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Posted: 4/27/2024 2:10:41 AM EDT
[Last Edit: PhuzzyGnu]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mack9091: I drove a GX550 today. It is a very nice vehicle. The only two negatives were fuel economy (premium fuel too) and poor underseat storage. I don't see a way to even fit a sub 2000 in it :( The current GX and the LC200 have a little cubby that is 21"x6"x2". Word on the street is a 10/22 in a Magpul Backpacker chassis fits like it was OEM.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 1:02:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: BoiseG]
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I'm wasting a Saturday hanging around the house as I wait for UPS to deliver my roof rack which requires a signature for delivery. (I hate that!)
I had a hard time deciding on which rack to go with but in the end I opted for the Sherpa Crestone because I like the way it mounts, when compared to the other racks on my short list, but man was it spendy. But not so spendy that it kept me from also buying an OVS Nomadic 180 awning! lol I was originally looking at 270 awnings but the rear hatch on the 4Runner hits a support bar on every model I looked at. Besides that, when looking at an overhead view, it really offers very little shade and barely covers the rear hatch. Anyway, if you're in the market for an awning, OVS is having a big sale right now and if you add the items to your cart and load your email, but don't purchase right away, they'll email you a 5% off coupon that same night. |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 8:49:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PhuzzyGnu]
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How accurate are a four pack of Amazon Chinesium deflators in the real world?
Well, I decided to start with 25psi.  Attached File Attached FileWindy day on the beach. Almost 50 miles of beach driving today south past Yarborough pass and back.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/27/2024 10:21:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Never_A_Wick]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: "Airing down" - An experiment with tire deflation. Tomorrow I'm heading to Padre Island and its 60 miles of drivable beach. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009558_png-3199015.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/PXL_20240406_212434995_jpg-3198959.JPG My 200 Series Land Cruiser weighs 6,250 lbs and is currently running 33.4" (nominal) LT275/70R18 E-Rated Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac RT tires. The load and inflation tables tell us that at 40psi this tire matches the OEM 285/60R18 tire's 33psi load rating. So, can you effectively air down E-rated tires to drive on the beach? Let's science! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009524_jpg-3198746.JPG I bought a 4-pack of Chinesium deflators from Amazon. Dial in the desired PSI, twist them on your valve stem and give them a tug. How accurate are they? Pretty damn accurate, it turns out. More importantly, how much will E-rated sidewalls flex when aired down? More than you might expect. I started with the tire at 40psi on a handy rock* and deflated to 30psi, 20psi, and 10psi. I checked the deflator's accuracy with my Longacre tire gauge. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009551_png-3198768.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009552_png-3198769.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009554_png-3198770.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009553_png-3198771.JPG Yes, you can air down an E-rated tire and get your desired results. The deflator accuracy at the lowest settings degraded a bit (10psi deflator setting, 12psi actual, for instance), but I'm not concerned. With a lighter vehicle off-road, running E-rated tires at 10-15psi or even single digits seems completely reasonable. I believe I'll run at 20psi on the beach in the LC200, which is probably overkill. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/IMG_20240423_170720_jpg-3199001.JPG In Texas, beaches are public roads and the speed limit for this time of year is 15mph. The tires are in no danger of heat buildup at this speed. I've seen pundits say that E-rated tires will almost act as runflats on a lighter vehicle. Bullshit. While the Land Cruiser is a bit chonk, it's obvious that these tires are seriously underinflated at 10psi and off of the Rock of Truth. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009550_png-3198753.JPG So now I have a flat tire. What do? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009540_jpg-3198756.JPG I timed it from 10psi to 40psi. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009557_png-3198996.JPG The Viair did get hot but didn't hit its automatic shut off temp. Viair claims a 33% duty cycle at 100psi (similar to the Milwaukee M18 Fuel inflator by the way) so I see no reason why it won't be able to air all four from the 20psi I plan on running on the beach back up to 40psi. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009538_jpg-3198779.JPG That is all. *I was unaware until the ladyfriend got home from work that the handy rock was, in fact, her special heart-shaped rock. Oops. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009556_png-3198984.JPG Link to those deflators? ETA disregard. I posted before reading further. |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 1:20:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: How accurate are a four pack of Amazon Chinesium deflators in the real world? Well, I decided to start with 25psi. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009577_png-3199810.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009573_jpg-3199805.JPG Windy day on the beach. Almost 50 miles of beach driving today south past Yarborough pass and back. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009570_jpg-3199819.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009572_jpg-3199820.JPG I was a border patrol agent in Brownsville, TX in the late 90s. The only thing I like about living down there was Padre Island. Nice place! |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 9:42:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: How accurate are a four pack of Amazon Chinesium deflators in the real world? Well, I decided to start with 25psi. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009577_png-3199810.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009573_jpg-3199805.JPG Windy day on the beach. Almost 50 miles of beach driving today south past Yarborough pass and back. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009570_jpg-3199819.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009572_jpg-3199820.JPG I like your license plate too 
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Posted: 4/28/2024 9:54:12 AM EDT
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In laws are picking up the offspring later this morning and I'm going to sneak off to the dirt devil.
