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-mike
It would need to be mounted toward the top of the door, so the door can swing open all the way.
http://www.alfenterprises.com/adjustable_door_mounts.htm
It's the model SS 204 Door-jamb mount.
-mike
I had looked at the spoiler mount, but I want to be able to pull the truck into the garage without a problem. I plan on mounting the antenna low enough to clear the opening...probably around one foot over the roof line. Firestik makes 2', 3' and 4' antennas.I know this may not be optimal, but it is a comprimise between convenience and o.k. reception.
David
-mike
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Also, I tried the spoiler on my old troop. I figured the aluminum would not rust. Unfortunately, however, it did not offer a very good ground either,
-mike
EDIT:This type also has easy removal of coil and whip;quarter-turn quick release makes for simple storage in trunk to prevent theft or vandalism
-mike
I am ramping up this summer's add-ons. I think it is going to be new tires, and possible OME springs. I don't want to raise the vehicle, so I am debating the springs. I am thinking about 265/70's maybe 275/70's, to give me a little wider footprint, but not increase the height too much. Did those of you who have changed tire size also replace the spare?
-mike
I'm just trying to provide some front end protection without having to replace the front bumper. And if at all possible, I'd like to avoid the full brush guard product by Manik or WAAG.
Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated.
Here is a link to the Alpine SPS-1329S speakers that fit the rear of my 1995 Trooper.
http://www.alpine1.com/html/stage.asp
Paisan, I saw a blazer that had a rear mount like you are talking about above the spoiler. They used something similar to a hood channel mount from under their rear window/door, as opposed to attaching it to the spoiler.
For general listening to radio traffic on the highway, etc, it is no good, too much noise. For caravans it is OK, general use, I would buy a hardwired or add an external antenna.
Also I was in Florida for a couple weeks and was surprised to see the number of posts I missed while hanging out with Mickey Mouse. We drove down (Pittsburgh to Florida). Averaged just over 15 miles per gallon for the trip. I am sure mileage would have been a little better had I not had the Yakima Rocket box on the roof, but it was a neccessity and the fact that I kept the cruise control set at 84(just under Paisan warp speed). Oil consumption was almost a quart for the round trip. Mounted a set of hellas 500s on my series 2 nudge bar and could not believe how incredible these lights are for night time driving. I recommend everyone get a pair.
-mike
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In actual use, the CBs are far less fun than FRS (family radio service) radios. With FRS you get everything a CB has to offer for caravaning or splitting up in the park, without having to listen to all the static. There is a new longer range FRS radio out there.
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Anybody want to buy a pair of 2 year old handheld CBs with car power / external antenna adapters and battery packs and magnet mount antennas? $50 plus $10 for packing material + $10 for shipping.
http://www.midlandradio.com/products.asp?pid=29
I'll pick em up @ Paragon if you are going.
Also I'm probably selling my nudge bar to anyone interested.
-mike
Maybe we should start having everyone use FRS on the trail rides instead of CB?
Range, last time in uwharrie when I was in a truck that almost rolled over, and we were calling on the radio, the guys back at camp heard us on the radio. Had we actually rolled the guys we were with would have needed their help and they could have come to help. Also in places where 4-wheeling is legal, it's nice to be able to call the rangers.
FRS is also way more expensive for good units than CBs. You can get a CB setup for about $50 which is way better than a $50 FRS setup.
What is this stuff about static? I've had CBs for years and never had any static on them unless I had the squelch too far up, or my antenna was crappolio.
-mike
GMRS radio might be a different story, but they are more $ than CBs anyway.
Nothing says you can't use FRS on a trail ride, as long as everyone agrees. I just don't see any reason not to use CBs.
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How do you want to do this transaction? What Where When is Paragon? If I go will I have to keep one of the CBs to participate?
I kind of agree that CBs still can be useful. I used mounted mobile CB to get rescued years ago on the Olympic penisula in WA when I accidentally parked in waste deep snow with my 1984 Trooper on a back country two track that is barely even a road in summer. The guy in a Jeep CJ and winch that came to help was far enough away that it was a 20 minute drive on the main roads to get to the head of the trail I was on. I was intending to park so I could go fishing in a nice hole on the river (Snohomish River or something like that). The spot I parked on/in was about level with the snow on the trail at the top of the snow, but actually it was a drop off. The 1984 Trooper weighed in around 3000# so it floated on top of the snow so I could still open the door to step out. That's when I discovered it was waste deep. I was eye level to the door handle. Meanwhile I had left the Trooper in gear idling with all four wheels turning so I had to get right back in. That's when the CB came in handy.
We have not used the CBs in a while. I still have to run this deal past my wife. We have been in a clean out the stuff we don't use mode lately. Rarely does she complain about this kind of thing, but she wanted the CBs for when we travel in two cars. Now we have also the FRS radios which are easier ( no cables and no squelch to set so I can hand them to the small kids) to use.
boxtrooper.
-mike
With too much rake (front lower than back), my Troop was riding kind of like an unloaded pickup - nose heavy and more of a hobby horse ride. Now, with the front/rear nearly level (just a slight rake), the truck feels happier, more balanced, and the ride has smoothed out noticeably.
-mike
http://isuzu-suvs.com
-mike
-mike
Now if you have a body lift put on, that is a different story. Then, you would definitely need longer shocks to compensate because the upper shock mount will move with the body lift.