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Jakob1972 replied to the thread 4 years in, finally see a crack in hardtop!.I would say they are strong. this one took a rollover. If my Raptor liner fails, I am going with an Armadillo. Bronco Rollover Pritchett... -
Jakob1972 reacted to DUSTYcazOREGON's post in the thread 4 years in, finally see a crack in hardtop! with
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It is a solid all aluminum replacement hardtop, strong as heck. Can customize it as far as colors and add ons. They make it for the 2... -
Jakob1972 replied to the thread 4 years in, finally see a crack in hardtop!.I Raptor liner’ed my top my self. I thought it would look totally different than the mic with the texture and being black. I really...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Idling down - Feeling Stupid.I Come from the old school diesel world. I always let the 12v in my F250 cool before I shut it down, just carry it over to all my...
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Just noticed that their web domain lists as unpaid when you go there. Even tried the link from Facebook in case it was one of the...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Installing Everglades OEM snorkel on 2.3L.I run my intake plate so that I am sucking in cleaner air on the back side. And yes with the windows open or top off that sucker makes a...
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Jakob1972 reacted to Smocaine's post in the thread Installing Everglades OEM snorkel on 2.3L with Like.
When you have the intake plate on the back, you also get some pretty decent turbo and recirc noises piped back to the cabin. That reason...
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Jakob1972 reacted to austincamsmith's post in the thread Installing Everglades OEM snorkel on 2.3L with Like.
Fantastic knowing there’s actual anecdotal evidence to back up the practicality of a snorkel. Because I was (and am still) prepared to...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Which is best way to improve stance?.You can get a set of nosquatch OBX fenders and have painted fenders.
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I do not mind something slammed... I do not want to drive one but..... What I do cringe at is the camber... I just laugh and think..."do...
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I went with 4 inch wheel spacers...LOL I do not think it has too much poke....
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Go to the Maine Department of Fisheries n Wildlife website...very specific on lighting up at night. Game wardens don't care innocent...
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Very late season spots here yesterday.
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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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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Installing Everglades OEM snorkel on 2.3L.Yeah, there is no benefit ( for water fording) to have the snorkel higher than the top of the hood. The benefit of it being at the top...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Installing Everglades OEM snorkel on 2.3L.The snorkel is rather large where it passes through the fender. So it would cover up a less than perfect cut. also I don’t know if it’s...
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Jakob1972 reacted to GI_Jo_Nathan's post in the thread Installing Everglades OEM snorkel on 2.3L with Like.
Yeah basically water getting in your breathers could potentially be an immediate problem, or at least an eventual one. But your...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Base Model Question.Yup just a better tire for snow will make a big difference and depending on the tire be a great tire for off-roading. I just put a set...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Posable spotlights?.Spotting Dear and then shooting them I would imagine gets you thrown in jail and confiscated vehicle and firearms. Or if you are just...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Installing Everglades OEM snorkel on 2.3L.I think in practice the alternator may be the deciding factor for water fording depth but technically it is the breather tubes and the...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Installing Everglades OEM snorkel on 2.3L.Ooh making a hybrid set up you might find yourself having to fabricate some parts if they don’t play nice with each other. I am sure it...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread 2021 Badlands 2-Dr (New to Me) Camping Build.We use a 5 gallon bucket trash bags baby diapers and the smelly stuff for RV toilets for our potty. I built a 270 awning for my home... -
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread 8/17 - Imogene, Engineer, and Ophir in Bronco + Defender.Nice trip we just got back from Durango in mid July. We were going to do Ophir but they opened Black Bear that morning so we opted for... -
Jakob1972 reacted to Primed_in's post in the thread 8/17 - Imogene, Engineer, and Ophir in Bronco + Defender with Love.
This is a little bit of a trip report, a little bit of a build brag, for a quick overnight trip to Colorado for a zero planning trip. I...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Check engine light on for a few days then off....Yep our evap system threw a CEL that’s what they kept asking if we topped off the gas. Turns out the line got kinked and was creating a...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Washing with well water - how are y'all avoiding hard water?.Our well water is so hard you have to chew it. Since we have no pavement and the only concrete we have is under the house and in my...
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Jakob1972 reacted to MongoTheBronco's post in the thread JCR Offroad Overhead MOLLE Panel “Spine” + Starlink Mini Setup Review with Like.
