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Hmmm. That criticism might hold water if the Jk in the video had not towed a trailer clear across the western US for a straight month of overlanding. Or if I had not pointed out multiple times that QD is better for the vast majority of applications. And said that I wish my Ranger had a similar...

I understand that you're a fan of the system - and for good reason. In my current 5th gen ranger I'd actually prefer that sort of system to the manually selectable rear locker that I have in there. It's a far better choice for the type of driving that I end up doing in that Ranger. I took a look...

First update with pics! I have been tackling some rather ugly health challenges this year, so it's very much slowed down my build - to the point that I went months without even installing a modification that I had already picked up (that's unheard of for me!) First item that I eventually got...

I did not get an FX4 version either - but I did luck out and end up with an e-locker in the rear differential. I know from my Jeep experience that if I end up in a situation with this truck where one locker isn't enough, I'm going to end up winching anyways.

Another update with no pics - I've also ordered an OVS Nomadic 270 Awning - I very much want to have covered space starting at the tailgate, and this was the best of the solutions that I found. When I saw it on sale, I jumped on it.

Update (with no pictures) - I ordered the a Leer topper. Based on dealer reviews and shopping around I selected a local shop, and the price they quoted me for a Leer was up to $1000 less than an ARE with the same features. I'm getting a cab height topper with a front slider, driver's side...

Excellent review - I am comparison shopping 270 degree awnings, and your comparison of the design points and relative quality is very helpful. I'll be putting the awning on a Ranger with an extended cab and a 6' box, so it's also helpful that your truck is almost the same configuration.

After a whole lot of window shopping, research, and otherwise fun procrastination involving compact trucks, I finally jumped at an opportunity for a great deal on a 2019 Ranger at the end of February. It will be doing duty as my daily driver, sometimes towing a light camping trailer, hauling...

It sounds like a HAM would do most of what you want. If you want to scan channels in the 800mhz range, then you will want a dual-band UHF/VHF rig. This will also allow you to use local repeaters, giving you far better coverage than a CB. HAM radios will not generally be able to communicate...

This is VERY true. I recently got my HAM license, and even after just one wheeling trip with my new dual band rig I am feeling that my (perfectly serviceable) CB setup is about as useful as two tin cans connected by a chunk of fishing line. To the OP...I can't speak for the TO area wheeling...

Forum Name: W Squared Real Name: Todd C Callsign: VE6 LBV Class: Basic Plus (UHF/VHF/HF. limited to 250 watts) Location: Calgary, Alberta So far, my only equipment is a Yaesu FT8800R for use in my Jeep.

If you have a head unit that will accept input from a CD changer (common on that vintage of vehicle) then you could use one of the older vintage H&K drive & play units. They have a monochrome backlit LCD screen, but otherwise are a lot like the unit that Green Ganesha posted a pic of. I have one...

I have an FT8800, and am very happy with it so far. I particularily like the ability to scan a group of preset frequencies while continuously monitoring a local simplex channel or a specific repeater. So far, the 50W that it offers paired with a relatively high gain antenna (the Comet...

This is good news. Yup. You've said that you've already sleeved, trussed, and gusseted the front axle and are planning on cro-mo shafts front and rear. The only other thing that might be reasonable to consider would be trussing the rear...but that's very much a "nice to do" item. I would be...

He may already have sliders - the Rubicon option package included a set of factory "rock rails" that are actually reasonably stout. I know that I've certainly used rocks to gouge mine pretty well and they've stood up. If he has the Rubicon package, it will also have a reasonable set of recovery...

I had just joined the Canadian Forces when the LSVW entered the inventory. The first time I saw one, I thought it looked amazing...very cool. Boy, was I wrong. They have gained fame as the most vilified vehicle in the CF inventory. Even more hated than the Bombardier version of the VW Iltis...

Three things: #1. Their performance in the blend of terrain that I see is equal to or better than other MT's. A SuperSwamper would do better than any MT in the muck and would keep up with them for rock and general trail use, but I don't want to be the poor bugger with SuperSwampers on his rig...

Yup.When you start talking about the sorts of contact patches that big modern wide MT tires can get when running single digit pressures on beadlocks, light duty drivelines can get broken easily. The same holds true for smaller tires with chains. If they start spinning and then bite, you've got...

If there is no legal obligation to inform the police officer that you are carrying a weapon or have on in the vehicle, then you have the right to choose not to tell them. If someone decides to exercise a right which they have and is protected by law, I'm not going to tell them that it's wrong to...

From what you're saying, a suspension lift would not be a great solution to your problem. The issue with suspension modifications is that "lift" and "cheap" usually only belong in the same sentence if you add the word "regret" :Wow1: I'll try not to generalize too much here. Inexpensive...