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  1. Desert Runner

    Camera Gear, Tires, and Secrets!

    We need some KO3 UPDATE REVIEWS. Michel with your driving history..what is your continuing input, now that you have some mileage on them? For others, if you have them....please chime in. Balance issues....mounting(How much balance wt.)...staying in balance Tread issues...chunking? Punctures...
  2. Desert Runner

    How to make a killer fire kit

    I quoted another poster and made a attempt at humour....for the poster who just wanted to use a 5 gallon Jerry can as the end all for fire starting. I believe he was also making a stab at humor.:smile::smile::smile::smile::smile: Being able to get a fire going can be life or death. It also...
  3. Desert Runner

    What happens to my milegae when I lift and install big tires?

    Aluminum or steel, I would just like better protection under my truck. Sticks...limbs...small rocks, the aluminum would work. Now steel would be best for that long gap between the cross members on each end of my Allison transmission. Some companies offer aluminum with the caveat of being...
  4. Desert Runner

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Roof rack....please give details. Size dims How many rack to roof feet attachments How it attaches.....screw...bolt...rivit? Brand Price Etc....... How do you like it's quality....paint/powder coating Accessory gear and brackets Would you do anything different, if starting over? I have a...
  5. Desert Runner

    Yet Another TIRE questoin

    Wow....thought they would wear better on a medium/light duty full size. I had heard about 2500/3500 AND Excursions.
  6. Desert Runner

    Yet Another TIRE questoin

    Mmm... interested in their wearability on heavier rigs. My understanding is better on lighter rigs,....... too soft (sidewalls) that need higher PSI pressure to work correctly on heavier full size rigs.
  7. Desert Runner

    Weight issue with aftermarket bumper?

    If your leaning towards a BULL BAR BUMPER....check total weight. They are not all created equal. Heavier does not mean stronger. The design of the winch pocket is more important. ALSO....only a couple are airbag compatible. Something else....yes ELSE...is how many bolts are used in the...
  8. Desert Runner

    How to make a killer fire kit

    CUTE. .... AND AS MENTIONED....OVERKILL. but tongue in cheek....a bit of truth. You just have to be real careful and only use for a initial ...COLD start. Tinder...vasaline cotton balls...magnesium.....strike anywhere matches. This and other methods are much safer. Also to...
  9. Desert Runner

    What happens to my milegae when I lift and install big tires?

    This....it's all about DRAG With tires it's rolling resistance. With undercarriage...it's airflow. Having a diesel engine will mitigate to a point the above observations. This is due to the torque they have which counteracts the drag applied. On another note....it's nice to know that SKID...
  10. Desert Runner

    Winches

    From my understanding, a,9500 lb winch is about as big as you can mount with over the counter mounts. Part of that is also because of the shear strength of the mounting pin. Most reciever hitch systems are not built for high power winch applucations. triangulation and box construction are what...
  11. Desert Runner

    What tires to run?

    Mmm....At or mud......??? Daily driver...dual use? Dedicated weekend warrior? Ran 2 sets of BFG muds.....noise did not bother me. Liked tbem.....but treadwear is way less than their AT version. AT's WILL LAST A LOT LONGER. You can also find aggressive AT tires which bridge the gap between...
  12. Desert Runner

    Getting around f150 ecoboost limitations in remote/challenging environments?

    Bull Bar Bumpers like the ARB, HAVE A DESIGNED IN .....cooling channel behind where a license plate is mounted. A plate will block about half of the area, but still allow air flow. You can also get a plate farm that snaps into a roller fairlead. I live in the desert. And I bought the ARB for...
  13. Desert Runner

    Backup camera?

    How about a bigger SIM card. Most now will support a 32 gig card or a bit bigger (64?). This way you get hours of recording...AND...the video quality you want to keep[emoji2] Just check for size compatibility on the unit.
  14. Desert Runner

    Go Tread vs Max Traxx?

    This is the exact senament I have. If 85% of what you encounter will be covered.....why oh why would you spend 3 x the cash for a marginal 15%. Unless your....ALWAYS using them....ALL THE TIME...I can not see the justification for such a large outlay.of cash. I posted on another thread about...
  15. Desert Runner

    Looking for advice on full-sized rigs

    I thought Chrysler had fixed tbe transmission problems of the past? I had also read that depending on trim and weight class of truck, that you could/Have a 2nd transmission choice that was much stouter (stronger). I want to ,say the ASIAN...but don't quote me on that. The RAM HAS gained in...
  16. Desert Runner

    Looking for advice on full-sized rigs

    I wish Chevy had the support that FORD/RAM did. At least they have that in Australia. There you can get all types of body armor...slider chouces..and other vehicle specific gear. Full size rigs are the step children....I believe that is ever so slowly changing. When you look at GM, SKID...
  17. Desert Runner

    What is the difference between a tow strap, snatch strap, and kinetic , and when would you use each?

    I have 2 foot long pieces of HD 'orange' PVC type of tubing used for underground wirng. Very crush proof, and waterproof, unlike a rolled magazine. and yes,......taking the extra minute to do as the illustration picture shows is both the wise move and your safest move. A hard shackle is a...
  18. Desert Runner

    Winch powered by Starting or Auxiliary power? What do you recommend?

    Please eloaborate on a ISOLATOR for the GM/Chevy trucks. I have a 2003 Duramax, and before that a 1985 F150 4x4 that i added a isolated dual battery system that allowed me to jump the starter battery from the aux. battery. There has been 2 times that my batterys went flat in my Silverado, along...
  19. Desert Runner

    OB Approved Winching: Bridle between 2 recovery points

    ARB has finally offered a dedicated....bolt on recovery point for Toyota's 4 runner and Tacoma. They are not cheap....but address the inadequacies of these vehicles tow and shipment hooks. In Australia you can get left and right side recovery points that are not available here. And these are...
  20. Desert Runner

    Nature Photos

    This thread is...EPIC. The pictures presented are fantastic. The gamut from the little simple shot....to the grand Vista's. From the deserts of the world to the highest mountains. This has become one of my favorite OP threads. It seems to take so many of us on a world tour. We get to go on...
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