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  1. Kmandoske

    Next GLRE event? June 2014

    Come on..... how long are we going to have to wait? Has Mark been too tied up to get him drunk. He always spills it. Mark, come to Chicago... We can have few beers maybe some Jameson and some pickle juice. I have been scouring google earth for days looking for a site.
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    Tips on pulling cars (rescue) out of ditch

    I possible, ask the stuck person to make the attacehment to their car or truck, that way if something breaks like a bumper cover or a piece of plastic because of the angle you can look a them and say, "hey you put the stap there" but for some just make sure they know that damage on their...
  3. Kmandoske

    Sand Dunes Questions

    Tire pressure is the key, I run the same as skyscrapper above, I have been at 14 psi and have done tons of donuts at silver lake and not lost the bead on stock tires. I run manual when I'm climbing dunes but normally run in drive with everything above 3rd locked out. When it comes to...
  4. Kmandoske

    Next GLRE event? June 2014

    Did anyone else notice that Jason has another event lined up for June 2014, In his forum signature line its says "the next big Ford Raptor event is coming soon.. June 2014" any speculation on what it might be? Anybody hear any details? I've been to Snoball 500, Spring 13, HITH13 and 2014...
  5. Kmandoske

    Frame Swap

    BigBLueBalls had his frame wapped out I think.
  6. Kmandoske

    Stolen raptor tailgate/broke masterlock

    I added a pop & lock Pop and Lock It is about a hunred bucks, easy to install and make it so your remote locks and unloks your tailgate. When I leave my truck I naturally lock the cab and this automaticly locks the tailgate as well. Keith
  7. Kmandoske

    2014 Snoball Thank you's

    Linda and I want to thank Heather Jason and Mark for putting on another spectacular event. As always it was wonderful to get the truck out and enjoy the snow up north. It was great seeing everyone and putting faces to screen names. I meet a lot of great people and look forward to every...
  8. Kmandoske

    New guy from Chicago burbs.. awaiting Raptor order

    Welcome, I live in Bartlett, I'm sure I'll see you around.
  9. Kmandoske

    Mint 400 Route from Reno to Vegas

    Thank You so much, the website was exactly what i wanted, grabbed the GPX file for motion X, I'm trying to plan a trip out west in late September or early October to hit the route and play around Las Vegas, Lake Havasu and Glamis. I'm hoping some of you locals can help us and guide us...
  10. Kmandoske

    Mint 400 Route from Reno to Vegas

    offroad route from Reno to Vegas Has anyone on the forum run the road / trail from Reno to Vegas that they run the Mint 400 race on. I wanted to know if it was open land or private land? Is it a bonified route you can just run or do you need some special permission. Any thoughts? Thanks...
  11. Kmandoske

    Little Sahara November 16th

    All, Can I see if anyone is going to be able to make it out to the Dunes at Little Sahara? I'm traveling back to Chicago after spending two weeks in Dallas, We had a great time meeting everyone from Dallas and got to play little while were were here. We want to see if we can find a few...
  12. Kmandoske

    Wsi diy

    really great idea Jimmy. this should go over well.
  13. Kmandoske

    Installing tie down tracks

    I used a nutsert which attacehs right to the metal like a rivet with threads. Thread-Setter Tool, Assorsted Steel Klik Thread-Serts (1 Each): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific This one is $ 118 but you can find them for $50. I used the 1/4-20 bolt and nutsert.
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    my ipad GPS solution

    I use a Bluetooth gps reciever with my ipad / motion x and it works great, used it in south dakota, Eastern PA and Michigan. Dual reciever can work with an IPAD or with Andorid. you can use it with a WIFI only unit to get the GPS signal. it is about $ 90.00 on amazon Amazon.com: dual...
  15. Kmandoske

    Alignment Shop In Chicago

    i used suburban tire in hanover park, 1 year warranty.
  16. Kmandoske

    2013 Fall Chicagoland Meet and Greet

    Crap, That is the day that Texas is having a raptor get together in Dallas. I think I will go there instead..... I was planning on driving to Texas for 2 weeks to work and it falls over that weekend so I'm going to go out and play dallas crew. I'll miss you guys.
  17. Kmandoske

    help with antenna options for VHF radio!!!!

    I have a glass mounted VHF antenna from Antenna Farm.com I like it because it is perminant and I do not have any cables outside of the truck, I ran the cable under the carpet and up behind the rear seats. When not in use, I unscrew the antenna and hid it under the floor matt in the back...
  18. Kmandoske

    Havoc in the Hills shake down

    I agree with Huck, don't shift while your spinning, or try not to be turning when you shift it into 4wd. I normally always run in 4wd when I'm offroad, on the sandy trails in MI, I want to be able to steer away from the tree not drift into it. The 4wd lets me full the front thru a...
  19. Kmandoske

    12/13 Wheel/Tire

    Ill buy it. Keith
  20. Kmandoske

    Brutus the Raptor Mascot

    Keith and Brutus Sitdown took this shot of me and Brutus at the drivers morning meeting.
  21. Kmandoske

    Brutus the Raptor Mascot

    He can last 15 hours in the back of the truck cab on the highway. He is content as can be. This was the first trip I was able and willing to take him on. First he is still a puppy and can get a little to playful but we think he is just past that. We chose the course event because we...
  22. Kmandoske

    Brutus the Raptor Mascot

    Brutus some more shots of Brutus
  23. Kmandoske

    Brutus the Raptor Mascot

    I know a lot of people were taking pictures with Brutus at the Havoc in the Hills Run, If you would like to share, please post your photos here. Brutus, 19 months old, 163 lbs English mastiff. A gentle giant. Thanks everyone for making him feel welcome and giving him so much loving...
  24. Kmandoske

    Havoc in the Hills meeting places and convoys

    Update on the Chicago / Eastbound convoy, We will be waiting for the Chicago convoy to meet us at the WYANDOT Service plaza on 80/90 Ohio Turnpike It is mile post 76.9 eastbound between exits 71 and 81 . Th plaza is about 8-10 east of Toledo Ohio We estimate that the Chicago convoy...
  25. Kmandoske

    New Guy IL

    Hey, welcome from Western Burbs of Chicago. look forward to seeing you around. I'm Keith Mandoske on Facebook of you do that. We usually use facebook and the forum to set up events.
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