Finally got around to running a diff breather on the rear as I expect some spicy water crossings. Will be first good water plunge in the taco
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Posted: 4/28/2024 11:36:53 AM EDT
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Replaced the MPPT that came with my camper yesterday. Swapped it out for a Victron Smart Solar 30amp so I can watch my input real time. So far I’m really liking the ability.
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Posted: 4/28/2024 1:04:20 PM EDT
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Finally posting here since these two have been sucking all of my hobby money for the past 3 years (mainly LC, trailer just got here a month ago). Really taken a huge step back from recreational shooting the past 3-4 years and have only been out a handful of times so been filling my time with this instead. LC is almost completely done, with the exception that 74Weld is saying they're developing a portal axle kit for it this year. Most money and efforts will go into the trailer now. I do moderate wrenching myself, but nothing too serious and wanted a camping/hunting trailer that I could also try some stuff that pushes a bit of the boundaries and my comfort that I probably wouldn't consider attempting on my own vehicle. One thing while doing research about trailer work is that I do get a lot of hits on Arfcom with answers (in addition to SteelSoldiers) so figured I'd fire the account back up.
First order of business on the trailer was addressing the wiring since the existing harness got shredded somehow as well as the safety chains. Got lights sorted and cut off the military chains and replaced them with a 1/2" quicklink and new chains that would actually fit the holes in my bumper. Next thing will be replacing the jack wheel as it never wants to rotate and feels flimsy and cheap. Planning on pulling the surge brakes and lunette and welding on a 2" receiver to use a Max Coupler as well as welding on some corner steadies to help stabilize; of course a big one is changing out the hideous wheels. Long term will be welding together a rack for it to be able to put a RTT so I can use the trailer as a base camp, swapping to a Timbren axle-less suspension on it and a full bed off cleanup of the bed and frame and re-spray with Raptor Liner. Also gearing up for a big trip out west this summer--3 nights in Glacier, 2 nights in Yellowstone, 1 night in Grand Teton, and 2 nights in Jackson. Then home for 2 weeks and back out to Colorado for the annual 200 series trail event out there (in Ouray this year). 
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Posted: 4/28/2024 4:03:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/28/2024 4:28:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/F1D25B59-E1A2-472F-B3B6-085212450071-3200538.jpg More to come Nice pic. |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 4:59:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Finslayer83]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Nice pic. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Originally Posted By Finslayer83: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/F1D25B59-E1A2-472F-B3B6-085212450071-3200538.jpg More to come Nice pic. Thanks. TN is showing off today.   
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Posted: 4/28/2024 5:28:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: Thanks. TN is showing off today. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/25160ADE-04C0-4E2B-906E-9D127954B535-3200592.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/9034B380-F9C1-4B56-9C9F-5543E24EB94E-3200593.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/B2BFAB36-F083-4548-B51B-5CD1876CE876-3200594.jpg I was in Pigeon Forge for the week with my family for spring break, sure were a ton of jeeps down there. I know there’s some good off-roading in the area but we took my wife’s SUV and I left the Gladiator home  |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 6:11:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Never_A_Wick: I was in Pigeon Forge for the week with my family for spring break, sure were a ton of jeeps down there. I know there’s some good off-roading in the area but we took my wife’s SUV and I left the Gladiator home There is and there isn't. The good stuff is all on private land, the Blalock Family owns tens of thousands of acres and has an insane complex of trails. National park stuff, get on a non OHV trail with a buggy, bike, or 4x4 and you're going to jail. They do not mess around, therefore in all that is the Great Smoky Mtn National Park, there are no OHV trails.  I'm in Middle TN and there are only a few decent places to go, LBL, Prentice Cooper, Coppinger's Cove, and Tellico Plains. Really have to get into NC or KY for the good shit. |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 7:03:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: PhuzzyGnu]
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Not to wish ill will on anyone, but I was really hoping this dude and/or his friend in the Subaru Outback was going to get stuck on Padre. They were driving like assholes.
