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  1. chet

    The error of my ways / good mpg 4x4 Motorhome-in-a-phonebooth concept

    you also have to look at future potential for mods. my XL7 although great has a very limited aftermarket. ie no rear locker, bumpers etc. I can sleep in it but the rear seats do9 not make a very flat floor. I would go for a 4 cyl 4 runner. good mileage, great reliability and excellent aftermarket.
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    Comfort Camp food

    we used to make homemade jerky and smoked sausage that lasted a good long while. that and bisquick!
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    Going electric . . .

    they will be real quiet when you use the winch once and have to more battery left! neat concept though. I like the solid axles front and rear
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    new member, samurai build

    sounds like a reasonable goal! I also work at a fab shop but mainly manual machines and lots of welders! For ride quality I would look into a YJ spring swap. the sammy springs are a little short to get good ride quality out of. You can keep them spring under and gain an 1" or so lift. the...
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    new member, samurai build

    woohoo another sammy guy! how big are you wanting to go tire wise?
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    Mitsubishi Delica

    nice to see one modd'd! where in BC are you? You mentioned surfing so maybe your on the island?
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    Compact 4x4s

    I know that was in the spring and there has been no news or press releases since. We''ll see if they can meet the deadlines.
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    Compact 4x4s

    I'll be moving it tonight so I will snap some pics. It goes into the shop for a couple of months for : new swampers, bumpers, exhaust, power steering, front fenders, rockers and some other minor stuff to get ready for a club 4x4 weekend in the end of Sept. This is the one I am keeping. My wife...
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    Compact 4x4s

    I am a confessed suzuki nut! :jump: I have owner everthing from a '79 lj80 to our now 2001 XL7. the samurais are great off roaders and have lots of aftermarket support. they lack size and power. If you have more than two people and gear than a 4 door sidekick is a great choice. there is a...
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    Triple-purpose JK Build

    ouch it even tweaked the bumper! Very nice build by the way. One question with it being parked on the street are you not afraid of theft?
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    Top Pocket Camera - Suggestions?

    for outdoor travel shots a Panasonic TZ5 is amazing. you get 10x zoom, image stab. and a nice big screen. I will never go back to a crappy 3x zoom camera again.
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    Theres a Hithc in the Giddy Up

    to those saying that its the mechanics mistake? BS! A stuck bolt is a stuck bolt and getting a tstat out of a van is never fun. I would say tell the seller you will pay 1/2 upon inspection of the vehicle and purchase so you will give him more for the final sale price and he pays the bill to the...
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    Kia Borrego

    very interesting. the new sorento is unibody so it could be the old versions frame structure or based off something like the Hyundai Terracan in Aus.
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    I think I forgot to pack the Sippy cup!!!

    we have this cup you can put food into (like animal crackers and cherios) it has a top lid with slices into the center so he can get his hand in but the food will not fall out. best $4 we ever spent! We have also used our Kelty kids backpack alot although now that he's 37 lbs its a little much!!! :D
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    Need some advice...Baby on the way...

    I would say for now take the easy way out. being close to family with a new baby is a HUGE bonus! less driving for visits(you know there will be visits right? :D) and they can also take the little tike for a weekend or so during exams etc. to ease the pain. I'm sure not all of Socal is bad is...
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    Toyota Blizzard

    I highly doubt it has a 3b engine in it!
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    Tony Hawk Dub Edition Wrangler

    the skaeboard rack is the clincher!
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    Nice hilux on Ebay.

    the 4 door hiluxs had the 3L in them non turbo with improved head. very dependable motor
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    Perfect Land Cruiser on Ebay. Really.

    I can in Canada! :D that is not that rare of a rig up here other than the 5 spd. and its kinda over priced!
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    New Diesel X-Trail

    the go ad upgrade the X-trail in other countries and here they change it into the Rogue :Blah: idiots. My parents have an X-trail (we got them in canada) and its a pretty cool little rig.
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