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  1. BigAl

    How to reduce your LC's lifespan

    If you like this sort of thing...:sombrero:
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    What to definitely look for?

    I don't know where you are, but my buddy bought a 95XJ, 130K, no rust, in very good condition from the PA State auction. It was a park ranger jeep. This one was primo and went for $1100. Several others that had rusty rockers went for $400-900. All we looked at were mechanically sound. Maybe...
  3. BigAl

    SYE Advice

    Also when you break a rear driveshaft, you can simply unbolt it and continue in FWD. If you remove a slip yoke style shaft, the fluid drains out of the TC. SYEs typically allow for a longer rear DS too.
  4. BigAl

    Changing brake shoes in '06 Tacoma.

    Do one side at a time so you can look at the other. It's kind of like a puzzle. Also buy brake pliers, even cheap ones really help. You either need leverage or muscles to put the springs on.
  5. BigAl

    What are you all using for luggage?

    I have 2 lost creek bags. A small one for towstraps, chocker chain, shackles. and a larger one for clothes. These bags are indestructable. They have several points to make them easy to lash down in my open jeep.
  6. BigAl

    What colors are best for expedition vehicles

    I like Desert Tan in flat, think Gulf War era Humvees. It does not get too hot or show pin stripping much. It also blends well in to the environment, giving you a serene, peaceful feeling every time you look at it:)
  7. BigAl

    New from FrontierBoard.com

    Welcome:), nice looking Nissan!
  8. BigAl

    Looking for a 12 gauge semi-auto

    Pistol Grip Pump in ma lap at all times Pistol Grip Pump in ma lap at all times Pistol Grip Pump in ma lap at all times You can mess with other Expo'ers stuff But you won't be messing with mine:REExeSquatsHL1: -PG version Sorry that song sticks in my head. You might also want to look at...
  9. BigAl

    Monongahela 2008, WV, 8/20-8/24

    So much for the naked Zip line off Big Run Overlook:costumed-smiley-007 edit: just kidding, I'm with you guys, but doubt ther'll be any issue For anyone interested in caving , I know of a good one. It is a very large cave and the front section is very well suited for a beginners trip. I...
  10. BigAl

    resetting a bead tricks

    I've never seen one do that!
  11. BigAl

    resetting a bead tricks

    If by genius you mean that I still have all my fingers and most of by natural eyebrows, then yes:) I will have my jeep w/air, so we could do one.
  12. BigAl

    resetting a bead tricks

    It is really less of a "boom", it is more of a "woomph", then it's all gone. It is not really that violent, but you are probably right, the safer thing would be to remove the tire from the truck. The safest thing would be to call AAA.:(
  13. BigAl

    Picacho River Escape

    :bowdown: Well done!
  14. BigAl

    resetting a bead tricks

    I've found you can leave the tire on the truck as long as you jack it up so the tire is not touching the ground. Use a wet rag to make sure the wheel and bead are clean, 2-3 second spray of starter fluid in the tire. Spray some starter fluid on the wet rag, light the rag and throw it at the...
  15. BigAl

    painted jk cap -cragars

    Nice job, I really like the utility look of the black steel wheels. I have those on my truck and my jeep:)
  16. BigAl

    Monongahela 2008, WV, 8/20-8/24

    Big 10-4, I scoped that out last year. The upper side of the main road has some nice open spots for ground tents. I'm picturing 3-5 spots. The trees are huge so there is not much/any brush. We may need to fashion a swiss family robinson style log bridge, as the ditch is rather mucky.
  17. BigAl

    Quick Fist to mount Firearm

    Like I said I was just screwing around, I never drove with it mounted that way, but yes it was solid. My axe is probably close to the same weight and it never moves. If I were to really mount the shot gun I'd do it inside the tub under the rack such that it would not be seen or allow the gun...
  18. BigAl

    Quick Fist to mount Firearm

    These are 1-2.5" http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=90
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    Quick Fist to mount Firearm

    I took this pic as a joke, this position is actually for my axe, but in a more secure spot why not?
  20. BigAl

    2007 Xterra Off Road Review (long)

    Just traded my my 01X this morning:( 197K, 5 sets of tires, 2 sets of brakes, and one fuel pump:victory: We bought it new, it was the most reliable vehicle I've owned. The fuel pump was the only nonroutine repair I did. Good luck with yours:) I did swipe the first aid kit for nostagia
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