and had access to water to filter. Sometimes I think I kinda took that whole "Be Prepared" thing too seriously. It is funny to go to a training class, have a break and go outside and pull out a stove and French press. A lot of the stuff I carry around are just nice to haves. Sometimes you just want to pull over in a beautiful spot, grab a chair and make a cup of coffee. Amen to that. I've met some interesting folks that way as well- pull into an overlook, start brewing up a fresh cup of coffee or tea and have someone walk by and comment so I offer them a cup and next thing you know you've heard a cool story or gotten a recommendation on some place to check out. I keep a couple of kites in the back too- a simple Prisma stunt and a small foil since both pack up small. I've gotten a few free beers or a cup of coffee just by letting someone try one- I'm a geek at heart. |
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Tom Sawyer.
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I'm just a timing belt job away from completing a mid-life refresh. Knocked out about 200 items on my checklist over the last two months. I plan on doing a big trip with my son this fall.
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Originally Posted By Subcanis: My sleep platform/kitchen/drawer thing I built: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/299604/F4B6B2F7-BE7F-470C-9FC8-24ED1985A596_jpe-2411901.JPG Titan swapped: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/299604/42BA6E61-4F46-479D-B559-487ED6C23D30_jpe-2411902.JPG View Quote Awesome, what rear springs are you using? Any need to regear with the larger tires? |
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View Quote Fantastic. It's some of the prettiest country in the world. |
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Originally Posted By hambone96: Awesome, what rear springs are you using? Any need to regear with the larger tires? View Quote ADO Broverland with 1.5 drop shackles. They handle the extra weight of the topper and drawers really nicely. About a 4” total lift in the rear. My truck was 3.36 stock and I’d say 33’s are the max, but not good. I’m running 285/75/16 and regeared to 3.73 when I swapped in the M205 and M226. Kinda wish I’d have gone 4.10 but this is my daily and gets a lot of highway miles. |
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"Few men could stand that kind of battering without bleeding from the nose, and most became nauseated as well. Ol' Steamboat put some of the toughest into the hospital for repairs."
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Originally Posted By Jerad: What trailer are you running?? I assume it’s not US design since the kitchen is on the drivers side. I’m running a custom turtle back that is I think a much improved layout over the factory version my wife really wants an indoor shower for freezing nights. Been thinking hard about a Kimberly, but don’t love that the kitchen is on the drivers side so when we stop along the road, you’re standing on the road side to make lunch. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/45749/8E3C92A9-6DE3-4C02-A3E4-86C9F84B979A-2412325.jpg View Quote https://imagine-trailvan.co.za/trailvan/ good guess. i imported it from south africa in 2016 |
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Has anyone done Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky? Friends and I are going to meet up there to camp and play on trails. I'm used to Central Florida "dirt" roads and the Ozarks. Even if I don't do much driving, I am very much looking forward to it.
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“We've fallen a long way from John Adams representing British Soldiers.” - Aimless
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Originally Posted By 103: Has anyone done Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky? Friends and I are going to meet up there to camp and play on trails. I'm used to Central Florida "dirt" roads and the Ozarks. Even if I don't do much driving, I am very much looking forward to it. View Quote There’s a ton of dirt out there. I haven’t been able to spend as much time as I’d like out that way though. Go during the week if you can. There are some really cool campsites on the lake. |
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The hardest part about a zombie apocalypse will be pretending I'm not excited.
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Originally Posted By 103: Has anyone done Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky? Friends and I are going to meet up there to camp and play on trails. I'm used to Central Florida "dirt" roads and the Ozarks. Even if I don't do much driving, I am very much looking forward to it. View Quote in the southeast regional section of expedition portal forums, there's a bunch of people who do LBL very regularly and can give you advice on booking camping spots etc and which trails to take. if you're coming from florida, and want to play on dirt, stop at windrock near oliver springs, TN. you won't be disappointed. |
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What have the Romans ever done for us?
TN, USA
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Originally Posted By Amped: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/179056/6DDCE220-A867-4530-B129-B6C83AF19B9C_jpe-2411872.JPG Acrossland as FUCK View Quote Yessss acrosslandAF Option 1 - for comfy trips / distance trips (Windrock with @jafrush) Option 2 - for technical tracks and shorter trips, and the Red Clay Rally (Franklin St. Forest with @amped) |
Panem et Circenses
Since it cost a lot to win and even more to lose... |
What have the Romans ever done for us?
TN, USA
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Panem et Circenses
Since it cost a lot to win and even more to lose... |
What have the Romans ever done for us?
