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  1. rickc

    Advice needed: bending/molding plastic flares to fit

    I just installed an ARB Summit bar to my Colorado and now need to trim and shape the leading edge of the front Bushwacker flares. These flares stick out a little more than others so just cutting will not work; there will be a large hole at the leading edge to catch wind and dirt. I have a heat...
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    Keeping cool, keeping it simple

    Hi folks: Just sharing a very cheap and simple addition to my truck; custom window reflector blinds. I bought about 10'x4' (way too much) of double shiny sided bubble wrap from the local hardware shop and about 30 minutes later had custom blinds for my side windows. My truck gets way too hot...
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    storing a flip-top soft RTT on edge - comments/concerns?

    Hi folks: I have an ARB Simpson III. When it was delivered, the box had clear "this way up" markings and the tent was oriented in the box with the hinge end up. I plan to store the RTT in my garage for most of the winter, on one end, and plan to do this hinge end up but wonder if this was a...
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    Different ways to do things RTT-wise

    I researched RTTs a lot; many thanks to all of you who contributed already on this forum section. Long story short, I went with an ARB Simpson III and an ARB 2500 awning. The RTT is attached to a Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform and opens rear; I chose this as it gives me an instant awning over my...
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    off road lamp covers!

    Hi all: I have 2 Lightforce 240XGTs and 4 IPF 868s on my light bar. By law I have to have them covered on the highway. Taking the covers on and off - especially the centrally mounted XGTs that then have to be refitted with the appropriate filters is a PITA. What I am planning to do is make...
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    Conqueror Conquest braking and wheel size

    Hi all: Braking: I'm getting close to getting a Conquest. I've been reading other threads about concerns with lack of braking systems but the Conquest I am looking at has a Trailco Sigma auto reverse coupler braking system. I understood that this was a standard feature but perhaps it is not...
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