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geekhouse23's "LIFE'S WAITING TO BEGIN" #EAF Overland & Adventure build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by geekhouse23, Nov 11, 2013.

  1. Feb 7, 2016 at 1:06 PM
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    GARSHA91

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    Any other major difference beside the ice accumulation?
     
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  2. Feb 7, 2016 at 1:07 PM
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    geekhouse23

    geekhouse23 [OP] The "Liftman" - @DrFunker

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    Thanks dude!! Good write up!

    ^This.
     
  3. Feb 7, 2016 at 1:09 PM
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    Chux

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    Not that I noticed but I don't have a scan gauge. I'm sure someone with a scan gauge could report back of any changes in numbers.
     
  4. Feb 7, 2016 at 1:21 PM
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    ChandlerDOOM International tent trafficker

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    What changes we looking for?
     
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  5. Feb 7, 2016 at 1:22 PM
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    I have one and I'll have to check..but we're suppose to get snow tonight and tomorrow and then late next weekend/early that week after..hopefully
     
  6. Feb 7, 2016 at 1:23 PM
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    Crap they say how much? I have to drive up tomorrow real quick, not looking forward to the drive being any longer than it has to be
     
  7. Feb 7, 2016 at 2:16 PM
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    Not sure. I thought it was from a technical numbers standpoint. Like if you tint your windows does it change your mpgs :rolleyes:
     
  8. Feb 7, 2016 at 2:29 PM
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    :notsure:

    So far it's listed at 40-50% chance so nothing? Haha

    Would still be interested in some hard numbers..if there's a scientific test to find that out
     
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  9. Feb 7, 2016 at 2:41 PM
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  10. Feb 8, 2016 at 2:11 PM
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    Updated my little CO2 DIY Write-up including the mounting bracket costs and "how-to"
     
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  11. Feb 8, 2016 at 2:29 PM
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    dude where did you get those mud flaps.... i dig em
     
  12. Feb 8, 2016 at 2:30 PM
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    They're first gens brother!! :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Feb 8, 2016 at 3:03 PM
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    yea i know they are super hard to come by.... ebay or another TW member?
     
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  14. Feb 8, 2016 at 3:05 PM
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    They have some for sale on fb page too
     
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  15. Feb 8, 2016 at 3:06 PM
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    Ah lol..

    I wouldn't say they're that hard to come by. I was looking on eBay when I wanted to purchase them but they were asking $90/100+ PLUS $20 shipping :eek:

    I found them on here from a member for $50 or $60 shipped
     
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  16. Feb 8, 2016 at 3:07 PM
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    Yea i guess i should say they are hard to come by for a decent price.... hard to pay $100+ for mudflaps
     
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  17. Feb 8, 2016 at 3:07 PM
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    cool thanks Ill check it out
     
  18. Feb 20, 2016 at 12:58 PM
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    What do you do when it's 60* out in February and plan a wheelin trip with you and all your friends but EVERYONE bails on you?

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    Made plans to hopefully get to a shop tomorrow afternoon and get my flip done. So that meant painting:

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    Shackles got 3 coats of self etching primer, Rustoleum preventative rust primer, and black enamel each

    Brackets got 3 coats of self etching primer, Rustoleum preventative rust primer, black enamel and Rustoleum undercoating each.

    Added some stickers since it was nice out:

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    Finally tagged my topper :cheers:

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    Waiting on the USPS man down at the end of the block to deliver my new hose for the CO2 tank so I won't have to remove the tank from the truck :D
     
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  19. Feb 20, 2016 at 2:47 PM
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    Do you get a lot of wind noise with the single row light bar? Before the light my rack wasn't bad with noise but after I put that on its 10x worse.
     
  20. Feb 20, 2016 at 2:47 PM
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    geekhouse23

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    Trucks loaded and were on our way to the shop :spy:

    Any advice?

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