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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?

« on: October 31, 2010, 10:07:00 am »

All day yesterday and today I am installing my winch. Why is it taking so long you ask?...... I am trying to install it inverted hidden behind the bumper with the fairlead mounted through the front of the bumper. My idea I think is a good one but I'm having a hell of a time.

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: skid plates

« on: October 30, 2010, 12:14:35 pm »

I wanted to but my son and I are signed up for a golf tournament at 9am. We should be done around 1 but I don't think that's enough time to be there from wrightsville.

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Product Feedback / Rugged Ridge Evap can skid plate JK

« on: October 30, 2010, 09:35:04 am »

Just finished installing this skid. Nice powder coat, very easy install. 3 bolts removed, 5 bolts and 2 allens installed and thats it. Everything worked great. The only concern I have is the rear bolt connection the allens are only about 3/4 of an inch. Seems a bit weak for the purpose of holding up to a 4500 lb object colliding with a boulder. But I guess time will tell.

It wont let me upload any pics but let me know if you want any

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: skid plates

« on: October 30, 2010, 07:57:45 am »

OK, no paint on the skid plates. Maybe if I ever pull them off again... Anywho I am finding that I am going to need some help putting the engine/tranny skid on. Sooooooo, hint hint anyone want some free beer and pizza?

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: skid plates

« on: October 29, 2010, 11:52:24 am »

I actually wasn't thinking about them looking good. More along the lines of not wanting every scratch and ding to begin a breeding ground for oxidation........ But I am thinking looking cool now, maybe bright orange??

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Technical Advice and Questions / skid plates

« on: October 29, 2010, 10:13:22 am »

So I got my skid plates and I am considering putting a protective coating that would be easy to touch up after runs. I was thinking that cheapo bed liner in a can or something similar. Any ideas, advice, or experience??? Or am I over thinking? 

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: Help with a CB install

« on: October 28, 2010, 11:25:11 am »

Thanks Jack,
I have a spring and a 4ft firestick. I heard thats the best. Anyway I am in my basement sorting through brackets looking for one that will work somewhere near my spare. Any of that sound like I am on track?
I plan to go for some coax after I figure that out.

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: Help with a CB install

« on: October 27, 2010, 08:32:34 pm »

Well I have never done that before. I do understand the concept though. I did buy a spring mount

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Vendor Feedback / Experiences / Re: kNOw Where 2 Jeep

« on: October 27, 2010, 07:13:41 pm »

i went there yesterday and the guy running the shop seemed very nice and great attitude. I believe he is able to fab things special as well.

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Safety / On & Off The Trail / Re: winch and hi-lift jack 101

« on: October 27, 2010, 06:34:58 pm »

If someone would like to set up a time to teach us noobs good techniques I want in. Please keep me updated.

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Technical Advice and Questions / Re: Help with a CB install

« on: October 27, 2010, 04:31:21 pm »

Ooooh I do like mud. Great thought, I will run the cable high as well

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General Discussion / Re: What did you do to your Jeep today?

« on: October 27, 2010, 02:01:27 pm »

Pulled the bumper off, painted the tow hooks orange.

Applied the last coat to the suspension skid plate.

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Technical Advice and Questions / Help with a CB install

« on: October 27, 2010, 12:25:45 pm »

Wasnt sure if I would even use it much so I bought a used one on Ebay. ...... So now what? I am thinking a 4ft antenna on the tire carrier and havent decided where to mount the head unit.
Any suggestions would be great