The Golden Triangle (Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland)

anyone got the guys # with the tail lights?

 

I put a homelink upgraded mirror in mine and it was money well spent.

 

Man, I should have ordered my lift a day earlier. Half the parts came in today and the rest are coming Monday. If I had ordered it a day earlier I would have them all here this weekend. Oh well, I just can't be patient...

 

Gotta love Japan......where weekends don't exist

 

I'm not sure where they parts came from but dang they got here fast. I did ground shipping and I got those parts in one day. The warehouse must have been in Dallas or something.

 

Oh, and ironically, the front coils and rear shocks came in, so I can't even build half a lift...

 

Ok last questions for now:

Diff drop - I'm thinking for a 2" lift I'm skipping, but thoughts?

 

skip it, doesn't really help

 

nice to meet you again, and nice truck

 

#clinger

 

Skip it x2

 

X3

 

X23

 

Fify

 

Good, that's what I thought. I don't think it would make a bit of difference.

 

Radio update, for those who were wanting to buy one of these.

The MXT105 is now on sale and is only $99. It's basically an upgraded MXT100.
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The radio:

$279 Midland – MXT105 - 5 Watt GMRS MicroMobile Two Way Radio - Off Roading Outdoor RZR Farm Trails Radio - External Magnetic Mount Antenna - NOAA Weather Alerts

https://www.amazon.com/Midland-Cons...1490400290&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=mxt105&psc=1
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The mount:
(1) Buy a magnetic roof mount

$35 Browning WSPBR10353 5/8 NMO Mount Magnet,Black

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BLCLUW8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

or
(2) Buy a nmo mount cable and drill a 3/4" hole in the center of your roof (watch for crossbars and sunroofs):

$24 New Tram 1251 No Conn Braded Coax Conductor NMO 3/4" .75 Coax Cable Roof Mount Antenna Surface No Connector

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015RNF91E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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The antenna it comes with has a magnetic mount and that's all your care about for decent coverage, you can simply just use it and close it in the door jamb. The cable on the new units is very thin. If you've permanently mounting, select your mount above and choose this antenna.
The antenna:
http://www.buytwowayradios.com/products/midland/midland-mxta11.aspx

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With this setup in both vehicles, Katie and I were able to get 4.1 miles before we couldn't communicate any longer. It wasn't line of sight, so there's tons of room for longer range comms, and there were buildings and trees in the way. For a simplex 5 watt radio, that's pretty dang good.

If you're into radios, the MXT115 and MXT400 are repeater capable, and you'll be able to use the same mounts and antennas for them.

 

@Overkill07 down for barnwell next weekend?

 

I appreciate your advise and will try the tips you gave me. We were looking to try and take pics tomorrow. If you are free I'd be glad to have you there. If not I understand as it is very short notice.

Man, I hate to see him have to sell it.

I have always been into photography, just never spent the time to learn.

Don't feel bad, I realized that the helicoil kit I ordered had the wrong thread pitch and I can't use it this weekend. I reordered the right one. Won't be here until Monday

Just for clarification, the 400 is a different mount but the 100, 105 & the 115 all use the same bracket. The 115 is a 15 wt and the 400 is a 40wt. More power more possible distance.

Not sure. Doesn't seem like I'm ever going to get this thing finished

 

Yep I saw the 400, and I have my setup ready for it, but I don't think there's a GMRS repeater at Barnwell. If there was, then the 115 and 400 would be way better than the 105.

Also, @Overkill07 text me what time you're thinking about pictures. If it's afternoon, say like 4 ish onward, it will be pretty good for light. If it's overcast, then the point is mostly moot since lighting will be good all day.

I will be tied up from 10 - 2, afterwards, I'm likely to be available and would be happy to join up with you guys.

 

@BulletToothTony staying dry??