Recent content by dougcjohn

Hub centric vs Lug centric… if lug wells (seats) on the wheel help center lug (tapered dish seat) and if usage on the light side… lug centric have no issues. Hub centric always preferred to distribute the weight. If hitting wheels harder: off road jumping or rocks then hub centric would be...

From the GMC’s Ft End, more specifically the Ft Bumper area… I’d say your trailer hitch took the brunt of the energy. Spare tire gave a good defense in displacing energy back to his grill and roof, I’d look at the hitch and lower frame section for any bends. Were brakes On or Off… your forward...

Looks like I'm one of the few for the Navigation. Yes, I use it in both my BRaptor and F450... and previously in other vehicles. Previously the OEM Navigation systems got out dated and poor navigation. For the added benefit, I feel the cost is minimal. As an old guy, I like the new technology...

Ha!! As a Young Midwestern Pup, sitting on floor watching B&W TV. I enjoyed Roy Roger's side kick Pat driving NellyBelle... that led to the Rat Patrol and all the War shows with Jeeps. The Jeep was the driving force in all these shows. Grew up wanting a Jeep... first rig was a new '74 CJ4 w...

I like the looks of the Rig... Nice Build! I personally always am more fond to retain OEM Wheels when possible; may change size between model options but OEM always seems to work great and easiest to obtain used spares if one gets damaged vs buying another new aftermarket. I changed from...

All 3 above posts were informative and helpful in gaining a better understanding of the Bump-stops. Have a much better understanding of the manufacturer, materials and product now… Thanks! These do sound like a great alternative for Street to Aggressive Recreational usage! My use is street to...

You’re a step in ft of me. I did go to website and saw the hollow valve compression… Little bitty holes! I wonder how snow & ice will work with the little holes? Looks like a good design, much better than OEM for function… durability would be my main question for the 3D material.

Interesting, with being 3D Printed. What is material, and will it endure multiple compressions and cold Winters? I wasn’t aware 3D printing could use compressible material.

Another vote for Ronin as best plug option. Nice Setup! The extraction method with Topside Oil Filter does make sense… no reason to get under for either plug or filter… and time to remove panel. Other than time to inspect undercarriage, engine etc. May purchase an extractor and do lower oil...

I’m definitely not a Rock climber / trails… but can fully appreciate the custom build you’ve done! Great components and ideas… very well thought out build! Very interested in seeing what you develop for 4 link rear.

For Bronco… top on or off, that’s a pretty a serious audio build! Fancy! End game for me is use OEM head unit and full integration… and squeeze the best ya can. Simplified with nice audio!

All these last few Posts have been informational on the BT profile, USB architecture, and various Streams. I still prefer Apple Music convenience and quality, and XMS for majority of my longer drives. The comments to upgrade audio to work around the compressed file limitations… sounds like my...

All good news to me! Great to hear both on Speakers and Enclosure! I’m just waiting for the final product to signal available!

Not sure what the actual answer is… but to my ear, adding the 6.5 to BRaptor Rear in the boxes did Marginally nothing… little bump when turned up but at conversation volume zero… still all the front unless you manually set balance and to me they sound poor & flat in back. Because of this, I’m...

For B&O systems… Bronco Kit isn’t released yet… soon https://navtv.com/products/NTV-KIT1051/zen-power-9-f25.html