 Attached FileThe ladyfriend upon seeing her first Cybertruck: "That is fucking stupid looking." |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 7:09:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: There is and there isn't. The good stuff is all on private land, the Blalock Family owns tens of thousands of acres and has an insane complex of trails. National park stuff, get on a non OHV trail with a buggy, bike, or 4x4 and you're going to jail. They do not mess around, therefore in all that is the Great Smoky Mtn National Park, there are no OHV trails. I'm in Middle TN and there are only a few decent places to go, LBL, Prentice Cooper, Coppinger's Cove, and Tellico Plains. Really have to get into NC or KY for the good shit. Interesting, have you been to Windrock park? |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 8:40:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Finslayer83]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Interesting, have you been to Windrock park? How did I forget windrock. Many times. Annual pass holder. (You go to windrock to break stuff or try really hard not to) |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 8:55:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: How did I forget windrock. Many times. Annual pass holder. (You go to windrock to break stuff or try really hard not to) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: Interesting, have you been to Windrock park? How did I forget windrock. Many times. Annual pass holder. (You go to windrock to break stuff or try really hard not to) Windrock is awesome. I’ve only been there with SXS and ATV.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 9:07:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Never_A_Wick]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: How did I forget windrock. Many times. Annual pass holder. (You go to windrock to break stuff or try really hard not to) I think we were about 40(?) miles from there. I know there are some easier trails. And some nasty ones. I would need to stick to the former  |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 11:38:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: Not to wish ill will on anyone, but I was really hoping this dude and/or his friend in the Subaru Outback was going to get stuck on Padre. They were driving like assholes. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009565_jpg-3200723.JPG The ladyfriend upon seeing her first Cybertruck: "That is fucking stupid looking." I guess she's over you using her rock, huh? lol I've never seen a cyber truck, but your pic is the first I've seen of one that isn't staged and it does look stupid from that angle. |
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Posted: 4/28/2024 11:42:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BoiseG: I guess she's over you using her rock, huh? lol I've never seen a cyber truck, but your pic is the first I've seen of one that isn't staged and it does look stupid from that angle. I've seen a few in person and the one pictured looks better than any so far
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Posted: 4/29/2024 7:11:04 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Finslayer83]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Never_A_Wick: I think we were about 40(?) miles from there. I know there are some easier trails. And some nasty ones. I would need to stick to the former The easy trails 
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Posted: 4/29/2024 7:59:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: The easy trails https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/53DEF20D-239C-433B-9009-C09795A597C4-3201045.jpg I think I could get through that specific stretch. Or maybe not who knows. In any case that looks fun  |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:35:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: The easy trails https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/53DEF20D-239C-433B-9009-C09795A597C4-3201045.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: Originally Posted By Never_A_Wick: I think we were about 40(?) miles from there. I know there are some easier trails. And some nasty ones. I would need to stick to the former The easy trails https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/53DEF20D-239C-433B-9009-C09795A597C4-3201045.jpg Kiddo and I took a drive to scout a hiking trail we've never done and hit some road that looked about like that, but no worse. I just took one quick pic over the hood while phone was in it's holder. Everything was soaked but the road was rocky so no issues. Trailhead was a pond though haha. We only saw two other vehicles in an hour or two, both Tacos on the county rd leading up to this one  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:39:50 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Finslayer83]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Never_A_Wick: I think I could get through that specific stretch. Or maybe not who knows. In any case that looks fun It's fun as those are the "routes" to the gnarly stuff. So here we are a bunch of IFS Toyota's on what seems like an epic ride..... When the 1988 Suzuki Samurai on 1 tons and 39" boggers comes cruisin by on the way to go ride something wild. There is literally everything there for every type of vehicle.     @jafrush has all the good pics We should do an ARF ride / camp at WR now that I think about it. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:46:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGE: Purty. Had a camping trip planned with my kid and a buddy and his kids, but we got rained out and had to push it back. Kiddo and I took a drive to scout a hiking trail we've never done and hit some road that looked about like that, but no worse. I just took one quick pic over the hood while phone was in it's holder. Everything was soaked but the road was rocky so no issues. Trailhead was a pond though haha. We only saw two other vehicles in an hour or two, both Tacos on the county rd leading up to this one https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/384595/IMG_20240428_155852_jpg-3201116.JPG Which honestly are the most fun and where I've moved towards. My LJ was dragged through the Savvy and Currie catalogs and was overtly built. Problem is that everyone traded their TJ/LJ/JK's in for either Gladiators or Toyotas as we have kids and "camping" is an easier excuse to go wheeling (drag offspring along) these days. I'd rather do a nice good ride on forest track with some fun obstacles / holes / crossings / etc.. (Think DBBB or KAT in KY) than a boulder garden. