Sounds like we are in the same dingy. I have some really nice hood vents and too much of a coward to cut into the hood to install. Stuff like that I will leave for the pros.
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Sounds like we are in the same dingy. I have some really nice hood vents and too much of a coward to cut into the hood to install. Stuff like that I will leave for the pros.
Mounted a Kicker Key 200.4 amp behind my Alpine Ixl-w650 head unit. Nice and tight fit for sure.. Spent a few hours troubleshooting issues with noise and gain.. Discovered a Kicker video that basically says don't use the head units RCA outputs but to use speaker level inputs.. Man now sounds very nice, I especially like the auto tune DSP. Lessons learned, i.e. don't do the wire management (wrap everything) until you know all is good.. Running full active to a set of Kicker KS components..
stokesdead
WinchOutdoors
Have a new video coming soon about the 80 series overlanding mods I’ve been doing to get ready for our trip out to Colorado this summer but til then here’s a cool little trail video showing off our groups 80’s. Hope you enjoy!
This is how we get the gate shut for good.
suzuguru
SILVER Star
Pulled the ps pump yesterday to put new oem in but didn't notice that some of the threads were all buggered on the new one i just got in, The threads were messed up enough to make the nut not thread so i had to go hunting for a cutting die. Bought a die and a thread file just in case install went smooth after that. The die is 14mm 1.5
What device did you use to not make any holes?
Oil and oil filter change, along with the air filter.
Wait...what? You made it yourself and didn't want to spend a grand on basically the same thing from a well-known company?
Please educate us on this nice little device.
. I think I have those same handles that you have on your roof rack (is it a table?) I put them on my Pinsu rack which is similar to the Bowfin you have. Have to say the Bowfin looks like a nicer design due to the clamps.
stokesdead
WinchOutdoors
Sorry you had issue with it.
92 chilling in the fresh air on this gorgeous Texas bluebird day! Savoring these last few pleasant days before the heat ratchets up.
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Great idea. May have to look into that...thanks.
Panamint Valley to Death Valley via Mengel Pass. I've wanted to take this route for a long time. Some challenging driving, but the 80 was a champ, slow and steady in low range. Didn't even need the lockers though the road was pretty bad. Really steep and bouldery on the way down. The route would have been a bit harder goimg the other way. Got a scratch on my slider cat protection skid plate. The hillsides were so green and there were lots of wildflowers. We had to wait a bit for a jeep with a broken diff near the summit.
I added 5lbs of boost to a tired 297k mile engine. The chargepipe has been rerouted since this pic(did it this way for testing purposes). So far it’s great.
If this type of post isn't allowed, let me know and I'll take it down
I’ve thrown together a quick video from up near the Swift Reservoir / Ape Cave in Cougar, WA from last weekend. Nothing major…it’s all paved and the video is for testing purposes. If you’re looking for a halfway decent 4k Trail Cam, this one is pretty good.
Camera: Wolfang GA200 4k "Action Camera" (Originally $100 but $30 after 20% off and an additional $40 off coupon)
Music:
Artist: MOKKA
Title: Synthetic Pleasures
Royalty/Trademark Free
Video Platform: Camtasia
YouTube might not scale this video up to 4K, fyi.
Man...that part of the country looks incredible. Looks like a sasquatch could pop out at any time!
Used a scanstrut, they are pretty common here, most use them on the roof. Completely sealed cable grommet (comes with multiple sizes)and base. I would suggest a new OEM plastic louver and mounts as you will likely destroy the top mount removing it if you don't know how to release the top. They are cheap and probably old and brittle by now anyway. Slight mods to the plastic scoop under the lover and simple removal of inside c-pillar interior panel to access it all from the inside. I have some minor detail on page 6 of my build.
TurboDennis
SILVER Star
Getting ready to get the truck out of winter storage. Did a few minor things.
Replaced old brittle cowl "filters".
Replaced burnt out light bulbs in overhand console. New grab handles and new sun visors. I thought my headliner was relatively clean, but putting brand new visors on there made me realize that it needs some professional cleaning.
Replaced old brittle cowl "filters".
Replaced burnt out light bulbs in overhand console. New grab handles and new sun visors. I thought my headliner was relatively clean, but putting brand new visors on there made me realize that it needs some professional cleaning.
