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Not surprisingly, there's a video... You just need to stay off the Alvord when it's wet. Same with Owyhees. Mud gets dangerous. -
murphtron replied to the thread Joyce Lake, Oregon finally reached.Pretty lake. Nice drone shots. Oregon question: have you explored the Alvord area? Looks pretty during spring but it seems like the...
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murphtron replied to the thread Broaddict trail deck installed.Iāve seen other reviewers where people just replace the pullout handle with a soft grab handle to make it fit with existing tables. Now... -
murphtron replied to the thread Broaddict trail deck installed.If you remove their handle and replace with a soft handle will it then work with a tailgate table?
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murphtron reacted to Charlie Mike's post in the thread Best and cheapest tire deflators: Boulder Tools. with
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I had the Boulder Tools kit originally but switched to the Over Sand ones after a few trips. They weren't cheap but I like the reference... -
murphtron reacted to Oldhippie's post in the thread Best and cheapest tire deflators: Boulder Tools. with Like.
Actually pretty fast and accurateā¦usually get them all within a lbā¦
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murphtron reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Diff Drop and Ford Performance CV Axles Install with Like.
Because theyāre two different kits made by two different companies š¤·āāļø IMO the broken innovation kit is much better, and made by a...
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murphtron replied to the thread Sound deadening.Also like this idea! I also did killmat in the cargo area and sides when everything was torn out to do audio upgradesā¦ that are just...
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I did the cargo area and the bottom of the cooler in the rear floor. I also did in the passenger side around the factory sub. Going to...
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I agree with others here. Iāve done extensive work and trial and error. The kilo mat plus closed cell and 3m thinsulate works amazingly...
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murphtron reacted to zuke's post in the thread Inner Tie Rod Trail Repair Kit: Looking for Feedback with Like.
Actually used my TD tie rod kit this weekend for the first time after carrying it for 5 years.. Made the job a quick and easy fix...
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murphtron reacted to Murraydog11's post in the thread Inner Tie Rod Trail Repair Kit: Looking for Feedback with Like.
I got one of these.
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murphtron replied to the thread Inner Tie Rod Trail Repair Kit: Looking for Feedback.Iāve got it too! Never used it. I like the moving blanket idea in a prior comment. And I need a better jack. Bottle jack or inflatable...
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Thanks for this validation. The rotopax setup is over $400 which just seems crazy for two plastic jugs and a strap system. I keep coming...
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murphtron reacted to SROC3's post in the thread The BEST Suspension is HERE: Bilstein 8112 DSA+ for Ford Bronco! with Like.
Exactly :) I have KINGs on mine and they rock.....but really not like these. I drive fast on narrower rocky trails and it's solid...
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murphtron reacted to BroncoStorm's post in the thread The BEST Suspension is HERE: Bilstein 8112 DSA+ for Ford Bronco! with Like.
Dont forget, you're getting something better than a full mid travel kit for a fraction of the cost. No limit straps, bump stops, or...
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murphtron replied to the thread Dollhouse round #2, redemption.I carry a plastic 5gal Harbor Freight gas can that I carefully fill. It does not smell at all in the cabin. I store it in the rear...
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murphtron reacted to khsonic03's post in the thread My Bronco Raptor Fire Total Loss Experience with Like.
That's fair. And some of my friends thought I was crazy for getting another one too. But my thought process is: planes occasionally...
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murphtron reacted to Gluestick's post in the thread SLATE Truck Debuts as Modular SUV & Pickup with Like.
Iād rather have all EV or ICE but do not want the complications of managing both on a long term vehicle.
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murphtron replied to the thread Dollhouse round #2, redemption.Didnāt know about gas at Hite. Times do indeed change!
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The marina at Hite has been closed for many years, so no gas from the south via the Road to Hite trail The closest ālast gasā if you...
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My Ranger had a 14 gallon tank filled in Green River, if I went again I'd carry one extra can anyway. Yeah, and reservations???
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murphtron reacted to JoHo's post in the thread DIY custom battery mount Ecoflow Trail 300 with Like.
SCS does really good bending so you could have saved yourself a lot of welding! I have my 110VAC outlet for my much larger battery...
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murphtron reacted to MilesTeg's post in the thread When off-roading, do you use goat modes or do you manually configure your Bronco? with Like.
Ford really should publish, in detail, what everything does in all vehicle configurations. Might make me use the annoying dial when/if...
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murphtron reacted to dgorsett's post in the thread When off-roading, do you use goat modes or do you manually configure your Bronco? with Like.
I shift to 4H or 4L as needed, I may engage both more than most folks because I dont want to tear up the trail and appreciate the...
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murphtron reacted to HalfmuleFarmer's post in the thread When off-roading, do you use goat modes or do you manually configure your Bronco? with Like.
Found the voice memo from my Off-Roadeo instructor re: various goat modes, a couple more interesting details ā¦ Wheel speed/traction...
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We spent Easter 1988ish in the Maze with an 86 Ranger with a Four Wheel Camper, kids had an Easter Egg hunt in camp. Came as close as...
