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    Newb Re-gearing question

    Re-Gearing is needed if you run larger diameter tires. I am unfamiliar with what the stock tire diameter was for that vehicle. Find out what it was, what gears it has, and this chart will tell you what you need to re-gear to to get back in the same band...
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    dual battery system

    Correct. This is a standard setup used by most 4-wheelers. I have seen folks winch out of situations where they killed the battery more than once but due to isolation, were able to re-charge it and winch again. This is how I have my Jeep setup. I used a Wrangler Power Products Kit...
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    dual battery system

    Generally you do not want to run dual batteries when winching. Theory is you isolate you primary (starting) battery and winch with your secondary. That way if you kill the winch battery, you can still start vehicle and re-charge the winch battery. I have moved to dual alternators in my dual...
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    TexasSixSeven F-350 build

    Silliest post of the week. I can legally buy ORD and save a whopping 24.4 cents per gallon, but the hassle of forms to fill out, unlock the pumps, etc . is not worth it. Easier to ride out the price fluctuations and buy on a low cycle. OP I have a Transfer Flow Tank. I did not plumb it into...
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    Outdoor Retailer special offer from Midland Radio

    Are radios shipping with the new 22 Channel GMRS lineup? Any chance of a firmware upgrade for older radios that block out 8-15 (FRS)?
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    Wrangler JL news

    I had one as a VW rental and hated it. I actually called Hertz to find out how to turn it off.
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    Smittybilt Scout Trailer Reviews?

    Smittybilt is showing these off at 4Wheel Drive TruckFest events. I saw it here in Dallas. It seems they were trying to hit a price point, rather than make the ultimate trailer. Most of what you see is priced ala cart. Seemed to have reasonable features and construction for most folks needs.
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    Passed My Technician License Exam

    What did you use for study materials?
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    USA-CAN-USA, July 2017 (16 US states and 4 Canadian provinces)

    Well you are from Texas, so I would expect nothing less. But it looks like traffic accidents are the biggest issue so far.
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    USA-CAN-USA, July 2017 (16 US states and 4 Canadian provinces)

    Yeah, have a safe trip with no means to protect yourself from anything. LOL Great thread, nice pix!
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    86 CJ7

    The early ones made in 1985 (my 86 was made in October 1985) will have a AMC 20. Not sure exactly when they switched to Dana 44, but obviously it was sometime after this.
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