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  1. KE5QVT

    Swapped my 80 for a JK....

    So I measured my approach and departure angles today... I don't know what stock is but with my stinger in front I have a 45 and hit bumper before stinger and a 37 rear hitting the hitch. Is that good or bad?
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    Swapped my 80 for a JK....

    I havent measured it.... I was REALLY suprised when I got it.:oops: Didnt think it would stick out THAT far. Now, that its on, it's too much of a pain to send back for the smaller one. So.... I will either let it grow on me or have it cut down and something more like I had on my 80 put in its...
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    Swapped my 80 for a JK....

    okay... here is my former pride and project.... :arabia:
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    Swapped my 80 for a JK....

    UPDATE WEEK 3 cont.... So, I got my hinge mounts in and its time to do the radios installation. I have a CB for most trail comm, a 2m/70cm FT-8900 for when there are HAM's around and I want a clear'er conversation, and finally I wanted to install an APRS system to track my location online...
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    Swapped my 80 for a JK....

    Update week 3 Since my JKU is not just my daily driver but also my office and I live out of it on a daily basis I needed to install a mount for my laptop. Just as in my old 80, I use my laptop for business daily, but offroad i use it for navigation and mapping and just aother utility to use. I...
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    Swapped my 80 for a JK....

    Updates So... I couldnt wait after seeing the look of the flat fender JKU passing me up so I broke down and started the build... Put a mile marker 9500 inside of the stubby front Put the (pistola safe) under my seat and the box in the rear... this is a stock photo, I tried to snap one of...
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    Swapped my 80 for a JK....

    So, i have spent the last 3 years building my overland 80. I had it almost done and a lot of sweat and blood in all of the mods. Then I rolled 200k on the ODO and she started showing her age and getting tired. So instead of spending more money and rebuilding the engine or just nursing all of her...
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    Selling my '96 FZJ80

    ***SOLD*** and sorry for placing it in the wrong catagory.. go here to see what it is and what has been done... http://www.centraloverland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=621 looking for 7500.00
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    Mounting ideas for 4dr JK

    Where have you guys installed your CB and 2M radios?? looking for ideas for a clean and Accessible installation.
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    RTT for M416 build question...

    ARB vs All others I have the cheaper and been on campouts with folks with ARB. other than the LOGO what is the real difference???? Honestly this has been bashed and bashed.... Folks say ARB is the only good quality tent, only good quality bumper..... come'on. I cant tell the difference between...
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    My camping trailer fixup

    Is that the version of the Military electricians trailer?
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    HAM Go Box

    THat sounds like a great idea... As for the holes, it was the 1st gen and try at making a box. I had a wooden box for my radios but really didnt like the bulk, look or inclimate weather ability of the box. I already had the pelican and was looking at ways to do the antenna hookups. Looking back...
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    My M416 Trailer Build has started.

    Did you go over to iH8mud to see the entire build? the tongue extenstion does wonders for trailering and backing. plus gives more storage area. I keep the lunette's ability to rotate 360 degrees just made it a real tight twist so it only does it when really needed. I have much much more since...
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    My M416 Trailer Build has started.

    Dude!!! Where did you come up with the photos of my truck? WOW, my trailer has come a LONG way since then!!!!
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    HAM Go Box

    First to SARJeepster Great job on the box, outstanding layout and a lot of thought going into it. Hats off to you! CJS, dang....quite the bashing you laid out to everyone. as for my box, yes it has bulkhead connectors, but I will say, My box IS water tight. I used o-rings on all of the...
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    just wanting some ideas for places to go without having to drive 12-15 hours to get there

    just wanting some ideas for places to go without having to drive 12-15 hours to get there
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    Question

    Any place to go other than a state park in the Texas area? Not looking for a pull up to the stall type of camping.
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    Cheap Chinese HT

    Cheap Chinese I have two different brands of HT's I have two puxing px-777's which are in the 2m range and then I have 5 WOUXUN KG-UVD1P Dual Band FM which I actually like more than my YAESU VX6R. I am a scoutmaster for a local BSA troop and use the Wouxn along with my Yaesu FT8900 for mobile...
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    Tent AC

    how are you planning on converting it into an A/C unit?
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    Coleman Hot Water On Demand - Review

    question Wonderful writeup... Does anyone know how long it will run continuously on a 20# tank? Can it run continuously or does it have an auto shutoff?
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