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    Goal zero solar generators?

    Yup. What are you looking to do?
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    Subaru Owners Registry

    Wow that look awesome!
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    Subaru Owners Registry

    Thanks for the input guys. I didn't know in the rear you could use subframe spacers. That's good to know. Do they make stronger aftermarket front axles or should you just plan on replacing them? I have this problem on my truck and I decided I would just replace them sooner then normal.
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    North East Monthly Meet and Greets

    Just came across the tread. I'm interested, I live in RI.
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    Subaru Owners Registry

    So I have to ask. How much stress is getting put on the CV axles because of the lift? I would love a lift on my 17 Outback but don't want shorten the life span of the CV axles and other driveline parts . Also some of the overland books I read recommend keep your vehicle suspension and...
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    What got you into Overland?

    I was blessed with parents who like to travel by car/van. Before I was 18 I have been to 42 states. All by a car. We didn't do any dirt road driving but I still got to see much of the US. My wife and I have been together since high school. I used to take my parents camping gear and go camping...
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    Trail Welding

    So who takes supply's to weld on the trail and what are the?. I have heard of welding with 2 car batteries but have never done it. I can see this a great way to get you off the trail if you break something major.
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    Biggest waste of money (let's learn something)

    Torsion bar lift for a 97 GMC K1500. It rides like shit. Some day I'll rip it off and put a real lift on. Also trying to save money on cheap shocks. Replaced them with less then 2k on them. I found if you are going to spend money and time do it right the first time. Sent from my iPhone using...
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    Subaru Owners Registry

    New Subaru owner here. 17 Outback 2.5i Limited(still stock). I wanted to introduce my self and tell about today's adventures. I decided I would take my family hiking today. I was going to take as many dirt roads as I could find to get us there. I found myself on a class 6 road. First time I got...
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    Best deep cycle battery's

    I would go with a deep cycle. Spend some time watching some YouTube videos you should start to see how far the deep cycles have come. They should have no trouble starting in cold weather.
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    Best deep cycle battery's

    Thanks guys for all the info. I have heard bad things about the optima. I heard good things about northstar. I was also looking at Fullriver -Full throttle battery's. They look good on the internet but haven't found anyone that has used them. I wasn't going to go cheep. I don't want to end up...
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    Any Fellow Michigander?

    I'm not from Michigan. I grew up in Northwest Ohio. Spent a lot of time in Michigan. Houghton Lake mostly. I loved that state. My aunt and uncle used to own custom signs in Houghton Lake. Today I live in RI.
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    Any Interest in a New England Fall gathering?

    Yes very interested. You could plan a weekend trip but have a few meet and greet in different locations throughout New England leading up to the weekend trip. New England isn't really that big. I'm thinking a meet and greet in West Mass, South Maine and near the Cape would cover most of the...
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    Charging backup batteries with GZ solar chargers

    I don't think so. I would only do it if you put a permanent second battery in your rig.
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    Charging backup batteries with GZ solar chargers

    If you add a secondary battery a relay is a good way to separate your batteries. This guy has a lot of info on how to do it. http://www.fridge-and-solar.net/dual_bat.htm