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    • Expeditionr: Off-Roading Upgrades and Product Reviews
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      For those of you who don't venture much outside the family blogs, I thought I might share some links for articles I've written on Expeditionr. Most of the content is related to various upgrades and modifications I've made to the FJ Cruiser over the last four years, as well as some of my experiences testing these mods in the field. No obligation to visit, but there are plenty of pictures, how-to articles, and product reviews if any of you are interested. And please feel free to post comments or...

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    • Winch - Hydraulic Vs. Electric
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      For the regular off-roaders, winch users and/or engineer types out there, I'm curious as to your thoughts on hydraulic vs electric winches. The hydraulic models seem to be more popular for heavy-duty applications (military and tow vehicles), whereas the electric models seem to be more popular among the hobbyists and off-roading community. After quite a bit of reading I'm really leaning towards hydraulic but I'm very unfamiliar with winches in real-world applications so I'm looking for some...

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    • General Motors Vs. Ford Motor Company

      I don't really follow these things in detail so it's very possible I'm missing some crucial details. But based on what I do know, I find the contrast between each company's financial business practices quite interesting. A couple of articles under Reason and Wikipedia respectively provide more detail on recent events.General Motors vs. Ford Motor CompanySo basically, GM, or"Government Motors" as they're now being labeled, continues to disappoint shareholders with shady, underhanded tactics...

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    • Air Compressor Recommendations
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      As the extent of vehicle-based projects and maintenance goes up, I'm giving serious consideration to purchasing an air compressor for the garage. I've spent several days now researching the options available and I've narrowed my selection down to two possible choices (model numbers below). But before I make the final plunge, I'm wondering if anyone has any other recommendations based on their own experiences. The only stipulation I have is that I'm looking for an oil-lubricated, belt-driven...

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    • A Woman's Chest
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      View a woman's chest from various angles

    • Tools from Troy

      Got a great deal recently on a variety of Craftsman tools that were older but still in very good condition. Multiple wrench and socket sets (3/8", 1/2", 3/4"), hand grinder, 1/2" drill and drill bits, impact hammer, C-clamps, tap and die sets, storage bins, several hammers, pry bars and more. In addition to all of these items, the sale also included a full-sized roll-away with top tool chest, 1/2" impact wrench and socket set, bench grinder, drill press, miter saw, 6-ton jack stands, a 3-shelf...

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    • Sorting Posts - a Minor Change
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      All posts are now sorted by last modified date versus the date they were created. The modified date for a post is now automatically updated any time someone adds a comment. The benefit of sorting this way is that it no longer matters how old a post is, as soon as someone responds to it, it will immediately move to the top of the list making it visible to everyone.

    • Rausch Creek Aftermath - Some Lessons Learned
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      In the aftermath of my Rausch Creek experience, I've been collecting info from the many lessons learned during the run, in order to improve the overall experience for future runs. Many of the items I mention below are convenience items, not necessities, I'll admit. We had plenty of stock FJ Cruisers along with us during the run and not a single one of them ended up stuck or required retrieval. Most of the things I talk about below are simply designed to enhance the FJ's capabilities off-road...

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    • Rausch Creek Photos

      Finally got around to resizing and uploading all the pics for the both days. You can view them here.

    • Rausch Creek Park - Day One
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      Well day one was an absolute blast. Despite being part of one of the Green Trail Teams (basic level trails only), we detoured several times over to some of the Blue trails (medium level challenge). It was more of a challenge getting through some of the obstacles but it was also a whole lot more fun! Heatherdawn was not quite as pleased (read: horrified) in some spots as we dipped or swayed a bit too much for her liking, but she and Kadie were both terrific sports throughout the whole day for...

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