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The 07- 11 has lots hard plastics which are easily scratched. Mine is a very early 07 JKU rubicon with all the options (actually built in Fall of 06 I think)...and try as I might to avoid scratches on the inner door panels, there are small scratches all over the place. As the model years went...

I have 5 Baofung radios - all bought within 6 months about 3-4 yrs ago...3 GT-3 (fancy versions of 5r) and 2 of the 5r radios. Only two work 100%...the 2m is out on one of them, another has static on 70cm. One randomly quits. Moderate usage...so not really a value buy. All are relegated to...

Don't waste your money on non mppt controller...ever. If you already own a controller, get an MPPT controller as the first upgrade. MPPT will yield 10-30% more energy over non MPPT. Flat mounting modules vs angled towards the sun is worth another 10-30%. You know more about the dynamics of that...

I did see that - and appreciate the perspective on the RK springs. I like the idea of a multi-rate coil....but people rave about the linear OME coils too. Did you ever weigh your rig and get an idea as to the difference in loaded vs unloaded weights? Someone asked for some photos of the...

Understood and agreed. First set of bags Airlift sent out were for the wrong application... literally the wrong part shoved in the right box. Too short...may have been the wrong diameter too. Kept min pressure of about 7-10 pain all the time. That is how the replacements were...about an inch...

Good deal. I'm doing a comparison between the ctek 250s (has built-in mppt and alternator charging) and my victron 75/15. 250w of modules all connected in parallel (slightly handicaps the victron, but I don't feel like redoing my harnesses just yet)...so far the victron is the clear winner in...

While it is true the bags provide some load support by exerting pressure on the could, they can also slide up and down. If the bag is too short, then you actually can unintentionally create a multirate spring...and cause a bad/unexpected bounce when the bag is finally compressed : source -...

Ha! Monroe reflex shocks. Those are great...After I pulled off a set of failed Ranchos, I slapped a set of those on for a bit. They were great for the value - better than OEM Rubicons and better than the Ranchos...By this point, I already pulled the airbags (didn't like the unload...

Who did your valving? What did it cost? Thx for the detailed response. sent via the cone of silence

So I'm out overlanding again for the 4th on a 10 day trip...And like an idiot completely forgot to take pics of Rubi all loaded. She and the little trailer are basically empty of the extra cargo since I setup Basecamp today. I promise pics once I am all loaded up again on Wednesday.... Family...

It's about a guy (me) trying to figure out the deal with his soft Mopar 2.5" lift springs and softly valved Fox shocks on a Jeep JKU used for overlanding... And some helpful folks chiming in with suggestions... And don't forget.... a troll and his +1 or +4 ranting about old houses and people...

Super frustrated... Anyone have suggestions for me? Need a wide boot. My arch length runs a 12, my foot length is 11 to 11.5. So long toe box isn't great. But wide is necessary. I have flat squarish feet and prefer a stiffer boot for backpacking or when I put my kid in the pack. Weight wise I...

We bought the steel poled Kelty unit from REI. Nice unit save a couple of details. Really difficult to setup by one person and the bag was too small. The frame is plenty strong to hang a bag, but it would be pretty low...so we didn't see the utility in it. It comes with a rainfly and would be...

Folks seem to like them..but I believe they are 3" or better. I'm happy with a 2" lift as I'll be running sub 35s for the foreseeable future. sent via the cone of silence

Agreed...a single group 31 working as starting works great for just a fridge. I've run without my solar and aux group​ 31 with just the fridge for several days without starting. Jeep fired right up. Once the Jeep wouldn't crank - I left my driving lights on by accident. I used my lithium...

Great job on the install. However I am pretty this only works on 2012 and newer Jeep's. Some have gotten a group 31. I was able to squeeze in a group 31 in my 07 with a modded aftermarket dual batt tray. Reserve capacity is quoted in minutes, not hours...so likely 195 min. No way you got a 4D...

Youre good. PTC resistors [emoji1]. Loop control could easily detect the voltage drop upon current draw and flag the failure. sent via the cone of silence

@dwh & @ DiploStrat - great conversation. I've toyed with the idea of cracking opening the CTEK unit and seeing if I can modify the voltage sense a bit to raise it. If it is well designed, there is not a separate voltage sense return outside of the control loop and modifying the resistor...

dwh link deals with a 'surge current' myths. I agree with all of your points except the one about surge currents. I agree that surge current during a close is not a serious issue in and of itself, but arcing leads to component failure especially if the control system is not behaving as...