TN, USA
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Originally Posted By 103: Has anyone done Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky? Friends and I are going to meet up there to camp and play on trails. I'm used to Central Florida "dirt" roads and the Ozarks. Even if I don't do much driving, I am very much looking forward to it. View Quote @amped Turkey Bay is SxS nuts and hard tracks. 100 roads are easier than 300 roads. Prepare for mud, there are holes that never see sunlight. When are you going? I know a few arfcommers that are just over 1.5 hours away. |
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OST. Just got back from 2 weeks in CO and UT. Did the Alpine loop, Moab, and some really remote exploring in the Manti-La Sal and West CO. Have to get my pics over. They don't automatically convert to jpeg from heic when I email now, so I have to convert them.
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What have the Romans ever done for us?
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Originally Posted By LS1POWERED: My tundra, Icon 2.5” kit on 35s. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/251706/5E441FB0-DB29-4B5B-A51C-AEC3984BD435_jpe-2412817.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/251706/FB6011BF-6D9B-4EC8-9811-A8D07C503510_jpe-2412818.JPG View Quote I bet that’s comfy |
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Originally Posted By Finslayer83: @amped Turkey Bay is SxS nuts and hard tracks. 100 roads are easier than 300 roads. Prepare for mud, there are holes that never see sunlight. When are you going? I know a few arfcommers that are just over 1.5 hours away. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Finslayer83: Originally Posted By 103: Has anyone done Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky? Friends and I are going to meet up there to camp and play on trails. I'm used to Central Florida "dirt" roads and the Ozarks. Even if I don't do much driving, I am very much looking forward to it. @amped Turkey Bay is SxS nuts and hard tracks. 100 roads are easier than 300 roads. Prepare for mud, there are holes that never see sunlight. When are you going? I know a few arfcommers that are just over 1.5 hours away. LBL is awesome with a lot to offer. Rich is 100% right, mud holes are no joke Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Can we call the top of the overland insanity with the Redtail Overland 25K Carbon fiber "rooftop camper?"
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What have the Romans ever done for us?
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Panem et Circenses
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The hardest part about a zombie apocalypse will be pretending I'm not excited.
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Originally Posted By 103: Has anyone done Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky? Friends and I are going to meet up there to camp and play on trails. I'm used to Central Florida "dirt" roads and the Ozarks. Even if I don't do much driving, I am very much looking forward to it. View Quote I’m going in July most likely. |
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Originally Posted By LS1POWERED: My tundra, Icon 2.5” kit on 35s. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/251706/5E441FB0-DB29-4B5B-A51C-AEC3984BD435_jpe-2412817.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/251706/FB6011BF-6D9B-4EC8-9811-A8D07C503510_jpe-2412818.JPG View Quote Did you have to do the body mount chop to get 35's under it? I've been looking at the Icon 2.5's. Thinking those or Fox, just not sure yet. Your truck looks great! |
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When I'm bad....noone forgets |
Originally Posted By ashington: Making some solid headway on my crawler/camper/overlander multipurpose rig. I generally hammock camp, but wanted to build something I could sleep in the back of with storage, onboard water, a fridge and a camp kitchen setup but with minimal fluff otherwise, that could also get shit done on the trail AND be able to drive long distances in relative comfort. There's not much Land Rover left at this point but so far specs are: Cummins R2.8, GM 10-speed auto Dynatrac Pro-Rock 60 rear Dynatrac 44/60 hybrid front 35 spline ARB's F/R 37's Linked F/R 12" travel Fox components Lots of Baja Designs lighting Finishing up the front end now, just need to finalize all my steering and panhard then it'll sit on its own weight. Just scored a crusty old Warn 8274 that I rebuilt and will be using in place of the XD9000 pictured. https://i.ibb.co/JmH5ww8/IMG-3068.jpg View Quote you win |
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God Bless Edward Snowden.
God Bless Ammon Bundy. quod est necessarium est licitum Interim call sign: Tiffany |
What have the Romans ever done for us?
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Originally Posted By fosters: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/99960/F2C0029E-DAAB-48E4-A489-A7FC38ABB2CB_jpe-2414895.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/99960/6BF697FC-CC41-41A8-B8AD-B4B97E84758A_jpe-2414896.JPG Just a couple of driveway shots as I’m bored View Quote Just had to come in here and drop baller pics of an even more baller 80. |
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Originally Posted By Finslayer83: Just had to come in here and drop baller pics of an even more baller 80. /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/B926BC70-2451-4EC1-A889-3A3C070B9F9D-404.gif View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Finslayer83: Originally Posted By fosters: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/99960/F2C0029E-DAAB-48E4-A489-A7FC38ABB2CB_jpe-2414895.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/99960/6BF697FC-CC41-41A8-B8AD-B4B97E84758A_jpe-2414896.JPG Just a couple of driveway shots as I’m bored Just had to come in here and drop baller pics of an even more baller 80. /media/mediaFiles/sharedAlbum/B926BC70-2451-4EC1-A889-3A3C070B9F9D-404.gif Thank you…it’s still a work in progress…just set up solar and onboard water, some parts are temporary until I get the parts delivered I ordered several weeks ago…but it’s coming together |
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