Recent content by w squared

Hmmm. That criticism might hold water if the Jk in the video had not towed a trailer clear across the western US for a straight month of overlanding. Or if I had not pointed out multiple times that QD is better for the vast majority of applications. And said that I wish my Ranger had a similar...

I understand that you're a fan of the system - and for good reason. In my current 5th gen ranger I'd actually prefer that sort of system to the manually selectable rear locker that I have in there. It's a far better choice for the type of driving that I end up doing in that Ranger. I took a look...

First update with pics! I have been tackling some rather ugly health challenges this year, so it's very much slowed down my build - to the point that I went months without even installing a modification that I had already picked up (that's unheard of for me!) First item that I eventually got...

I did not get an FX4 version either - but I did luck out and end up with an e-locker in the rear differential. I know from my Jeep experience that if I end up in a situation with this truck where one locker isn't enough, I'm going to end up winching anyways.

Another update with no pics - I've also ordered an OVS Nomadic 270 Awning - I very much want to have covered space starting at the tailgate, and this was the best of the solutions that I found. When I saw it on sale, I jumped on it.

Update (with no pictures) - I ordered the a Leer topper. Based on dealer reviews and shopping around I selected a local shop, and the price they quoted me for a Leer was up to $1000 less than an ARE with the same features. I'm getting a cab height topper with a front slider, driver's side...

Excellent review - I am comparison shopping 270 degree awnings, and your comparison of the design points and relative quality is very helpful. I'll be putting the awning on a Ranger with an extended cab and a 6' box, so it's also helpful that your truck is almost the same configuration.

After a whole lot of window shopping, research, and otherwise fun procrastination involving compact trucks, I finally jumped at an opportunity for a great deal on a 2019 Ranger at the end of February. It will be doing duty as my daily driver, sometimes towing a light camping trailer, hauling...

It sounds like a HAM would do most of what you want. If you want to scan channels in the 800mhz range, then you will want a dual-band UHF/VHF rig. This will also allow you to use local repeaters, giving you far better coverage than a CB. HAM radios will not generally be able to communicate...

This is VERY true. I recently got my HAM license, and even after just one wheeling trip with my new dual band rig I am feeling that my (perfectly serviceable) CB setup is about as useful as two tin cans connected by a chunk of fishing line. To the OP...I can't speak for the TO area wheeling...

Forum Name: W Squared Real Name: Todd C Callsign: VE6 LBV Class: Basic Plus (UHF/VHF/HF. limited to 250 watts) Location: Calgary, Alberta So far, my only equipment is a Yaesu FT8800R for use in my Jeep.

If you have a head unit that will accept input from a CD changer (common on that vintage of vehicle) then you could use one of the older vintage H&K drive & play units. They have a monochrome backlit LCD screen, but otherwise are a lot like the unit that Green Ganesha posted a pic of. I have one...

I have an FT8800, and am very happy with it so far. I particularily like the ability to scan a group of preset frequencies while continuously monitoring a local simplex channel or a specific repeater. So far, the 50W that it offers paired with a relatively high gain antenna (the Comet...

This is good news. Yup. You've said that you've already sleeved, trussed, and gusseted the front axle and are planning on cro-mo shafts front and rear. The only other thing that might be reasonable to consider would be trussing the rear...but that's very much a "nice to do" item. I would be...

He may already have sliders - the Rubicon option package included a set of factory "rock rails" that are actually reasonably stout. I know that I've certainly used rocks to gouge mine pretty well and they've stood up. If he has the Rubicon package, it will also have a reasonable set of recovery...