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  1. CanucksRedRocket

    Family of 4 moving to New Zealand

    I'm Canadian yes, we are still just looking into it, wouldnt be for years, but I think we still need the same Merits, and if your occupation is on the short list ( or long term needed list) that realllly helps get you in the door. We have family down there, but not close enough as relatives to...
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    Family of 4 moving to New Zealand

    hit up farmers markets, and road side stands for fruit and veg, awesome prices and the best produce ive ever eaten, it takes twice as long to get somewhere as you think because no road is straight and ya can't always do 100, and anything over 105 and you will get a ticket. and sweet potatoes are...
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    Family of 4 moving to New Zealand

    Gas prices are really high, and roads reallllly tight at times, but its a riot to drive down there, 100kmh open mountain roads with no gaurd rails, i loved it! and plan to move there in a few years when ours kid is a bit older. We rented a toyota (previa??i think) van turned camper down there...
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    Round LED Lights?

    Speed demon makes a 7" single led off road light. https://www.speeddemonlights.com/products/all-products/7-driving-light-20w-sae-approved-street-legal
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    How Strict Are 4x4 Fender Coverage Laws in Canada, Oz, and Nz?

    It very's Province by Province in Canada, but pretty much they all say the tire can't stick out past the fender, i have seen them use a meter stick to check too. Really depends on the cop ( or MOT, Commercial vehicle enforcement officer) if they want to be a stickler about it. Mud flaps are a...
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    Next generation snatch block

    I've lived in far too many areas where RUST is something that comes on new cars lol. So i can't stand the idea of a wet muddy cable being coiled back up on a winch lol. Funny how life works eh. After learning about synthetic ropes from an old boss ( former fisherman) i decided that was the way...
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    LED Headlight Recommendation

    I've run speed demon and go performance and both worked amazing! They have the LEDs designed to mimic halogen bulb placement too. Even have ones for projector lenses. Speeddemon makes a wicked led sealed beam conversion too.
  8. CanucksRedRocket

    2000 Suburban K1500 budget low lift with 37"s

    Seriously next time you need sway bar links or tie rods use the mevotech tkk stuff. Here's a link to the tie rod for you truck. No rear away bar links. But they will be soon I'm sure. https://partsonline.mevotech.com/details/TXES3493T I don't work for them Its just a line we carry at my store lol
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    2000 Suburban K1500 budget low lift with 37"s

    I'm just saying as good as an factory engineer is.... they have to work within a set budget and usually with a part that is already available off the supplier shelf. I highly doubt gm actually r&d a single tie rod. Seeing as they don't even make it them selves. They call a supplier and say what...
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    Next generation snatch block

    He's talking about the froce that any line can see, 1077 lbs of JIB sheet load, if the boat changes direction that force can easily be applied to a single line. or mulitply greatly depending on what is happening to the rigging, there is a reason Sailboats have tons of pulleys and windlass's and...
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    Don't Throw Your Life Away - Battling Marine Debris from Alaska to Panama

    Merry Christmas Travis and Jensen! Hope you have an awesome new year. And it's cool to hear the stories of Randy! I've always heard he's a nice guy.and i had no idea you used to race! What was your favorite series to run?? I tried getting into racing for years but was never able to make it...
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    2000 Suburban K1500 budget low lift with 37"s

    that train is awesome!!!! i love old steam trains.
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    I know how he feels . What a nightmare

    ^^^^ very true, but very impressive static angle though!
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    I know how he feels . What a nightmare

    i know ive been told a few times mogs are big stable beasts, but the one that flipped on the trail does like a wee bit top heavy? that bike up that far on the back and then also the big black box on the cab, is the CG really that low on a Mog to make up for that extra weight up high? im curious...
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    I know how he feels . What a nightmare

    ouch! sounds like everyone made it out ok, hopefully they rig isnt too badly damaged and they can right it easily.
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    "Tactical Command Vehicle" 2015 Ford F-350 6.7L Crew Cab 4x4 - 2400 miles

    "Q: What is your reserve price ? (11/27/18 4:35 PM) A: $100,000 (11/28/18 9:24 AM) " i guess there is no getting it cheap.
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    Exhaust jack, farm jack, unijack or trac-grabbers, which ones do you actually use?

    did you find the trac grabber any good? it looks like they need alot of clearance around the tires to work. i am gunna follow this thread as im trying to decide what low budget gear i wanna carry
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    Don't Throw Your Life Away - Battling Marine Debris from Alaska to Panama

    Love the museum pics!!! i wanna go there and check it out. i went to a really cool Aviation museum in New Zealand, but they didnt have anything hardcore like that b-29 lol
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    2000 Suburban K1500 budget low lift with 37"s

    Not up here lol, down south yea you can find that stuff super cheap, i also have to to deal with snow cant run super crappy tires through the mountains. i cant even get a set of 265/75r16 for under 400 used up here.
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