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https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38848684/2022-ford-bronco-raptor-revealed/ Huh. Haven't been paying attention. Existing Bronco order holders in line can switch. Anyone have one on order?
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Not tech, but.... What's your ride? Where do you like to wheel? Recent mods?
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I'm looking for prerunner fenders for my Tacoma. Currently looking at ADV Fenders. Anyone have any experience with them or others? Its a daily but will see offroad also.
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Looking for input on flat towing a 2020 JL wrangler, don’t really like the idea of the tow plates as we will use the jeep off road. Probably going to do a flat bed as well so we can take jeep and can am on some trips. need ideas for which parts, pieces and thoughts
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Thinking about a hand held radio that I can use in the Jeep or MoHo. A lot of people still have cb's and some have other radios. What have you found common on the trail? A decent hand held cb is $100+- A dedicated radio is $200? (vhf/uhf) Suggestions? Main use would be on the trail to talk to others in line and some distance back to camp.
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Ok jeep guys. Someone has to have a line on a set of factory JK rubicon axles. Let me know if you have any leads. Looking for 2009-2018 front and rear Dana 44 with 4.10 and e lockers
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My F350 was parked in front of my house when it was stolen. My neighbor knocked on my door and informed me he heard some sawing at wee hours of morning but when he looked out his window he saw a guy climbing into a black sedan driving away and didnt get a plate. My damn camera was not pointed out to street as it only covers my front door and driveway. Neighbors cameras are pointed in similar fashion and they did not capture the Aholes. What have you guys done to protect the Cats on your vehicles?
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I bought this truck new in October of 2010, and I've always thought about doing a Solid Axle Swap (SAS) on it. For years it towed my 5'ers, so going big and SAS didn't make sense, and it wasn't in the budget anyway. Ever since we moved over to RVs though, it's mostly just been a weekend driver, or used to move bumper-pull trailers around. Recently I decided to use it as my "Overlanding" rig, and installed a Fourwheel Campers Hawk pop-up in it: Now, I debated a lot about buying a new rig for this job. I was considering new RAM Power Wagons, or maybe a new Ford F250 Tremor with the 7.3 "Godzilla" gasser. Both …
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So my truck runs good, although the fuel mileage seems low (13ish), and doesn't have as much power as it did when new. I felt for a while that the boost seemed low or something. Fast forward, check engine light on and its time for smog cert. Turns out EGR and cooler were super clogged. I gained about 3mpg on the way home and power was back. Just a FYI for those with similar trucks. BTW my truck has about 230,000 miles.
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anyone have any experience with the portable tanks to air up tires such as the below? Had to air up truck and trailer tires this past weekend took forever. Looking for a quicker solution to using an air compressor. https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/smittybilt-compact-air-system-black-2747/_/R-DSBP-2747?ppcfon=1&gp=1&ecmp=p:google_1423067984_55636783613__pla-1023853595230&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SC Shopping - LIA - Remaining Stores&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-qGNBhD3ARIsAO_o7yliLGLFXQ9927WVpbmPF1RPDKdZV9u0a0bDYaVNC_9lksArotwrXFAaApX3EALw_wcB
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Putting Bilstein 5100's on my truck. They come with the black boots installed on them. You never see boots on King Shocks or Fox shocks. I can see needing them if you live somewhere with bad weather but do I need these ugly boots here in So Cal?
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Interesting stuff... my '84 and '91 4 cyl 4x4 could cruise around the sand...but no like these guys..
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Well, I bought my new truck April of 2018, and right now I am waiting for the pink slip to get mailed to me as I have paid it off, 3 years early! Hmmmm...what's next? So, who wants to buy it off me? Joking...maybe...
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My truck has had low oil pressure for quite some time. At hot idle it's about 18 PSI and at 4000 RPMs it's 40 PSI. (Confirmed with mechanical gauge) I've installed a new high volume/high pressure oil pump and tried different oil filters in hopes that one might maintain pressure better than others, (which they do by the way.) Truck runs perfect no noises, no ticks, no knocking but it drives me batshit looking at the oil gauge. Does anybody run higher viscosity oil in these things? People say that bearing tolerance are tight and not to use heavier oil but this thing has 211000 miles. A lot of people are saying my oil pressure is just fine but again, it just drives me …
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I think it was one the old site, but there was a thread on faded plastic and the remedies used to fix it. Can we get a refresher?..
