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  1. garrett

    2020 Defender

    It may as well be a Subura, Ford Escape or some other AWD vehicle. I'm certain it's a nice car though. Why not just buy a 4Runner or Tacoma? I mean why even wade into the tooty fruity waters of the "Defender", when all you'll end up doing is re-engineering a vehicle that had no intentions of...
  2. garrett

    2020 Defender

    You nerds are dreaming if you think the next gen is going to be anything other than a vehicle to pick up Winston III at the local prep school. Then possibly be used for their bi-curious "dad" to hit up local REI, to check out the latest sea kayaks and maybe brunch with Phillip, his tennis...
  3. garrett

    Recommendations for Synthetic Winch Line/Rope?

    The line was about 3 years old and was the syn line that comes on the Superwinch winches. The student wasn't assisting (getting the tires spinning slightly) the winch very well and the truck was really buried. It was a straight line pull, but nothing terrible by the student, other than not...
  4. garrett

    Recommendations for Synthetic Winch Line/Rope?

    Oh I like Steve too and don't hesitate doing business with him. I spoke with him on Friday. But was just surprised he was working with Jimmy.
  5. garrett

    Recommendations for Synthetic Winch Line/Rope?

    I was searching for the email I got from him when he sold SEO. I'll check it out. It's too bad he has partnered with Jimmy King, as he's a known jackass and bullshit artist within the training community and military.
  6. garrett

    Recommendations for Synthetic Winch Line/Rope?

    A little late here, but I never got anything dick. Jesus. I broke a synthetic line this past week during a training. First time in a very long time. Truck was in 2' of mud and rather unexpected. Now that Superwinch is gone, I am not getting winches/lines with a phone call. So looking for...
  7. garrett

    Cheap running 4x4

    I am looking for a running (no title, etc needed) 4x4. It just needs to start, drive, stop. Working four wheel drive. Located near Danville, VA a big plus. Don't want to spend over $500. Any brand is fine, but prefer a Toyota. :) Shoot me an email if you have something...
  8. garrett

    bankruptcy?

    Nah. It was the trashing behind the backs of his customers that was rather obnoxious. Yet people clapped their hands because he was somehow more knowledgeable than most others - or so they believed. I guess it was cool to some people.
  9. garrett

    bankruptcy?

    I have little respect for people that talk shit about their customers on a regular basis. Maybe he's changed. But "back then" he was a complete douche based on that and his holier than though attitude within the "community". It was somewhat comical, but not like he thought.
  10. garrett

    bankruptcy?

    Those douche canoes did that to themselves if that's what is happening. Is John Lee still jerking off to guys in white lab coats building Rolex watches?
  11. garrett

    Predator Hunting

    You need a Great Pyrenees. They will take down and kill coyotes. Not much they won't back down from. But typically a coyote won't get close enough. I've had four of them - three being working dogs.
  12. garrett

    Shipping a tool box

    I ship on that site very frequently - usually moving my training vehicles around to various locations/sites. When it first started it was mostly the actual shippers themselves bidding, but now it's mostly brokers. So must make sure you are VERY clear about when/what, etc. and only select...
  13. garrett

    2020 Defender

    If I felt a need for something "armored", I think I'd just snag an armored late model Suburban for like $25K. We use them at work regularly and run the hell out of them high speed on the racetracks. They hold up quite well. Cheap/easy to fix, maintain and upgrade too. But when Toyota has...
  14. garrett

    2020 Defender

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  15. garrett

    2020 Defender

    A video of a video. Awesome.
  16. garrett

    2020 Defender

    Let's be honest. The "men" purchasing new Land Rover products likely order their salads with a light raspberry vinaigrette.
  17. garrett

    2020 Defender

    Toyota and Jeep have both done a good job of keeping a firm hold for the general population of enthusiasts. Without those two brands, there would be nothing available for the US market. Maybe not exactly our ideal platform, but you can't deny them their success. I believe the Ford Ranger and...
  18. garrett

    Jeep Gladiator Pickup

    Yep. I've spent months of time on the trails there. With everything from FZJ80s, Hiluxes, etc. Every truck has it's strength and weaknesses all over that property. I'll take a slightly lifted Taco and FZJ80 most of the time. The 80 is honestly one of the best platforms out there overall -...
  19. garrett

    Jeep Gladiator Pickup

    That's a bit of a stretch. But a 4 door Tacoma with a little lift and tires is an excellent off road vehicle. Maybe one of the best that you can buy new and little modification. Especially fitted with an E locker (off road edition). Air it down and they were likely the most capable and...
  20. garrett

    Recommendations for Synthetic Winch Line/Rope?

    I believe these are what MasterPull use on their lines. Not all hooks are created equal by any means. How they "fail" is big difference, besides rating. In simple terms the hook you have will fail is a safe manner (opens up slowly) vs. breaking without any warning. In 14 years of instructing...