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murphtron replied to the thread Brake Pads and Right to Repair.Our expectations are way off base for a minimum wage culture. That’s all I’m gonna say. This is getting to be an X thread -
I think the OP is talking about this: President Donald Trump says he had a "great meeting" with the heads of General Motors, Ford and...
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murphtron replied to the thread Brake Pads and Right to Repair.This entire thread is about brake pads? It’s a consumable item. Like oil. (Ok maybe I shouldn’t have mentioned oil… or tires… heh.)
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Having bought from those websites a few times now, they make their money on shipping... lol
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I think you are overthinking your brakes, but that's just me. In the development of the vehicle, the rotors were made thicker but...
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murphtron replied to the thread Brake Pads and Right to Repair.👆This! Especially if it’s in a wealthy neighborhood. They’re always impressed when someone does their own work. They love to BS.
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Best way around this kind of stuff is to get to know your local parts counters. Your Ford dealers often play the same game as the...
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I visited both stores in the search. I kind of wanted to just keep the stock pads because they're a known good option I think. Never...
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murphtron replied to the thread Best A/T Tires Review: Pirelli Scorpion XTM AT, Nokian Outpost NAT, BFG KO3, Westlake SL369, Wrangler Duratrac RT, Wildpeak AT4, Recon Grappler.My experience snow wheeling on new AT4s (315/70/R17) was underwhelming and actually frightening. Twice while driving in mostly hard...
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murphtron reacted to cr117's post in the thread Open-Source: Trunk Storage System (Open TSS) with
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I had an itch to work on designing something a little more versatile... I present the Modular Cargo Platform (MCP) Using 10 series... -
murphtron replied to the thread Dollhouse round #2, redemption.Yep. That’s what happens when you get old! And the internet happens in the middle of it. It’s an interesting experience being young...
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That really shocked me. The Maze was a really obscure place back in the 1970s, except to a small number of backpackers and probably...
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murphtron reacted to JTopsUSA's post in the thread Sunshade that is not a PITA to keep under hard top with Like.
This is Mike with JTops. We have used the same US mesh manufacturer (Twitchell) for 14 years and this is the first time anyone has...
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murphtron replied to the thread Sunshade that is not a PITA to keep under hard top.+1
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murphtron reacted to dougcjohn's post in the thread Sunshade that is not a PITA to keep under hard top with Like.
Offer it to group… I’m sure someone would buy it. JTops are desired by many. If tossing it in garbage, post a pic! Someone would take...
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murphtron reacted to MickeyT's post in the thread Sunshade that is not a PITA to keep under hard top with Like.
Don’t diss the jtops. Sure, it uses Velcro. But it’s commercial commercial-grade adhesive Velcro system to anchor the shade to the...
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murphtron reacted to Thatguylegit69's post in the thread Sunshade that is not a PITA to keep under hard top with Like.
Yeah, for real. Hell, even if it was bought to have as a spare, it'd be worth it for postage costs. That dude seems somewhat delusional.
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murphtron reacted to SierraBronco's post in the thread The BEST Suspension is HERE: Bilstein 8112 DSA+ for Ford Bronco! with Love.
Searching… We drew these up ourselves then sent the DXF to sendcutsend.
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murphtron replied to the thread The BEST Suspension is HERE: Bilstein 8112 DSA+ for Ford Bronco!.I’m no suspension expert! I’d defer to @Snacktime. But my gut is if you feel the need to tune the suspension it’s probably best to go...
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murphtron replied to the thread The BEST Suspension is HERE: Bilstein 8112 DSA+ for Ford Bronco!.I have the 8112s and just spent 5 days and over 500 miles bombing through eastern California/western NV desert and mountain trails, and...
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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.
Congrats getting them on. That advise makes no sense. Nor does it say that in the manual
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murphtron reacted to dougcjohn's post in the thread Sunshade that is not a PITA to keep under hard top with Like.
I hear ya on the Velcro… but, it’s one time down on cage rails and it stays. From that point on, it’s great! The JTops is thicker, zero...
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murphtron replied to the thread Sunshade that is not a PITA to keep under hard top.Personally I like the Jtops because it actually goes edge to edge. Especially important in the front so there’s no glare peaking in...
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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.I’ve seen other reviewers where people just replace the pullout handle with a soft grab handle to make it fit with existing tables. Now...
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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 Like.
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...
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murphtron reacted to Oldhippie's post in the thread Best and cheapest tire deflators: Boulder Tools. with Like.
Actually pretty fast and accurate…usually get them all within a lb…
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murphtron reacted to Ducati1098's post in the thread Diff Drop and Ford Performance CV Axles Install with Like.
Because they’re two different kits made by two different companies 🤷‍♂️ 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 upgrades… 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. I’ve 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.I’ve 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 $24,950 SLATE Truck / SUV Info & News with Like.
I’d 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.Didn’t 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 “last gas” 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 … 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...