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I’m in the process of fabricating a rack to hold 2 fuel jugs on the tongue of my teardrop trailer. My steel is rust free but I’ll need to remove the mill scale for painting. It’s a pain to grind/sand it off. Anyone pickled at home? Longest piece of steel angle will be 22” so nothing long. I have...

I went to the Dr last week for my annual physical which included the dreaded Finger Wave. The veridic is I have an enlarged prostate. I have an appointment tomorrow with an Urologist so he can inspect my enlarged Prostate. Oh joy 2 finger waves in 1 month. If he prescribes hormone therapy does...

Getting back to camping. I just joined a group that does 6 or so off road camps a year. First one was near a hotel but most are in the middle of no where so I have to camp. I’m wayyy past tenting so I needed something I could pull behind the LJ. I picked up a 2017 NuCamp Little Guy Tag Max. The...

Going on a desert run next weekend and doing some general maintenance on the TJ. Having a winch with synthetic rope is new to me. I pulled the rope completely out inspected it for frays and dirt and then rewound it back on keeping tension and making sue the alignment was tight. My question is...

So I’m finally getting around to installing my Midland MXT500 GMRS radio in my 05 TJRU. I’m mounting the radio on a Arizona Rocky Road overhead bar mount. I have dry fitted the radio on the bar and placed the bar on the roll bar. I need input on the wiring details. I pulled the glove box and...

3 die trying to cross river. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/12/28/river-esk-men-dead-4x4-storm-gerrit-north-yorkshire/

I’m planning a trip to Ely Nv next June for a week or so. I’ve driven thought and stayed over night several times in the last 2 yrs. Cell service is non existent once you leave town but my iPhone does go into SOS mode in some locations. This is a good opportunity for me to buy a personal...

So I dropped and shattered my wet stone tonight and need to replace it. I got it from my Dad years ago and think it was 1000 or 3000 grit but I’m not sure. He got it from the A&P butcher shop when they went out of business. (Older folks will understand this reference.) Looking for a wet stone at...

More work on restoring my 1940 Columbia tank bike. I need 2 bolts to attach the springer to the forks. I believe they are called Shoulder Bolts. The dimensions I need are: *Overall length including the hex head =1 1/4”. *Shoulder diameter 1/2”. *Thread length 1/2”. *Thread 5/16 fine...

Anyone have experience with DIY nickel platting? I have a 1940 tank bike that I’m restoring and need to refinish some metal work. I’ve looked at some youtube stuff and it looks doable. Not looking to make it a show bike but just a cruiser for the beach and to stop rust. The cost to have it done...

So educate me about the Nashville area. The Wife and I took a trip to Nashville in early Aug. She fell in love with the area and wants to buy a vacation home there. Our budget is in the $400K range. 2-3 bed on at least an 1/2 acre so I can put up a shop/man cave. Is this doable? I would like to...

Anyone into vintage bikes? I had a guy owe me a small debt and he paid me with this partial bike. He says it is a 1940 Columbia/Firestone. I do not know a thing about old bikes. The frame has been powder coated and most of the big parts are there. So far it looks like I need rims, handle bar...

I finally removed and sold my Gobi rack. The PO applied some type of protectant to the hard top and missed 2 areas that were inaccessible due to the rack. I have no idea what he used. The flares are also treated the same. When I bought it I did not notice this and therefore did not ask him what...

While we do have a monitored security system I would like to install cameras also. The choices are overwhelming and I’m having trouble trying to figure out what I need. I have a 2 story house on a corner lot. What is the best way to orient the cameras? How many do I need? Hard wired or battery...

I’ve been ripping some 1/2” plywood and 3/4” pine tonite and my saw would not spool up after trying to turn it back on between setups. This is my Grandfathers table saw which he bought in 53 and I would like to keep it as original as possible. Symptoms: it will not spin blade. After removing...

So I came home for lunch today and found my wife’s POS Skill cordless out on the kitchen counter. I have no idea what she’s up to. There are no items on my To Do list that require using a driver drill. This is the woman who knocked off a door bumper and used wet spackle to fill in the hole and...

So my 06 started throwing the dreaded P0303 code last year and after throwing some money and a lot of time at it I think its resolved. History: After buying my TJ in early 21 with 112k I decided to do some preventive maintenance which included a set of Autolite APP985s. Everything was good for...

Can any of you South Floridians recommend a good Everglades airboat tour? I’m looking for a tour for $100pp or less for March 3. I’ve been looking online but there are dozens and it is hard to read through the noise. Some just run through their on property or down canals with trees on either...

So I just took advantage of Midlands Cyber Monday discounts. I ordered the MXT500, external speaker and 6db gain antenna. I’m working on getting an Arizona Rocky Road roll cage radio mount. I want to get an A-Pillar antenna bracket any suggestions on what to get? I screwed up and forgot to...

$1,200 Gobi rack for TJ Unlimited. PO installed it and I believe it is a Stealth model. It will fit on a stock to 1.5” body lift. Suspension lift does not matter for fitment. Attaches to windshield hinges and to the frame in the rear. More info can be found on the Gobi site. Rack includes...