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What is your low loss heavy duty 30-45 amp two conductor plug of choice?

I am finally plumbing my new front brakes and need to order flexible brake lines. When measuring for the flexible brake lines with the wheel turned to full lock, how much extra slack do you add into the measurement for suspension movement, etc?

What is the preferred size or minimum diameter and wall thickness you would use for the tube behind the seats that the upper 5 point harness's attach to?

Any opinions on older Mirage brand enclosed trailers?

Does anyone sell the parts to rebuild a 101N? I am assuming it just needs contact points and a solenoid. Would like to avoid shipping to/from Hi-Torque.

Does the bypass screw all the way in equal any number of steps thicker shim stack (next size thicker or two sizes thicker stack for example) than when the screw is all the way out? IE a bypass shock with the screw all the way out with a 15 thousands shim stack would feel the same as the same...

When the leader of a group ride finds good flowing lines and everyone has a good ride in the dunes he (group leader) will get compliments during breaks. What is the correct polite term to use when someone finds the most unflowing lines that offer a rough not so enjoyable ride? As in “Sir that...

I need to bend some 1-1/2" .120 wall mild steel tube. I'd like to bend it without the crinkle or flat spot. What are some good brands of used benders to look for , for the at home guy? Thanks

I have 33-15 #2 cut Blaster tires, 2D, and stock Honda 3.5 in a 2 seat Sand Limo Squirt. At St Anthony I bog down when going up dunes (follow the leader spirited cruising not racing straight up hills). A guy there with similar horsepower told me I had too tall of tires with too much traction. I...

It’s no fun when something breaks on the dunes and it’s not available at the closest (or even much further) auto parts store. A big thanks to @parker@gearone for getting my parts shipped out before the UPS man arrived. He even took a last minute oh crap I forgot I needed some other parts call...

What is your preferred brand of high quality automotive relays?

The UPS man delivered some new tools today. 

Do you remember the Pass the pigs game where you rolled two pig dice? Is this a double snouter or a piggyback?

I have seen pictures of EPS installations. Most had a u-joint on both sides of the EPS unit. Is there any reason a straight coupler could not be used on the forward steering shaft connection (to reduce u-joint shaft play), if the EPS unit is pointed  in line with the rack steering shaft?

I would like to price out the components to add hydraulic steering for a 2 seat Squirt with a Honda 3.5. I found an engine pump bracket and the rack. What else is required besides the reservoir can, pump, hydraulic lines, and rack? How many PSI is enough or too much? Any other advise besides to...

Currently my buss bars, relays, and circuit breakers are mounted behind the passenger seat which has to be removed to do anything besides change a relay. I would like to move all the electrical components to the front of the car mounted in a weather proof enclosure for easier access should I...

Considering getting new springs for my Squirt. What spring rates (tender and main) are you using on a 2 seat Squirt? Is it a short or extended 2 seat model? What engine do you have (just asking to take engine weight into consideration)? If you had to buy springs again would you buy the same rate...

Someone mentioned increasing the rear tire pressure when the sand is wet for less bit. How high of a PSI would you go? 33” and beadlock if it makes a difference.

Will anyone be at St Anthony the 21st - 24th? If so I'll be at IDRV space 23, stop by and say hi. Also looking for a group to ride with.

The rear upper shock mount bolts have nylon locknuts while the trailing arm shock mount bolts have prevailing torque / Stover lock nuts on my sandcar. Is there any reason that one was used instead of the other for the upper or lower shock mounts?