SoCal 4Runner Shop Thread

[Grey-Rhino]

This is when I put on the icons and found the busted boot.

 

[DannyLlama]

Any recommendations for HAM radio install?

 

[mwray8909]

Any recommendations for HAM radio install?

Why not go with a handheld

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[grave]

What's the advantage of ham radio over cb?

 

[sfvtrdpro]

I didn't see any shops mentioned in SFV or L.A. for bumper installation? Anyone have any experience with shops in the greater Los Angeles area?

Thanks

 

[MACT4R]

Any recommendations for HAM radio install?

Socal group pretty much use handheld HAM. A lot easier to take it with you when out of your rig and/or spotting.

What's the advantage of ham radio over cb?

I have both HAM and CB. I prefer ham radio due to socal group only use ham and it's a lot clearer than CB. I have a cheap Baofeng radio purchased from amazon that works great.

 

[DannyLlama]

Why not go with a handheld

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I have a handheld. 5 watts vs. 50 watts
Big difference when your alone and need to make contact

Socal group pretty much use handheld HAM. A lot easier to take it with you when out of your rig and/or spotting.

 

[mwray8909]

I didn't realize there was that much difference

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[MACT4R]

I have a handheld. 5 watts vs. 50 watts
Big difference when your alone and need to make contact

Yep that makes sense if traveling alone. We're always in a group and only do day runs. I would install one once I get into multiple days, out in the boonies and long mileage. Let us know what kind of ham you get.

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[DannyLlama]

Yep that makes sense if traveling alone. We're always in a group and only do day runs. I would install one once I get into multiple days, out in the boonies and long mileage. Let us know what kind of ham you get.

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MWAHAHAHAHA

I have been chasing this one since I got my HAM license, got lucky yesterday

 

[MisterNickG]

Does anyone have a recommendation on a place that can do an alignment on a lifted truck? Preferably a place that's open on the weekends. Hoping to get it done before Oct 8-9 :nod:

 

[DannyLlama]

Bear Frame & Wheel
14271 Amar Rd.
La Puente CA 91746 626-917-1418
Brake Services | La Puente, CA | Bear Frame & Wheel

Does anyone have a recommendation on a place that can do an alignment on a lifted truck? Preferably a place that's open on the weekends. Hoping to get it done before Oct 8-9 :nod:

 

[MisterNickG]

Thanks for the reply! I'll check them out!

 

[Fomer_FJ_owner805]

I have a handheld. 5 watts vs. 50 watts
Big difference when your alone and need to make contact

You still need a good antenna no matter how many watts you run.


Fixed frequency walkies at a sporting good store can go 20 plus miles. Cheaper no rules. Well none FCC actually care about. They shut down a repeater in so cal because guys goofed around. HAM has so many channels if you are alone you could roam for hours.
Still 5 watt is max on a handy talkie. FM, no repeater in a valley, is still line of site and rules. CB you can run a old radio shack CB with a k-40 magnet mount put a 200 watt amp and no one would notice.

 

[Fomer_FJ_owner805]

I didn't see any shops mentioned in SFV or L.A. for bumper installation? Anyone have any experience with shops in the greater Los Angeles area?

Thanks

Ed at 4 Wheel Specialties Unlimited in van nuys/ north hills. not to be confused with 4 wheel parts in Van Nuys (but 4 wheel spec will install bumpers they are a dice roll.) What kind of bumper?

 

[sfvtrdpro]

Ed at 4 Wheel Specialties Unlimited not to be confused with 4 wheel parts in Van Nuys.

Thanks. I'll give them a call.

 

[DannyLlama]

You still need a good antenna no matter how many watts you run.


Fixed frequency walkies at a sporting good store can go 20 plus miles. Cheaper no rules. Well none FCC actually care about. They shut down a repeater in so cal because guys goofed around. HAM has so many channels if you are alone you could roam for hours.
Still 5 watt is max on a handy talkie. FM, no repeater in a valley, is still line of site and rules. CB you can run a old radio shack CB with a k-40 magnet mount put a 200 watt amp and no one would notice.

Just got the unit in the mail today, what Antenna would you suggest? For dual band and ARPS?

I do have a handheld wouxon and a cobra CB i'm planning to install same time as the kenwood.

I guess it go tit all covered? :bigok:

 

[mwray8909]

I'm just putting it out there that I'm able to help with basic installs and needs including suspension, comms, bumpers, diff breather, sliders, lighting, and regular maintenance. I've been working on car, trucks, and even firetrucks.

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[grave]

thanks for the offer! i wish you were closer to OC, i'd have you teach me some things. how good are you with spark plug replacement?

 

[mwray8909]

thanks for the offer! i wish you were closer to OC, i'd have you teach me some things. how good are you with spark plug replacement?

It's pretty straight forward. I'm not in OC tho. I'm in ventura county. And I don't ind getting a little seat time here a there.

EDIT: MY bad I just miss read that I see what you mean now.

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