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  1. MarkW

    Overlanding is not Elitist!

    Couldn't agree more, it's comes down to the driver as much as it does the rig. I have run into it many times where I am told I shouldn't follow but just keep right up with them. One thing the hard core rock crawlers don't get is that the road days of an overland trip can be just as hard on a...
  2. MarkW

    Overlanding is not Elitist!

    Saw your post about the light pole, that really sucks and sorry about it. I have to laugh at the attitudes of some of the people I met that do this but agree, it's their rig and they should do whatever they want with it. It does suck when you have a brand new rig you have dumped a bunch of...
  3. MarkW

    Member Rides

    Nice truck, I bought my wife the same truck but with eco boost a couple of years ago for Christmas and am amazed at the performance. For a full size super crew 4x4 to get 17.5 mpg in the city is great I thought and it's not lacking on power. If you put your foot in it, it will flat out move and...
  4. MarkW

    Off the grid rally east coast?

    Will definitely let you know if we get something planned, thanks.
  5. MarkW

    Overlanding is not Elitist!

    I'm with you that I will wheel regardless of what their rig is but they have to have the right attitude, that guy does not. I do know what he is talking about though and it's not overloading. At least here for the past several years there is a trend for people to buy JKUs, build them up with...
  6. MarkW

    What do you air down to?

    I did the same, used Stauns for about 9 years and just switched to the ARB rapid deflator back in May. So far been really happy with it but still carry the Stauns in case anybody else needs to use them.
  7. MarkW

    Overlanding is not Elitist!

    Here in FL the trails tend to be pretty narrow and will destroy a paint job in no time.
  8. MarkW

    2009 Hummer H3 Alpha

    Thanks, I have been really happy with the drawers. I had originally planned on doing a three drawer setup with the third being removable in case I didn't need it. I did a trip with the back seats removed before the drawer system and it was great but not sure I want to run with it like that all...
  9. MarkW

    Warrior Renegade Rack?

    My biggest fear is that when I die my wife will sell my Hummer parts and guns for what I told her I paid for them :dizzy:
  10. MarkW

    Orlando

    Good to see more Floridians in here. I know I have heard of it but where is Fleming Island?
  11. MarkW

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Welcome from another Floridian.
  12. MarkW

    Member Introductions *NEW MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF*

    Welcome and thank yo for your service.
  13. MarkW

    Overlanding is not Elitist!

    I'd have to second that challenge.
  14. MarkW

    Where did you install your OB emblem?

    Just got mine today, will have to figure out where it's going to go.
  15. MarkW

    2009 Hummer H3 Alpha

    Finally got around to a mod that I have been planning on doing for years but just hadn't gotten to. Installed a transmission cooler so I could bypass the cooler in the radiator. While by no means wide spread issue many H3 owners know somebody that has had the separation between the engine...
  16. MarkW

    2009 Hummer H3 Alpha

    Quick little convenience mod. Whenever doing anything that required the removal of the brush guard I have to completely unbolt the D-Ring plates. This isn't that big a deal other than the fact I have a winch bumper so it's a lot heavier and takes more effort to line back up. That and trying to...
  17. MarkW

    2009 Hummer H3 Alpha

    And the results. Doesn't look like much lift in the photos but I really didn't need much and now even though it's got a bit more height the CVs and lower control arms are level which is a lot better. Also now about 4" wider which adds a bit of stability with the added height. The rear Rancho...
  18. MarkW

    2009 Hummer H3 Alpha

    Finally got around to installing the Rancho lift I have had in my garage for the past 9 months. Install started... New upper control arms on both sides up front as well as Crown extended brake lines and Bilstein 5100 series shocks at all four corners. Will have to do some...
  19. MarkW

    Warrior Renegade Rack?

    I think you should be good to go with it and will be happy. I did just remember one incident when it felt unstable. Was coming back for an overland trip and ended up with an additional person and his gear for a week. We had to put a cooler on the rack and when that water started sloshing from...
  20. MarkW

    Warrior Renegade Rack?

    I would suspect there are a number of factors to the guys experience including possibly exaggerating. Depending on his setup his rig might not be very stable on the highway regardless of the rack and that just made it worse. I have had absolutely zero issues with it feeling unstable when loaded...