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  1. PPCLI_Jim

    ExPo Videos: Post your videos here!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmmOElzQNuI Out and about in my Samurai although it dont look it , its very narrow i took off a mirror in one section https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2hJtSKkLlU the conversion process starts , first bit is cruising around in the stock samurai , then the...
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    The other wonder mechanical genius my 88 Trooper

    Here you can see i'm almost done. I still have chain points ,plug plate ,paint, and drag points. But my back is killing me. I will be adding the two stock bumper bits when all is done.
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    A New Generator?

    for most AC you will want 3.5 kw . to know how much wattage you need look up your brand model specs. for me I'm still running a small 650 w honda. powers all and charges all that I travel with. nice light small
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    High clearance hitch cargo rack

    Mass Mopar that looks great
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    The other wonder mechanical genius my 88 Trooper

    the start two beads of mig so far . I will be backing it up more pix later.
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    High clearance hitch cargo rack

    man i wish HF opened up in Canada...
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    gas vs diesel

    All that being said up here in Canada we dont have the SMOG issues you do on used vehicles as in the USA. MY 88.5 Sami is getting a 96 1.9 AAZ TD from a VW. this was the last ones that were completely mechanical. That means one wire to the starter one to the pump and one to the alternator. Im...
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    The other wonder mechanical genius my 88 Trooper

    went and purchased the base material for my new rear bumper etc. and of course it starts snowing. heres a rough idea if you have any thoughts Nows a good time for me to hear them before i start in on it started cutting metal the smaller parts will make frame brackets and end up being welded...
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    Reflections

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    Wildlife Photography

    as i was in the military i get around
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    Water Tank

    try plastic pipe? any size you want to make it. just an idea:chef:
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    Winches!

    A winch is a great safety device. sure a larger one is big and heavy costs a few dollars but when you need one i prefer to actually have one. I generally end up using mine about 2 times a year other then using it to pull a tree out for dismemberment and taking away. all though you can hardly...
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    Reports of Scepter 'civilian' 5gal gas cans at Costco for $15

    wow you seem to know everything about everyone. ive used these and many others in some really rugged areas that have taken days to get through and yet according to you they are no good for that . not only are they "ADEQUATE" but they stand up well even in colder weather - 40 + up here in canada...
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    Maxtrax group buy?

    what about us canucks?
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    Post up your drawer/storage system

    Nice I have a few to many things on the to do list . Once i thin it out ill put pencil to paper and see what i need vs what i want.
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    Reflections

    Hong Kong new years
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    GPS unit recommendations

    I am running a Garmin Montana 650 T has a camera which will gps waymark me if i ever want to get me back there. I have run this unit on my motorcycle the Wandering Buffalo a Suzuki DR 650. Its also been in my Suzuki Samurai, and now its in my Isuzu Trooper. I use it in my boat also I used the BC...
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    The other wonder mechanical genius my 88 Trooper

    i agree thats why i grabbed it, yes it does need some work but nothing that really scares me off. I hope that by simply going for a little here and a little there gets it done, up and running in a short time. As you can see I am not afraid to ask a stupid question , mainly to confirm what I...
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    The other wonder mechanical genius my 88 Trooper

    so after a few more bolts the side part is removeable replaced the original bolts that were missing with grade 8 1/2 bolts. From there i can take my measurements and begin making a new system :chef: And when under there i took a look at the underside . looks like new suspension bushings are...
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