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Discussion in 'Southern California' started by THExBUSxDRIVER, Oct 25, 2010.

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  1. Mar 7, 2011 at 10:43 PM
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    beefcake

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    beefcake J-rob

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    you mean tune your antenna? i have a firestik and you can tune it by taking the top off the antenna and tuning it with a small flat head screwdriver, this has to be done with someone nearby with a cb from what i remember
     
    beefcake, Mar 7, 2011
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  2. Mar 7, 2011 at 10:45 PM
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    THExBUSxDRIVER

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    THExBUSxDRIVER [OP] Victory is reserved...

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    Yea thats what i meant. My firestik II has an adjustable tip but it doesnt seem to help. Im using an swr meter to see my readings. I checked grounds and everthing but still doesnt tune
     
    THExBUSxDRIVER, Mar 7, 2011
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  3. Mar 7, 2011 at 10:51 PM
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    beefcake

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    beefcake J-rob

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    hmm... im not too good with tuning it, in fact im not even sure mine is tuned correctly.. wish i could help more:(
     
    beefcake, Mar 7, 2011
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  4. Mar 7, 2011 at 10:57 PM
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    THExBUSxDRIVER

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    THExBUSxDRIVER [OP] Victory is reserved...

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    its all good, I tuned my buddy's but mine is giving me a hard time. But I can still communicate in short distances.
     
    THExBUSxDRIVER, Mar 7, 2011
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  5. Mar 7, 2011 at 11:01 PM
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    beefcake

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    beefcake J-rob

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    me and my buddies used to run around with cb's but now they have all moved and no one that i know has a cb anymore... so i hardly use mine
     
    beefcake, Mar 7, 2011
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  6. Mar 7, 2011 at 11:05 PM
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    THExBUSxDRIVER

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    THExBUSxDRIVER [OP] Victory is reserved...

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    Yea I didnt really get mine for daily use, just trails and such...but the antenna looks cool i guess haha
     
    THExBUSxDRIVER, Mar 7, 2011
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  7. Mar 7, 2011 at 11:22 PM
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    beefcake

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    my truck looks like a giant rc car, not sure if you've ever seen my pickup, ive seen yours when kelci drove it to work a couple times
     
    beefcake, Mar 7, 2011
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  8. Mar 7, 2011 at 11:32 PM
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    ironman44bear

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    ironman44bear "Toyota Mafia" MORE BALLS THAN BRAINS

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    when I first mounted my firestick I had it mounted to a bracket on the slide track behind the cab and wouldn't tune for shiat. I talked to a local
    " cb god" and he said i had to get the mount up above the cab due to the composite bed. I then moved it to the top of my dog box as in the pic below and i'll be damned tuned in perfect.

    [​IMG]
     
    ironman44bear, Mar 7, 2011
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  9. Mar 8, 2011 at 8:20 AM
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    ilovetacos, Mar 8, 2011
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  10. Mar 8, 2011 at 10:51 AM
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    THExBUSxDRIVER

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    Yea i like the color. When you gunna lift it!
    It is on my rail but i have it grounded to my frame. Is there possibilty of frying the stick?
    The pismo meet would be fun but since im going to la for my tournament this weekend idk if id be able to make it to pismo. If you forgot, Im jobless since last wed haha
     
    THExBUSxDRIVER, Mar 8, 2011
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  11. Mar 8, 2011 at 11:58 AM
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    Mine was grounded to the frame as well, as far as the firestick is concerned no you will not hurt it but the radio will slowly burn it self out if the swr's are to high. This is all info that I have learned over the years of messing with cb's and what I've been told. What is the length of your co axe cable, and keep in mind it should be in 3ft incriments.... 9,12,15,18 ft in lenght...... why.. I have no friggin idea. lol also tune your swr's on channel 1 then 40 try to get the swr's as close to the same on both channels. I hope this helps.
     
    ironman44bear, Mar 8, 2011
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  12. Mar 8, 2011 at 2:02 PM
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    THExBUSxDRIVER

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    Hmm never heard of the 3' increments...but mine is 20ft:(

    I guess I can try a 12' cable...
     
    THExBUSxDRIVER, Mar 8, 2011
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  13. Mar 8, 2011 at 4:23 PM
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    anyone want to help me install my short throw kit? i'll buy beer hah:D
     
    beefcake, Mar 8, 2011
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  14. Mar 8, 2011 at 6:37 PM
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    ok today i saw a blue 2nd gen with a 6in lift roughly and probably 33in tires rollin around, it had a light bar with with three light in the front, slick looking truck, saw it on the freeway in visalia, anyone know who this is?
     
    beefcake, Mar 8, 2011
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  15. Mar 9, 2011 at 11:18 AM
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    anyone in the 559 area have experience swapping out seals from the front forks of a dirt bike your help/info would be much appreciated. Thanks
     
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  16. Mar 9, 2011 at 11:34 AM
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    THExBUSxDRIVER

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    Id help but im doing my bumper
    Seen it a couple of times on mooney
    Sorry blaze, i cant assist you here
     
    THExBUSxDRIVER, Mar 9, 2011
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  17. Mar 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM
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    i think im gonna attempt it myself today.... it doesnt seem to hard just trying to figure out what "Use a center ounch to stake the setscrews. This is done by placing the shifter extension flat in a vice or on an anvil and tap the metal just outside of the threaded hole that the setscrew goes into. Take care not to damage the tip ball. This will peen the opening over and permanently lock the setscrews into the shifter so they cannot back out" means.
     
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  18. Mar 9, 2011 at 12:18 PM
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    if i had the skills and knowledge i would but unfortunately i dont...lolz

    its all good just thought i ask since ive seen some of the 559 guys are into motorcross
     
    jblaze805, Mar 9, 2011
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  19. Mar 9, 2011 at 12:29 PM
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    SaraLynn44

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    Your better off having a place do it.. If you screw up the seal putting it back in you just wasted your time. There is a special tool you can buy to slam the seal in there with out damaging it but i couldnt tell you how much it is.
     
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  20. Mar 9, 2011 at 12:35 PM
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    cool thanks for the info. i might just have to have a shop do it..thanks again
     
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