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    Rugged Carputer?

    Does anyone make a all-in-one double din Carputer with a touchscreen, volume knob, front dvd/cd slot, etc.......that is rugged enough to stand up to the wet dirty hot or cold very dusty environment of an expedition vehicle? I'm looking for an solution for GPS, mapping, music, some video, data...
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    Nice aluminum rear storage boxes?

    I need some leads on some nice aluminum rear storage boxes. Here is what I want.... -Smooth top. This way if you have a bunch of them in the back you could sleep on top of them, dogs can be one top, etc. I'm not going to stack them unless they are out of the vehicle so I don't want the little...
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    good deal on winch colorado people....

    I have nothing to do with this, just stumbled across it today. Its a good deal for the winch. WAY too big for me. $600 warn 15K no cable in bayfield http://westslope.craigslist.org/pts/1739844840.html
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    building a sliding window?

    Does anyone have a good source for the parts needed to build a sliding window, something like the sliding window in a camper shell? I'm not looking to buy a window...but rather the parts like the channels, aluminium extrusion, felt runners, etc. Any help would be great....totally striking out...
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    Project 35, The Stray

    Well, another project followed me home. I swear I never plan these things, but sometimes you find a vehicle that pushes that button for you and you just can't walk away. It was close enough to me and cheap enough I just couldn't pass.....lets just say that there are TVs at Walmart more expensive...
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    Transfer case shifting question.

    Quick G-question. I understand its possible to shift the G-wagen transfer case on the move from low-high or high-low. How do you do this with an automatic....or what does the manual say? Do you just grab neutral for a second? Thanks.
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    JK measurement please

    Could someone measure how long the rear track-bar is on a stock JK please. Thank you.
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    Uh oh....another project coming.

    Well, I went and stumbled into another project. Much like my dodge, I wasn't really planning on going this route, but sometimes you just can't pass. I'm not going to spill all the beans yet, but this will be a replacement for my 1942 Willys MB. It is going to a new home in Nevada with a trusted...
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    Bottle jack to wheel adapter?

    Does anyone know where to find a jack adapter like this. This is a picture of Tom Sheppard's G-wagen. I looked through everything I could find with little luck. Thanks for the help.
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    Wide mouth NATO fuel cans $12

    http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ZAA099-1.html They are $11.97 each. These are wide mouth cans I was able to order (6) cans with shipping for $104 The reviews are good, and I will update this thread when I receive them.
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    Turbo Diesel 2.8 CRD in a TJ/LJ solved.....

    Well, it looks the the common ( wealthy ) man can now have the CRD liberty swapped into there TJ/LJ jeep! http://www.burnsvilleoffroad.com/Articles/LibertyDiesel.aspx http://www.burnsvilleoffroad.com/Images/Articles/LibertyDiesel/4WDP-100200-DSL-44-48.pdf...
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    Tire chains, snow, mud, and airing down.....

    We have a pretty good discussion started in another thread that didn't start out on the subject so I started a new one here.... The original thread started here... http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19356 Please continue. Share your knowledge on tire chains and/or airing...
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    Need a JK measurement please...

    I Need a JK measurement please. How much room is there from the front of the frame ( the 4-bolt mounts on each frame rail ) to the grill? And is there any room behind the grill to the condenser/radiator? Thank you very much.
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    Need help finding a thread.

    I am looking for a thread. It was about a grey fj40 body landcrusier with a custom hard shell pop up camper, and it may of been on an fj80 chassis. Very nice camper construction. Thank you...my search-**** is weak this morning.
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    Who wants CTIS?

    Could you please fill out this simple survey. I would like to forward this to a foreign company that may be able to produce a kit, or maybe someone will see this information and recognize the market. Who wants a Central Tire Inflation System? What would you pay? What kind of vehicle do you...
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    The Dakar Car

    I have had this idea floating around in my head for a few months now and finally decided to do a photochop rendering. I thought you guys might want to see it. It reminds me of the Dakar rally for some reason...so I call it "The Dakar Car" Its based off an AEV 3-door J8 with the turbo...
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    cold weather biodiesel system?

    So I started fiddling with bio-diesel for my dodge. I am doing some research into some cold weather bio-diesel fuel modifications but I am wondering if a mechanical system might be an easier way to deal with the cold weather bio-diesel jelling problem. Basic idea. To stop the bio-diesel from...
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    How would you build a simple yet capable FZJ80?

    Hi all, Its time to replace our current throw away car, a 90s VW Jetta, with something more suitable for Colorado. I've been doing some looking and it seems that the 93-94 FZJ-80 Landcruiers have come down in price A LOT in the last few years! I always liked these vehicles..... How would you...
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    What to find a G-class for sale, USA?

    Where to find a G-class for sale, USA? I was wondering if everyone could post links to places that may sell G-wagons in the USA, or perhaps even import places. I need to do a little looking.
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    The J8 thread....

    I would like to start a discussion on using the J8 as a technical terrain expedition vehicle......... We got into this discussion a little bit in a G post in another part of the forum. I will post up a forward there. What is everyone's opinion on the J8, modifications you would want to make...
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