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<blockquote data-quote="John M BUNMAN" data-source="post: 1768228" data-attributes="member: 43801"><p>CHEAP VS EFFECTIVE</p><p>Continuing on the thoughts above..A Trail-Tale from the Grand Canyon</p><p>Long story short, haaaa haaa Just kidding, you know it's Always the Long Story with me...</p><p>I am Raptoring around the Grand Canyon National Parashant Area, I carry way to much speed into a corner I didn't see and end up out in the Desert. Damage=Bent FPR Light bar, Drivers Side Board Removal and Right Rear Tire Puncture. I am "Early" in my Off-Roading experience, about 5-7 years into it. </p><p>I strap the Boars to the roof of my shell, Light Bar=re-aim to compensate for the bent bar.</p><p>Tire was the issue. This was before I knew how to plug a hole and this was not really plug worthy, sidewall <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> </p><p>No Problem, 2-Cans of Fix-A-Flat and my Trusty $39 Walmart compressor and off we go! Or so I thought...My $39 compressor would take 20min to add 5psi and then OVERHEAT! So we can make it 1/4 mile before...you guessed it, 5psi, OVERHEAT! Good thing we were only 45 miles from town (Dripping with Sarcasim) Many hours later we make it to the hotel in Kanab. I am EXTREMLY Angry with my own stupidity. We shower, leave to go eat and the tire is on the Rim! </p><p>John you ask, why didn't you just change the tire??? I would have if the MFING SPARE had been on the truck!! I had ruined a Tire, put the spare on and been to "Busy" to get a new spare B4 the Trip.</p><p>It wasn't MY FAULT though, you guessed it, another MEDICAL CONDITION, CRANIUM RECTITUS! We can't really talk about though, you known, the ole HIPPO Violation <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p>I FAILED TO PREPARE AND THUS, ERGO, TO WIT....FAILED!</p><p>I did mention B4 that i have a Masters Degree from the SOHK (school of hard knocks) University.</p><p>So my compressor issue was solved by spending $1700 on an On-Board air system with a Twin ARB compressor and 2gal tank. It was never installed properly and in hind sight I shold have just gotten a couple of Smitty Built Portables, like I now carry. </p><p>The Cheap worked but almost cost me my marriage....lol I surprised she went out on the Trail with me after that Mfing Debacle! <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/pepper.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":pepper:" title="Pepper :pepper:" data-shortname=":pepper:" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/chair.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":chair:" title="Chair :chair:" data-shortname=":chair:" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emotions122.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":emotions122:" title="Emotions122 :emotions122:" data-shortname=":emotions122:" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/driver.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":driver:" title="Driver :driver:" data-shortname=":driver:" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/driver.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":driver:" title="Driver :driver:" data-shortname=":driver:" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/favorites13.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":favorites13:" title="Favorites13 :favorites13:" data-shortname=":favorites13:" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/favorites13.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":favorites13:" title="Favorites13 :favorites13:" data-shortname=":favorites13:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="John M BUNMAN, post: 1768228, member: 43801"] CHEAP VS EFFECTIVE Continuing on the thoughts above..A Trail-Tale from the Grand Canyon Long story short, haaaa haaa Just kidding, you know it's Always the Long Story with me... I am Raptoring around the Grand Canyon National Parashant Area, I carry way to much speed into a corner I didn't see and end up out in the Desert. Damage=Bent FPR Light bar, Drivers Side Board Removal and Right Rear Tire Puncture. I am "Early" in my Off-Roading experience, about 5-7 years into it. I strap the Boars to the roof of my shell, Light Bar=re-aim to compensate for the bent bar. Tire was the issue. This was before I knew how to plug a hole and this was not really plug worthy, sidewall :( No Problem, 2-Cans of Fix-A-Flat and my Trusty $39 Walmart compressor and off we go! Or so I thought...My $39 compressor would take 20min to add 5psi and then OVERHEAT! So we can make it 1/4 mile before...you guessed it, 5psi, OVERHEAT! Good thing we were only 45 miles from town (Dripping with Sarcasim) Many hours later we make it to the hotel in Kanab. I am EXTREMLY Angry with my own stupidity. We shower, leave to go eat and the tire is on the Rim! John you ask, why didn't you just change the tire??? I would have if the MFING SPARE had been on the truck!! I had ruined a Tire, put the spare on and been to "Busy" to get a new spare B4 the Trip. It wasn't MY FAULT though, you guessed it, another MEDICAL CONDITION, CRANIUM RECTITUS! We can't really talk about though, you known, the ole HIPPO Violation ;) I FAILED TO PREPARE AND THUS, ERGO, TO WIT....FAILED! I did mention B4 that i have a Masters Degree from the SOHK (school of hard knocks) University. So my compressor issue was solved by spending $1700 on an On-Board air system with a Twin ARB compressor and 2gal tank. It was never installed properly and in hind sight I shold have just gotten a couple of Smitty Built Portables, like I now carry. The Cheap worked but almost cost me my marriage....lol I surprised she went out on the Trail with me after that Mfing Debacle! :pepper::chair::emotions122::driver::driver::favorites13::favorites13: [/QUOTE]
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