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 10:12:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: It's fun as those are the "routes" to the gnarly stuff. So here we are a bunch of IFS Toyota's on what seems like an epic ride..... When the 1988 Suzuki Samurai on 1 tons and 39" boggers comes cruisin by on the way to go ride something wild. There is literally everything there for every type of vehicle. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/IMG_6380-2513688.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/0AE19E0A-211E-4C15-BB13-F8EBBA7C8AAE-2513600.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/C33D3F86-3075-46A7-A721-3CF77F190462-2513537.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/8D92621F-85C2-4A2B-9FAE-3ED5F2E4C41F-2513628.jpg @jafrush has all the good pics We should do an ARF ride / camp at WR now that I think about it. I’d be down but it would need to be late fall for me to get out of work. I thought about going for a “long weekend” but 10 hours a quite a drive for a day or a day and a half. Badlands in Indiana is only 5 hours and Holly Oaks is 6. Those would be easier for me. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 10:26:34 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TinLeg]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: I'd rather do a nice good ride on forest track with some fun obstacles / holes / crossings / etc.. (Think DBBB or KAT in KY) than a boulder garden. In my younger years it was all about horsepower and flex. Reliability was second. Or maybe third. Comfort wasn't even on the scale. If you gotta choose between a 5 gallon bucket for a seat, or stronger U-Joints... the choice is easy. These days it's all about that compromise between reliability, comfort, and capability. And for me, heavy on the reliability. If you're not feeling a sort of constant low anxiety about "what's it gonna take to walk out from here" then you're too close to people. At least some of that is because i'm now older and have much more disposable income. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 8:29:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: In my younger years it was all about horsepower and flex. Reliability was second. Or maybe third. Comfort wasn't even on the scale. If you gotta choose between a 5 gallon bucket for a seat, or stronger U-Joints... the choice is easy. These days it's all about that compromise between reliability, comfort, and capability. And for me, heavy on the reliability. If you're not feeling a sort of constant low anxiety about "what's it gonna take to walk out from here" then you're too close to people. At least some of that is because i'm now older and have much more disposable income. When I was young it was never about horsepower. I had a bone stock 4 liter TJ for crying out loud I mean the TJ was far from stock, but the 4.0 was completely stock. Wouldn’t have mattered what to a 4.0 though. Never could’ve been about HP anyways haha but I enjoyed actually wheeling it hard. These days I don’t care to “wheel”. I just want to get away from civilization for as long as possible. I typically take a multitude of 2-4 day trips each year to northern NM or SW CO, and 1-2 longer 10+ day trips each year. The shorter trips are usually just 1 destination setting up camp and spending some time hiking and fishing. The longer trips are moving camp every 2-3 days seeking new adventures and reliving old ones. Covid really screwed things up. Now I’m finding people where I never saw them before. Makes you have to try harder. |
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Posted: 4/29/2024 9:23:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WTXTremor: These days I don’t care to “wheel”. I just want to get away from civilization for as long as possible. I typically take a multitude of 2-4 day trips each year to northern NM or SW CO, and 1-2 longer 10+ day trips each year. The shorter trips are usually just 1 destination setting up camp and spending some time hiking and fishing. The longer trips are moving camp every 2-3 days seeking new adventures and reliving old ones. Covid really screwed things up. Now I’m finding people where I never saw them before. Makes you have to try harder. After candy-caning driveshafts, snapping CV axles and bashing body panels, I'm with you on that last bit. All those years of wheeling taught me what I need to know to get away from the weekenders and have a nice quiet evening or two in the wilderness in comfort. |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 7:03:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: The easy trails https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/53DEF20D-239C-433B-9009-C09795A597C4-3201045.jpg |
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Posted: 5/2/2024 7:36:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By rcintx: I'm looking at picking up a Subaru Outback Wilderness as my next vehicle. Not my usual vehicle (currently running Z71 Suburban, Ram 1500, and an old 4Runner). My idea is for this to be a daily driver with decent/good MPG, a weekend warrior vehicle that can hit light trails, and get me to the trailhead or camping spot with my kids and gear. Overland to me, in my neck of the woods, requires lots of pavement to get anywhere. Any thoughts on the Subaru Outback for this purpose? Many years ago I owned one. It was a turnkey car. Took me places the big trucks would go. I got a lot of funny looks from them. With that said, I think they have gained a lot of weight since then. I bought my mom a newer one but she had issues with the braking system so we got rid of it. For an on road/Fire road I think they are gtg. They will get you to most trail heads in NA. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 8:13:06 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Finslayer83]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Monkey_Wrench: That's a trail? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Monkey_Wrench: Originally Posted By Finslayer83: The easy trails https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/164007/53DEF20D-239C-433B-9009-C09795A597C4-3201045.jpg Access loop to the actual trails.  Tackling Trail 22 at Windrock Park! Windrock when wet is an entirely different animal. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 8:56:03 AM EDT
[#34]
That looks fun!
