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  1. BVest41

    Sand toy roll call.

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    Power Consumption While Boondocking

    My fridge and water heater are ran off propane. Lights inside and out are LED, charging phones & laptop, tv some nights for a few hours, coffee pot in the morning, water pump throughout the day, shower for 2 people each night. No solar on my RV, 330ah lithium battery. I usually use around 50-75...
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    seasons over , whats the repair, upgrade list look like ?

    New heims on the front end of the buggy, new harnesses as the old belts are old and come loose occasionally, CV’s, pull out the S4 for service because it started making some noise last trip. I didn’t drive far after hearing the noise so fingers crossed not too much damage. Hope to get some good...
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    From Gordon's to Parker and Back

    @acefuture Any chance you guys have the route in a .gpx, .kml, or similar format to share? Sounds like an awesome ride!
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    Coilover spring rates

    Based on the picture of your car, you are not using your rear crossover rings. If you have a bucking problem with the 500/600 springs that equal a 273 combined rate, going to a 188 combined rate will definitely help with bucking. You can use the crossover rings too to help out with bottoming on...
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    Coilover spring rates

    My car is a heavy dual sport. It has a 415 LS3 and S4. Weigh 3,200lbs with 38gal of fuel. I used Doug’s video to help me out with spring rates. I ended up with 200/300 in the front & 450/500 in the rear. Car is good over the chop and has good bottoming resistance too. We run a good pace and I...
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    Toyhaulers That Fit Long Travel Sandrails

    PM sent with pictures/measurements
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    Toyhaulers That Fit Long Travel Sandrails

    Guy in our group has a FS3000. I could get measurements but I believe it’s 16 foot to the cabinet. Could back a buggy in with small tires.
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    Buffed Paddles

    Gearing, transaxle longevity, and spinning a smaller tire is what I liked about the change. It made the car more responsive on throttle and slide better in corners. The Rogue front on my 7.5” wide wheel is a true 35”. Not many shorter front wheel options for a 17” wheel. I inquired about the...
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    Buffed Paddles

    Purchased a new to me buggy a few years back and previous owner purchased STU 12.50-17 fronts and 35.5-17 #1 cut rears right before selling it. Car is a 3,100lb dual sport. N/A 415 LS3 w/ an S4. I drove the car with this set up for a few trips. The front 12.50’s steered the car well. I recently...
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    ***SOLD*** FOR SALE: STU 35.5x17 #1 Cut ***SOLD**

    SOLD SOLD SOLD Only tires for sale. Tires are dismounted and ready for buyer since photos were taken. Tires only have four trips on them. Reason for selling is they are too much tire for my buggy. Date coded 1723. Tires are in great condition. Located in Tucson. $1,600
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    (SOLD) Mendeola S4 For Sale (SOLD)

    Fresh Mendeola S4 for sale. Complete rebuild/update from AZ Transaxle with zero miles on transmission. Look at pictures for list of new/updated parts. 934 CV flanges R&P - 4.86  1st - 2.91 2nd - 1.93 3rd - 1.50 4th - 1.26 $12,300 OBO (SOLD)
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