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  1. alaskantinbender

    Has anyone seen or used the TJA OutBox?

    I ran across this company online looking for a two-person swag available in the US. The boxes look pretty handy. Does anyone have experience with them? https://tjaoutfitters.com/
  2. alaskantinbender

    Puting the old rover to work

    My son Angus and I spent some quality time with my 1963 series 2a 109 today. We where spliting and hauling wood to the cabin. Jim:safari-rig:
  3. alaskantinbender

    Looking for a project series 109 4 door in Alaska

    Like the title says. After following aka rover's terrific 109 thread and being inspired. Finally decided to scratch the land rover itch and would like to get a series 4 door as a project truck. Any leads or ideas are welcome. I will be back in town (Matsu valley) the end of Nov to start looking...
  4. alaskantinbender

    New to me M101 on H3

    I have been searching for a 1/4 ton to no avail. I figured the 3/4 ton models would be too big but after being inspired by TXH3T and his M101 this one turned up only 15 miles from my home. Already titled and ready to go. It has full canvas and bows with 2 spares. I dont know what mods will come...
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    Question about the new BFG km2

    Has any one used it to any extent? How does it compare to the old mud terrain tread design? It looks like the old km or MT is being phased out for the newer km2 design. Its time to purchase new tires for my E350 4X4 van and the size choices in the old MT are becoming limited. I guess I'm being...
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    Tire and rim combinations

    Questions about Tire and rim combinations I have been thinking about the best tire and rim combination for my E350 4X4 and my eyes are glazing over with all the choices. Use stock steel 16" rims or go with wider aftermarket 16" or 18" to match my F350. Go with a 33" inch MT or 35"? Does any one...
  7. alaskantinbender

    E350 project

    E350 project, now with pictures The van project is finally off the ground. It will probably progress slowly (baby steps) but sometimes its the trip and not the destination that's important. Two of my sons and I installed longer stiffer springs to the front end 2 weeks ago (on another thread)...
  8. alaskantinbender

    E350 front springs

    Finally made the time to replace the front springs on my van. Dansvan supplied the springs last fall from a pre 1991 diesel Ford E350. (Thanks Dan) WOW what a change. No more riding the bump stops with every little bump in the road and the front end is much tighter. The clearance from the axel...
  9. alaskantinbender

    Diesel chip question

    Looking for information on chiping the ford 6.0 for fuel economy. Any one here with 1st hand info on what type chip, pros and cons and realistic increase in MPG? I now get about 13 MPG average. Also I have a 2005 with the tow haul mode. Any conflict with the chips? Regards, Jim
  10. alaskantinbender

    The Deuce

    What are the pros and cons about one of these 2 1/2 ton trucks? http://anchorage.craigslist.org/car/483992041.html They can be had for lots less $$ than a fancy Unimog. I see them often in good shape under $10.000 Regards, Jim
  11. alaskantinbender

    Old expedition mog

    This is sure a great old truck. I dont read german, maby someone can help with the translation? http://youtube.com/watch?v=uZjFh_faCuo and http://youtube.com/watch?v=4mUpSeBb_VE Regards, Jim
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