What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!

[jimster716]

Added a Midland mic/speaker to my Midland 75-822 and tethered it to a Gearkeeper retractable cord. Makes communication much easier since the main unit is connected to the antenna and power cords.

 

[LawnDart]

I think they are a great idea, if just to keep the dog from licking the window. :biggrin1:

How much do they each weigh? It would seem something as heavy as steel in an application such as this would out of the question for me too personally. I have the same thought about in cabin projectiles, if it did break loose I would want it to flex or fail on impact instead of lacerating anything it came in contact with.

It would be great to see one either thermo molded or waterjet cut from some carbon fiber reinforced plastic type material.

Plastic would be amazing but obviously the cost to manufacture may be prohibitive for a lot of companies.

 

[LawnDart]

if you do decide you want to order, the GB turned into a discount code found on page 1 of that thread, and is extended thru the end of September, code is: evan

Danke!

 

[MY2016TEP]

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How much it cost you to do the wrap

 

[Simpleman74]

Despite signing up for the group buy I wasn't alerted to the group buy process.

So I missed out. I find that my goose gear setup holds all the stuff I want, and I like having those windows be unobstructed. I really like the concept of these, but I'm a tad afraid of putting anything beyond light pouches on them due to the fear of turning gear into missiles in case of a crash.

y aI plan to keep it light, just the most accessed items. first aid kit, recovery strap, gloves and maybe a LED light

 

[sandrich]

In addition to my post a few hours ago after my Bilstein install, I'm curious how you guys think this alignment looks. Here's a head on shot, post alignment on level ground. Does the camber look right to you? Looks a little positive to me... Wondering if it's just my eyes. Mavis said the camber was in the green and only toe adjustments were necessary, but to see if it settles in a week or so.

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[jrandom]

Plastic would be amazing but obviously the cost to manufacture may be prohibitive for a lot of companies.

True, surely. At least one of these fab guys must have a 2 axis WaterJet.

 

[MeefZah]

Gotta commend you for having the mucho grande huevos to do that here in Kalifornia. I'd like to buy you a beer someday!

LOL... it's actually totally legal unless it's loaded. Cali doesn't even require a lock on long guns in transport. You can literally throw them in the backseat.

Now if it were loaded (wink wink) then it's a misdemeanor.

Nonconcealable firearms (shotguns and rifles) are not generally covered within the provisions of California Penal Code section 25400 and therefore are not required to be transported in a locked container. However, as with any firearm, nonconcealable firearms must be unloaded while they are being transported

https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/travel

But here's the beauty of it - no one can see it up on the headliner and behind the tint. Plus, no one ever looks "up". Even cops, of which I have some working knowledge (wink wink), never look at the headliner of a car on a traffic stop. People aren't conditioned to hide things "up".

Here's the final version, with a more quality nylon strap / fastex buckle for basic retention, and a thin braided steel loop and padlock for security. It wouldn't stand up to repeated ripping against the gun or mount if someone was determined, but it's as good or better than how I previously had it, which was locked using a cable lock under the rear seats. I'll leave it locked unless I'm actually out camping and then I'll just unlock it and leave it secured by the fastex buckle only. If the window is down I can have the gun out, round chambered, and on target in about 1 second - I hang it up there oriented to come out the way I want to hold it (muzzle left, handgrip / trigger in right hand).

As a total incidental to that, I carry it (hypothetically!!! LOL) loaded with 2 rounds slug, 2 rounds 00 buck, and the last round in the tube (first round to be fired) is a less lethal beanbag. I figure the two main purposes of this gun are to scatter a bear if we encounter a hostile one at the campsite, or to scatter hostile humans. I don't really want to kill a bear for being a bear, so the beanbag is like a really hard punch in his balls coupled with a loud noise. Hopefully he would scamper off and the subsequent lethal rounds would not be needed. As far as the human predators go, I just think it would awesomely epic to put a guy down with a beanbag. Imagine you are Joe Shitbag and you start ****ing with some people at a campsite, next thing you know a shotgun gets hauled out from ****ing nowhere and you reckon death is imminent. You see the gun get cycled and you hear the 'boom' of it discharging and feel a searing pain in your gut. You fall down, thinking you are bleeding out...but you're just bruised. If the near-death experience doesn't convey the message or there are multiples, then a lethal shot is just a 6" slide stroke away.

Maybe I overthought this a little... LOL

 

[rblt]

But here's the beauty of it - no one can see it up on the headliner and behind the tint. Plus, no one ever looks "up".

and if someone is tailgating too close, just lower the tinted rear window about 8 inches, they may well back off.

 

[Jono.ful]

5 shipping notifications for truck parts came in today, and still waiting on two more! its going to be like Christmas around here by the end of next week!

 

[MeefZah]

Put together and tested the discountramps.com $124 AMC-400 hitch carrier.

Incredible value for the money.

 

[ZPT_Yoda]

Hanging out at Mt. Hood and Oneonta Falls

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[LawnDart]

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Can't go wrong with Timberline Lodge.

 

[ahbot]

I picked up some TRD Pro wheels. I'm going to throw them on with some Nitto Grapplers.

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[FlightMedic303]

Installed shrockworks sliders, giving me some much needed peace of mind while taking her off road.

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[Friggin Idiot]

As far as the human predators go, I just think it would awesomely epic to put a guy down with a beanbag. Imagine you are Joe Shitbag and you start ****ing with some people at a campsite, next thing you know a shotgun gets hauled out from ****ing nowhere and you reckon death is imminent. You see the gun get cycled and you hear the 'boom' of it discharging and feel a searing pain in your gut. You fall down, thinking you are bleeding out...but you're just bruised. If the near-death experience doesn't convey the message or there are multiples, then a lethal shot is just a 6" slide stroke away.

Maybe I overthought this a little... LOL

If you have cause to get a weapon then as far as the (human dirt bag) assailant knows you're responding with deadly force. Less than lethal is not usually an option for civilians, and having a mixed load is asking for legal trouble should you end up in court. Better to go completely lethal, in fear for your life, and empty that mag tube. Dead men tell no tales, and ammo is a ton cheaper than lawyers!

I like the rack and am considering similar. Although I'll probably go with a cheap bicycle cable combination lock. Hate to need a key that's in a tent or the boat if I'm in a rush.

 

[3rdgenfan]

When we got our 4runner it did not have the all weather mats. They sent us some for no charge.

 

[ZPT_Yoda]

Can't go wrong with Timberline Lodge.

Definitely. That was my first trip...took a little journey outside of Bend (new to the area, looking for runner buddies). Actually, we will be heading to CL/Diamond Lake tomorrow.


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[MeefZah]

If you have cause to get a weapon then as far as the (human dirt bag) assailant knows you're responding with deadly force. Less than lethal is not usually an option for civilians, and having a mixed load is asking for legal trouble should you end up in court. Better to go completely lethal, in fear for your life, and empty that mag tube. Dead men tell no tales, and ammo is a ton cheaper than lawyers!

I like the rack and am considering similar. Although I'll probably go with a cheap bicycle cable combination lock. Hate to need a key that's in a tent or the boat if I'm in a rush.

I can appreciate that.

 

[Lakers]

In addition to my post a few hours ago after my Bilstein install, I'm curious how you guys think this alignment looks. Here's a head on shot, post alignment on level ground. Does the camber look right to you? Looks a little positive to me... Wondering if it's just my eyes. Mavis said the camber was in the green and only toe adjustments were necessary, but to see if it settles in a week or so.

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Before I even read the title the first thing I noticed was the off alignment. I'd go ahead and get that taken care of.