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Always the question comes up, where do I go for Square Body Parts. It appears most offroad manufacturers now days all focus on Jeeps and Jeeps alone leaving anyone not a follower in the dust. Here are some places to check out.... Offroad Design - focuses on square body after market

Front Bumper has been powder coated and winch installed. Still need to move box to engine compartment but it requires more wire.

There are tons of manufacturers of LED lighting for your vehicle but the one you'll find more commonly on vehicles is RIGID Industries.

Yea, you can pack what you want to travel long distances but sometimes you just didn't bring enough and could be stuck in a situation where you don't have any food and could really use some. Check out Mountain House for some emergency freeze dried food ideas.

It's nice to be comfortable and some clothing that helps achieve that is a company called Triple Aught. Though a bit pricey, I believe you'll really enjoy there products.

It's tough to find a bag that fits your need and still can take a beating. Normally us unexperienced would go to your local hardware store and try and make a bag work. If you want quality bags you should really check out Red Oxx. I personally like the Flying Boxcar and the Tri-fold Shaving Kit

So in researching all the possible Roof Top Tents available, one brand keeps showing up as the one to get and its Eezi-Awn. Check out the selection offered by EQUIPT (Expedition Outfitters)

Motor mount drivers side is hitting frame. Dealership no longer can get part but did tell me replacement part number is 14071967

So, somehow the K5 got pushed back in line and hopefully they'll look at it tomorrow. They are still waiting for the front bumper to come back from powder coating but they need to fix the vibration that could be from the rear brake caliper even though I have a feeling the issue is more in relation to the driveline but we'll find out. Once the K5 is in the garage, items that need to be accomplished: Fix rear brake caliper Fix Vibration (especially at freeway speeds) Mount the 37.5" KO2's on the 5 Hutchinson Rims Mount the new Powder Coated Front Bumper Install the 12,000lb winch which includes remote module and hard wired to dash I'll need to bring the truck down and get the old ProComp Rims and old front bumper.

On a side note, the hutchinson bead lock rims came in. Obviously they'll look way nicer on the K5 then in the box.

The UD1 front Bumper for DIY4x with a mock install and now it needs to go get powder coated the satin black so it matches the back. some negative comments on the 2" square holes. This was suppose to be for lights but the angle is wrong for flush mount. Hole is to small for any square light. Looks like I'll be using it for hi-lift jack mounting point instead and coming up with something for my lights.

So an update. Engine Learned that the performance issue was due to not getting the required 43psi fuel pressure to the fuel injection. Why? It appears the tank was rusted up pretty good inside the tank. Flakes and rust scales were attaching to the sock and restrictin that needed fuel pressure. solution: upgrade tank from 25gal to 31gal which included replacing sending unit as well as replacing fuel pump and fuel filter in the event it got any of that dirt/rust from tank. Transmission So very disappointed in Frayley Transmission in Pontiac. They use to be the shop to go to for transmission work but this trans is been there multiple times and every time I have issues. 1st time it was a bad torque converter 2nd time it was something to do with lockup not working so he drilled a hole? It took more than a week to fix. Now it's throwIng fluid everywhere... So gotta go back. Suspension Unlimited Offroad needs to work on axles. Horrible vibration when u r moving. Some say that you need an angle on the driveshaft and that it can't just go straight in. Simple fix would be to change the shim Some think it's back lash is set incorrect Unlimited said motor mounts was the issue but no one else can see that issue

Ordered a spare tire cover custom for GearCrushers

Exhaust is on (sounds good but a bit louder than expected with the Flowmaster Super 40's) Still have Transmission issues even after it spent a week at Frayley's... they did discover the torque converter was shot so the new Hughes 3 stage is working good in comparison. Trans Department I need to figure out where the leak is coming from since I'm seeing drops of trans fluid on my garage floor Engine Department I need to get some help figuring out how to tune the Holly Stealth Terminator EFI (apparently its more difficult than predicted)

On its way to the exhaust shop

High steer is done. Waiting on speedy sleeve, different calipers, exhaust (super 40 flow masters, center in and out, Kelly is doing the work) driveshafts are in. shoild have it back Wednesday

Driveshafts are ordered from Tom Woods.. Hopefully here by Thursday. Just learned front end Dana 60 is from a dodge