I’d get stuck.
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Posted: 5/3/2024 6:06:46 PM EDT
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Small but nice little fix installed today on the 200.
I pulled the rear monitors after I learned they're selling for four digits used condition due to the OEM replacements running like $3800 or something  We've never even used them, but there's pretty high breakage potential based on how far out they stick out.Anyway, finally able to cover the holes and wires with some steel powder-coated covers from Victory 4x4 after about a month wait time. They look great and solid, much better than the old monitors...or the holes left by the monitors  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 6:13:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGE: I pulled the rear monitors after I learned they're selling for four digits used condition due to the OEM replacements running like $3800 or something *Pulls up chair* Go on... |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 6:23:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: *Pulls up chair* Go on... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: Originally Posted By TGE: I pulled the rear monitors after I learned they're selling for four digits used condition due to the OEM replacements running like $3800 or something *Pulls up chair* Go on... Uninstall took about 5 minutes total. A few pics and an ebay listing later...I sold one for a hair over $1K, then listed the other separately so as not to compete with my own first listing. The Victory covers were about $100 for the pair and similarly installed in under 5 minutes. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 6:35:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Norinco982lover]
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I don’t think I’ve ever posted in here before but I’ve been lurking for awhile and had this thread subscribed since inception.
I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on either alternate brackets or alternate ideas for mounting my inspired overland lightweight RTT (76 pound Chinese made) to factory Subaru crossbars? There’s a gap in the bottom of the bracket where I wedged in an inch by inch block of open cell foam to get the tent 500+ miles home. The crossbar is just too small for the bracket. Should I just put some sort of rubber in there and tighten it down? Wasn’t sure what type of rubber to use. My RTT came with a rounded type bracket which I’m using and a square bracket which is nowhere close.  
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Posted: 5/3/2024 6:38:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/3/2024 6:42:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: The current GX and the LC200 have a little cubby that is 21"x6"x2". Word on the street is a 10/22 in a Magpul Backpacker chassis fits like it was OEM. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000008688_png-3199060.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009561_png-3199063.JPG i’m going to cut a few pieces of foam to fit mine and experiment with pistols and spare mags. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 6:55:12 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: Okay. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009792_jpg-3204686.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: Originally Posted By TGE: Yeah, I couldn't believe it at first Okay. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009792_jpg-3204686.JPG  Attached FileI fold the seats down and sleep in the back sometimes when I'm camping solo, so getting rid of those monitors is nice. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 6:57:18 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGE: Booyah. Man, they bumped their price up. I ordered March 29... Still worth it and i would do it again at the current price. Trekboxx is charging $200 for plastic covers. They look like kydex actually. I fold the seats down and sleep in the back sometimes when I'm camping solo, so getting rid of those monitors is nice. I saw the Trekboxx and they are definitely not worth $200. I can confidently say I will never miss the screens. I will, however, enjoy a couple grand. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 7:03:10 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: I saw the Trekboxx and they are definitely not worth $200. I can confidently say I will never miss the screens. I will, however, enjoy a couple grand. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: Originally Posted By TGE: Booyah. Man, they bumped their price up. I ordered March 29... Still worth it and i would do it again at the current price. Trekboxx is charging $200 for plastic covers. They look like kydex actually. I fold the seats down and sleep in the back sometimes when I'm camping solo, so getting rid of those monitors is nice. I saw the Trekboxx and they are definitely not worth $200. I can confidently say I will never miss the screens. I will, however, enjoy a couple grand. One other thing I did a couple weeks ago was the Loncky steering wheel cover. If you have a 16 or 17 I'm sure you know about the steering wheel leather flaking  Took me almost all day but worth it. I'm happier every single time I drive.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 7:07:07 PM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: Access loop to the actual trails.