Qjake
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Thanks, much appreciated! :boink:
Q's 2011 Limited Build
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Thanks, much appreciated! :boink:
HawgWild
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Hey, so I am looking at your CB install, and I have two questions. How do you like the mount you used, the Comet RS720? In particular, how do you feel it will hold up in the long run?
Also how do you like having it mounted lower on the hatch? Do you have to deal with it springing back and hitting the rear of the vehicle often?
I really like the look of the antenna mounted on the rear of the vehicle, and I think that is what I am going to do as well. I just need to get everything ordered. All thats left is the mount.
Also how do you like having it mounted lower on the hatch? Do you have to deal with it springing back and hitting the rear of the vehicle often?
I really like the look of the antenna mounted on the rear of the vehicle, and I think that is what I am going to do as well. I just need to get everything ordered. All thats left is the mount.
Qjake
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Hey man it's funny you ask about the mount now as it just broke a few days ago. It broke right where the antenna mounts to the bracket. My guess is that the antenna moving around it the wind eventually fatiqued the metal enought that it failed.
My solution was to get an 1 1/2" wide piece of 1/8 thick flat sock and make a new L bracket which worked out great.
The rest of the bracket which connects to the hatch is holding up really well. As for the antenna hitting the rear of the truck, yup this happens a lot while off roading and is the reason I have a tennis ball where I do, but this has caused some scuffing of the clear coat too.
Recently I have been thinking that I may go to a two foot antenna with a folding mount and put it up on the rack.
Hope this all helps you out bro, if you have any more Q's don't hesitate to ask
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Was this a kit or did u have to piece it together? Also how much lift is it?Going up soon!! Stay tuned!
Do u have a link for the intake?Finally got around to installing my Magnaflow muffler and aFe intake. Truck now sounds kinda ricey, was hoping for a little deeper sound, hopefully it will grow on me.
Pic of the intake, sorry forgot to get a pic of the muffler while it was still on the lift but it looks like a muffler hehe :wink2:
And ya I know...but I didn't have any black zip ties.
Had to relocate this little horn, it's the one you hear when your traction controll wigs out, it hides between the air box and inner fender wall. After all was done I had a CEL, the 4LO light flashing and traction controll light lit :wtf: Thought I pinched a wire under the box so pulled it out to find nothing :redbrick: Turns out the little horn had a crappy ground in it new locale, scraped of a little paint from the bracket and it all worked a treat
first off rig looks good. but i was wondering what ur mpgs are after all the mods?Front windows redone in 20% tint
Qjake
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I pieced it together, when all was said and done I ended up at 4/3-ish. Call or visit MetalTech for the actual factory specs.
Sold by many different vendors so I'll google that for you
Thanks much appreciated!! :bigok: I have my display set to Range not MPG so I honestly have no idea what I'm getting :shrug: though it's safe to say it's sub 15 city. :boink:
Qjake
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I'll fix them when I get some time.
cbielat
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I'm looking into getting a cb radio and through some research, I have come across the unit you have. Anything you dislike about it? Would you recommend it? I don't need a top of the line or expensive unit. I'm only going to be using it on the trails amongst our groups. Anything else you'd recommend? So looking forward to the Rausch trip!
Qjake
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No I went with the trim from Scrockworks.
Yup I would definitely recommend it. It's not very powerful so its range is limited to only a few miles but it's perfect for use on the trails! If you need something for Rausch I have a handheld that also works good for the trails that you can borrow.
QjakeGrillcraft Grills added:
Thanks to TOYSTRY for his great How To
NOTE: It is not neccesary to remove the inner portion of the lower grill. You can just cut the slots where indicated in TOYSTRY's "How to" and mount your Grillcraft grill directly over the OEM honeycomb. This makes the bottom grill much easier.
Just wonder on the mounting points on the bottom of the guard is the attach point outboard or inboard of the brackets coming from the frame mount. I have a feeling mine wasn't done right. If u can take a pick that would be great too. Thanks in advance.
