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Just figured I would post up my little project of the day. I just wanted to have a nice sturdy welding cart, and a medium duty fabrication table. The basic layout is similar to another guy's on the GarageJournal.com, but I did my own little detail to work better for me. It's obviously not...

I did a little searching, but I need help fairly quick as I have to go buy steel today for the flooring of my trailer project. What thickness steel should I use? I was thinking 16 gauge, is this too thin? I certainly dont want any more than 14 gauge, but want to get some opinions. My trailer...

Alrighty. This started about 4 months ago when we moved back to the states. I have been wanting to build a trailer for camping/expo travel/and untility service for quite a while. I had a 1999 5x8 enclosed trailer that I used for my old R/C boat business a few years ago. It was no longber being...

So I just installed the Xantrex Pathmaker 100 (dual battery) I bought from Wil at Sierra Expeditions about 6-8 months ago. I am having some issues that I hope someone will be able to help with. When the vehicle is running, the solenoid connects the two batteries, like it should. (yellow light...

I know there are many good write ups and info on the web about this winch, and they have been helpful to me. I just figured i would post up some pictures of the process of my rebuild. The short story: My fathers buddy got a 81 CJ7 and decided to have my dad restore it for him. It came with a...

EDIT: I created a new thread here to continue the discussion regarding the price of an ER, and remove it from a for sale thread. SB Dang. If only they were $150,000.00, I would buy one. Nice trucks but geez. Thats expensive. ~James :Wow1:

Guys, I stumbled upon a great deal (read: FREE) Warn 8403 Winch, that is actually in good working order. It has been sitting on a covered shelf in my Dads friends barn for about the past 2 years or so. It actually appears to be in great shape for the age, and nothing is frozen up. I hooked it to...

Every now and then, I get bored. When I get bored, I often go out to my garage and stare at things, and occasionally an idea comes to me. I took my RTT off of my Jeep a few weeks ago to prepare for shipping my Jeep back to the US soon, so the RTT is sitting on saw horses in my garage. This...

After reading the other "adventure clothing" threads, I decided to start my own concerning picking out my new boots. I currently have a pair of Orvis boots, but they are no longer made, and I dont know the model name of them. I bought them for a steal from sierra trading post. They were...

I have the opportunity to get 60 feet of heavy duty chain (for 10 bucks), but to be honest im not sure what I would use it for. I am sure I could use a few sections around the garage and what not for random things (hoisting, etc). I am wondering if any of you use chains for anything??? I have...

Can a scuba tank be used for onboard air? I can get one cheaply, but wondering if it will be worth it to make the changeover? The tanks I have access to are 80 Cu/ft, and had hydro at 4/05. ~James

Like it says, we are getting ready to head back to the states and I will be needing a CB system. I figured I would look here first before buying new. I am not looking for a $49 radio shack radio, nor am I looking to for the ultimate high end CB. Something in the middle will suffice. I will also...

**** I posted this in my Jeep thread, but meant to post it here.***** My normal group that I go offroading with decided to go for one last camping trip this year, and planned it for this weekend, Friday, Sat. and Sunday. There were 6-8 of us planning to go on this trip a few weeks ago, and we...

As any XJ owner knows, the lack of good drink holders in the XJ is a pain in the butt. I decided to make my own this morning, and just wanted to share. I am happy with the results, hopefully it gives ideas to others for a similar concept. I used thin (about 1/16) anodized aluminum sheet for...

I was browsing on Youtube and saw this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBy3I50-_AE&feature=related Maybe its old news, but I thought it was a pretty cool design. Theres also this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axtl1zEwjZM&feature=related ~James

My wife sent me an email a few hours ago. She is currently in Turkey for 5 weeks doing some work there on a military base, and sent this picture of a sweet defender 110 to me. After noticing the hi-lift, jerry cans and realizing it was an expedition type vehicle and thought I would like to see...

I have a brand new Cooper STT 31 x 10.50 R15 tire mounted on a used, but in great shape, 6 lug tacoma alloy wheel. The wheel has been primed and painted with a semi flat black paint, and doesnt have a scratch on it. It also comes with a genuine Toyota center cap. The tire has never touch the...

After attempting to get a "Drifta" kitchen shipped to me from Australia, I decided to make my own. The Drifta kitchens are extremely nice, and I would have purchased one on the spot if it was easily shipped to me, but its not. I sent an email to the company asking about shipping out of the...

I am trying to figure out if it is possbilbe for me to purchase a new fridge. I have an "APO" Military address, and it is the same as sending a package to the US, except you have to use US Postal Service, as it is treated as a PO Box. Normally, this is no problem. I have had anything from a...

Just wondering what everyone here uses for floor covering on your vehicles? I have a 96 4 door Jeep XJ, and I just removed the carpet. I am looking for something that fits nice, is easy to clean and obviously holds up well. We have quite a bit of mud around here, so carpet is out of the...