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2009 duramax, 2 red top optima 4 years old. dont drive the truck much it often sits for weeks at a time and then months at a time in the summer. but hooked up to a battery tender. out in glamis my batteries get drained with in the weekend. and have to jump start it on sunday, this has happen a few times. but at home the truck can sit for a week and start right up. i live in the desert (palm springs area) so the conditions are about the same. i dont have an RV, i use a tent on the flat bed. i am in and out of the truck a lot as i keep the dry food and some other things in the back seats, but i have the interior lights turned off so no lights turn on when doors a…
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Every time I change my oil, I notice this. It is pretty much a constant. Today I change the oil on 2 of my cars. Together they hold 9.5 Qts, They both have smallish oil filters....no more than .75 Qt., but probably a pint. I put the oil in, and then dump out the pan in to the old gallon bottle. Then I put the next leftover in another...and I don't measure it, but I immediately stand the pan up, and I barely get anything out....so, It seems as if I get, 7 qts, tops, maybe more like 6, plus 1.5 Qts in the filter. This means, at the very least, I am missing .5 Qt, maybe as much as 1.5Qt. Often, I'll do one car and put it back in to a gallon, or 5 Qt conta…
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Yesterday afternoon my truck turned 250,000. Im kinda pissed because I wanted to get a picture @ 249999 and 250000, but I will get over it. LOL. FWIW, this is a 99 Ram 2500, Cummins, 47RE, 2x4. Ive put 2 VP44 injection pumps in it & I dont know how many lift pumps. Its never had the frictions replaced in the trans, but right around 125K I had a billet converter & shift kit put into it. The frictions are done in it & will have to get replaced. Im hoping it lives through desert season... Ive replaced the Solenoids in the trans about 5 times, because the plastic connector keeps breaking & then works lose & the converter starts being intermitte…
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So, I jumped in one of the sales guys new company truck, 2021 F250 PSD 4x4 (must be nice..), and noticed the 4wheel selector looks like it does front digs. WTF?
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So, yeah. My 2020 Mustang GT developed a clunk in the LR suspension that got progressively worse. With me in the car, it would clunk in parking lots on offset bumps 1-2 times before parking. With the whole family, it was a constant clunk for any/all bumps. Jul 17, took it in to Penske Ford La Mesa, mechanic rode with me in the parking lot, heard the clunk and acknowledged the problem (thankfully no "could not repeat diagnosis"). Get a call later that day that they couldn't diagnose, needed to keep it. No loaners available. Jul 19, get a call that it's the shocks, should come in the 20th and done by COB, no loaners available. Jul 21, call them in the mor…
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Looking at a few Jetta wagons for my wife. There are a couple TDi cars out there right now that Im eye balling, but cant figure out if its a smart move or not. I am all diesel at work, fuel would be easy and on the house, which is a big bonus. I know they had their issues with the smog stuff, but what I dont quite understand is what VW did to them to resolve the issue and if its going to create headache for me down the road. Anyone have any experience or insight with these cars? Thanks
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Just picked up a 21 JL Rubicon Unlimited. Jeep was purchased for a few reasons. 1. It will be my daily driver. About 50 miles per day. 2. I wanted something to tow behind the motorhome. 3. I'd like to do MODERATE off-roading. Mostly trails to get back to fishing spots or remote areas. No real plans of rock crawling or anything like that. Super moderate. Just to have some family fun. With that said, I'd like to do 2-2.5 inch lift and put wheels/tires on it. I'd like to run 35s. There are about a million different options ranging from $300 to $2000. From body lifts to full suspension lifts. I'd like some advice on what I should do for what I'd like to u…
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There was a long thread on here before the Big Crash about the 392 Wrangler. Little late, but looking for real world experience. I've heard the first batch had some minor, annoying issues. Heads up fellas - when you ask your wife if she minds if you order a new Jeep and she says 'sure dear, anything you want - as long as I get to pick one option...' Careful, it's a trap!!!!! Now I have the baddest 392 wrangler on order - in hot 'tuscadero' pink......... At least Newscum still has that great mask mandate so no one will recognize me with my mullet in the pink jeep.........
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Now that we are in AZ, I need to get my Dmax smagged to get new reg/plates.. Where to go?? I have some contraband on it but no programer.. Mostly intake and exhaust stuff.. EGR delete,PCV re-route, down and up pipes, larger exhaust, cold air intake.. We are in pinzl Co. Where is the best place to take it and get it done that isn't going to flag it? I have been told Pinal is pretty chill.. LEt me know if you have a recomendation. can text me at 559-804-0818
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My wife and I are throwing around the idea of a new/er truck. Currently, we have a 1500 that has been lovely. We are considering a larger, possibly diesel truck. We do not have a specific need as far as heavy loads or trailers. Just the idea of buying a truck for longevity, strength and potential for hauling larger cargo. As of now, we only haul a single axle open trailer for Glamis. ZERO plans for a toy hauler or larger unit with big vehicles. But would like the ability to pull a vehicle, trailer, equipment, if needed. Especially with a move out of California always in the works. Please. Pro's / Con's of gas vs diesel. This could be my la…
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