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RubiNewbCB

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First long road trip. 1000 miles in two days. We were really impressed how comfortable it was. Hit a snowstorm on the way, and it handled it quite well.

Thought I could fill up with gas for $0.29/gal but it was closed . . .
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On the down side, got a rock hit at 75MPH. New windshield will be needed. Gladiator duck was not harmed. Any opinions on Safelite vs going thru local Jeep dealer would be appreciated . . .

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This time last year I replaced my Gorilla Glass at the local Dealer and it was 1300$. Fortunately USAA covered it and I only had to cover my low deductible.

I'm long overdue for another windshield replacement now, it's been cracked since July or August and it's in 3 pieces now. Life got in the way.
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Love the ingenuity. Good job saving your back. Wish I was closer to assist.
A bit nuts, but a fun story with the kids. They helped me assemble it and learned some basic fastener rules. They’ll never forget the day they helped dad assemble a crane in the house.

I added a warn drill power pullz all yesterday. The ratcheting chain hoist was really slow. Effective, but slow.

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A bit nuts, but a fun story with the kids. They helped me assemble it and learned some basic fastener rules. They’ll never forget the day they helped dad assemble a crane in the house.

I added a warn drill power pullz all yesterday. The ratcheting chain hoist was really slow. Effective, but slow.

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Yes, ladies and Gentlemen, the Jersey Devils are still safely kept in their cage. Nothing to see here, move along.
 

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If you go through Safelite, be sure to request the Jeep Easter egg windshield, or you'll get the standard one, ask me how I know. 😭
The "standard" one is just their house brand. If it's an insurance claim I doubt they will provide a actual Jeep windshield. I went through a different provider and they happened to have one laying around otherwise I would of gotten a PGW windshield.
 

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The "standard" one is just their house brand. If it's an insurance claim I doubt they will provide a actual Jeep windshield. I went through a different provider and they happened to have one laying around otherwise I would of gotten a PGW windshield.
I was thinking of getting the little T-Rex decal and a gladiator decal and put them in the corner anyway and call it good.
 

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A bit nuts, but a fun story with the kids. They helped me assemble it and learned some basic fastener rules. They’ll never forget the day they helped dad assemble a crane in the house.

I added a warn drill power pullz all yesterday. The ratcheting chain hoist was really slow. Effective, but slow.

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First long road trip. 1000 miles in two days. We were really impressed how comfortable it was. Hit a snowstorm on the way, and it handled it quite well.

Thought I could fill up with gas for $0.29/gal but it was closed . . .
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On the down side, got a rock hit at 75MPH. New windshield will be needed. Gladiator duck was not harmed. Any opinions on Safelite vs going thru local Jeep dealer would be appreciated . . .

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That fuel station is pretty neat.

I don't know about Safelite.
I used an independent installer for both our windshields. I requested OE glass and he obliged. Took a little longer to get the glass vs aftermarket, but it was no big deal.
 

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Did my best impression of an ice road trucker.
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Last time on this road, the water crossings were so deep we had to go slow and careful. This time, I just rode the ice like a freeway.
Ice skate rope tow rig.
 

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Did my best impression of an ice road trucker.

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Last time on this road, the water crossings were so deep we had to go slow and careful. This time, I just rode the ice like a freeway.
…. Be careful going thru mud holes that you could potentially break thru the ice….or don’t go thru a hole that already has big chunks of ice in it.

Big Ice chunks can be awfully damaging….

Back in my wheelin days…. We had a guy go thru a mud hole with ice chunks. A piece of ice got underneath his front bumper and put a hole in the radiator. 😳
 

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Took a trip to the store for a Red Bull
 

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Took a little day trip to the BOTTOM of the Grand Canyon. Had to put my tires in the Colorado River!! Haha! Good times.

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Looks fun.
Is that Diamond Cr Beach?
 

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I did donuts in the local parking lot.

I'm lying, I did nothing with my JT today. I'm enjoying 75° days by the side of the pool in January without a bit of snow.

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