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I’m sure it happens here and there. My point is that it’s not nearly as commonplace as 20 years ago. I’m willing to bet you’re more likely to get your wheels/tires stolen than your radio.

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As someone who daily drives in downtown Seattle, I haven't noticed folks stealing radios. Most modern cars come with fancy Carplay radios these days, not to mention the giant iPads that Teslas come with, and we don't see those getting stolen much either.

Thanks Jeremy. And likewise, look forward to setting up a couple joint trips this summer.

I’ve run into wiring disasters with previous builds, so I wanted to start this one off right. Some will remember that at one point I’d purchased an SPOD system, that I later sold along with the BBK. Recent forum discussions have centered around the Auxbeam vs Switchpros systems. The Switchpros...

The single ARB made it’s way onto the driver side fender. I wanted to keep the ABS tray open as a potential spot for the dual ARB compressor. I’ve heard concerns over engine bay heat shortening the life expectancy of electric air compressors located under the hood. I’ve also heard of folks...

I recently picked up a used single ARB compressor for tires and lockers. The plan is to add on the dual at a later point to split the duties between the two. I’d gotten home after a long school day, and I open up the hood to look for a good spot for the single, and am met by this: Yes, that...

I meant that it’s a bigger PITA than with the OEM style top. Totally doable though. Thank you! Pman left the forum shortly after Jerry’s exodus. I spoke with him shortly thereafter, and he wanted to keep all the details private, which I respect. It is a bummer that he left, great guy and...

Dayum! Between shoveling, winching and strapping, it took us ~6 hours to get out. Forgot to mention that this is the trip that my second M8000 motor failed on me! One more failure, and it might be time for an upgrade. TJs saving 4Runners huh. Coincidence? 🤔🤔🤔

The next day, Pman reached out again saying he was considering selling his OEM half doors w/ uppers. Ever since driving @kiwi’s rig with half doors, I had them on my “eventually down the road” plan. But it was a solid price for the PNW, and while painted, the panels are straight. So I picked...

Next step, obtain soft top replacement. The current OEM-style was an aged Rugged Ridge top that I got when I sold my hardtop. I had always wanted to try the fastback style, so I picked up a Bestop Trektop LJ top (cloth only) from a FB Marketplace ad. From there, I searched for the hardware, as...

Man I really suck at updating this. There’s been many noteworthy items that’ve occurred, I will attempt to cover at least a couple. On a sunny day in early March I received a call from one of my buddies that he’d went out into the mountains with some friends, all in one rig and no winch. As...

Absolutely, and not enough people understand that. My point was about the brand allegiance note. But perhaps there is this context that I am missing.

How do you figure that? Choice of recovery gear brand isn’t a zero sum game.

My multifunction switch is also failing (turns fogs on by itself intermittently). This would be a good solution!

There are lessons to be learned from Irun’s unique TJ build: Thread 'A lesson learned—keep it light and nimble!' https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/a-lesson-learned%E2%80%94keep-it-light-and-nimble.44924/

Googled it because I was curious. Looks like the Army calls it by either name, respective to which direction they are pulling.

Agreed. I’m on my third M8000 motor, and if this one dies, I’ll be upgrading. How’s the 9.5XP been treating you?

I must’ve been thinking of the winch that I’ve seen lift people. It looks to be located closer to the front.

In that case agreed. The phrasing must have been confuisng.