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  1. JasKolp

    1999 ML320 "AAV Montana" Build

    I recently bought the Wilco Offroad Solo high clearance tire carrier. Needs some adjusting to get it to sit closer to the ML, but its a lot more solid than my previous self built one (which starting falling apart with the heavier spare tire). Edit to reupload pictures, the original ones...
  2. JasKolp

    US Southeast Keowee-Toxaway Camping Trip

    Finally got around to checking out the post-trip pictures lol! Hopefully I'll be able to make the next trip!!
  3. JasKolp

    1999 ML320 "AAV Montana" Build

    After nearly a year since my friend and I painted the ML, I finally took some video of it driving! Really need to get out but money has been tight all last year so haven't been able to afford to get out and explore :disrelieved:
  4. JasKolp

    1999 ML320 "AAV Montana" Build

    Thanks! I mostly get funny looks and people asking "Why would you do that to a Mercedes??" But the ones who recognize it for what it is think its pretty nifty.
  5. JasKolp

    1999 ML320 "AAV Montana" Build

    So a couple weeks ago I found a nail in the sidewall of one of my tires...which couldn't be patched (I'm not trusting a sidewall patch unless its the only option to get to a tire shop) and so thanks to the all wheel drive nature of the ML, I had to get all new tires. Decided to go from 255/65r16...
  6. JasKolp

    US Southeast Keowee-Toxaway Camping Trip

    I dunno that I'll make the trip. Didn't get the new job and now my ML is in the shop due to a shut off issue when stopped for a minute after being run for awhile. Might be something with the fuel system or a sensor. It's at my mechanic and I should know what it is next week, but I dunno how much...
  7. JasKolp

    US Southeast Keowee-Toxaway Camping Trip

    (I'm just seeing this now, lol) I wanna go but might be getting a new job this week, so I'll know next week or so if I can get that weekend. Was supposed to go camping in February/March this year when the pandemic started and didn't go because at the time I thought it would be just a minor...
  8. JasKolp

    1999 ML320 "AAV Montana" Build

    I'm eventually planning on putting 33's on it! Well, 32.8...close enough! Just gotta finish the suspension lift before putting those size tires on it to avoid any chance of rubbing.
  9. JasKolp

    1999 ML320 "AAV Montana" Build

    I haven't really done anything else to the ML in the last couple months, save for putting the spare tire and the roof rack back on. I joined a ML group on Facebook where a few members have theirs built for off roading, and I've learned a few things for how to move forward with getting it lifted...
  10. JasKolp

    1999 ML320 "AAV Montana" Build

    I got the wheels painted! Doing so really finished the look of the vehicle!!
  11. JasKolp

    1999 ML320 "AAV Montana" Build

    Well, last month I was laid off from the park, and used my unemployment monies to get the ML painted and to buy a cargo trailer! I was kicked out of the ranger house, and it took me far too many trips to get my stuff moved out in the ML, but with the trailer I can fit all of my things in it and...
  12. JasKolp

    1999 ML320 "AAV Montana" Build

    Thanks! And it's nifty you're planning something similar! Don't let others in their Jeeps and Toyotas put you down for driving a Mercedes off road: there's a lot this vehicle can do in the woods, and the only major issue I've found is the subpar ground clearance. Raising the torsion bars all the...
  13. JasKolp

    NC Piedmont/CLT Meet-Up Planning

    Doesn't look like it unfortunately...We were meeting up once a month for most of last year, hopefully we'll get that started up again in the next month or so. I haven't been to Jones Lake, or in that region of NC. I'm also planning on using tax monies for a lift, haha.
  14. JasKolp

    NC Piedmont/CLT Meet-Up Planning

    Oof, that's a hell of a rotation you have.
  15. JasKolp

    NC Piedmont/CLT Meet-Up Planning

    I'm off on the 3rd and 4th, on the 10th I'm going in for an alignment, and then I'm free on the 19th and 20th, not sure beyond the 20th. I'm also free today and tomorrow (Tuesday), but I have plans so I can't go anywhere...
  16. JasKolp

    NC Piedmont/CLT Meet-Up Planning

    So with my new ranger rotation I barely have any weekends off. Is anyone else usually free during the weekdays and link up with for 1 night trips? It's been forever since I've been out camping and it's easier for me to go during the week when my 2 days off usually are.
  17. JasKolp

    US Southeast East & Southeast The Garage Shop Meetup

    Not going to be able to make it :sob: Hopefully I'll make the next one!
  18. JasKolp

    US Southeast East & Southeast The Garage Shop Meetup

    Going to request this day off! Hopefully I'll be able to join!!
  19. JasKolp

    NC Piedmont/CLT Meet-Up Planning

    I've been looking at the MicroMobile for a few months. Shame right now I'm switching jobs/moving this weekend and can't afford to buy anything right now...Next time!
  20. JasKolp

    US Southeast Musterground Mountain/Bad Creek Reservoir Trip

    Sesqui is a really nice park, its a shame I-20 is right next to it. Other than that its a good park. I've never been to Goodale, it looks like a small park and maybe that's why some rangers from Sesqui also work there.