Not starting this yet but I need to fix the gauges in my K5 but having trouble finding the bezel for a 91 as well as gauges. Here are some options I found on the internet LMC Truck has these New Vintage Gauges (made in Detroit) that I really like the looks of. It gives me a sense of factory look I have used Digital Dakota in my 72 cutlass and they looked pretty good and worked but what a pain in the butt to install. Lots of wires for the module, the actual back of the gauges was a cat5 cable. It just took a long time but everyone swears by Digital Dakota gauges and what is mentioned most is the lifetime warranty. And I think my favorite from Digital Dakota, the HDX option What's your opinion A. NVU B. Digital C. VHX D. HDX

Looks like a good place to put the switches

A great place that has a wide range of trails for different skill sets as well as vehicle capabilities. Worth coming to check out and they do have camping available as well. Rocks and Valleys located in Harrison Michigan Check out some YouTube videos here: https://www.google.com/search?q=rocks+and+valleys&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjDj7CUjdvSAhVD2yYKHf-xAUkQ_AUICSgC&biw=1117&bih=741

Did a check on status (anxious to get some driving in before snow) axles are almost done when with 4:56 gears from 3:73 The front Dana 60 The rear GM 14bolt I've been told they will be installed and ready for the road by 10/17

So it runs great but doesn't move worth a crap. The stall converter is way to tall (3500rpm) is just too much for this rig. Blazer is at unlimited offroad to hopefully reduce from 3.73 to 4.56 and hoping that will help but I imagine I will need to get this back to Frayleys and get a lower stall like a 2800. Currently, its not fun to drive and the exhaust needs to be fixed... $325 at Muffler Man in Lapeer for some Flow Master Super40's on a full exhaust from the hooker headers back... which is a good deal. Have to wait for axle repair first. Thinking of doing away with the sway bar due to going to high steer setup the sway bar is in the way Also apparently Hutchinson is out of product so they are waiting for a shipment to come in and they have no ETA. We are 5 of 20 waiting in line. Looks like I may have to get some cheap steel wheels for now.

Location: De Tour Village, MI (Off Ferry take SR-134 east about 15 miles then turn left onto Glen Cove Road for about a mile and then continue straight onto Turkey Farm Road for about 1/2 mile to staging area. Open: May to November Price: $25/day or $40/two days Contact: Turtle Ridge ORV Park 33494 S. Maxton Road Drummond Island, MI 49726 (906) 493-1000 Permit is Required No camping or campfires Mostly Amateur Level VVMap_MI_ORV_Trail_Map_Drummond.pdf

Outdoors in the Smokies, Inc. is a private trail and event facility destination on 65 acres in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains!. Trails range from mild to wild. Off-road trails just 30mins from Gatlinburg and 40mins from Pigeon Forge & Sevierville. Just 1hr from either Knoxville, TN or Asheville, NC! Trail Map: pdf_oits_trail_map_aug_2016.pdf Amenities include: 28'x40' event pavilion grills lots of parking Primitive camping too! Just contact Dan (423)200-9935 and we'll set a date/time! $20/Vehicle Private facility for your or your group! Wheel all day and enjoy camaraderie in a private setting. Please no dogs or pets! Private Off-Road Driving Instruction! (The private 5+/- hour session is $249. Cool thing, yes, you can bring a passenger(s) along for just $69ea! A little training for your "navigator" goes a LOOOONG way for fun and safe off-roading! Contact Dan at ex.seal.165@gmail.com today!) Have an off-road vehicle but have never really understood it's capabilities and/or limits? Want to drive your vehicle off-road but don't know where to begin? That's were Outdoors in the Smokies come in! They offer low pressure instruction and learning with both "classroom" dialog and plenty of hands on driving! Instruction covers a crawl - walk - run approach and includes: Review of YOUR vehicle specifics, recommended equipment (safety, extraction, emergency, etc) to have on hand (you borrow ours for training if you don't have it yet), off road assessment and route selection, equipment management / vehicle survivability, obstacle approach, winching/extraction techniques, and more! After classroom time, we hit the trails... I lead out in mine, and you drive YOUR vehicle and get hands on trail time! If you do not have a CB, I let you borrow one so we can communicate and dialog about upcoming obstacles, preferred lines, and more. Often, we stop for discussion and application of learned skills as well. Location: (attached written instructions) GPS Address: 462 Middle Creek Rd. Cosby, TN 37722 PLEASE NOTE: some GPS' will route you to "Lower Bogard Rd." but that leads you to a DEAD END on "Eugene Rd." You MUST enter on "Middle Creek Rd." (Zoom in on the REGIONAL map below) jul_2016_directions_and_map_to_outdoors_in_the_smokies_inc..pdf

Headers on and throttle body on. But have to mount fuel injection computer and fuel pump install.