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Alaska BS thread

Discussion in 'Alaska' started by benbacher, Nov 4, 2012.

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  1. Mar 31, 2017 at 12:14 AM
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    SnowroxKT

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    True, Warn is more common. I still have my Smittybilt XRC Comp 9.5. Only really needed it twice and it worked both times. Pretty much drug me up a 40 degree muddy slope with tree roots, second time I pulled a Nissan Hardbody back onto an icy trail. I didn't want to pull them with a snatch strap because I was worried they would slide down the hill and into me. Tested it a number of times and its always worked.

    It works, but line speed is soooooo slow under heavy load. Free spooling is actually really hard with it even after replacing the stock brown sludge grease it came with. Also I had to slightly modify the selector knob as it would try and go past lock. So I'm not all that satisfied with it lol. But it was cheap off of craigslist, brand new unopened. If it ever dies I'll replace it with a Comeup or a Warn.
     
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  2. Mar 31, 2017 at 7:45 PM
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    AKLA98

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    For you guys that have had CVT roof top tents shipped up here:

    Did you order through CVT's website?
    How much did shipping run yall?

    Thanks for your responses.
     
    AKLA98, Mar 31, 2017
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  3. Mar 31, 2017 at 7:49 PM
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    akkyle

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    I shipped to Washington to a freight forwarder, they then ship here, it was $250 to Washington and $50 here
    But I have an in with the freight forwarder so Idk how much that part actually cost. But that is what I would look into if I were you
     
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  4. Mar 31, 2017 at 7:52 PM
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    crazysccrmd

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    I ordered my ARB through Ebay for $1450 shipped. The invoice listed shipping at $190 through a freight company. If you aren't stuck in CVT you can order a Tepui through REI, with an additional 20% off right now if you're a REI member. Free store pickup too.
     
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    crazysccrmd, Mar 31, 2017
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  5. Mar 31, 2017 at 7:56 PM
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    akkyle

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    That's not a bad idea either
     
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  6. Mar 31, 2017 at 8:57 PM
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    SnowroxKT

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    Didn't GTF just place a CVT tent order? If you can get in on one of their bulk orders shipping wouldn't be bad.
     
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  7. Mar 31, 2017 at 9:06 PM
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    Sweet, I'll probably get in contact with GTF soon. Thanks for your fast replies.
     
    AKLA98, Mar 31, 2017
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  8. Mar 31, 2017 at 10:43 PM
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    300AACTaco

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    I ordered mine through GTF shipping was only $150
     
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  9. Apr 1, 2017 at 4:02 AM
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  10. Apr 1, 2017 at 7:01 PM
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    crazysccrmd

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    Installed my Pelfreybilt sliders and hybrid front bumper over the last two days. No real issues with the install process other than splitting the bridge of my nose open when the torque wrench slipped off a nut. Freaked my wife out when I walked inside with blood all over my face. A few paper towels and some super glue and I was back in business.

    I went with a Warn Zeon 8 and bought their synthetic line to replace the cable. A little more expensive than just buying the 8S but the shop up here didn't have any in stock or on order. The $100 rebate Warn is offering now helps even it out as well.

    The winch fits fairly well in the hybrid bumper. Given the large size of the winch and control pack mounted on top I had to remove the horizontal piece the grill mounts to and trim back some of the vertical rib in the middle of the radiator support. With the bumper mounted at the lowest point and the winch mounted all the way forward the grill clips back in nicely. There is plenty of clearance for the AC line and looks to be enough space to mount the light bar when it arrives.

    I need to borrow a grinder with a cut off wheel to trim the factory front skid plate in order to fit. It has a front lip the interferes with the base of the bumper and won't allow the bolts to line up with their holes. Also need to do the foglight anytime mod. The two LED cubes are wired to one foglight plug, the light bar will be wired to the other. Keeps the install clean and easy by not having to run wires and a switch into the cab.

    IMG_20170401_174707.jpg IMG_20170401_174729.jpg
     
    crazysccrmd, Apr 1, 2017
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  11. Apr 1, 2017 at 7:02 PM
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    Looks awesome!
     
    300AACTaco, Apr 1, 2017
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  12. Apr 2, 2017 at 11:43 AM
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    Looks good. If you're ever down here in Anchorage you can borrow my angle grinder.
     
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  13. Apr 2, 2017 at 12:38 PM
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    crazysccrmd

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    I forgot I had a sawzall, so the skid is no longer a problem. It's not a clean, pretty cut but it fits now. It will provide at least a little protection until I get around to getting a real skid plate since it's really just a fancy splash guard from the factory.
     
    crazysccrmd, Apr 2, 2017
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  14. Apr 4, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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    ARE Overland topper RC side steps
    Finally got a picture with the truck cap.

    Tacoma.jpg
     
    Runtacorun, Apr 4, 2017
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  15. Apr 4, 2017 at 7:13 PM
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    Best color for the 3rd gens, nice truck! Hopefully we'll see you at some meets!
     
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  16. Apr 4, 2017 at 7:49 PM
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    Updates, truck was a stolen Toyota Tundra.
     
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  17. Apr 8, 2017 at 11:39 PM
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    300AACTaco

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    RIP Tundra
     
    300AACTaco, Apr 8, 2017
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  18. Apr 9, 2017 at 1:24 AM
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    IMG_0195.jpg IMG_0197.jpg
     
    crazysccrmd, Apr 9, 2017
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  19. Apr 9, 2017 at 1:25 AM
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    Awesome shot!! Truck looks beefy!
     
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  20. Apr 11, 2017 at 1:03 PM
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    SnowroxKT

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    Anyone up here have double low or a 4.7:1 transfer case? I want to bum a ride off someone and see if I like it.
     
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