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OB#3799
OB#3799
What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?
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Influencer II
Removed front grill, radiator cover/shroud and gave the radiator a really good cleaning. Had some high temps while cruising the Black Hills last weekend. Plenty of mud stuck in there. From the variety of colors,it's from a few different trips. Hard to get in there without actually removing stuff. I might have to look into one of those radiator genies. Now that the grill is off, I may throw a fresh coat of paint on as it is showing some wear.... sounds like a tomorrow project.
Benefactor
Decided to do some OB branding. Hope this starts conversation with others that might be interested in Overlanding.
Off-Road Ranger I
Installed my Wilco Solo-High rear tire carrier to get the spare off the roof rack.
Influencer I
Dex-cool coolant flush, balanced tire along with rotation . Ready for another trip! Needs a wash though...lol
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Influencer I
I am also adding Wilco to my wish list.
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Influencer I
Advocate II
Quickly visited Vasquez Rocks after doing a nearby Craigslist transaction (lightly used 16" Stihl chainsaw)...
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Off-Road Ranger III
Over the last two weekends I installed a 2" OME lift on my 2007 Tacoma. It was the first time I have done any work with the suspension on the truck (or any vehicle for that matter). It had worn out original front struts, original rear shocks and the Toyota recall replacement leaf springs. It was sagging a bunch under the weight of my RTT.
I am beyond amazed at what a difference this install made. I should have done this sooner.
https://bennettsmith.smugmug.com/OME-Suspension-Upgrade/
I am beyond amazed at what a difference this install made. I should have done this sooner.
https://bennettsmith.smugmug.com/OME-Suspension-Upgrade/
Took the weekend installing the AEV 2.5" lift retiring my Teraflex puck. I really liked how the leveling kit adds a bit of height and still preserving the factory ride. I ran the puck setup on the trails and several overland trips so it paid its due, but
a) i need a better suspension lift for my overland trips. The puck/stock suspension sags quite so the skid plates have seen lots of action.
b) My wife says I need 35s! They like them bigger, lol. Be careful what you ask for, I can't wait to see her climb the Jeep once i get 35s on it.
Took it out for a test drive and I forgot to reconnect the track bar. That was not a good experience!
I need to take some tylenol now -- and i really need some power tools I'm getting too old for this.
a) i need a better suspension lift for my overland trips. The puck/stock suspension sags quite so the skid plates have seen lots of action.
b) My wife says I need 35s! They like them bigger, lol. Be careful what you ask for, I can't wait to see her climb the Jeep once i get 35s on it.
Took it out for a test drive and I forgot to reconnect the track bar. That was not a good experience!
I need to take some tylenol now -- and i really need some power tools I'm getting too old for this.
Influencer II
Not really overland related, but trying out a whiteout grill on the cruiser, kinda of fj40 style. ignore the photoshop at the bottom.
Pathfinder I
I changed my fuel filter today.
Untitled by Scott Murray, on Flickr
Untitled by Scott Murray, on Flickr
Untitled by Scott Murray, on FlickrUntitled by Scott Murray, on Flickr
Off-Road Ranger I
Ran the Lolo Motorway to update the trail conditions thread and check on some new fire columns across the way in the Selway Bitteroot NF. Also realized I have a faulty wiring harness for one of my Rigid Truck Lite Headlights, so I'll be tearing that assembly apart tomorrow. 
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Making progress on my OBA and hot water system. Made this 2" recessed panel out of aluminum bar and aluminum square tube
That panel has a garden hose thread quick connect (for input), an anderson power pole connector for remote water pump, and an air fitting (output)
The idea is that I can hook the roof rack tank up, or hook up a remote water pump sourced from a lake, river, etc (that project tbd)
A similar panel is going on the other side of the truck. It will have: dual needle air gauge, air regulator, air output, thermostatic mixing valve for water, and water spigot + garden hose quick connect
That panel has a garden hose thread quick connect (for input), an anderson power pole connector for remote water pump, and an air fitting (output)
The idea is that I can hook the roof rack tank up, or hook up a remote water pump sourced from a lake, river, etc (that project tbd)
A similar panel is going on the other side of the truck. It will have: dual needle air gauge, air regulator, air output, thermostatic mixing valve for water, and water spigot + garden hose quick connect
Advocate II
Finally getting my Yukon 4.88 gears installed in the Rubi will be picking it up this Friday!! Can't wait to feel the difference from the stock 3.73 pushing the 35s. Also will be a lot better when towing the off-road trailer build I have going on for our 2019 West Coast trip we be doing with another family.
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Built my sleeping platform today for the Forester. It's made of 3/4 MDF and will be in full-time, as I took out my back seats a long time ago... main use is for the pups and sleeping.
Obligatory pups, mountain, lady, vehicle pic!
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Obligatory pups, mountain, lady, vehicle pic!
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Flexed the truck out. Then went up and did the Wheeler Lake 4x4 trail near Fairplay, CO the next day. 
New tires Toyo Open country M/T 37x12.50R17 - moved up from 35's previous. Still stock wheels and suspension.
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Finally getting my Yukon 4.88 gears installed in the Rubi will be picking it up this Friday!! Can't wait to feel the difference from the stock 3.73 pushing the 35s. Also will be a lot better when towing the off-road trailer build I have going on for our 2019 West Coast trip we be doing with another family.
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Looking good. I'm still not sure how I haven't run into you or even passed you in Spring Hill yet haha.
