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Nice rig Adam. Thanks for doing the ROTW.
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06-09-08, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by LIVERUST
I guess Adam wasn't at our tread lightly course. How did those AT's grip in the wet hay?
looking good Adam.
I know I've asked before, but you seem to be plenty happy with the stock gears and 35" tires. Did you consider re gearing when you did the Aussie Locker?
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The pics were taken in a freakin construction site of a bunch of empty residential lots less that 30 seconds from my house. Just happen to be overgrown at the moment. Holy crap you guys have been bustin my balls over these pics. 
As for regearing. I've thought of it before, but didn't even consider it when I did the Aussie. No time, and no money. Hasn't been that big of an issue for me so I'm leaving it as is.
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06-09-08, 11:02 AM
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Here's an interesting thought...well, not really but...
You have the Early SF rear. It looks likes you also have factory R134a A/C by the position of the A/C dryer.
My 93 has the full floater (no OEM lockers) but the R12. What month is your 93?
btw, great pics! The wife and I are looking at upgrading to a decent camera, do you think the Canon Rebel XTi is a decent one to look at?
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I don't recall what month my truck is. Yes it has the R134a A/C.
Rebel XTi is a great starter Digital SLR. You'll love it.
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06-09-08, 01:21 PM
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Adam, nice write-up and great pics
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06-10-08, 10:58 AM
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Excellent rig, wirte-up, and pics. All around, one of the best ROTWs I've seen in a while.
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06-10-08, 02:36 PM
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Very nice.
Good pics, good writeup and the color is outstanding.
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06-10-08, 06:09 PM
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great write up and even better pics 
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06-10-08, 11:18 PM
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I really like your photography. It makes your write-up even more enjoyable.
Thanks for the great job!
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06-11-08, 11:11 AM
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Adam,
It was nice to meet you at CM. Maybe next year, you'll bring the troops as well. I've always appreciated your willingness to look outside the "box" (pun intended) for more budget minded mods, even if the naysayers don't think it'll work. You've certainly proved that many do work including the sliders which have gained a following of sorts.
Great photos and way to tear up that construction site!  I also h8mud, but believe that it needs to be punished occasionally, especially since it is all but non-existent here in CO (expect for the small bit I found for my avatar).
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who's wife has an incredibly capable grocery getter/station wagon.  It's folks like you that drew me into the Mud community and keep me coming back!
Nick
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06-13-08, 11:34 PM
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Nice rig and pics. I love the budget minded mods.
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06-19-08, 09:10 AM
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NICE! Love the color!
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06-19-08, 10:35 AM
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Since there is not a new ROTW this week I figured I'd just throw up a couple more pics.
American Fork Canyon, Utah
Hells Revenge, Moab, Utah
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06-19-08, 10:09 PM
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Kooool truck, were you not a heavy hitter on pirates a few years ago??
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Now for a few pics on the trails.......
Doing donuts on Mud Lake near Wendover, Nevada.
Coming out of Cliff Hanger in Moab, Utah.
Bottom of HighDive on the Behind the Rocks trail in Moab, Utah
Testing the bumper on Behind the Rocks, Moab, Utah
Hells Revenge, Moab, Utah
Forest Lake, near American Fork, Utah
Near Dead Horse Point, Moab Utah
White Knuckle on the Behind the Rocks trail, Moab, Utah
Going up and down the Devil's Crack, Moab Rim trail, Moab, Utah
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Blackbear Pass, near Telluride, Colorado.
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06-20-08, 07:17 AM
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very nice write up and pics.
as always thanks for contributing.
what type of photo gear are you using?
those are some nice shots.
some I notice have a pro type watermark as well.
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06-20-08, 10:01 AM
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Kooool truck, were you not a heavy hitter on pirates a few years ago??
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I was pretty active on Pirate for several years. Most of that changed when I sold my 40. Thanks for the compliments.
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06-20-08, 10:04 AM
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very nice write up and pics.
as always thanks for contributing.
what type of photo gear are you using?
those are some nice shots.
some I notice have a pro type watermark as well.
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Thanks. I do some photography sidework from time to time. I primarily use a Canon 30D, with a variety of lenses.
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06-20-08, 03:11 PM
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Nice write up dude ..
One question about your gloves .. how did those Diraskin gloves with the heavy mechanic job . .? grease, gas, oil .?
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if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot.
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06-20-08, 03:14 PM
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Nice write up dude ..
One question about your gloves .. how did those Diraskin gloves with the heavy mechanic job . .? grease, gas, oil .?
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They're not ideal. Pretty good with the grease and oil, little less good with gas. They are a little porous so lighter liquids make it through just a little.
I got them because a local warehouse store had LOADS of them for super cheap. For what I paid, I don't mind them at all.
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06-20-08, 05:24 PM
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They're not ideal. Pretty good with the grease and oil, little less good with gas. They are a little porous so lighter liquids make it through just a little.
I got them because a local warehouse store had LOADS of them for super cheap. For what I paid, I don't mind them at all.
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Ask due to found days ago a Nitrile black box in ebay for less than 15 bucks that claims to be safe for mechanics and I bought just give 'em a try .. have take 30 min cleaning my fingers from grease and oil ..
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if you are achieveing the max boost then it isn't the boost that is going to kill your engine... it is your right foot.
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06-21-08, 09:09 PM
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Good looking rig
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06-25-08, 11:34 AM
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Great looking rig, really enjoyed the pictures.
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06-25-08, 10:40 PM
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Adam...I'm about to purchase a Thule rack system and have a question for ya. Do I need the model# 387 high gutter foot system (I believe 8" of clearance) to clear my factory roof rack OR can I still clear the factory roof rack with the model# 300 system? What model is your towers and what length are your bars? Basically, I want your exact setup. Any / all help is really appreciated...
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My setup is similar to Adam's. Those are 300 towers. They just clear the factory rack. I run 50" bars, but it looks like Adam are bit longer, maybe 58"s.
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06-26-08, 07:31 AM
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awesome write up and great pics... it was a fun tour around your truck. i wish mine had been as reliable right off the bat...
awesome.
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06-29-08, 09:18 PM
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Nice RIG!, I liked the budget ideas, I was contemplating the trail gear sliders myself, but wasnt sure exactly which ones to purchse, but your writeup helps... I have a good fab friend who can do some gusseting, so I can do some sliders for probably less than $325 total, that is my kind of price  , $800 for some others is a bit too much for my budget 80, considering I paid $850 for the rig itself
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06-30-08, 02:06 AM
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Sweet 80 series man, I really dig it. I'd like to do something similar one day
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FJBen
Here's an interesting thought...well, not really but...
You have the Early SF rear. It looks likes you also have factory R134a A/C by the position of the A/C dryer.
My 93 has the full floater (no OEM lockers) but the R12. What month is your 93?
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So I've had to deal with some A/C issues lately (had to replace the compressor/drier) so I needed to verify the manufacture date because the compressor is different on '93s since it was a transition year. Turns out my Cruiser was built on July 4, 1993. How's that for being Patriotic? 
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So I've had to deal with some A/C issues lately (had to replace the compressor/drier) so I needed to verify the manufacture date because the compressor is different on '93s since it was a transition year. Turns out my Cruiser was built on July 4, 1993. How's that for being Patriotic? |
Great rig with great owner skills! What can be better then this  ?!
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Beowulf
in reference to having an ARB front bumper.
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