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  1. Chris' 2021 Cactus Grey XLT 4x4 "Overland" build

    It depends really, usually when we are out camping the fridge will stay plugged into the bed outlet. It's extremely well insulated and stays cold for around 8 hours no issue. We are at a higher elevation and even in the summer, the Rockies don't get that warm. On a warmer day if the truck is...
  2. Water/Mud Alternator Problems

    It's not sealed, lots of the Bronco guys having the same issue after mudding / water crossings.
  3. Want to add an extra pair of amber fog lights and later on down the road a light bar. Let's see some pictures for inspiration. What do you all have?!

    Crappy Amazon BD knockoffs, I replaced them with Auxbeam lights. Way better quality.
  4. Rock Sliders

    The TJM ones are frame-mounted, but when I tried sourcing them, I was told they aren't actually available for sale in the US yet... But 2x on frame-mounted, it's pretty much a non-point, if you get sliders they need to be frame mounted, if they are body mounted they're pretty much only good as...
  5. Competition: 2024 Trailhunter Tacoma Overlanding Model Announced

    It'll be inline with Ranger Raptor pricing for sure. I'd say around $57k starting. Ridiculous for a midsize pickup.
  6. Chris' 2021 Cactus Grey XLT 4x4 "Overland" build

    Got my Hot Metal Fab sliders bolted up today. Took about hour and half. Install is straight forward (but a pain in the ass by yourself), there were only 2 holes to drill. They’re beefy. Way stronger looking than a few of the other brands I’ve got to see. 3 wrap around frame attachment arms...
  7. Hot Metal Fab Rock Sliders

    Got mine installed today, couldn't be happier with them or the quality! Now to bash them up on some rocks and ruin my nice raptor coating
  8. RCI skid plate

    The is an issue when running the FP x ARB bumper, I had to make a few cuts in the bumper to make the skid mounts fit. You can see my post here about it: https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/chris-2021-cactus-grey-xlt-4x4-overland-build.20227/post-542827
  9. Hot Metal Fab Rock Sliders

    Here's what I got back from the owner about the powder coating option. "We have an HMF paint guarantee. We guarantee there will be missed spots, and paint runs, we also guarantee they will get damaged in shipping. We're fabricators, not painters." I got the vibe he really doesn't like to do...
  10. Off-Grid Camping Recommendations West of Denver

    Download Gaia or OnX and look at the trails around here, there's no shortage and you'll have no issue finding somewhere beautiful!
  11. RCI skid plate

    They are to totally different types. The FX4 is more of a brush / gravel guard, you'll bust right through it on an actual rock. The RCI ones are heavy duty for hard trail use, two different use cases really.
  12. Rock Sliders

    Few of us running Hot Metal Fab sliders. Free shipping came out $450 less than the next cheapest option. Got mine for $1050 shipped.
  13. Chris' 2021 Cactus Grey XLT 4x4 "Overland" build

    Oh yeah they’re crazy bright, 240w & 24,000 total lumens.
  14. newb help please revert to AsBuilt

    Why do you want to revert it back? The dealership doesn’t care, I’d leave it.
  15. Chris' 2021 Cactus Grey XLT 4x4 "Overland" build

    Got the radio wired up today! Lots of holes in the ARB bumper to mount the antenna to, went with the big 6db one to pair well with the 50w radio. Bad spot for the last bit of snow melt under the truck lol, scared the crap out of me when I walked outside The wires I ran through the door...
  16. U joints center support axle shafts

    They are no heavy duty ujoints or carrier bearings for our trucks. So OEM is the only way to go.
  17. U joints center support axle shafts

    Get a 1 piece drive shaft. Lots of people on here are running one! Get rid of the shitty center bearing altogether. https://4xshaft.com/products/5th-generation-ford-ranger-rear-drive-shaft
  18. Chris' 2021 Cactus Grey XLT 4x4 "Overland" build

    Midland is having their spring sale, $100 off any orders over $500! So decided to finally upgrade from my handheld walkies. I thought about waiting until Overland Expo because I know the deals are way better, but it'll be nice using these over the summer.
  19. Ford Ranger Overland Suspension Kit

    The heavy kit, which advertises a 2.5 inch lift, is actually only spec'd for a 2.36 inch lift. The 5mm spacer is to fine-tune it to a true 2.5 inch lift. OK4WD sells them for $15.75 a piece. My front sits hella low with all the weight (even with the HD kit) so I'm grabbing the spacers for that...
  20. Ford Ranger Overland Suspension Kit

    Need to find if they sell those front shock shims separately....





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