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  1. Dakota Houligans

    Flashlights

    I have a stream light strion led flashlight with the lithium ion rechargeable battery. you can get spare batteries for it and its worked well for me every day for the last 5 years.
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Thanks. Plenty more to do yet. Hopefully with Christmas almost here and most hunting seasons over I'll have more free time to get back on it.
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    I can look but I believe a little over $230. Not cheep but better than trying to clean up my nasty falling apart stuff. If you get it I'd skip the bolts for the middle 3 mounts all they send is some grade 8 regular bolts you can buy at any hardware store. But the ones for the core support and...
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Haven't done much on it lately been taking care of some stuff around the house and doing some hunting. I did get some work done on replacing the body mount bushings with some from energy suspension. I started putting them together only to remember I planed to paint the hardware. I...
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    Recovery Bag Recommendations

    At the moment I just use a tool bag from the local hardware store. But of the 3 you show I'd say the arb. they don't generally skimp on quality. I do like both the back pack and hard side case ideas though. May have to do some thinking. We usually always have a back pack with us. So I...
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    What type of winch is everyone using?

    Warn 16.5ti. It's overkill but when ever it hooks up to something it will move one way or another.
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    Seriously a Bronco?

    They get the job done. And even with just a few changes you'd be surprised what they can do. I'm currently building my second bronco that will become my daily driver and our adventure mobile as the kids call it.
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    Full Size Overland Rigs

    I have an old F-250 extended cab long box that we use for pulling and hauling mostly. I once was heading down a forest road/trail and came across some people in side by sides and they couldn't believe I'd try and take a truck like that down this trail. They told me it gets way to narrow to...
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    2018 GMC Canyon MTB/Overland/Adventure Rig

    It's looking good. Can't beat a deal like that on the factory skid plates.
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Turns out I have 3 rusted off body mount bolts. So I now have bolts and new body mount bushings ordered. Oh well. I have a few broken seat bolts to remove as well. Hopefully I'll be able to weld nuts on the bolts and work them out.
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    Bed liner as Paint

    I did my bronco inside and out about 15 or so years ago. Never peeled any off. It's all in the prep work and selecting a good product. I used durabak and it worked well. They make a uv stable one I used on the exterior. The most important thing is the prep work when doing either paint or...
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    Our first Overlanding Trip - The Report after 6000km

    Looks like a good time with the family.
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    Battery powered tools

    Most of my cordless is snap-on from my mechanic days. I have some newer Milwaukee cordless ratchet that is pretty darn handy. My Snap-on 3/8 and 1/2 inch impact are about 12 years old. 7 of those where everyday use in the shop. So they took a severe beating. I just last week had to have...
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    Next phase: Expedition Trailer

    Looks like it's turning out great.
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Managed to get the 2 coats of sound deadener down a few days ago. Had to let it dry completely and sprayed the ceramic insulation layer in the back today. Turned out pretty good. The tin can sound is completely gone. More of a dull thud when you bang on the metal from the other...
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Put the final coat of lizard skin on the floor of the bronco. Getting closer to putting the interior back together.
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Now it's time for sanding and cleaning it all up for primer. I used 120 grit on an electric sander and then washed it with soap and water using a scotch brite pad to get any spots I may have missed and rinsed it off. After letting it dry overnight. I wiped it all down with a pre-cleaner...
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Forgot I had some spots on the lower part I fixed to. Had to cut open the side to get at all of it. This corner all back together.
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    1984 Ford Bronco Project

    Time for a little patch work on the rear by the tailgate. So I removed the tailgate, rear bumper, and fuel tank. The spots to replace. I cut out the rust and ended up patching a small piece below it as well. I cut out 2 replacement pieces and bent the one to match. Then...
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    Minimum Mechanical Skill

    Yes a lot of things are easier than you think they just take knowledge. Some are far beyond the skill of very good diy guys. Like diagnosing a signal problem on the CAN buss. Sure there are only 2 wires but, all those modules on the bus communicate through waveform signals. Your average guy...