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MilesTeg replied to the thread Do I need to remove skid plate to change the oil?.I always pull it off and clean it. It collects dirt and moisture so I like to get rid of that to avoid rust. I also don't want it to...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread Auto Stop/Start not working.Most likely means your battery is getting weak. If you go the menu/view for it, it will tell you exactly why it's not working when you...
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MilesTeg reacted to exoshield's post in the thread What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200? with
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Sounds like that panel is full stocked! Recovery gear, first aid, emergency supplies, and warm clothes all in one spot is hard to beat... -
MilesTeg replied to the thread Painted My Calipers to Make Stock Wheels Look Better.LOL. Companies trying to define what colors are to be used on certain car parts is peak snobbery.
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MilesTeg replied to the thread What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200?.I have various pouches that store: pump up kit, survival/first aid kit, foldable shovel & saw, soft shackles, warm clothes, emergency...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread What's the best purchase you've made for your Bronco under $200?.Tailgate molle panel for my 2DR. Vastly improved my storage situation, which is rough in the 2DR. I wheel and I store a lot of...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread 5 tire rotation is no joke!.I'm in a similar position -- usually my tires have plenty of tread life left but are too old to continue using. I still rotate them for...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread Painted My Calipers to Make Stock Wheels Look Better.Painting my Mustang calipers body color has been on my todo list for a while. Now I might have to put it on the list for my Bronco too...
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MilesTeg reacted to HighVelocity's post in the thread Painted My Calipers to Make Stock Wheels Look Better with Haha.
Kinda locks you into always carrying a red purse now though.
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MilesTeg reacted to EasternSierra's post in the thread Help repeal the roadless rule in national forrest. with Like.
The roadless rule doesn't prevent OHV access per se, and doesn't prohibit use of existing trails in inventoried roadless areas. Repeal...
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MilesTeg reacted to HighVelocity's post in the thread Help repeal the roadless rule in national forrest. with Like.
Nope. We have enough bozos on wheels flying all over the place. You want to explore the backcountry? Get your fat ass out of your SxS...
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MilesTeg reacted to itwelder's post in the thread Help repeal the roadless rule in national forrest. with Like.
I would not mind. There is little protect land remaining, and I believe protecting what's left is important. I do not feel entitled to...
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MilesTeg reacted to HighVelocity's post in the thread Help repeal the roadless rule in national forrest. with Like.
Exactly. I've been backcountry hunting & fishing since I was a teenager. 20 miles would be a short trip.
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MilesTeg replied to the thread Help repeal the roadless rule in national forrest..The roadless rule only restricts the building of new roads and commercial logging. It does not prevent the use and maintenance of...
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MilesTeg reacted to Tonka Bronka's post in the thread Help repeal the roadless rule in national forrest. with Like.
This sounds like it goes hand in hand with someone's desire to sell off our National Forests and their resources in a large scale. We...
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MilesTeg reacted to HighVelocity's post in the thread Help repeal the roadless rule in national forrest. with Like.
Don't try that emotional manipulation BS with me. There are tons of organizations that offer equipment, guides and support for...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread My order for a blow off valve was canceled.Only the ones that bypass the exhaust system -- venting raw exhaust -- are illegal under CARB.
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2.3L has a smaller turbo that spins up faster, so yeah... it's gonna feel a little more "zippy" and responsive. You're also lugging...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread 5 tire rotation is no joke!.Just lower the lift to exactly the right height to put the tires on ;)
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In our case they (insurance co.) were worried about the tub being tweaked once they took it off the frame and what growth work would...
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My mistake on the Bronco estimate. Turns out that was just the initial look and now State Farm has given them the go ahead to tear it...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread Driver Side of Dual HVAC - no heat.The blend door actuator in my 03 Explorer failed (the little gear was cheap plastic and stripped). It would move from "hot" to "cold" by...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread 5 tire rotation is no joke!.Then you find out the new guy used the impact wrench to torque the lugs to either 5 or 500 ft*lb, hah.