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murphtron replied to the thread Dollhouse round #2, redemption.Wow the Maze requires reservations? Times change. Does it really require extra fuel to get there & back? Pretty sure I never carried...
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murphtron reacted to jbellousux's post in the thread 5,000 mile / 15 day camp trip to Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Sedona (report + photos) with Like.
I agree that Zion is overrated, especially when coming from Yosemite. Yosemite is definitely overrun but has so many more options than... -
murphtron replied to the thread 5,000 mile / 15 day camp trip to Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Sedona (report + photos).Nice trip report. I was in Yosemite a few days after you. Weather started out similar but then cleared and was great. Park was not...
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murphtron reacted to HalfmuleFarmer's post in the thread When off-roading, do you use goat modes or do you manually configure your Bronco? with Like.
Pretty much my exact approach. Also Iām in M, 1st gear on any steep, rocky ascent or decent. Forest service roads = 4A.
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murphtron reacted to HalfmuleFarmer's post in the thread When off-roading, do you use goat modes or do you manually configure your Bronco? with Like.
Yeah, Off-Roadeo opened my eyes to the usefulness of the tech in specific situations. Before, I too was āIām old school! Manual!ā But...
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murphtron replied to the thread When off-roading, do you use goat modes or do you manually configure your Bronco?.Same. Mud/Ruts is exactly what I settled on as a default (and disable rear locker) when I get into tougher terrain. Plus I also disable...
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murphtron reacted to HalfmuleFarmer's post in the thread How to camp when sleeping in the Broncoā¦ with Like.
I get that the question is about sleeping IN the vehicle, but ā¦ key consideration is are you alone or not. Iāve got a significant other...
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murphtron reacted to HalfmuleFarmer's post in the thread How to camp when sleeping in the Broncoā¦ with Like.
I sleep in a regular tent. Leave gear (that Iām not using) in the Bronco. Old school, easy.
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murphtron reacted to KT_bronco's post in the thread Ford Skunkworks (EVDC) - first ever behind the scenes tour with Haha.
Sounds like you don't like EVs. Thanks for letting us know.
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murphtron replied to the thread You have $1-$2k to spend right now... what are you getting?.Yeah steering rack. If Ford Performance ever releases it for non-sas. or I might just have to visit @Snacktime and beg him for help.
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murphtron replied to the thread You have $1-$2k to spend right now... what are you getting?.So my mid-1990s paper Baja map has some value??? Admittedly a tablet would come in handy at times. I tend to over-download maps on...
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murphtron reacted to Area51BS's post in the thread You have $1-$2k to spend right now... what are you getting? with Like.
For mall crawlers I would say audio. For off roaders I would say reserve fund for repairs.
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murphtron reacted to HotdogThud's post in the thread You have $1-$2k to spend right now... what are you getting? with Haha.
12 gallons of diesel.
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murphtron reacted to CalvinT's post in the thread FORScan Bronco Working Spreadsheet (double honk, sport mode, chimes, seatbelts, and more!) with Like.
Thanks to everyone who's contributed to this and other Forescan threads. I finally got around to making changes. I wanted to make them...
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murphtron reacted to Snacktime's post in the thread Snacktime's 5 gallon portal bucket trick with Love.
Finally finished my 5 gallon bucket mod
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murphtron reacted to timhood's post in the thread DIY custom battery mount Ecoflow Trail 300 with Like.
Iām curious what the fabrication cost was. Iād be worried that my kind of off-roading could send the battery into the side window. š Iām...
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murphtron replied to the thread DIY custom battery mount Ecoflow Trail 300.I had the same concern about the battery going airborne. The design includes two slots through which I can run 1ā webbing to hold down...
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murphtron posted the thread DIY custom battery mount Ecoflow Trail 300 in Off-Roading, Overlanding, Camping GEAR -- Winches, Onboard Air, RTT, Tents, Coolers, Recovery, Snorkels Etc..I finished a custom battery mount for the Bronco. Itās specifically for the Ecoflow Trail 200/300 battery series. It mounts to existing...
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murphtron replied to the thread MIC Hard Top Failed.2023 4dr. Been lucky. Over 1500 miles off road. Hard top still looks good (despite the scratches). Roof rack taken on/off many times...
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murphtron reacted to RedRider's post in the thread Anyone have a cool altimeter mounted in their Bronco? with Like.
This is my DIY version of an altimeter: It's an M5Dial with a GPS module attached (SKU U032-V11). The code was written by Claude Code...
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murphtron reacted to HalfmuleFarmer's post in the thread Anyone have a cool altimeter mounted in their Bronco? with Like.
iPhone native compass app shows altitude, but no CarPlay version, sadly.
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murphtron replied to the thread We love Broncos butā¦ whatās the most annoying āsmall issueā with your Bronco?.Forscan does it
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murphtron reacted to Wolfgang VTS's post in the thread We love Broncos butā¦ whatās the most annoying āsmall issueā with your Bronco? with Love.
I miss having one of these...
