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  1. bartheil

    I'm BACK!!! 2023 F-250 Tremor build

    In Dubai we're happy if a lead acid battery lasts two years LOL!
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    Costa Rican Montero Sport

    It's one of many pick-up truck based vehicles that you don't get in the US. Toyota Fortuner = HiLux with a trunk Pajero/Montero Sport = ?D200 with a trunk Ford Everest = Ranger with a trunk 2018 Chevrolet TrailBlazer = Colorado with a trunk (I have this one and I love it) There are a few more...
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    2018 Chevy Colorado/Trailblazer Axle Play Question

    Trust me I have a smile on my face every time I drive this truck. It's some of the small things that make driving in Dubai fun: - A black decal on the hood that takes away the glare from the sun - Remote start of the engine and AC - My Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 tires. Always impressed when...
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    2018 Chevy Colorado/Trailblazer Axle Play Question

    This was the independent shop that did my wheel alignment that told me there was a problem. I talked to my mechanic today and he told me the "play" we felt while the car was lifted is not the wheel moving in and out of the axle but the whole axle (and both wheels) moving because of the...
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    2018 Chevy Colorado/Trailblazer Axle Play Question

    Thanks Anti-lander. This is the info I needed.
  6. bartheil

    2018 Chevy Colorado/Trailblazer Axle Play Question

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_TrailBlazer_(SUV) Take a look at the 2nd gen version towards the end of the article.
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    2018 Chevy Colorado/Trailblazer Axle Play Question

    You're describing the 2020 TrailBlazer, not the 2018 Trailblazer. If you look at the picture of my car above, you can actually see many similarities. And yes, my trailblazer is body-on-frame with a solid rear-axle and the 3.6l v6 engine. The 2018 Trailblazer is the SUV version of the Colorado...
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    2018 Chevy Colorado/Trailblazer Axle Play Question

    I have a 2018 Chevy Trailblazer (Zebra71) that is mechanically a 2016 Chevy Colorado with a trunk. During wheel alignment the mechanic told me in his broken English that both rear wheels have about 1 inch axial play (aka I can push the wheel 1/2 to 1" inward) and I should replace the axle...
  9. bartheil

    USE CARE WITH A PILLAR HANDLES

    On my Zebra 71 they are bolted to the A-pillar so at least I can refasten them (had to do it a few times).
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    Photos of mid-sized vehicles - Post Here

    We took Zebra 71 out for a drive and even off-road on Jebel Akhdar. (Still no overloading as the rental villa was too cheap to pass on...)
  11. bartheil

    IOS camping gear checklist app

    I second this. We use the built-in Reminders app for shopping lists etc. and it's is shared between me and my wife. Works flawless.
  12. bartheil

    Have A 2003 Kia Sorento 4x4 EX What To Do?

    The 2003 Sorento is an old model but very solid. About the size and capability of the first-ten Toyota Fortuners. Good luck with your medical issues and may this car serve you well!
  13. bartheil

    *sold* F-250 Lariat 6.7 Diesel Tremor w/ OEV Camp-X (169k, Boise Idaho)

    Apparantly, in some places in Idaho you can still buy a house for that sum. In San Diego you're lucky if you can buy a house below $1m
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    Gas vs Diesel Shootout in the Dunes & Sand

    - In Dubai, diesel is mostly seen as something for work trucks/lorries, used by laborers. So it's also a status issue. - Very little "overlanding" in Dubai but a lot of off-roading. Most people play in the sand aka trying to run their SUVs and trucks up as high as possible on the dunes. They...
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    Arkto campers

    Looks nice, finally something with some indoor space. Still out of my league financially.
  16. bartheil

    EarthRoamer XV-LTS in Boise

    102k miles... Good to see an EarthRoamer that has actually been used and driven instead of put up in a garage!
  17. bartheil

    Dewalt charger for 220 volt power outside us

    Did you try Amazon? They sell universal chargers for these batteries. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=dewalt+20v+charger&crid=1Z74LG03QOI61&sprefix=dewalt+20v+charger%2Caps%2C237&ref=nb_sb_noss_1...
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    Silliest thing I have done... add to the list.

    Since I'm using my list of stupid/silly things for my "security Questions...."
  19. bartheil

    Time for a New Truck--MPG is a Priority

    That was my initial thought too. 1500lb payload, matches a lot of midsize trucks.
  20. bartheil

    Whoa...the new 2020+ Titan Pro-4x has serious potential...

    True. “They lost value because they lost value”. At least they lost value before I bought them :p . But losing value and losing quality are two different things. Toyotas are expensive for two reasons, quality and branding/reputation. I don’t care much about branding/reputation. Back in 09, I...
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