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  1. rayra

    Another eBay 15% off quarterly sale, today until 9pm EST

    Code PICKSOON, minimum purchase $25, maximum discount value of $100. Anything on eBay.
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    GM Recalls One Million [2015] Pickups and SUVs in U.S. for Crash Risk

    Digitally-controlled steering glitch, free software patch. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gm-recalls-one-million-pickups-and-suvs-in-u-s-for-crash-risk-1536845725
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    When did this 'shop won't touch a tire over 4yrs old' stuff start?

    Seems to be all the chain stores in L.A., is this forced upsell / "liability" crud all over the country?
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    Problems stabilizing a fiberglass rod antenna at highway speeds...

    ... looking for specific product info or helpful suggestions regarding my problematic antenna install locations Been trying for a while to find something that might stabilize a rear-bumper-mounted CB/HAM antenna. Using Firestik fiberglass rod antennae, my mounts are on the outer top corners of...
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    eBay 20% off Jun6 only

    minimum purchase value $50 maximal savings $100 Today Only: 20% Off Everything!* Celebrate Dad and save with coupon code PICKDADSGIFT. Ends at 7pm PT. Min. $50 purchase How to redeem your Coupon: Shop for eligible items. (See below for exclusions). Pay for your item by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on...
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    So what's the best deal these days in 'Forest Adventure Pass' or the like

    Haven't kept up, heard there was a small price hike after some shouting about a larger hike, haven't kept up on family / vehicle / old fart deals?
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    Sears is selling a pair of 4-ton jackstands for $18

    have them shipped to your local Sears for free. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-professional-4-ton-jack-stands-one/p-00950163000P They seem to be blowing out a bunch of tool inventory before 'Craftsman' moves to Lowes.
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    RIvet Nuts / RivNuts info or advice?

    I'm considering pulling the trigger on this RivNut kit - https://www.amazon.com/Astro-Pneumatic-Tool-1442-Setter/dp/B003TODXQW/ref=pd_bxgy_469_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003TODXQW&pd_rd_r=MSHX8PWSTB557RSFZA93&pd_rd_w=4zkz8&pd_rd_wg=mDxP1&psc=1&refRID=MSHX8PWSTB557RSFZA93 - as a precursor to the...
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    Safety wiring your shackle pins?

    Anybody do it, any neat tricks? Got a lot of tweens and petty vandalism / thefts here in suburbia. Not sure I want to leave any on my vehicle. If I do I intend to wire the pin to the shackle.
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    Dual battery / solenoid setup fell short on the convenience scale, time for an ACR?

    So I was running around Santa Clarita the last few days during our flurry of regional fires, trying to get a first-hand appreciation of our danger (Rye fire was only a couple miles away, if the wind was different our neighborhood may well have been another Ventura). I had a small peltier cooler...
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    So whose 4Runner rollover in CO is this?

    And how did you get in that mess? Even that bad line shouldn't have caused that, what else happened? Jam the breaks at just the wrong time to tuck it into a roll? Wheel on the roof make it too tippy...
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    Any reason NOT to use a power supplying connection as a solar panel input connection?

    Starting to mess around with a poor man's version of the Renology folding 100W panel kit. Part of my vehicle Aux power setup includes an Aux battery that is isolated from the vehicle factory electrical systems when the key is off and a module in the cargo area that has a wide variety of...
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    Los Angeles -Class Attack Sub(urban), Build / Collected Werks topic - '02 k1500 Z71

    Topic title is a multiple play on words, sort of amuses me. I'm / its in Los Angeles, it's a Sub, it's big and black and it's sort of stealthy as I'm slowly adding a lot of features without changing the exterior appearance very much. If you are looking for dramatic or spendy mods, move along...
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    HUmmer H2 Owners, lend us your ears / cameras, seeking info on fuel tank protection

    GMT800 Suburban guys have been talking about solutions for some fuel tank bottom protection. Talking about plates and such. Member geronracing spotted an H2 that seems promising - http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/153444-(Another)-Forest-Living-Suburban-Build-Thread?p=2282799#post2282799...
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    Anybody have some inexpensive tricks for dealing wtih desert pinstriping and gouges?

    A few pinstripes I can tolerate, mostly make less noticeable with some wax buffing. But this, this is intolerable. The only upside is my paint is basic black. I'm thinking touch-up paint roller pen, some fine rubbing compound work and a fresh wax. I've got a neighborhood drug dealer to...
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    Lowes clearancing GoalZero Solar MicroUSB / Phone chargers, $33 down from $129

    Limited to local availability / stock on hand http://www.lowes.com/pd/GOAL-ZERO-Micro-USB-Combination-Charger/1000137195 http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/1957693_Goal-Zero-solar-deal-at-Lowes.html
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    500-lb capacity hitch rack from Harbor Freight

    http://www.harborfreight.com/500-lb-capacity-deluxe-cargo-carrier-66983.html Seen a few in use, in the wild and on members' vehicle here. Had oft thought of getting one, even with our big SUVs, 'for when 140cu' of interior space is not enough'. They have a goose-necked / riser version, listed...
  18. rayra

    Designing a complicated power infrastructure, seeking inputs on my inputs and ouputs

    Howdy. I'm working up plans for a complicated power setup and am seeking design inputs / error checking. I know just enough about power and electronics to be dangerous. Built a color TV from a HeathKit when I was 9. I'm a computer nerd, been assembling and modifying my own machines and wiring /...
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    Storage Drawers / Platform for my GMT800 Suburban - WIP

    Been talking about it and doodling plans for over a year. I finally started turning money into sawdust a couple days ago. No major progress yet, have been pre-cutting a lot of parts and should have some major pieces built over the next few days / week. My concept for the whole vehicle is sort...
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    Window insert for 12VDC fan ventilation

    eta MkII design start further down the topic, here. Something I've been doodling for a while. Seen things like it on police K-9 vehicles. And I want it for a similar purpose and also as something useful for vehicle camping etc. Essentially it's a window insert, trapped in place by the window...
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