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  1. BlackSheep

    BlackSheep's Bar-B van

    In June of 2023 while driving down Montezuma Canyon road in my Ford Transit 'Galahad', I encountered a creek crossing. That creek crossing resulted in the purchase of my new Bar-B van. I've named her "Bar-B the Barbarivan". Owners Name & City - BlackSheep. My residence is in South Carolina...
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    How much flex to trap wires?

    Out and about with my new rig and my rear view camera goes out. Today I crawled under there to troubleshoot and I found the camera power wire had been caught under the body mount on the P-side and the trailer turn signal wires had been caught on the D-side. I had done some work on this...
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    Feedback please: 1989 F250, 7.3L IDI Diesel

    I am considering a new (to me) rig. It’s an ‘89 F250 4x4 with 180,000 on the non-turbo IDI 7.3L diesel. I hear the 7.3 is called “the million mile motor” but I’ve not owned a diesel and this would be my first. Thus, any feedback on this engine or that particular model F250?
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    People suck

    Who would think this is a good idea? https://gearjunkie.com/news/moab-birthing-rock-vandalism
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    Trip Report Spring Tour of the Swell

    Enjoyed this tour of the swell! Thanks for all who put up with my monster of a rig. Unfortunately, although I lifted my driver front tire three times on the trip, I got no photo. 😢 I suppose that means it didn’t really happen. 😂😂
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    Mounting an ipad, iphone, gps, etc to roll bar?

    Since I've been traveling around in my van, I've been using maps loaded on my ipad which I have mounted on my dash using a Pro-clip mount. Its been super handy and this past weekend I was driving around in BlackSheep with a buddy on some property that his family owns - old logging roads and...
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    Recommendations for storage of Jeep on trailer

    I'm looking for somewhere, most likely Utah, but maybe SW Colorado or Southern Nevada to store my Jeep, on the trailer. Storing it inside would be the cat's ass, but outside could work. Mostly I'm looking for security but don't want to spend a mint every month. It can be in SLC / Provo...
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    Feedback on replacement seats

    I'm considering replacing the factory seats in my '04 TJ. After driving my (brand new) van, the TJ seats feel really sacked out. I'm interested in any feedback from people who have purchased replacement seats for their TJ. I note that many seats available through the big box stores...
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    BlackSheep's Vacation Planning - Overland Expo West and 9 days of overlanding

    I had planned a month long trip to Oregon starting on June 6. With the Covid situation that's now been cancelled. However, I found that Overland Expo West has been re-scheduled for July 24-26 in Flagstaff so I've purchased a general admission ticket that includes 4 nights of camping. I'm...
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    Atlas and Gazetteer - how much has changed?

    So I'm planning a trip west (from my current home in SC). My goal, once I get to Albuquerque is to start going overland. I'm taking my Quigley converted 4x4 Ford Transit camper van, so I'm not looking to get hardcore off road, but I do want to be able to get in the back-country and away from...
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    BlackSheep's new ride "Galahad"

    I had alluded to an upcoming purchase in the past. I made the order in early September 2019 and on February 12, 2020 I arrived in Kansas City, Mo, headquarters of VanDOit and picked up my 2019 VanDOit LIV adventure van. I made a video of myself when I picked it up - I was pretty excited...
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    General Tech replacement tie rod end boots

    What are your thoughts on replacement tie rod end boots? I managed to pick up a complete drag link and tie rod (from the pitman arm all the way out to both knuckles) for $12 at my local pick and pull. This is out of a '95 Grand Cherokee which is a nice little upgrade to my TJ (for the tie rod...
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    OBD II code reader / app

    Who has purchased and used an OBD II code reader such as the FIXD that connects through your smart phone? If not the FIXD device, which one have you used and do you find it to be a good purchase?
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    BlackSheep II

    The original BlackSheep was my dream ride. Foolishly I sold her. About 3 years ago. This was the day the new owner was coming to pick her up: Most of what I learned about wheeling came from the folks on this forum while I was building BlackSheep. That was then and I regret selling...
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    BlackSheep II

    Back after a long time away. I miss the west, and I miss the original BlackSheep which I sold about 3 years ago. Have purchased a 2004 TJ Rubicon and as my avatar shows, it is in the garage undergoing a bit of a build. Glad to be back - Thanks Greg for a great forum! JD
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    July 2008 4Wheel and Off Road Editorial

    Nice writeup in Rick Pewe's 4xForward in this months edition. Makes mention of U4wda several times. Gettin the word out!!
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    Sierra Club has its share of rogue members...

    Pretty interesting read. Not surprising the Sierra club has members who don't pay any attention to the rules..... http://www.dailynews.com/search/ci_8857310 Straying hikers hurting sensitive areas in Griffith Park By Dana Bartholomew, Staff Writer LA Daily News Article Last Updated...
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    EJS 2008 PSH Cleanup - Msg from RME.com

    ******From the staff of RockyMountainExtreme.com:******* A big thank you to all who donated time and or funds to the potato salad hill cleanup effort. This year we raised a total of $2558.99! This amount was raised in less than two weeks with great contributions from the members of...
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    EJS 2008 PSH Cleanup - Msg from RME.com

    ******From the staff of RockyMountainExtreme.com:******* A big thank you to all who donated time and or funds to the potato salad hill cleanup effort. This year we raised a total of $2558.99! This amount was raised in less than two weeks with great contributions from the members of...
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    Rental Jeeps in Moab

    Ok, I know this subject has been covered, but maybe there are some with more recent experiences out there with the Moab Jeep rental companies (Cliffhanger and Farabee always comes to mind). Name a few others and your experiences with them. Here's why I'm asking....I am in the process of...
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