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CalvinT replied to the thread Reviews of Oracle LED Off-Road Side Mirror Ditch Lights??.A couple of years ago people were having trouble with the finish coming off. I haven't seen complaints in over a year. I'd do a search... -
CalvinT replied to the thread Trailrax Pak Rax install without removing top?.It's better than the alternative.
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I saw several lightning struck vehicles in my time at Ford. Sometimes it was obvious, the radio antenna would be melted. Other times...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Black Box, what is it?.I use thin braided fishing line to cut double sided tape.
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CalvinT replied to the thread Idling down - Feeling Stupid.years ago I had a Mitsubishi turbo diesel pickup that required letting it idle for 30 seconds so the turbo could cool off. But the...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Trailrax Pak Rax install without removing top?.It's been a while since I installed mine, but you may be able to put blocks under each side of the rear section to give you room to work...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Thunderstorm Causing Dash Alerts?.Lightning strikes have an amazing amount of energy. The average current is around 30,000 amps. The first return stroke has a rise time...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Trailrax Pak Rax install without removing top?.Why look for misery? It's probably possible, but more work unless you don't have someone to help you take the back section off.
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CalvinT replied to the thread Banks vs pedal commander..A couple of years ago I called Banks and asked if their Pedal Monster would help with the throttle lag in my Bronco. They told me the...
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CalvinT reacted to Brian_B's post in the thread Ultimate Oil, Oil filter, Weights, Additives and so much more. with
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CalvinT replied to the thread Ultimate Oil, Oil filter, Weights, Additives and so much more..I don't understand paying extra for a premium synthetic oil, then following an oil change interval that's designed for dinosaur oil. The...
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CalvinT reacted to McRightclick's post in the thread Ultimate Oil, Oil filter, Weights, Additives and so much more. with Like.
The Bronco can do a flat floot crank with no spark, perfect for getting the filter filled up after a change. I'd much rather use that...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Thunderstorm Causing Dash Alerts?.Doesn't apply for off-road use.
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It’s a known fact that some horses get spooked by thunder.
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CalvinT replied to the thread Question about TrailRax Rails.What he said. My rack originally didn't have those openings. TrailRax offered previous owners a good price to exchange rails when they...
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It doesn't matter. BUT, you'd want the drop-in slots to face upward, that way you can install carriage bolts and whatnot without having...
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CalvinT replied to the thread New Guy Lost in Installing a TrailRax !.It looks like you have the brackets installed correctly. I have a TRMR rack on my Badlands (installed May 2023). I just took a look...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Pneumatic Grease Gun - Fav's?.I still use a manually operated grease gun (it's older than many on this forum) on the rare occasion I find a zerk fitting that needs...
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CalvinT reacted to HalfmuleFarmer's post in the thread Fordite — It’s actually a thing! with Like.
“… This material is typically found in the paint booths of auto factories, where cars were spray-painted by hand. As the paint sprayed...
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In my Bronco, the off-roading gas fumes are from beef jerky and cheap beer that I have for snacks.
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Concur. Driving in deep-ish snow is more about tires and not being an idiot than it is any specific higher end vehicle feature. A great...
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Honestly it will be way more capable than you think. Take it out and find out for yourself when you get it, I think you'll be pleasantly...
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A lot of this is subjective (what do you consider "moderate" trails? Is there any slope under this 6+" of snow? etc..), but a base...
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CalvinT reacted to Ratfink33's post in the thread powoq MOLLE Panel for the Gear You Actually Reach For with Like.
Never knew that. Didn't even pay attention until you pointed that out. I don't have a manual transmission in my rig.
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CalvinT replied to the thread powoq MOLLE Panel for the Gear You Actually Reach For.But it won't fit Broncos with a manual transmission.
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"Spotting Dear and then shooting them" If you are shooting someone close enough to you that you call them dear.... Then yea, you are...
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CalvinT replied to the thread powoq MOLLE Panel for the Gear You Actually Reach For.I didn't notice the metal bending in on mine.
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CalvinT replied to the thread FORScan vs Flashcal+.I haven't tried on mine, but I think newer versions of Windows don't like having the date rolled back.
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CalvinT replied to the thread Base Model Question.I think any below the Badlands will have pretty low tire noise. Just be sure to order an option package that includes sound deadening.
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I have a heritage model which has the 35s and there is little road noise. You should get what you want since tires are an easy change. I...
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You actually need to check the instructions on what to store them at. Some are at lowest setting, some are at 0, some are at a low...
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CalvinT replied to the thread FORScan vs Flashcal+.Forscan is free if you have a laptop and the needed adapter costs less than Flashcal. Flashcal only makes sense to me if I wanted to...
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I was for sure scolding...and swearing like a pissed off sailor. Silver lining, my local dealer actually had one in stock.
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CalvinT replied to the thread PSA - check your torque marks.Just scold it and send it to its room without dinner. You have to show it who's boss.
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I frequently curl the big-boi 20 pound dumbbells. Consider me calibrated.
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CalvinT replied to the thread PSA - check your torque marks.Only if you strike calibrated blows. Otherwise you can knock it out of whack. BTW "out of whack" is a technical term.
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FORScan is worth learning to use.
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CalvinT replied to the thread PSA - check your torque marks.I tend to use only beam torque wrenches with a pointer whenever possible. You can tell at a glance if everything is ok. If nothing is...
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CalvinT reacted to Mountains2Metal's post in the thread powoq MOLLE Panel for the Gear You Actually Reach For with Like.
Looks like a nice original product. https://mountains2metal.com/BR6CCPM/
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CalvinT replied to the thread PSA - check your torque marks.I agree, they can also function as a witness mark if applied properly. But sometimes they cover the entire fitting and you lose that...
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I guess I look at it as the witness mark is only used as a visual indicator and should be applied after the appropriate torque has been...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Posable spotlights?.I know what you mean. I loved the rooftop one on a Suburban I drove. Do a google search for remote controlled spotlight. There are...
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CalvinT replied to the thread PSA - check your torque marks.Paint is often used in the factory as verification that a fastener has been torqued to final specification. This allows for fast visual...
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CalvinT replied to the thread powoq MOLLE Panel for the Gear You Actually Reach For.Mountains2metal makes a nice set that mounts on both sides. They're more expensive. Their phone support is great too.
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Great article. I was gonna update my steering rack to 3.0 but after watching Trail Militia YouTube channel George has accomplished some...
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CalvinT reacted to Nam3's post in the thread Sanity Check: 2025 Big Bend on 35s — Bilstein 5100s (2.0"/2.5"), Stock Wheels, & BFG KO2s (Load C) with Like.
I've had KO2s on all my vehicles and they are awesome on and off road, especially in dirt and rocks aired down to 14 all day. KO2...
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CalvinT reacted to alenarjad's post in the thread Sanity Check: 2025 Big Bend on 35s — Bilstein 5100s (2.0"/2.5"), Stock Wheels, & BFG KO2s (Load C) with Like.
Got it! Definitely starting to go on trails that need these upgrades. Gaining the skill along the way as I’m learning with those who do...
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CalvinT replied to the thread Sanity Check: 2025 Big Bend on 35s — Bilstein 5100s (2.0"/2.5"), Stock Wheels, & BFG KO2s (Load C).Spend some time off-roading and decide what you really need for your vehicle and the way you drive. Just because everyone says you need...
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CalvinT reacted to C6ZZGT's post in the thread Test drove a 2026 Badlands - do all Broncos have this much tire noise? with Like.
Sorry but I have zero idea what you are talking about. I don`t need to raise my voice to speak or turn the radio above 10 at highway...
