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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by EatSleepTacos, Jun 5, 2017.

  1. Jul 2, 2020 at 8:57 AM
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    This is what I'm noticing. The way I found out what could be my problem was a fluke, too. I was searching for some possible causes of the interference and one out the many sites I went to mentioned it as a problem. Definite light bulb moment.

    I've also heard what Randy said about the 9-foot increments. I'm hoping this isn't true because when I trim mine down it'll be about six or seven feet of cable. Guess there's only one way to find out! :sawzall:
     
  3. Jul 2, 2020 at 9:19 AM
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    Depends what band you're running in on the 9 feet. That length just happens to be 1/4 wavelength of the 11m (CB) band. I wouldn't expect that to be a hard number if you moved to HAM or GMRS, etc.
     
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  4. Jul 2, 2020 at 10:13 AM
    crashdb

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    It's GMRS, so that's promising.
     
  5. Jul 2, 2020 at 10:21 AM
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    Yeah, I did some more digging and it looks like that 9 foot reference is CB specific
     
  6. Jul 2, 2020 at 2:43 PM
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    Indeed
     
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    I second this @08TRDOFFROAD They even came out with a blue ones recently if that's your style. Look for the low-pro long reach for maximum height.
    I got mine like $50 off with coupon while back.
     
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    Thirded. 3T LRLR model comes to $139 or $169 as I remember with a coupon.

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    I just got my Big Red Torin Jack stands in yesterday too. I'm set to drop the oil pan on my wife's 03 Corolla this weekend possibly.
     
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    That is exactly the draw for me.

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    That looks great. 3D printed or injection molded? You should paint the letters to match your truck.
     
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    Also, why did you bolt that to your table? And crooked!
     
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    Rob, my truck is BLACK!! :smack:
     
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    That's the new wrap on my truck....Woody!!
     
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    Not SUPER happy with the side tubes but it is what it is. Took me 3 hours and 6 attempts to get them notched right. I had to scrap $50 of tubing. Head on it looks like a fish with some wise ass gills or something. I did manage to level out the top though for @PyritePirateBill


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    Needs fogs before I can judge. That & for B to paint it
     
  20. Jul 2, 2020 at 4:26 PM
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    Powder coat?
     
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