This looks almost identical to the JCR mount! Even with the Raptor cross brace, this looks like it may slide under it similarly. Nice find.
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread DIY chase lights installed.Sorry this might be a little late. but the covers pop off you have to push them up they have little hooks that hold on to the hinge pin...
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Jakob1972 reacted to dougcjohn's post in the thread Fire Protection: Extinguishers: Dry, Halotron, CO2, Element Stick, Blankets, etc... what are you carrying? with Like.
Reason I asked... I have a few of the Badlands, but haven't used around shop since wheels don't swivel. The 3T mounted in F450.. the 2...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread JCR Offroad Overhead MOLLE Panel “Spine” + Starlink Mini Setup Review.Not a Raptor but I have the rough country OH molle panel a magnetic mini mount that I bolted in instead of using the magnets and run the...
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Jakob1972 reacted to MongoTheBronco's post in the thread JCR Offroad Overhead MOLLE Panel “Spine” + Starlink Mini Setup Review with Like.
JCR Offroad Overhead MOLLE Panel “Spine” + Starlink Mini Setup Review TL;DR I installed the @JcrOffroad Overhead MOLLE Panel “Spine”...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Fire Protection: Extinguishers: Dry, Halotron, CO2, Element Stick, Blankets, etc... what are you carrying?.We were on a trip to Baja in March/April with a group of Broncos I used the jack many times there. Lucky for me it was not for myself...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread What’s Always in Your Bronco?.Rain jackets, first aid kit, GMRS, dune flag, fire extinguisher, fire blanket, jumper cables, air compressor, 4- way hose, multi tool...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Fire Protection: Extinguishers: Dry, Halotron, CO2, Element Stick, Blankets, etc... what are you carrying?.I carry an ABC extinguisher and a fire blanket. You never know. The ABC is mounted on my tailgate molle.
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Sssoooo… slightly confused and trying to make sense of this thread… lithium wipers from Walmart for the win? But only with non prorated...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread My bait and switch oil change experience..Man that sucks. I love my Ford dealership it takes about an hour but they do a comprehensive inspection 5 tire rotation and oil change...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Hello from Colorful Colorado.Yep this hobby is addictive. Since 2023 all of our vacations revolve around off roading, or the Bronco. A dozen times to the beach Merus...
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Did I miss something? Where's the kickass photo of this new Bronc ride Colorado? Is it hidden in a box full of rocks, with a fox? Or...
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This thing is a beauty and I can't wait to pick up this new offroad hobby.
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Seat comfort and support Question.Dang I am battling the same thing but it’s my right hip and moderate pain in my left. I find the marine grade vinyl seats in the...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Good road tire without an aggressive tread pattern - recommendations?.I just put a set of Falken Rubitreks on my Silverado it’s a good AT tire doesn’t throw rocks driving down our 1/2 mile gravel drive. And...
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Jakob1972 reacted to rbroncotx's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
North Austin side — not too far down 35 actually. That's a generous offer, really appreciate it. Hoping the dealer comes through but...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread E load vs C load tires - what's your pick?.I’m running Fs, it’s the only rating available in the 35” size for the K03 last year. I don’t mind them I do have to air down a tad...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Tire Pressure Question.I have the MoRRflate 4 way with just a Schrader valve on top not the gauge. I fill my tires with my compressor and check the pressure...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully.Where about in Texas are you located? I am just North of SATX. If you would like to see it in person.
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Jakob1972 reacted to rbroncotx's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
Black Bear Pass with no issues is a pretty solid data point. That seals it for me — working the warranty angle as long as I can but good...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully.Short term update: just got back from a week in Colorado. The top held up well 2500 miles one hail storm and several rainstorms, it...
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Jakob1972 reacted to rbroncotx's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
Same deal on my Raptor, caught hairline cracks near the passenger rear corner around 18 months. Still within warranty so I'm working...
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Jakob1972 reacted to Freebird32's post in the thread I Fixed My MIC Top Cracking Issue - Hopefully with Like.
The bedliner coating might help keep the cracks from getting worse since it is sealing them away from moisture intrusion. I think the...
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Jakob1972 replied to the thread Is my hardtop cracking?.I had to cover my cracks. so far so good been on for a week and drove through a hail storm yesterday and still looks good. We will see...
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