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My experience has been that if you are down in a canyon or otherwise surrounded by tall mountains (that don't have repeaters on them) it... -
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Nice! A composite motorcycle tank? Or are you referring just to the body work side of it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk -
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It was a 2 part kevlar fuel tank with internal baffles for roughly 1200km range.
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It's hard to find a truck as "mechanical" as 2nd gen. The first trip was a success, downside was fuel consumption, the trailer tips...
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Build breakdown 2013 Toyota Tacoma 5 speed manual 5.29 gears Powerbastards high output alternator (220 amps rather than the stock 80...
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rruff reacted to supdies's post in the thread 4x4-ELF: 1996 Isuzu Elf Narrow Body Japanese Firetruck Build with Like.
This has been a fun build. Most of the modifications were done by JDM Offroad. I thought I'd post the build specs and some pictures...
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rruff replied to the thread Carbon Fiber Tacoma Bed Replacement Camper - Build Thread.:eek: I hope you go into production after spending so much time on the mold... (y)
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Now that I had the basic rough shape and dimensions of the camper mocked up it was time to start shaping the foam. This method worked...
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rruff reacted to Leighsjor's post in the thread Carbon Fiber Tacoma Bed Replacement Camper - Build Thread with Like.
Choosing the vacuum infusion process meant I’d need molds for every part of the camper—essentially the entire structure. Spoiler alert...
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rruff reacted to Allysonoverland's post in the thread F450 Custom Composite Expedition Truck - ALL THE DETAILS with Like.
In the meantime - the camper build is in full swing… Here’s some quick dimensions of the camper shell: As you can see, the shell is...
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rruff reacted to Dendy Jarrett's post in the thread Recommendation on good foldable solar panel. with Like.
Renogy has the highest marks for efficiency. They have a new folding 400W that is one of the lightest weight of the foldable class.
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rruff replied to the thread Recommendation on good foldable solar panel..It's definitely not the lightest, but has sturdy frame and stand. It appears that it's employing a pretty standard "flexible" plastic...
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rruff reacted to Peter_n_Margaret's post in the thread Recommendation on good foldable solar panel. with Like.
Make your own. The difference between top quality fixed panels and folding panels is a couple of hinges. In either case, the regulator...
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rruff reacted to Allysonoverland's post in the thread F450 Custom Composite Expedition Truck - ALL THE DETAILS with Like.
After getting the truck home, I removed the 60 of the 60/40 rear seats and began building a platform for my dog (more on that soon!)...
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rruff reacted to MidnightCAmper's post in the thread Perfect off-highway tire = LTX? What? with Like.
I drove Michelin Defender LTX over Donner Pass (I-80 not US 40) in slushy snow in the 2009 Tacoma (now sold.) They felt very secure. On...