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Wow, looks like when/if my Optima fails, I'll be in really good company. All the more incentive to get a Xantrex with jump start sooner than later. Could'nt help to notice that in many builds people mention Optima. Anyway, my wife's tire was flat today & she had to drive the truck to work. I...

Hey there. I guess what sold me was the claim that search & rescue vehicles use these batteries. Once I get the mechanical parts of my truck upgraded, and then my radio situation completed, I'll want a one battery system that has duel function. If I go two batteries some day, then that'll...

Decided to get a D35 Optima. This will be perfect for my intended vehicle upgrades. Eventually we'll be getting a Xantrex or something similar to have something we can use anywhere.

I guess this is a re-cap on this week. Ordered 5 BFG AT 265 75 16's and a set of 5 Unique rims. Hit a great sale and $70.00 rebate too. Did lots of reserach on batteries. After several reads from people who have similar hobbies I felt the Optima D35 Yellow top would leave me with nothing to...

My second battery is toast in my '99 2.7 Tacoma. I already run a stereo system & listen to a 10 meter radio on road trips. I plan on getting a 2 meter radio soon, & passing my exam, so I want a more reliable battery for the backcountry. I've only looked at Optima as far as prices', but I have...

Looks like 16" rims & new BFG AT's will be ordered tomorrow from Discount tire. Is there a steel wheel that can be recommended? This is so I can fit Tundra brakes. So, is there a kit I need to order & where can I get parts that will hopefully last another ten years? This is only the...

I need a new battery for my '99 Tacoma 2.7. Currently I run a stereo system that includes two amps and in the near future I will have two ham radio's, and a ham license. I would like to have the two stock auxilliary power supplies to have power when the truck is off. I'll also be getting new...

I did the sunstone thing last fall, and those are really cool. I bet if you are there during a rain storm you could easily net them as they roll along. I also heard that they are all over the area & you don't have to be just in that part of the desert. A girl found a big one out near Adel...

If you look up Rockhounding California on Amazon, that and several other books will come up. Just make sure you get the most recent additions because they do get updated. I bought the Oregon book about two years ago and another one is already out. Gazetteer map books also mark where mine...

That's usually the case, especially when it washes out others previous digs. Now that I've keyed in on some local spots I'll be able to head out on day trips, but I'll always be looking forward for the bigge ones. If I can get out twice a year I'm happy. I just need to find a rock to afford a...

The Gem Trails books seem to be the best bet for locating areas. I've also found quite a bit on the internet from locals in the area's I want to be. Recently I joined a local group that does field trips with other groups all over the state. The further you can get out there the better because...

I'm happy to see that there's at least a few of us on the board, and I'm sure there are others too. Of all the rockhound sites out there, none of them get into detail of the importance of the rig you need. Though they do often mention the need of a high clearance vehicle to reach certain...

I'm not sure where to start this thread, but I figured the hiking section might work. My name is Brent & I hiked, backpacked, and mountaineered most of my life. My most recent passion is rockhounding, and having a vehicle to do it in has made my adventures more fullfilling in that I can get...

Yeah, replying to my own post again. Turns out there are no 32X10.5's either. One would think that with gas prices tire companies would consider fuel efficiency as important. Looks like 31's again, oh well. b

Thanks for all the responses guys and not telling me just what I wanted to hear. Ultimately it does come down to dollars, especially with a 2.5 (daughter, that is) that limits all monetary articulation. Too many years to count before she gets out of college. Funny thing is that I often said...

I've seen some service backs that do have a felt lined option, and that would be enough for me. Most of my backwoods experience is in mountaineering and multiday pack trips, so keeping warm isn't an issue as I am still quite the gear whore. It seems I can justify buying new equipment as I get...

The other issue is that 32's in the BFG AT only come in 10.5 or wider. Dropping an inch there & then adding one there, does that really change anything power wise? They make Super Swampers in 32X9.5, but I don't need that aggressive of a tire or that bone jarring ride. This is not a daily...

Thank you so much. This info will complete the job. Brent

Kind of what I figured. Now I just have to find some how to pics of where to hammer & trim. Brent

I've looked at many camper configurations and they all seem overkill for my purposes. It would be easy to get some basic power options added. There are already pre-made water tanks. A sleeping platform about a foot above the wheel wells and lots of well balanced storage underneath. I could...