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MilesTeg replied to the thread 5 tire rotation is no joke!.They relearn automatically on the Bronco. On my other cars.. no so much. Confirmed by airing down/up for offroading.
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MilesTeg replied to the thread Dealership snapped my tie-rod!!!.Either they did some wildly crazy shit, or your tie rod was already damaged.
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MilesTeg replied to the thread Bronco Possibly Totaled.Interesting. In my case it was getting rear ended. Obvious damage was bumper cover. Hidden damage was, of course, the actual bumper was...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread Bronco Possibly Totaled.The only time I've ever had body work done, the cost went way, way up after they started actually doing the job. Lots of times they...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread 5 tire rotation is no joke!.Having done a 4 tire rotation where I had to put the vehicle on stands vs a 5 tire rotation. I'll take 1 corner at a time for speed and...
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The beauty of the 5 tire rotation is you don't need to use jack stands, unless you just want to stretch out the job so you don't have to...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread 2026 Badlands has issue - opinion?.Make them (1) fix it (2) warrant the fix for 10 years and (3) provide you with an equivalent rental while you wait. If it is not...
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Thanks for the explanation and yes, it does sound a bit like black magic, and definitely a skill.
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MilesTeg replied to the thread Bronco Possibly Totaled.Blending is where they partially repaint panels next to the repainted panels/area. They remove clear coat, then feather/gradient new...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread From rock rails to running boards.Yes. Or, you can get running boards that hang on the rock rails.
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The M is for manual mode. Meaning you can manually control all/any of the 10 gears. It’s meant for on or off road.
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MilesTeg replied to the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L?.I actually prefer that the procal doesn't have auto revmatching, hah. It's instinct for me at this point, and having it auto would...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L?.Yup, towing capacity is very rarely limited by engine power. It's why I get a bit cross with the guys who think they can ignore their...
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MilesTeg reacted to Brian_B's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
Any Bronco has enough power and brakes to tow a lot more than the weight limit. The limit isn't there because of lack of power or...
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MilesTeg reacted to Brian_B's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
Never claimed it was easier, just funner Auto trans is cheat mode
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MilesTeg reacted to Brian_B's post in the thread Dinged up bash plates -- how to prevent rust with Like.
I use Rustoleum bedliner spray paint for touching up just about everything - it matches most powdercoats and the black plastic texture...
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I've done many a long trips, 15 - 22 hours, in various brands of vehicles, Dodge, Subaru, Range Rover, Toyota, and found that over 75mph...
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Definitely running hard against strong headwinds will have an impact on oil consumption, both from the increased temperatures that thins...
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MilesTeg replied to the thread Bronco Possibly Totaled.Glad everyone is OK. Too bad about your Bronco -- even if not totaled it will never be the same. I'm told that NOT bracing for an...
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MilesTeg reacted to Bronco21Maybe's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
It's like I'm 16 all over again. Mine is horribly slow of the line, but oh so fun!!
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MilesTeg reacted to Brian_B's post in the thread Advice Needed on Bronco Purchase: Badlands 7MT or Stroppe 2.7L? with Like.
This. The 2.7 is the more “fun” engine but the 7Mt is more funner
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MilesTeg replied to the thread Dinged up bash plates -- how to prevent rust.Thanks for the notes everyone. I didn't know they made DIY bedliner and textured rattle can paint. Will take them off here in the next...
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High load = boost = increased crankcase pressure = increased oil consumption I would not be worried.
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One thing that may have contributed is the fuel oil dilution. When you drive long distances with the oil temperature at the upper...
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MilesTeg reacted to CalvinT's post in the thread Dinged up bash plates -- how to prevent rust with Like.
I'd use Rust-oleum Roll Bar and Chassis paint. They claim it's self priming, but I'd use a rust converter under it unless I'm painting...