FourByLand
Expedition Leader
Oh... cooler temps are just around the corner my friend and it's time to put some trails in check!
Congrats on the purchase!
Congrats on the purchase!
Doc's 05 Tacoma Build Thread
- Thread starter Dave Bennett
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Likes to Drive and Ride
Sounds great Doc.
Cooler camping, my wife loves it!
Cooler camping, my wife loves it!
Today we placed our order with Mario for our FlipPac! :wings:
Color matched, trick LED lighting
The OME Dakar HD springs are already done, ready for the shell
It should all be done in time for cooler temps - desert season is coming!
Overland Hadley
on a journey
That is very exciting!
I have looked at a couple rigs with FlipPac's, and I think it is a really good way to go.
My only thoughts against them are that I wish they were made out of water-proof fabric so a separate rainfly was not needed. And I think it would be slick if it opened out over the back of the truck, creating a awning and leaving the roof of the cab open for a rack system.
But the pros outweigh the cons, and I would put one on my rig.
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
National Luna
We decided to add a National Luna Power Pack to the FlipPac for all the house power needs :sombrero:
http://www.nationalluna.com/PPPack.htm
I also opted for the National Luna Dual Battery Monitor
http://www.nationalluna.com/dualmon.htm
These came highly recommended by Mario so we should be good to go in the electrical department here shortly.
We decided to add a National Luna Power Pack to the FlipPac for all the house power needs :sombrero:
http://www.nationalluna.com/PPPack.htm
I also opted for the National Luna Dual Battery Monitor
http://www.nationalluna.com/dualmon.htm
These came highly recommended by Mario so we should be good to go in the electrical department here shortly.
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Thanks, I went with 4.88's from East Coast Gear Supply :costumed-smiley-007
http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/
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Likes to Drive and Ride
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
I trimmed a small bit of plastic on the fender flare and removed the mud flaps, that's it. Some rubbing on the uca but most of us have that with this size - no negative impact other than a shiny spot on the uca
The 3.73's are too tall for these tires and all the armor.... add RTT and extra fuel/water/provisions and it is no bueno.
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
Retired the Hi-Lift Jack...
... In favor of a new ARB Bushranger X-Jack from Sierra Expeditions
http://www.arbusa.com/Products/Tow-Straps-And-Recovery-Gear/Exhaust-Jacks/46.aspx
My first impressions after playing with it were that it is very high quality and very well designed. Super easy to use, even for my wife if need be (the Hi-Lift was a no go for her).
I've had and used the old Hi-Lifts for years, but the sheer size and weight of it, and associated hassles and quirks that come with it left me looking for a different solution. When I saw an X-Jack being demonstrated I knew I'd found the the answer.
Lighter, faster, safer IMO.
... In favor of a new ARB Bushranger X-Jack from Sierra Expeditions
http://www.arbusa.com/Products/Tow-Straps-And-Recovery-Gear/Exhaust-Jacks/46.aspx
My first impressions after playing with it were that it is very high quality and very well designed. Super easy to use, even for my wife if need be (the Hi-Lift was a no go for her).
I've had and used the old Hi-Lifts for years, but the sheer size and weight of it, and associated hassles and quirks that come with it left me looking for a different solution. When I saw an X-Jack being demonstrated I knew I'd found the the answer.
Lighter, faster, safer IMO.
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heeltoe989
Explorer
I trimmed a small bit of plastic on the fender flare and removed the mud flaps, that's it. Some rubbing on the uca but most of us have that with this size - no negative impact other than a shiny spot on the uca
The 3.73's are too tall for these tires and all the armor.... add RTT and extra fuel/water/provisions and it is no bueno.
x2 on that!
snakeii
Observer
My only question is how much of a back pressure do these jacks create on the engine. Safe for the seals and rings?
... In favor of a new ARB Bushranger X-Jack from Sierra Expeditions
http://www.arbusa.com/Products/Tow-Straps-And-Recovery-Gear/Exhaust-Jacks/46.aspx
My first impressions after playing with it were that it is very high quality and very well designed. Super easy to use, even for my wife if need be (the Hi-Lift was a no go for her).
I've had and used the old Hi-Lifts for years, but the sheer size and weight of it, and associated hassles and quirks that come with it left me looking for a different solution. When I saw an X-Jack being demonstrated I knew I'd found the the answer.
Lighter, faster, safer IMO.
Dave Bennett
Adventurist
These have been around for a few years now and are in widesread use here and in EU and AUS... I haven't heard of any issues related to their use, but if the engine/exhaust is in poor condition the Jack will not work (but you can use it with an air compressor as a backup).
Overland Hadley
on a journey
... In favor of a new ARB Bushranger X-Jack from Sierra Expeditions
We need some photos of it in use!
About how long does it take to fill up?