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Old truck was traded in........ 2025 GMC Canyon Elevation 4WD is here......only 12,000 miles. The 2 inch factory lift is definitely... -
rruff replied to the thread To Pop Up or not to Pop Up?.It lets each tire react independently to bumps as well; probably the bigger benefit. The handling was sloppy with stock shocks, but...
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Definitely. Interesting about the sway bar, did you remove it for articulation reasons offroad?
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rruff replied to the thread Real world Starlink dish differences? Or, is it worth the $2K upgrade?.The Mini is the one to use for overlanding. It natively runs on DC 12V (to 48V), uses ~20W, and has a built in wireless router. It costs...
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rruff replied to the thread To Pop Up or not to Pop Up?.Just another anecdote... with tire and suspension upgrades, I have no issues in wind or curves with my truck camper (9.2' floor...
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I'll note that all slide-in camper tie down systems are not created equal. There are a wide variety of tie down systems. Using straps to...
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Old thread but thought that I would follow up to provide perspective, since it's cold and not much to do today :) I ended up (shortly...
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rruff reacted to 2025 deleted member's post in the thread Americans Just Spent $15 Billion On Buying New Pickups In One Single Month with
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The great thing is you don’t have to participate in it. You can enjoy the higher wages but reject the notion of materialism to the nth... -
rruff reacted to dudeandadog's post in the thread An introduction and another stupid question with Like.
Maybe I won't forget the plug or a latch again. Luckily I had some slack and didn't rip anything apart.
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rruff reacted to dudeandadog's post in the thread An introduction and another stupid question with Like.
I've been on a losing streak. 1st I rounded a bolt on my fan tensioner, then I had an exhaust bolt break off while doing a starter and...
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Thanks for the response. I already own the panels. They are very durable. Not interested in making panels or buying very expensive panels.
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2016 Chevrolet Silverado -8 speed transmission -3.42 gear ratio 2023 Chevrolet Colorado -8 speed transmission -3.42 gear ratio...
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rruff replied to the thread 2020+ Frontier.You need to look at the transmission ratios too, for the final drive ratio to be meaningful. The stopping distance will be traction...
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rruff replied to the thread Body panels and Sika Flex help.3/8 Wabash Duraplate is very heavy... 2.8 lb/sq ft... with negligible R value (.2). A composite foam core/ fiberglass skin panel is...
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rruff reacted to smokejumper98's post in the thread Home Build Composite Panel Flatbed Truck Camper with Like.
I finally was able to roll the camper outside for the first time. The build has been exceeding my expectations so far. I need room in...
