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The simple, although controversial answer - If you need a roof rack on a Jimny then you bought the wrong vehicle for what you want to use it for.

It is not just about the volts but also the amps.

18V 2A battery vs 18V 4A battery...

There cannot be a dynamic or static roof rating of just one figure in Kg because the force that will act against the mass in motion on the roof is relative to the force against the speed of the mass...

Mens noem dit n bromance ;)

The Jeep would not normally win, that statement is incorrect - The Jeep used in the USA test was the Jeep Gladiator (Double Cab UTE).

I think these Aussies did a great job with their practical...

Hey man don't be zef ek se, leave my Rubicon out of this, it cruises lekke on the highway in 8th gear at 120.

Ummm...

Guys, it seems I started something exciting with a sense of 4X4 camaraderie in the air ie it is not a brand competition (Which is absolutely wonderful).

But, I live in PE, how am I...

I will setup the challenge but I am in PE so I need PE forum members to contact me to participate.

Correct, the 3.6 JK and JL Rubicon's do that.

So much talk and no practical comparison evaluation by forum members, time to put your money where your mouth is ;)

Why not setup a 4X4 Community practical challenge on a 4X4 trail with various...

Very interesting topic. I watched the videos looked at the carry capacity ratings and the calculations, but I am afraid the calculations goes deeper than what is on the white board in the one video....

Tyre pressures and speed (Not speeding)

I would go lower that 2bar, perhaps 1.5bar. Try and drive at a speed where you go over the indentations and not through them, depending on the vehicle...

You can drive through Baviaans in one day if you are there when the gates open.

If are going this Friday I would take you through Baviaans with pleasure. I am on leave Friday.

Some more pictures from our Northern Cape trip with the JL.

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Time for an update - During December/January I took the JL on a long road trip avoiding tar as much as possible. I ended up doing about 60%+ on gravel roads and the rest on tar.

The trip started...

The mileage is highly possible, I do not see a problem with that. From the pictures the vehicle seems to be in good shape. The previous owner must have looked after it, I see even the ashtray is...

Afghanistan, Colombia, Jamaica or Netherlands produce the best quality in the world.

Ek het n bosvark gestel op die ORRA frequencies. Geen probleme met die radio nie.

Enigste probleem is meeste mense gebruik die Zartek radio, amper niemand op die 4X4 trails gebruik die bosvark...

Great thread, enjoying it very much.

Keep going.

210Km/hr or 120Km/hr?

Installed and working perfect.

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Yes, it is a very functional feature indeed.

I was wrong about the gauge of the 40A wires in the Jeep. Two of the built-in wires is definitely 40A (Checked the manual as well).

Yes, the Jeep comes with auxiliary switches built into the dash each with their own relay, fuse and switch. Here is a picture of the switches.

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You have an option of using the built-in...

I am in need of advice from the electronic gurus.

I have a portable ARB compressor that comes in a cary case, mounted with a bracket inside the case with its own built in relay, fuse (40A) and ARB...

Actually, what happens outside the coolant system has the same impact than what goes on inside the coolant system - Thermal efficiency.

Not all radiator coolants are created equal and/or have the...

Take pictures and post here, I will tell you if it is all there. You should have:

1. Soft top roof
2. Left window
3. Right window
4. Rear window
5. Rear window tailgate bar
6. Left...

It is definitely not normal but they managed to track down the culprits. Apparently two Mexican guys are to blame, they go by the names of El Niño and La Niña.

This is not a question of mud driving and warranty voided but rather abuse of a vehicle by the owner.

It is simply stupid, no other words for it.

The ELM327 OBD2 scanner works very well if you use it with the right App. I use two, 1 for access to electronic dashboard gauges, etc and 2 for error codes:

1. DashCmd
2. EOBD-Facile

Your...

The secret about a used Jeep (Or any used vehicle) can be found in the vehicle's history. All you need to do is provide the VIN to the relevant dealer (In this case a Jeep dealer) and ask them to...

Welcome, I know what you mean as I had a Honda CRV way back in 2009 and that was the catalyst that got me into actual 4X4'ing [emoji4]

I was at Riemvasmaak Hot Springs last week for a day visit. It was open and there is absolutely no issues paying at the entrance and swimming in the pools. There were campers at the camping site...

Should be less that R300k for a 3.6 Sahara with 150k+ on the odo.

Sunrise this morning in the Northern Cape about 8kms from the Orange river and Namibian border.

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