What did you do today for your bug out vehicle?

[NT2C]

Finally, got the lightbar and ditch lights hooked up to the control panel and the panel mounted in the Jeep and functional.  It's not as neat as I'd prefer it but I'll need a helper to get the cable run properly through the dash to the other side of the console.  For now, a strip of black gaffer's tape will hold it in position.

Still to go, mounting the new license plate lights bracket, lights, and get that wire run all the way to the engine bay.  That's gonna be a chore, and I'll have to be very careful around the side curtain airbags.

[eugenenine]

Changed the oil and filter and rotated the tires

[NT2C]

Ordered a heavy-duty steel sump plate to protect the oil pan on the Jeep.  Shit's pricy at almost $400, but cheaper than replacing an oil pan.

[NT2C]

Bought this:



It does this:

Got it yesterday, just installed it today.  I was concerned in might be a shin knocker but it doesn't stick out much at all.  Tested it with a 1/2" soft shackle and it fit perfectly.

[Mr. E. Monkey]

Glide, scrape...still, that is a pretty clever little doodad.  Sure beats tearing up a trailer hitch, at any rate!

I see they have one with a step, too...that is definitely worth considering. 




I mean, that just looks really nifty, doesn't it?  


Otherwise, for my (lack of) needs, I think a cheap sacrificial ball hitch (ball down) would probably work well enough to protect the hitch in a pinch...but it doesn't have the step, so... 

[NT2C]

I'll just say that mine is really well-machined and powder-coated.  The way that it fits is pretty slick, hiding most of it under the vehicle.

[EBuff75]

Today I paid a bunch of money to my mechanic for some repairs to the Suburban.  New front struts, sway bar links and bushings, plus repairs to the trans cooler lines (leaking), oil pressure switch (leaking), an oil change, and a wiring repair for the seat airbag.  Ride is much tighter and quieter and the idle has smoothed out, plus the airbag light is off now and it should stop leaving fluid stains on the garage floor.  I still have a variety of little things to work on, but I'm going to do a lot of those myself. 

Ah, the joys of older vehicles (2013 with 230,000 miles)...

Now I just need to load all my gear back in it and do a quick cleaning before I haul a full load of people to a corporate event tomorrow! 

[eugenenine]

hah, you call 2013 older

[EBuff75]

hah, you call 2013 older

Actually, that's my newest vehicle, but it has by far the most miles.  My daily is a 2006 and my (not currently running) motorcycle is from 1986.

[NT2C]

hah, you call 2013 older

For real.  My 1997 (soon to be the @12_Gauge_Chimp vehicle) is out in my driveway laughing its tailgate off.

[Mr. E. Monkey]

I'll just say that mine is really well-machined and powder-coated.  The way that it fits is pretty slick, hiding most of it under the vehicle.

It's a clever idea.  I may just have to put one on my Christmas list.   

[NT2C]

I did a thing

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[NT2C]

If anyone else wants to do the thing, the things are 16" long, 2.5" high, matte white, and cost me $11.49ea on Amazon.  Other colors and finishes are available.  The font is Serpentine Bold Oblique.  I put a 16" max length limit on it because, as @12_Gauge_Chimp will attest, it can get pretty huge.

https://a.co/d/cTohTQq

(I'll add a picture below of a 3" one I ordered without setting a limit. It's 45" long.)
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[majorhavoc]

Thanks NT2C.  Ordered one: 2.5", Saira Stencil, Zombie Green.  Delivery on 8/26! 

[NT2C]

Thanks NT2C.  Ordered one: 2.5", Saira Stencil, Zombie Green.  Delivery on 8/26! 

Day after my birthday. 

[majorhavoc]

Thanks NT2C.  Ordered one: 2.5", Saira Stencil, Zombie Green.  Delivery on 8/26! 

Day after my birthday. 

Today's mine! (8/19)

[MacWa77ace]

If anyone else wants to do the thing, the things are 16" long, 2.5" high, matte white, and cost me $11.49ea on Amazon.  Other colors and finishes are available.  The font is Serpentine Bold Oblique.  I put a 16" max length limit on it because, as @12_Gauge_Chimp will attest, it can get pretty huge.

https://a.co/d/cTohTQq

(I'll add a picture below of a 3" one I ordered without setting a limit. It's 45" long.)
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This large one is going on the windshield? Pics?

https://ufozs.com/smf/index.php?topic=628.msg45159#msg45159

Do we have a 'how did you find us' question on the new member registration form?

[NT2C]

If anyone else wants to do the thing, the things are 16" long, 2.5" high, matte white, and cost me $11.49ea on Amazon.  Other colors and finishes are available.  The font is Serpentine Bold Oblique.  I put a 16" max length limit on it because, as @12_Gauge_Chimp will attest, it can get pretty huge.

https://a.co/d/cTohTQq

(I'll add a picture below of a 3" one I ordered without setting a limit. It's 45" long.)
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This large one is going on the windshield? Pics?

https://ufozs.com/smf/index.php?topic=628.msg45159#msg45159

Do we have a 'how did you find us' question on the new member registration form?

I'm going to put the two large ones (which I got by mistake on my part) on the sides of my trailer.

[12_Gauge_Chimp]

Went and made Bluehawk (aka The Chimpmobile) Texas legal by getting it inspected, insured as well as transfering the title and registration into my name.

I am now once again amongst the mobile UFoZS'ers.

I cannot thank NT2C and Mrs. NT2C enough for gifting me the truck and I am forever grateful they chose me to be Bluehawk's new caretaker.

[NT2C]

Went and made Bluehawk (aka The Chimpmobile) Texas legal by getting it inspected, insured as well as transfering the title and registration into my name.

I am now once again amongst the mobile UFoZS'ers.

I cannot thank NT2C and Mrs. NT2C enough for gifting me the truck and I am forever grateful they chose me to be Bluehawk's new caretaker.

Well, Bluehawk is an old member of the family, we decided he needed to stay in the family.