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acbafam · **Posted:** Fri Jul 08, 2005 8:54 pm

I like it I like it... wait a minute... where's the L.O.S.T. stickers... come to think of it where's the U.S.M.C. stickers too? ;-)

j/k about the Marine Corps stickers I respect all of our men and women in uniform. squids, army dogs, 9-5 in cammies, and jarheads like me!

KW AV8R · **Posted:** Sun Jul 10, 2005 8:08 pm

pepper, where are you stationed? Are you a maintainer or a pilot? I'm a -58D pilot (obviously) and I might be making the move to TX in the near future.

pepper · **Posted:** Sun Jul 24, 2005 1:23 am

sorry for the long wait on reply, i have been at AT, playing the Army game for 2 weeks..

KW AV8R- right now i am a crew chief but i have a meeting with the Col next drill, he is going to send me to mother rucker for flight school.. i live in texas but i drive 2.5 hrs to little rock arkansas for drill. you are welcome to stop by anytime if you come to texas...

acbafam,, i need to get the lost sticker,, USMC, no way man,, love my Army... as you said,, respect them all and we are all the same!!!

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Sun Jul 24, 2005 1:38 pm

Is that an `02 or `03?

Time to add some mods to it. That is a nice blue color. Time to make it rusty brown color. There's a lot of dust out there in the Ft Hood area. Just don't get run over by all the tanks and mech vehicles.

pepper · **Posted:** Sun Jul 24, 2005 2:17 pm

i was in hood for 3 years,, that mud turns into cement!!!!!!!! it's an 02,, i am wanting to lift it but really don't know what lift to get.. need to put a guard an winch on it to..

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Sun Jul 24, 2005 4:46 pm

There are basically two very common lifts used by most members. Rusty's and Frankenlift. You can search on here for other types. 2.5" is most common lift height. With an older KJ you probably aren't as worried about Warranty's so you can go higher than 3" if there are any good ones out there. If you go above 3" in lift, most dealers and Daimler-Chrysler will not honor any part of the warranty. Talk to your local dealers to find out what they will honor....and get it in writing.

You might want to hold off on the winch and get more important mods if you plan to off-road. Comes down to personal choice, but you will find almost everyone on here will agree that you need these three mods first (in no particular order - still gets debated on which order to get them)

a. Lift
b. Belly Armor
c. Side rails

After those three, you need to look at better (bigger perhaps) tires, straps, hitch clevis/shackle, etc...

KJTX · **Joined:** Fri Jul 08, 2005 12:56 pm **Posts:** 216

Hey pepper- You need to stop by the Lone Star section and say hi. We've got a couple events coming up and would like to see you there. You can also check out www.lonestarlost.com for more info.

pepper · **Posted:** Sun Jul 24, 2005 8:37 pm

Toky- got the belly armor in place, i have been looking at rusty pretty hard, i think that i may go with them..??

KJTX-- WILL DO!!!

thanks for the help guys!!!

KW AV8R · **Posted:** Mon Jul 25, 2005 2:03 pm

Pepper, as soon as you get to Rucker, stop by The Hangar and get the TH-67 flash cards and get to memorizing 5 & 9. Don't sweat the WOCS, it's a breeze as long as you realize they are just messing with your head. What a/c are you going to be flying? USAR or NG? One more thing, get your nickel ready! Who knows, I might see you there when I take the -58D MTP course. FLY ARMY.

pepper · **Posted:** Mon Jul 25, 2005 7:03 pm

KW- i would love to stop by!! not really worried about WOCS, just basic all over again,, if i can keep my mouth shut this time :lol:

,, i like to laugh.... my unit wants me to be a test pilot for the blackhawks, i know the guys that work on the suckers. may not ge a good idea as a test pilot

i am not really sure want to do.. watching them fly from them fly from the crew chief spot, it doesn't seem that hard to handle.. i would like to fly the Kiowa's, they get to do drug runs. we still have about 6 UH-60's left. i better got to fly those!!! i will be with the NG

pepper

BigAssSackOfTree · **Posted:** Sat Aug 06, 2005 11:43 pm

just like mine, but it needs mud...

KW AV8R · **Posted:** Sun Aug 07, 2005 9:19 am

If you think the Kiowa is cool, wait until they get replaced by the ARH. Bell won the contract a little over a week ago. Here's the link: http://www.bellhelicopter.com/en/aircraft/military/ARH/bellARH3.cfm

pepper · **Posted:** Sun Aug 07, 2005 9:36 am

no freakin way,,, i thought the bid was still out. well the army has the 206 why not the 407.. Rock on Bell.. can't wait to get my hands on that sucker too.. guess i will be contacting the Col to let him know what is on my Christmas list :lol:

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