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  1. jeepnjeff

    On-Board Welder.

    For those too cheap to buy a Premiere Power Welder, there's always the DIY Weldernator. Lots of information about that on the Internet. Also, there's the ReadyWelder which is a wire-fed setup. You can run it in conjunction with the PPW or off batteries. Some have used the ReadyWelder with...
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    On-Board Welder.

    That's one of those tools where you'll rarely use it but when you need it, you really need it.
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    What tire size are you running?

    I've had as large as 35x12.5R15's on my Jeep and as small as 205.75R15's. I've settled on 33x10.5R15's. They're great on road and do fairly well offroad. Had no complaints with the tires on the Rubicon Trail which is probably the most offroad I'll be doing with this Jeep. I also like the...
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    gas can and travel

    Another vote for Wavian/ValPro/Latvian NATO Cans...
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    Axles

    Yukon and Alloy USA make them still. They even have 5 x 5.5 conversions as well. Still, not worth it over a D44 swap.
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    Axles

    If it was me, I'd keep the Dana 30. Depending on what year it is, you'll either have a high pinion or a low pinion and vacuum disconnect or not. The best combo is the high pinion no vacuum disconnect. Also depending on the year it will either have 260x U-joints for the 297x which were changed...
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    Tesla Cybertruck - What do you think?

    On paper it looks good. I'd be hesitant to take it off road though. Fire roads and groomed dirt roads, maybe. Rocks and mud, I'm not so sure. Can the truck ford water? Tesla's in the past/present haven't fared too well in floods. The low CG is nice when driving but not so nice when you are...
  8. jeepnjeff

    New bigger grill/griddle

    I have the Lodge griddle and it works well on my two burner stove. There is a lip on both sides but it's still pretty shallow. Never had any issues with grease buildup spilling over. The downside to the Lodge is that there are no handles (good and bad) and that it's heavy, It's a bit awkward...
  9. jeepnjeff

    Seeking hardtop for ,15 Jeep wrangler sport unlimited

    Watch FB Marketplace and check Craigslist. Worse case you'll probably have to drive to LA. Also check Jeep Parts Depot.
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    Lockers, LSD, selectable, lunch box, air, etc....

    I really like having a Detroit and putting one in a Corporate 14-Bolt doesn't require a new carrier which makes it a bit cheaper as well. If you're not rock crawling then a locker in the back will make a big difference and will probably be enough. With stock tires you're going to have limited...
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    Spare tire mount

    The truck is AEV's Recruit Ram 1500. I'm sure they sell the mount. Recruit - American Expedition Vehicles - AEV
  12. jeepnjeff

    New battery

    I had installed an Optima Red Top U800 in my Jeep back in 1998. It finally died in 2011. I drained that red top down to almost nothing several times and it always charged back upl. I did start to notice problems with the voltage in 2008 but it always started up and ran everything. I ended...
  13. jeepnjeff

    How big is big enough? - Tire sizes

    My stock tires were 205.75R15's. They're really tiny. 27 inches for those who don't do metric. After I installing the first lift on I went with 32x11.5R15's BFG AT's. My main complaint with the tire being it's an oddball size and it's performance in the rain. I lived in a place where it...
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    What Jeep Wrangler to get?

    With that budget, it's going probably put you into the YJ/TJ catagory. And as much as I like YJ's, I think a TJ would be the way to go. I would definitely go with a 4.0L and not a 2.5L if you plan on driving on the highways or live in an area with lots of steep hills. If it's just you then a...
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    Jeep Truck Photos Released. Who will be the first overlander with one?

    Some people are already thinking about build potential.
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    Truck with best parts availability.

    So you're going to get a XJ? Good choice! I recommend a '97-01. The revision makes them look a lot more contemporary than the pre-revision. 4.0L with an AW4 (auto) is very common and pretty bullet-proof. Like the GM, the XJ's parts are cheap as well. I think out of the box the XJ is a...
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    Truck with best parts availability.

    I drive a Jeep but I gotta go with those recommending a square body GM/Chevy C/K. They are plentiful and parts are cheap. Not only that but you can mix and match parts for a cheap upgrade path. For aftermarket engines and transmissions parts GM has everyone beat. Body panels are pretty...
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    Anyone know about this rooftop tent

    Good eye. I didn't notice the window. This one is sold by Purpose Built Gear but it's another import.