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    show your cb radio and antenna install

    Running a tri band 6m/2m/440cm radio and a cobra CB. The am/fm is a sony marine with usb, nice radio Ended up with a top loaded firestick instead of the bottom loaded wilson Here is the console finished:
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    Post picture of your GPS setup

    Nuvi 680, nearly as old as the CJ it is in LOL. Mounted to glass via suction. Super durable, it has been all over the world and in some bad weather too.
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    An Axe - Seriously?

    We carry a MAx ax and a shovel using quick fists to hold them. I also have a ax and long prybar our bedroom, we live in so cal, it shakes a bunch. These tools could prove useful someday Bumper fitting: build layout: Also good place for antennae:
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    Best Tool Kit for Overlanding?

    A hack saw, either full size or the mini hand size and a few types of blades Silicone/rescue tape An electric fuel pump, universal cordless drill and essentials, charger if you have an inverter A small compressor is nice to have one of these by vise-grip/irwin...
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    Best Tool Kit for Overlanding?

    What is the torque wrench used for on the trail and expo'ing?
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    What Are You Running?

    Standard tri-band C5900-DA Old but works great, Two VX5 handhelds and a Kenwood YM-V7A in the DD
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    Safety Thimble for Steel Cable?

    The factor thimble looks really cool but it is an extra (or double) link in the recovery chain so to speak. The thimble that is pinned behind it can do the same thing and no extra parts to break. I like the traditional hook w/lock clip or the self locking type shown earlier in thread
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    Post Pic's of your Jeep

    It is north of Calico, in Odessa canyon.
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    Post Pic's of your Jeep

    Bought as a stought rock crawler and slowly transforming to a expo rig............ Just finished a roof rack:
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    Lets see interior mods.

    Dash and console: WSS
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    Looking For A Winch Hook

    "Thanks for the link......I have not heard of YOKE brand, are they good? 3/8" Half Link Hook is $45 and is rated for 28,000 lbs What does the 3/8" measurement mean? The size of the pin?" I think it is the size of the cable it is rated for. It's American made and feels solid. Best part is it...
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    help me please understand 12V outlet systems

    I am running 4 marinco 12v outlets with good luck. Two on my dash and two on the Tuffy console for backseat use (five year old rides back there, needs more power than me LOL). Fronts are fused 20amp and backs are 10amp.
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    Outdoor Kid Photo Thread

    Chasing steamies: Hiking Sedona:
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    HAM Operators- Post up here

    Tommy Voss Chino, Ca. (so cal) KF6KIH 6M/2M/440cm
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    Jerry Cans

    Cheers to the Repulik of California! I'm movin' to Oregon LOL WSS
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    Looking For A Winch Hook

    I am running this guy: It's a YOKE brand. I am using it on 3/8"rope Got it here: http://ors4x4.com/Winch-amp-Recovery/Hardware/Hooks/ I asked for a removable hook and he sent the one pictured but he does not show it on his site, may have to request it.
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    Lipstick on a Pig: The 10 Don'ts of Vehicle Modifications

    Ok guys, I'm new here. I read most of the thread and saw some typical sarcasm and joking. Whats the proper way to discuss and give opinion here? Thanks, WSS
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    Lipstick on a Pig: The 10 Don'ts of Vehicle Modifications

    Our rig has both CB and ham. Both radios are modified to save your life if necessary. The ham radio has expanded tx capabilities and can do the FRS and red/green/blue dot freqs. KInda nice to have, GO prepared. WSS
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    CB Radio help..

    Here are my old school radios in a new (ish) Tuffy console: It also has a master (starter) kill switch. With the lock, I feel comfortable leaving out once in a while.
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    Post Pic's of your Jeep

    Our '72 CJ5 on the trail. Just finished her and now to have fun! The previous owner did the drivetain very well, so we took a step futher to make it a little more expedition style. WSS
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