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukv2DArzsgIWindrock when wet is an entirely different animal. My open/open Taco on 32s didn't get stuck while the two 4Rs with lockers in front on 34s struggled  #drivermodI keep hearing that it's either really mild, or that it's crazy. Think we just need to go see for ourselves. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 7:24:41 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGE: . One other thing I did a couple weeks ago was the Loncky steering wheel cover. If you have a 16 or 17 I'm sure you know about the steering wheel leather flaking   Attached FileI haven't done mine yet. Did you remove the wheel to do it or did you just get comfortable in the driver's seat for a while? |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 7:41:44 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: https://gifdb.com/images/high/are-we-best-friends-will-ferrell-john-reilly-gxq9zxxz4l64ljou.gif https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009793_png-3204735.JPG I haven't done mine yet. Did you remove the wheel to do it or did you just get comfortable in the driver's seat for a while? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: Originally Posted By TGE: . One other thing I did a couple weeks ago was the Loncky steering wheel cover. If you have a 16 or 17 I'm sure you know about the steering wheel leather flaking https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009793_png-3204735.JPG I haven't done mine yet. Did you remove the wheel to do it or did you just get comfortable in the driver's seat for a while? I didn't have the courage or know-how to remove the wheel or even the covers. I pulled into the shop and got comfy. Turned the wheel a few times to get better positioning. Use lots of tape and get comfy with the little spudger. Tucking sucked. Stitching was fun. I spent about 5 hours on it, maybe a touch more can't remember. It turned out pretty good though. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 8:32:48 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jafrush: I haven't run 22 in probably two years now. My open/open Taco on 32s didn't get stuck while the two 4Rs with lockers in front on 34s struggled #drivermodI keep hearing that it's either really mild, or that it's crazy. Think we just need to go see for ourselves. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jafrush: Originally Posted By Finslayer83: Access loop to the actual trails. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukv2DArzsgIWindrock when wet is an entirely different animal. My open/open Taco on 32s didn't get stuck while the two 4Rs with lockers in front on 34s struggled #drivermodI keep hearing that it's either really mild, or that it's crazy. Think we just need to go see for ourselves. I am ready. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 8:57:28 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGE: Lol that's crazy, I bought it almost the same day I think. I didn't have the courage or know-how to remove the wheel or even the covers. I pulled into the shop and got comfy. Turned the wheel a few times to get better positioning. Use lots of tape and get comfy with the little spudger. Tucking sucked. Stitching was fun. I spent about 5 hours on it, maybe a touch more can't remember. It turned out pretty good though. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TGE: Originally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: Originally Posted By TGE: . One other thing I did a couple weeks ago was the Loncky steering wheel cover. If you have a 16 or 17 I'm sure you know about the steering wheel leather flaking https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009793_png-3204735.JPG I haven't done mine yet. Did you remove the wheel to do it or did you just get comfortable in the driver's seat for a while? I didn't have the courage or know-how to remove the wheel or even the covers. I pulled into the shop and got comfy. Turned the wheel a few times to get better positioning. Use lots of tape and get comfy with the little spudger. Tucking sucked. Stitching was fun. I spent about 5 hours on it, maybe a touch more can't remember. It turned out pretty good though. Y’all should ball out and get the PVS wheel. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 9:39:03 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: Y'all should ball out and get the PVS wheel. I might just. Do they retain the factory heat? Very important for a Houston-based overland rig. |
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Posted: 5/3/2024 10:33:11 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: Y'all should ball out and get the PVS wheel. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: Originally Posted By TGE: Originally Posted By PhuzzyGnu: Originally Posted By TGE: . One other thing I did a couple weeks ago was the Loncky steering wheel cover. If you have a 16 or 17 I'm sure you know about the steering wheel leather flaking https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/69748/1000009793_png-3204735.JPG I haven't done mine yet. Did you remove the wheel to do it or did you just get comfortable in the driver's seat for a while? I didn't have the courage or know-how to remove the wheel or even the covers. I pulled into the shop and got comfy. Turned the wheel a few times to get better positioning. Use lots of tape and get comfy with the little spudger. Tucking sucked. Stitching was fun. I spent about 5 hours on it, maybe a touch more can't remember. It turned out pretty good though. Y'all should ball out and get the PVS wheel. 
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