Just FYI on those kits on the grab handles. The day will come when they swing a bit too hard and you will lose your rear quarter glass. Don't ask me how I know this 
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Just FYI on those kits on the grab handles. The day will come when they swing a bit too hard and you will lose your rear quarter glass. Don't ask me how I know this
Ok, I won't ask, but Even with nothing hard inside of them? The tire kit does have the reamer and plug tool, but that's it.
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thanks Dan, went out and looked this morning,
the Tire kit has some hard stuff in it, but the closes it gets to the window is 4 fingers
the first aid kit is very soft and gets to abut 1 finger from the window.
Need to think this one out, will need to keep an eye on the snaps and velcro holding them on.
the Tire kit has some hard stuff in it, but the closes it gets to the window is 4 fingers
the first aid kit is very soft and gets to abut 1 finger from the window.
Need to think this one out, will need to keep an eye on the snaps and velcro holding them on.
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Why don't you put them in that fancy box? 
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Why don't you put them in that fancy box?
tools and other stuff in that box
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RCI Sliders installed
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Purchased a ARB CKMTA12 compressor from Amazon, not sure where it is going to be mounted yet.
First I got one from Amazon Wearhouse that they said was checked and it wasn't, the power plug was missing most of the plastic of the plug, water tight plug, wasn't happy, so I returned it and Amazon gave me an extra credit for sending a defective item. Ordered a new compressor and it also came damaged and was shipped in the display box, no protection for the unit, ended up getting another credit. Now I just need to hook it up and use it.
First I got one from Amazon Wearhouse that they said was checked and it wasn't, the power plug was missing most of the plastic of the plug, water tight plug, wasn't happy, so I returned it and Amazon gave me an extra credit for sending a defective item. Ordered a new compressor and it also came damaged and was shipped in the display box, no protection for the unit, ended up getting another credit. Now I just need to hook it up and use it.
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just spent 4 days camping and doing a little bit of off roading, 280 miles off pavement in the Gila Reserve down in New Mexico. we had to cut some of it short when a spring on my trailer broke, but it was a great trip, more here Crossing the Gila - Expedition Portal
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Interior door release thread thread
Interior rear door release
Interior rear door release
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This past week I worked on another project, power outlets to the rear. I used the center console where the entertainment controls are, they are getting used, so I used the area for a 12v outlet and 2 USB ports. When I installed my NAV/Stereo unit, I ran a hot wire back to this area, since I had planned to do this. For the ground, I drill a hole into the floor at a point where there is a gap between 2 floor layers.
this is the area where the entertainment controls where
metal backing plate, used metal and not wood to make it easier to mount
took 4 thin pieces of wood, shaping the last one for the best fit, marks for drilling out
How it mounts from the back side, if you do this, make sure you leave room to clear the yellow mounting points on each side, about 1/2" is needed
finished
this is the area where the entertainment controls where
metal backing plate, used metal and not wood to make it easier to mount
took 4 thin pieces of wood, shaping the last one for the best fit, marks for drilling out
How it mounts from the back side, if you do this, make sure you leave room to clear the yellow mounting points on each side, about 1/2" is needed
finished
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Picked up a new ARB 50qt fridge from 4WP today for $599
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Mounted but one small problem, when fully open the lid hits the upper part of the rear door. It opens enough to get anything out and I could stop the slide at 3/4 open and open all the way.
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Hoping this summer to get a MetalTech bumper to put it in
Good deal. Last two days I was looking at the ComeUP 9.5sr. Cost is $950. But the price you listed re-sparked my interest. I looked heavily at the MetalTech but am going to keep the looks of the GX and go with the Incognito.
And if you come to the next meeting I will buy you a growler of beer for your winch.
And if you come to the next meeting I will buy you a growler of beer for your winch.
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Bruce, when I drove your GX when we meet-up at Ska did you have your new tires on. I do not think so? Does your tire fit in the stock spare location? With the extra tread I bet it is a tight fit if so.
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Tires when on after that, spare fit is not a problem
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The winch was a special, haven't seen Warn's that discounted before. 4WheelParts had some great deals during their 12 days of Christmas. My other choice would of been a Comeup.
Bumpers need a big discount or they wait until I save the money
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