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    Phoenix to Borrego Springs (Hauser Geode Beds, Imperial Dunes, Salton Sea, Anza Borre

    I headed out from Phoenix, AZ to Borrego Springs, CA a day early last week to run trails and see sights. I had to be at the Ocotillo Wells SVRA Ranger Station on Saturday morning for a Tread Lightly training course. Click here to find out about the Tread Lightly stuff. so I hit the road about...
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    on-board-air and dual batteries in a WJ

    i finally have this 99% complete and did a detailed writeup. i thought some of you might get some ideas from it: http://www.offroadpassport.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427 preview pics:
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    XENA Motorcycle Lock/Alarm (XX14 Stainless Steel)

    I'm asking $75 firm Brand new in box still - didn't fit my bike's disc size by just a hair, I need to get one with a smaller lock pin. This is a disk lock with integrated alarm system. Prevents bike from rolling as well as chirps when the bike is moved or bumped as a warning that it's on...
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    12/7, Phoenix to Payson to Flagstaff, AZ quick run to see the snow

    with fresh snow, i wanted to go north this week. I had posted on the VirtualJeepClub and on OffroadPassport.com to see if anyone wanted to go up tues/wed but wasn't getting any takers. late monday night the storm was going so fiercely, even here in the valley, that i just couldn't stand to not...
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    Dual Battery System Management Recommendations?

    Dual Battery System Management Recommendations & Questions I know this has been discussed before, but I'm looking for recommendations for the most current products and also if anyone that owns a specific system can tell me for sure if it meets my requirements. my requirements are...
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    semi-custom roof rack for my WJ

    so yesterday i spent the day at Number7's house with him helping me weld up my rack.. i started with a Rola rack and extension. it's a very inexpensive rack, yet pretty tough. I already had someone weld the extension in permanently quite a while ago (with them just screwed in, it flexed too...
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    Moving from 4.5" to 6" in the WJ

    you can see the difference easily in the front wheel-well area.. ~4.5" teraflex coils 6" clayton coils
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    medium priced camp kitchen knife set...

    inexpensive camp kitchen knife set... warning... the following is not suitable for serious knife connoisseur ;) I've seen quite a wide diversity in price for what people carry as camp kitchen knives... everything from Victorinox professional knives in a dedicated knife roll to the trusty...
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    New 2006 DR-Z400S owner - Phoenix, AZ

    Happy new dualsport owner here! I've had street bikes (cruisers), and quads, but never a dirt bike before... I picked up a super clean 2006 DR-Z400S with 3k miles on it a couple weeks ago. The PO had been using it for commuting and from the looks of it, I don't think it's even gotten dirty too...
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    Freak snow storm at Bartlett Lake (AZ) today

    I just happen to be up at Bartlett Lake (just north of Scottsdale, AZ) today when the snow storm rolled by, It was already cold for Phoenix area, but it dropped over 10 degrees in just a few minutes! Panoramic showing the storm move in...
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    toddler sleeping bag

    can anyone recommend where to get a "real" sleeping bag that will sustain winter temps for a toddler (age 3 to 4)? everything i see is for a 9-12yo and is way to big... which creates too much dead-air space, and allows too much wiggle-out room. our kid won't keep mittens or hats on at night...
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    jvc/kenwood/pioneer/etc with gps load topo & waypoints?

    does anyone know if any of the aftermarket head units from JVC/Kenwood/Pioneer/etc will load Topo maps and can you input direct waypoints and download tracks etc? I did find some threads regarding loading topo maps on a Kenwood, and it seems possible, but no screenshots or info on usability. I...
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    30 minutes and slightly more cargo space in your WJ

    an ez way to gain some storage space in the WJ... all you need is: - a socket set - a torx bit - (4) wire lock pins 5/16" x 2 1/4" (2 1/4" useable, 2 1/2" total length ussually) - a drill and 21/64" bit (next step up from 5/16") read on for details... when you flip the rear seats down...
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    WJ (grand cherokee) Dual Battery setup?

    Anyone come up with a good dual battery solution for the WJ? I have a couple ideas, but no use re-inventing the wheel.....
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