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A real man should be able to outfit his own hunting truck without consulting a commitee of internet strangers. You need a Ridgeline. Hello Steelhead.
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A real man should be able to outfit his own hunting truck without consulting a commitee of internet strangers. You need a Ridgeline. Hello Steelhead. I dont think steelhead would be in a hunting truck conversation.....he doesn't own a truck and doesn't hunt......bob
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Maybe you could find a used Avalance to "outfit".
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Maybe you could find a used Avalance to "outfit". RW thats pretty mean....do you happen to have a winch and a mile of cable you could sell me?.......do you like to sing with other men ....how tall are you?....bob
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can't believe a roof-mount spotlight hasn't been mentioned.....
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can't believe a roof-mount spotlight hasn't been mentioned..... will add to the list.......alot of the things mentioned I have in my trucks....but some new and good ideas have come up...thanks hunt......bob
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If you hate chain and you hate tow straps, you can get some good synthetic winch line cheap these days. In my offroad rig I have a hunk of 75' or so I think and it is rated over 20klbs. Also have a cheapo amazon organizer to keep the toolbox mayhem down.
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If you hate chain and you hate tow straps, you can get some good synthetic winch line cheap these days. In my offroad rig I have a hunk of 75' or so I think and it is rated over 20klbs. Also have a cheapo amazon organizer to keep the toolbox mayhem down. Local fisherman, while a soldier in Vietnam did some rigging and splicing for his Sargent etc.. When he came home he took his skill and networking to form a company that now builds helicopter "Fast Lines" for the military (GSA Schedule stuff). Company became huge in a tiny tiny town. My guess is that every "Fast Line" used by any Vet here... or any SEAL Team currently... came from Diggs, VA. Ocean Products Research https://www.opr-rope.com/ (FYI, their website is hacked at the moment, so link is a no go). Facebook link is here with a phone number... https://www.facebook.com/oprrope/SUPER FRIENDLY PEOPLE!!! Modern ropes like Spectra or Dyneema etc. are insanely strong and lightweight. Like pick up a Cummins engine with a 1/4" rope strong. 9mm rope is over 7 tons on breaking. AMAZING STUFF... but it hates sharp edges. Edit... OPR can also splice in eyes or whatnot. Full service Company.
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If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.
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cash thanks will check it out......horse..trying to remember they were squirrely on the pavement.....like I said before tires go figure.....will take another look at them....bob
I’m using Terra Grapplers for “summer tires” on a 2nd set of wheels. They’re pretty squirrely towing anything @ under 80# PSI, even my boat which is ~4K# all-in. The Exo w/3rd sidewall belt is very stable with a load. Also, in regards to your OP. I keep a High-Torque Dewalt impact driver, 1-set each SAE and Metric deep sockets, 24” 1/2” drive breaker-bar, and 4-ton bottle-Jack behind the back seat.
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AR pistol and a handful of mags. Fire extinguisher
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AR pistol and a handful of mags. Fire extinguisher I always forget a fire extinguisher....is going on my list......ar pistol?...will check it out...thanks.....bob
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it is...lot of good suggestions and no pissing matches ...yet.......bob
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Your gonna need a bigger truck or pull a trailer for all the stuff recommended. Sell the Ford and buy a Toyota. You won't need half that stuff.
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I keep most of the small crap in my toolbox in one of these. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DIMTWCS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&th=1I think that's the exact model, but nor really a recommendation. I think the handle ripped off when I tried to lift it. But it does keep the box organized-ish when hauling all the fluids for the truck, plus all the fluids for a couple other machines, plus all the crap previously mentioned. I even have enough room most times to put the shovels and the hi-lift in the toolbox so I can use the whole 8 feet of bed. Crazy talk I know.
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Haven’t heard mention of a spare serpentine belt and a good flashlight. And/or elastic banded headlamps. Cheap or expensive, take your pick. Like mentioned, I also carry a Bernzomatic propane torch (we just call them turbo torch). You can cook hotdogs with it too. Had a friend pull out a Jetboil. Instant coffee or hot freeze-dried meal. Damn if that didn’t hit the spot!
Oh yeah, I always have a window Mount for a spotting scope and something to drape over the door in case you want to poke a rifle out. Just in case. 🥹
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Bob Enjoy life now -- it has an expiration date. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
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Your gonna need a bigger truck or pull a trailer for all the stuff recommended. Sell the Ford and buy a Toyota. You won't need half that stuff. that hurts.....I like the tacomas would have one but I need to pull a cargo trailer that I am converting for hunting.....and dont really care for the tundra......bob
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Haven’t heard mention of a spare serpentine belt and a good flashlight. And/or elastic banded headlamps. Cheap or expensive, take your pick. Like mentioned, I also carry a Bernzomatic propane torch (we just call them turbo torch). You can cook hotdogs with it too. Had a friend pull out a Jetboil. Instant coffee or hot freeze-dried meal. Damn if that didn’t hit the spot!
Oh yeah, I always have a window Mount for a spotting scope and something to drape over the door in case you want to poke a rifle out. Just in case. 🥹 good ideas....hopefully when I put all this stuff together I wont need it....but somebody else might...bob
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If you hate chain and you hate tow straps, you can get some good synthetic winch line cheap these days. In my offroad rig I have a hunk of 75' or so I think and it is rated over 20klbs. Also have a cheapo amazon organizer to keep the toolbox mayhem down. Local fisherman, while a soldier in Vietnam did some rigging and splicing for his Sargent etc.. When he came home he took his skill and networking to form a company that now builds helicopter "Fast Lines" for the military (GSA Schedule stuff). Company became huge in a tiny tiny town. My guess is that every "Fast Line" used by any Vet here... or any SEAL Team currently... came from Diggs, VA. Ocean Products Research https://www.opr-rope.com/ (FYI, their website is hacked at the moment, so link is a no go). Facebook link is here with a phone number... https://www.facebook.com/oprrope/SUPER FRIENDLY PEOPLE!!! Modern ropes like Spectra or Dyneema etc. are insanely strong and lightweight. Like pick up a Cummins engine with a 1/4" rope strong. 9mm rope is over 7 tons on breaking. AMAZING STUFF... but it hates sharp edges. Edit... OPR can also splice in eyes or whatnot. Full service Company. I stopped in Ocean Products Research on Thursday and asked Terry for a price on "100 feet of 1/2" Spectra (Amsteel) with one eye." $300 + tax. Stuff retails at $3.50 a foot. I know... crazy expensive, but about 25,000 pound of usable strength. The 1/4" is around 7,000 pound of usable strength. https://samsonrope.com/utility/amsteel
If you are not actively engaging EVERY enemy you encounter... you are allowing another to fight for you... and that is cowardice... plain and simple.
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Tire chains that fit correctly, while still having clearance lock-to-lock......... under any condition.
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