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  1. dblack

    Taking the top off of a Jeep

    If I can do it, it can't be that hard. [emoji16]
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    Taking the top off of a Jeep

    I built a little pulley system for both the roof top tent and the hard cover so I can remove on my own. Pretty simple and only cost me $150 in hardware at princess auto. I'm running out of real estate. Lol 2 separate but identical systems side by side by the way.
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    macgyver fixes

    Once sat on the edge of a trail for hours while my brother spliced a Broken throttle cable together by braiding the ends to one another. Gave him just enough to throttle to limp back to the road.
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    Jeeping it! Food storage question

    Ahhh. A JK. Good call. The cooler is a "cabelas polar ice cap equalizer". 60qt. And bear resistant is probably a more accurate description. I'm happy with it. Keeps ice better than my old Coleman.
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    Jeeping it! Food storage question

    I hear ya. Maybe someone else will have some pearls of wisdom... I have a "Grizzly proof" cooler, but I still tuck it away if I can. More interestingly... I have a 2005 TJ Wrangler Unlimited (have owned it for about a week), and I'm curious how the heck you sleep in the back... I'm 6'2" and...
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    Jeeping it! Food storage question

    Hmmm, that is a ticklish one... I would suggest a few precautionary measures. Keep no food open in the jeep. That means don't leave that package of beef jerky in the console, and the French fries under the seat. :-) When you roll into camp, take Your coolers and boxes out of the jeep for...
  7. dblack

    4X2 Advice

    I rocked a 2wd Chevy for decades in the bush, exploring back country. Found a ton of trails for later and had a lot of fun dispersed camping. Tire chains are amazingly good in the winter. And if you're hard up they will do an amazing job in the mud too. They're a bitch to get on and off in the...
  8. dblack

    Alberta members and meets.

    Sure. I'm in.
  9. dblack

    Any ideas on repurposing this for use in overland rig?

    You could scavenge the batteries then use them to re-charge electronics in the vehicle without drawing on your starting battery. Hook a solar panel to them for charging. But I'm with @1derer. I don't think you gain a lot for the weight carried and pain in the ass factor.
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    GPS for ipad

    I may have to give that a go.
  11. dblack

    GPS for ipad

    Yup. I use my Apple Mini iPad.
  12. dblack

    GPS for ipad

    I use a garmin glo for location and the hema maps app. Sorry. Haven't hear of lead nav.
  13. dblack

    El Cheapo Jeep WJ Build-ish.

    They're hosted here.
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    El Cheapo Jeep WJ Build-ish.

    Sounds awesome! We definitely need photos tho. [emoji846]
  15. dblack

    To snorkel or not to Snorkel?

    I agree. If one isn't made for the truck it may be tough to find one that matches the lines. Having said that I'm sure someone has done it. Start googling and see what shows up. I've seen videos of people find a close snorkel, heat up the curve and adjust it to fit... Mine is bolted to the...
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    To snorkel or not to Snorkel?

    Full disclosure... I snorkeled. And I like it, but having holes cut into a perfectly good truck made my skin crawl. lol I'll narrow it down to a couple of reason why I made the decision. 1. Water: I cross water on occasion. Not usually very deep and as a rule I keep it below the bottom...
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    Elk Island To Elk Point - 08/13/2017

    Sounds lovely. What time would you like to meet? - Scratch that. Saw the rally point details. Count me in.
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    Who still uses TJ/LJ's for Overlanding

    Colour me intrigued! I'll PM you.
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    Who still uses TJ/LJ's for Overlanding

    Interesting perspective. I have a 2013 Toyota Tundra outfitted for long trips and overlanding. Love it. I needed the size for the family. But for the shorter trips locally with a little more off roading sections I find it a bit big. My exit angle in that thing is atrocious. I'm looking to...
  20. dblack

    Edmonton Trip/Camping?

    The washout is right where crystal creek hits the cardinal river and is about 500m long. Lat: 52°53'17.64°B Long: 117°9'39.46°W