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  1. 9Mike2

    Rotopax/RTT mount

    Add a little baking soda, an old trick from Boy Scouts
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    Jack options when your rig is over 7000lbs loaded?

    Cribbing and a good bottle jack can do a lot!! The exhaust jack, not so much. I member brought one to a meeting and we tried it on various vehicles. The only one it lifted to working level was a JKU that was empty... A farm Jack (HI-Lift) can do a lot too, but you have to know how to use them.....
  3. 9Mike2

    what do you carry your tools in? (ideas and pictures)

    I have found with Flare Nut Wrenches I have had all brands , Snap-on was the best at breaking louse and not rounding off the nuts by far. This is were I would spent the extra for them, as to replace those things in the boonies is a big pain....
  4. 9Mike2

    Jeep JKU Overland build - stiffer springs?

    Extra Heavy Duty.....because of the steel parts
  5. 9Mike2

    Jeep JKU Overland build - stiffer springs?

    I started with OME shocks and HD springs. And I have had really good luck with them. My son says my Jeep is Up Armored with the bumpers and skid plates and all almost like driving an M wrap when I load up. This is why the next thing I am getting is the DynaTrac Big Brake kit.....
  6. 9Mike2

    Hey there! I have a lot of friends on the TrailHawk forum, as we have a 2017 KL/TH Welcome to...

    Hey there! I have a lot of friends on the TrailHawk forum, as we have a 2017 KL/TH Welcome to the family here at Overland bound...
  7. 9Mike2

    Windshield Pics...

    Working for SCE here in Low Cal. I saw roads like that for thirty five years, and guess what. It never gets old! I loved my job chasing crews all over ..... Good times and I got paid!!!! I see your in a Mack. We had a few of those. Most of the time I drove my ton service body work truck 4x4..
  8. 9Mike2

    Italian member

    Love it, good job!
  9. 9Mike2

    Little Grand Canyon Utah

    Thanks, another place added to our "To See" list..
  10. 9Mike2

    Italian member

    Welcome to the family!!! From So-Cal...
  11. 9Mike2

    Jeep Owners Represent!

    I have a folding step with a braided rope to hang on the door handle, she just pulls it in after she gets in, it folds and she throws it in the back seat. You can get them for Amazon or Home Depot cheap...
  12. 9Mike2

    Jeep Owners Represent!

    Congrats!! Welcome to the Just Empty Every Pocket club!!!
  13. 9Mike2

    Italian member

    Welcome to the Family!!!
  14. 9Mike2

    WHY did you choose YOUR rig?!

    What I have owned runs the gambit from Ford Courier to a 4x4 Suburban, a few pickups most 4x4's from Fords ,GMC, Nissian, and my job as a Fleet Mechanic I have seen and worked on most. But I have always loved our Jeeps and as a retirement gift got a 2015 JKU. I find I don't have to " Horse it "...
  15. 9Mike2

    International Women's Day! Lets show the ladies some love!

    Just a pic to show her other side as a Goalie and a pic for the women out there!!
  16. 9Mike2

    what do you carry your tools in? (ideas and pictures)

    I also carry some of that "Flex=Shield" Tape, it works great on hoses as long as you don't build too much pressure..
  17. 9Mike2

    Overlanding with disability & gear recommendations

    Ask some of the outfitters company s as they can have things not on there list of products. Things like a "T" handles for cords on tents and easy-hold grabbers that move the fulcrum to your forearm ..There is a place in Fountain Valley , Ca. has a lot of things like that, Accurate Healthcare...
  18. 9Mike2

    The 2020 Jeep Gladiator is Ready to Rumble

    Wow, I have have quite a few different vehicles, our Jeeps have been about the toughest and most reliable. The Nissan we had for only a year as the T case always pop out and other problems of poor fit and finish. The Toyota was pretty good, but was too small at the time. And the people...
  19. 9Mike2

    International Women's Day! Lets show the ladies some love!

    Here's my oldest Daughter, she is also a Ice Hockey Coach and still plays as a goalie on the Lady Ducks , Women's Team that placed Third at the Nationals this weekend. The pics are from her first time off roading with her Jeep...I followed her in mine and was showing her how to shift the...