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    Can you bypass computer RPM limiter

    I have a 2014 WK2 with Quadra-Trac II and terrain select. Not long ago was wheelin thru muddy creek bed and on other side it had high shefl I got stuck on. Front wheels got up and over but rear could not get up and over. To get out I tried to increase RPM's up to 1500 and jump out and over but...
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    Corroded battery connector help needed

    I left batteries in my Garmin 60cx, one battery corroded the connector and in taking it out connector broke in half, anyone know easy fix or who could repair something like this? Thanks
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    Safe deflation limit for 275/55/20 tires

    Hi, I was wondering what is effective but safe tire deflation limit for a JGC with Zitto Terra Grappler G2 275/55/20 tires/wheels? I run about 38psi on street. No bead locks. Off-road use is mostly forest roads/unimproved dirt roads, nothing crazy, but some areas have very longer steep hills...
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    Help on rear lift on E350 RV??

    Hi, i have a 2001 e350 dually Chinook RV, 21' at 9700 lbs. rear axle is roughly 6500lb. I bought an Action Van 4.5" front lift and once installed was going to have rear leaf springs made to raise rear, plus put on 235/85/16 tires. Local shop informed me today the spring shop will not make...
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    2wd E-350 Chinook upgrade to 4x4 using "F" series donor

    Hi all, I have a 2001 E-350 V10 Chinook Motorhome (Dually) I am considering upgrading to 4x4. Installer recomends finding a F250 - F350 V10 4x4 donor vehicle and swapping in its 4x4 system. Would I need to look for a 4x4 dually or can I go to SRW? He thinks I can find approp F-250-F350 for $5 -...
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    1994 Camper Van

    Not mine but saw today in southern central VA. Seller asking $2500 or Best Offer, Alot of rust so doubt this spend most of life in South. Very ruff but for cost maybe can be parted out or used for cheap base build.... PS - DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER!
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    Difference between Ford "E" class and "F' class

    Aside from one being a van and one a pickup truck, what are differences between a E-350 and F-350, especially as how it relates to "Overland" type off-road capability? Is one more suited for longer or rougher backroads travel than the other?
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    Tire size recommendation for 2WD Duallie E350 RV

    What size tire do you recommend for a 2WD E350 Duallie RV (10k lbs) that will see a Action Van lift kit (4.5")? Use would be forest/dirt/back woods roads that can get muddy/gravely/potted or short mudholes but no "mudding", will see snow, rarely beaches), no true 4 wheeling.....Rear Locker may...
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    E350 lift/brakes upgrade order

    Just bought 2001 Chinook Concourse on Ford E350 chassis with two-wheel drive and DRW. Stock brakes fine, sort of, but would like to upgrade brakes and put on lift. For brakes looking at Power Stop Extreme and possibly Action Van or Weldtec 4" - 6" lift. Can I get brakes first then lift, or is...
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    Help with battery connection to ARB Fridge

    Last week bought an ARB 37L fridge for back of Jeep GC. Works great and super convenient. To get it off the starter battery, I bought a "house" battery I will securely store in rear on longer trips. However, how do I hook the ARB 12v battery male connector to the battery? Does someone make...
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    1999 2wd E-350 - best rear axle add-on for off road traction

    Pulling trigger on E-350 Chinook Monday afternoon, deposit paid. Chinooks are 2WD 10,000, DRW beasts. Being in VA I won't really use 4x4 much so don't want to spend the $25k - $30k for a true 4x4 conversion. So as an option I am thinking of adding the following for those times on mud, light...
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    E-450 with 4x4 conversion stoutness question

    I am looking at 2001 E-450 rv, that had 4x4 conversion done in 2003 which installed a "Genuine 2003 F450 4970lb Cap Dana Front Axle Hubs, steering, 6,000lb disc brakes 1.375" dia. front, 1.500" dia. rear Chrome Moly IPD Swaybars w/ Poly Mounts & 4 premium Rancho RSX9000 Shock absorbers". It...
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    Any negative of canapy/shade on daily driver

    Looking to put shade canopy on jeep but since daily driver didn't know if longterm weight on roof racks would be negative, or are there are other issues to watch out for?
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    Super Duallies any good off-road

    Anyone have experiense going from DRW to Super Dually's (Duallies???), are they alot better off-road, any problems with them?
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    Chinook Concourse vs Tiger bengal

    Any thoughts on better overland vehicle? Tiger - Ford F350 or Chevy 3500HD 4x4 chassis, sleeps 4, permanent bed, 21-23' long, height 10'8" with air, width 7'4" Concourse - Ford F350 can be lifted, 4x4 $11k - $25k depending on who does, no permanent bed, only sleeps two - no bed for guest , 21'...
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    Difficulties with trailering (backing up) in tight areas???

    Hi, I live in Virginia and looking for right overland rig for us. One idea is to use our Jeep WK2 as tow vehicle and get a trailer. We want 4-season, stand-up room with bath and small galley. One option is small trailer like a 13' - 16' Scamp or Oliver (fortified for bumpy roads), or possible a...
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    Q on Awning Weight on JGC

    Anyone know if 47lb 270* awning is too heavy for Jeep GC, have Rhino Rack Vortex attached to stock roof rails? With 47lbs on side is long distance 70-80 mpg OK? Thanks
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    JCG V6 Pentastar upgrade

    Has anyone added a supercharger or modified exhaust in a JGC V6 Pentastar to get more Hp/torque?
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    Thoughts on Airstream Base Camp as Overland camper?

    Looked at Airstream Base Camp as a Overland Camper, use would be no longer than 2 weeks, mostly weekends to a week. It looks like you can get a 3" lift and maybe bigger tires, but aside from this do you think this would be sturdy enough to take off pavement and into less maintained dirt/gravel...
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