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    Perfect Camp Stove Griddle?

    The Camp Chef “single burner” griddle fits a camp stove nicely. Not my photo, but I’ve got one like this. Seems to work great.
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    Opinions on methods to carry 4 bikes on a 4Runner?

    The hitch did not move. The rack did get tweaked a little. Most of the movement was the rack sliding forward in the hitch. I usually set it up with about 1/4” of clearance when it’s folded up. It took that up plus a tiny bit more. The rack is definitely tweaked, but all things considered, I’m...
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    Opinions on methods to carry 4 bikes on a 4Runner?

    Another pro of the 1up - it provides some decent protection in the event of minor accidents. Granted this may apply to most of these recommendations, but as of this afternoon, I can personally vouch for the 1up. See the damage to the vehicle that rear ended me. The rack got tweaked and pushed...
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    Best station wagon for expedition other than Subaru?

    I drive a ‘08 Saturn VUE. It handles dirt roads just fine. Integral load bars make it easy to load up the roof for some extra cargo capacity. The AWD has handled lake effect snow without flinching for the past 6 years - and that’s with cheap all seasons. It has been pretty reliable (knock on...
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    Photos of mid-sized vehicles - Post Here

    The built (and even fairly stock) 1st gen Colorado’s remain my favorites in this thread. They just look so good with a small lift and bigger tires. All that to say - I care!! ? ? ?
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    After sizing up specialized's prices.....MOTOBECANE it is!

    So basically, if there’s a local shop worth supporting, do so, to whatever extent you are able. If there isn’t a local shop, or at least not one that acts like they want your business, BD provides a solid alternative, assuming you have the wherewithal (or willingness to learn) to assemble and...
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    My ZR2 Colorado and Canyon Saga

    Good call on the shock mount skids. Sounds like those and the tires were the two weakest links on the Hall Racing built ZR2 that ran in the BITD Vegas-to-Reno race in August. http://www.fourwheeler.com/events/1709-hall-racing-ride-along/
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    Ranger Raptor...

    Oh my... *wipes drool from chin"
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    2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2

    GM has issued a statement on how the race went: http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/en/chevrolet/home.detail.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2017/aug/0821-colorado-zr2.html "Despite cutting a few tires along the course and the expected rock damage, the ZR2 held up well under the punishing...
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    2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2

    Randall Timmer on Facebook: "We finished the race, in roughly 19 hours. A few small things were addressed at various pit stops, but the ZR2 finished strong with a 7300 Class Win!" https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1408925569203729&id=398841456878817
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    2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2

    Looks like the ZR2 finished 136 of 244 entries - of which only 147 finished at all. I'd guess they were just in it to finish, and so didn't push it as hard as many of the teams that were running at the limit. Still impressive that they finished! And I have to agree with the sentiment above -...
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    NEW RIG: 2012 F-150 FX4

    I'll admit I haven't read every post, so this may be a totally irrelevant suggestion... Regarding the creaking... if it only does it when parked, do you set the parking brake? My rig had intermittent creaking when parked. Finally figured out it only does it when I set the parking brake. Does it...
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    Friends, it's a sad day

    IMO, the only way this fails to be an upgrade is if you do not do this! Sounds like you used the heck out of the Burb. Do the same with the LC and I can't see how you'd go wrong!
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    Needing some XTR shifter parts.....anyone help?

    Are barrel adjusters shifter specific? Seems like that'd be a part they keep somewhat common. Not sure how you innovate and improve a barrel adjuster :-/
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    Ford Escape e/x Build

    Nice! Thanks for the encouragement! This model vue is based on the Opel/Vauxhall Antara sold overseas. There are several videos of them getting used hard :-) then there's VUE's alter ego, the Antara Dakar rally car 😎 And the last diversion:
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    Ford Escape e/x Build

    Got any updates coming up? Love reading about all the stuff you've been able to do with this rig. Makes me look forward to the time when my '08 VUE needs new tires and I can slap a set of one-size-up A/T on it and go do some exploring! I'm curious, and I apologize if you've mentioned this and I...
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    Photos of mid-sized vehicles - Post Here

    I really try to be content with my current rig, as it does everything I need it to, but every time you post a new photo, I have to go look up 1st gen colorados on AutoTrader... lol. Your truck is a masterpiece!!
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    Ford Escape e/x Build

    Love it! Looking forward to seeing the rest of this and getting ideas. Great tip on using the ScanGauge to check %torque to the rear. Got me curious if I can do the same thing on my '08 VUE. Hmmm... Cheers!
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    ZULANDR - 1994 Isuzu Trooper - Louisiana

    Our '90 Trooper developed cracks on the interior of the rear door just below the window in the center where supports are welded between the interior and exterior panels reinforcing the tire carrier. This was after 250k miles, many of which were spent driving entirely too fast on washboarded dirt...
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