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mtgoat666
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Cute car, ken! Looks like a Tonka toy miniature monster truck!
How you gonna taxi your momma around? Do you lift her in/out of the car?
Woke!
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will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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Don Pisto
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very impressive Ken!
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John Harper
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Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  | Cute car, ken! Looks like a Tonka toy miniature monster truck!
How you gonna taxi your momma around? Do you lift her in/out of the car? |
He's probably gonna put a lift gate on the back, let mom ride around like Granny Clampett.
http://www.stufffundieslike.com/wp-content/uploads/Beverly-H...
John
[Edited on 1-12-2020 by John Harper]
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chippy
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Very nice! Now go get it dirty!
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K |
Agree, as soon as you can! Use LOW RANGE and test the lockers... Because it is untested, go with a companion vehicle (have a tow strap). Maybe I can
go out along with you on a run? Show me what's nearby in Mojave Desert to four wheel at.
As soon as you know how it all works and get the bugs out, TAKE IT TO BAJA! |
Ken, don’t go too far off road, sounds like your jeep is more likely to need a tow than not. You should take DK up on his offer to be the
designated (tow truck) driver
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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John M
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Some Jeep!
Nice work Ken.
Jealous? just a little
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del mar
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ready for KOH in February??
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Russ
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Puddle Jumping? Just saw this snorkel install video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FYpTu6zWDg
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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Pacifico
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WOW! That is a beautiful Jeep, Ken!!!
"Plan your life as if you are going to live forever. Live your life as if you are going to die tomorrow." - Carlos Fiesta
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Akula
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Looks good Ken!
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Maderita
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That's a badburro build!
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nandopedal
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Love your comment Maderita, my JK unlimited has REBURRON instead of RUBICON on the hood. Side note: I have roughly about 50k miles of Baja fun in it,
no problemas......knock on maderita!
\"There are many dangers in Baja. The most serious of which is not going.\" Christophe Noel (EXPO)
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bajatrailrider
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Very well done Ken keep looking great.
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Ken Cooke
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Shakedown run
On Saturday, I took my Jeep truck out for a shakedown run. The only hiccup was the new hardware holding my swaybar rattled off during along a
washboard road later in the day. Replacement hardware was sourced at Home Depot yesterday, and my trucks handling is back to being solid, firm.
Greeting all of the Jeep, Toyota and Gladiator Owners!
Airing our tires down for better traction, cut resistance. Leidys happily awaiting our trip into Joshua Tree.
Berdoo Canyon Road leads from Desert Hot Springs into Joshua Tree. Passenger cars are not encouraged to travel this route, although a 2wd pickup or
SUV can make the trip.
A 20 year old Cherokee blew its radiator hose. Without a spare, we towed the SUV into the park where a new hose awaited us.
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Ken Cooke
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Two Tacomas joined us, and their performance was impressive. This stock Tacoma went exactly everywhere our modified Jeeps went - just like David K
and Mtn Goat said they would!
Once the two Cherokees left the group and 1/2 of our group departed, we traveled across Old Dale Road to Gold Crown Road for a night run!
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Ken Cooke
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At the end of the run, I was happy to say the Gladiator allowed my wife and I to carry all of our necessities comfortably - water, fridge/freezer,
overnight suitcase, canned foods (in case of emergency), tools, recovery gear, air compressor, CO2 tank, everything fit without any compromises in our
comfort.
Here is a small mud hole along Gold Crown road
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David K
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Pick up trucks are great for bringing the comforts along!
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John Harper
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| Quote: Originally posted by Ken Cooke | | The only hiccup was the new hardware holding my swaybar rattled off during along a washboard road later in the day. Replacement hardware was sourced
at Home Depot yesterday, and my trucks handling is back to being solid, firm. |
Blue Loctite. Or, Red, if you're manly.
John
[Edited on 1-20-2020 by John Harper]
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: Originally posted by John Harper | | Quote: Originally posted by Ken Cooke | | The only hiccup was the new hardware holding my swaybar rattled off during along a washboard road later in the day. Replacement hardware was sourced
at Home Depot yesterday, and my trucks handling is back to being solid, firm. |
Blue Loctite. Or, Red, if you're manly.
John
[Edited on 1-20-2020 by John Harper] |
I believe that I used blue. This time, I will use red and some zip ties.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by Ken Cooke | | Quote: Originally posted by John Harper | | Quote: Originally posted by Ken Cooke | | The only hiccup was the new hardware holding my swaybar rattled off during along a washboard road later in the day. Replacement hardware was sourced
at Home Depot yesterday, and my trucks handling is back to being solid, firm. |
Blue Loctite. Or, Red, if you're manly.
John
[Edited on 1-20-2020 by John Harper] |
I believe that I used blue. This time, I will use red and some zip ties.
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Brand new jeep and the suspension is already falling apart, and loose parts being held on with zip ties! 
I once had a jeep Cherokee. At the 95,000 mile mark the car still ran great, but all of the trim and switches started breaking off...
I recommend you travel with an assortment of zip ties, duct tape, hose clamps and super glue.
Maybe your mom can buy you a AAA membership so you got a reliable fixed-cost tow service! And for backcountry, get your mom to buy you a sat phone!
I do recommend you continue to travel in caravans, as that jeep don’t sound reliable enough to venture offroad solo!
[Edited on 1-21-2020 by mtgoat666]
Woke!
“...ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” “My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America
will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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