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    1999 Jeep XJ

    I put the above setup on almost exactly a year ago. My maintenance app shows I replaced them Oct 22 2018 and 17,890 miles ago. This picture was taken on Sept 26 so almost a month ago. So still looking good.
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    1999 Jeep XJ

    They're the rate the UpCountry spec called for from the factory. It'll get you 1 to 2 inches seems to vary Jeep to Jeep. I got 1.5 inches over what's considered stock for a regular XJ when measuring from the center of the hub to the bottom of the fender flare. Front stock would be 17.5 and...
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    1999 Jeep XJ

    As mentioned in the Cherokee forum I've had good luck with the Crowns and MOOG coils on 3 Jeeps now. I got the 750 in/lb or whatever they were heavy springs and they've performed well for me. Nice drawer setup in the back.
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    Tail of the Dragon

    Miata Is Always The Answer
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    Tail of the Dragon

    Place has been a zoo for almost 2 decades now. Some people haul their bikes there and spend an entire vacation only doing that road. That influx of people makes for a miserable time to me. Ive ridden it a few times on motorcycles. Fun road but no views. The Cherohala Skyway closeby offers a...
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    US Comms - An Introduction to your Communication Options

    You can find radios that will illegally do HAM and GMRS. Most of the chinese radios will do it out of the box or with some software modification. The "big three" radios will typically require a physical modification of the circuit board. Usually the removal of a resistor. Theres only a handful...
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Second pic shows a sticker that says "fire extinguisher" Maybe a something a little more conspicuous Wrapco (4 Pack) Fire Extinguisher Inside Sticker Decal Sign Self Adhesive for Trucks or Equipment
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Rotate and bubble balance the tires. Shop that put them on not that long ago jacked it all up. I had no less than 4 different kind of clamp on wheel weights and a section if quarter ounce stick on weights between the tires. Also replaced the broken batter hold down bolt which requires removal...
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    Best Freeze Dried Foods?

    You kind of need the large portions because the calorie counts are pretty low. If we're riding around in a vehicle all day it's no big deal but if you are working your rump off you are going to be calorie deficient for the day if all you eat is 3 Mountain House meals a day. Sodium content is...
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    US Comms - An Introduction to your Communication Options

    Good comparison to those who are new. Still trying to get more acceptance of GMRS with my local Jeep group. They are for sure not going to go HAM ha.
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    US West Ham Radio Weekly NET

    Dang i missed the tire net. I was on the road getting a used washer to put in my place and im still unfamiliar with using an ECHOLINK repeater not on my phone Haha.
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    Auto Lockers up front

    Eh, that brake pumping trick sorta works but even traction control systems capable of braking each corner of the car independent of the other wheels can rarely generate enough torque to move a vehicle forward up an incline when you're twisted up. Gear driven limited slips like the Detroit...
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    Map Pouch/Bag

    I've got some of that same material in a different color from when I was working as a Flight Equipment Tech in the Marine Corps. Uncle Sam learned me how to run a sewing machine somewhat well........didn't do nearly as good teaching me not to eat Crayons though. I may have to break some of...
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    XJ popped a check engine light on the way into work at 200,030 miles. Idle Air Controller Fault. Replaced IAC from my spares shelf when I got home this morning and all is well. Went ahead and threw the new OEM transmission mount on as well to replace the unit I bought from NAPA. It was...
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    Distance between home and the start of a trail

    In 2 to 3 hours I can be in good parts of Arkansas. I can drive down the road and take gravel roads all over the place in my part of Texas but it's no different than driving down a regular paved road other than the gravel part. We do have a lot of dirt roads that turn into tire sucking clay...
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    New Midland MXT275 (GMRS Mobile)

    ......maybe loosen up the tin foil a little bit.
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    New Midland MXT275 (GMRS Mobile)

    Keep in mind its illegal to operate that radio on GMRS. Nothing will probably ever come of it but its something to be aware of
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Broke 200k on the way to work.
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Put the XJ to work moving fallen trees from a storm to the burn pile.
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    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    Those look like the same.ones scepter uses on their light blue 5 gallon water cans.