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Awesome to hear that you found some land Brent. Things here are ok… I’ll send you a DM
What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?
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Advocate III
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That’s what I will eventually be doing… but for right now I’m going to be using a Lido Mount for it
Off-Road Ranger III
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That is a nice setup @whiskey7backroads So did I understand it right that there is a double DIN bracket for the 7100?
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Yes sort of. I linked the bracket in the desc of video and had to modify it a little to fit. It's for a 7100 police car installation. Thanks for watching
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Made my own tailgate overlay ala Mountain Hatch. Custom cut sheet of 3/8" HDPE with radiused corners was about $110. Longer screws and washers set me back about a buck.
Off-Road Ranger III
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Did something for the weight today. Well, an overlander rig is like a human being, it gets heavier and heavier as it ages - haha. Cleared out all tools and improvisation material (such as screws, pins, hose clamps, plugs, washers, wire, adhesive tape, adhesives and sealants, gaskets, etc. etc. etc.) and sorted, what do I really need and what not. Then everything re-sorted and packed again. Saved some space and weight. So was successful.
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Got the new shoes on and just found out how bad the kumho at51 tire is for handling etc. It's a complete garbage tire. My new Winters transformed the jeep from a sloppy handling mess to a stable and confident ride again. My wife and I were both commenting on how much we were going to have to spend on suspension parts to get it fixed. Turns out two lower control arm bushings on the front are "getting bad" that's it.
That's great news, pop those new control arms in and were are back to 100 percent with the patriot. Bring on the spring when we are getting the off road goodies / travel goodies installed.
Off-Road Ranger III
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Have a heat protection hose attached over the exhaust of the diesel heater. This works so far without, but I think it is safer with the heat protection when I look at all the plastic around. Safety first!
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Off-Road Ranger III
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So far. Method wheels (zero offset), stock size Yoko's and RCI sliders. I just ordered the skid plate from them after seeing the quality of the sliders. Super easy to install and they look great. The 5 degree slant makes them usable as a step if needed.
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About to leave and go get the Yukon dirty on dirt roads in the Finger Lakes, NY
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We took the long way, and the dirt way, to our cabin for Thanksgiving.
Today, we'll take the rig up to overlook a valley and make turkey tacos.
Today, we'll take the rig up to overlook a valley and make turkey tacos.
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Off-Road Ranger I
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Loaded up the trailer, the bed, and the back seat with everything my oldest owns and drove it to Houston.
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Someone here has a blue first gen collie. I love that truck. His is basically the same as yours but with a truck cap on the back. Next time I see him out I am going to ask him to sell it to me!
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Thanksgiving weekend on matagorda Island
Just got cell reception again.
Just got cell reception again.
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Off-Road Ranger I
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Took the family to cut a Christmas tree down!
