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Perfect! I was thinking something a little different but this is probably even the better way to go. Thank you Dave! FYI I would be using this method for CB, GMRS, 2m/70cm, cell extender, and a scanner as all antennas are planned to go on the truck canopy.

that is what I figured but wanted to verify with others of more knowledge. Thank you :-)

Lets talk wiring. I'm sure everyone has gone through the struggle. You have a new radio, its installed, you want to mount the antenna....but how/where do you route the cable?? Many opt to either run through a existing hole in the firewall, while others just run through the door seal, and some...

I'm in a similar situation and believe we probably share a fair amount of thoughts there. Not quite 40, but uncle sam has beat up the body pretty good. So therefore I try and concentrate my efforts on the design aspect knowing what I desire, what functionality I need, and knowing what would...

I agree with you 100%. Which is why I lean towards HPI based on some discussions with them. Unfortunately I don't have the location, tools, materials, or enough fab experience to feel comfortable to do my own bed which is why I would have to source it out, and yeah thats expensive, and sorta...

This is pretty freaking awesome! Makes me miss my old ranger

I mostly agree; however, after researching this topic for almost 2 full years now I have concluded that something more custom built is necessary for my application/desires. A local shop has previously quoted me a knaphide product actually, and it came in at 10K which I thought was unnecessarily...

Has anyone ever considered the 4.1 MWM "X10" Diesel I6?

I have not heard of them but will check them out! Thank you for the link and reference!! This is why I like asking community input...never heard of these guys before. ?

So as mentioned above, some CAD drawings of other customers beds have been sent to me a while back. More or less this is the idea of what I have though about for a while now. In this image, the red is crossing out the bumper of the bed. I would opt to have the bed bumper not included to...

As the summer has continued, and begins to wind down I have started to better understand what I really do vs. what I thought I would do. Fortunately, for me, they are pretty similar, which is a good thing I suppose and reduced most feelings of working on projects that didn't net good benefits...

Sure has been an excellent summer! Didn't get any truck camping pics, but heres a few of where the truck too me.

No doubt so many people remove the stock bed for something different. Maybe a flatbed, maybe a service bed, maybe a bed mounted camper. I am interested in a flatbed with boxes to keep things modular, and to have a canopy built to sit atop for secure storage and keeping things dry. Items that...

Thanks' for the input all. Your pretty correct. The truck does almost everything I need, and almost everything I want as well to be honest. I was slightly bored one day and was thinking what would be better. I dare not part with this truck especially with all the work that has been done to...

As I continue working on my truck (see build thread if you wish), now that the moving situation has slightly slowed down, and the new schedule gives me a feel for what I really desire long term, I have been considering finishing my current truck build and possibly going another route. The truck...

However, the pics from above were while using the Jeep since it was a backpacking trip and leaving the truck with all it's gear relatively unsecured (I don't consider a canopy secure) didn't feel right. And it's still not set up to the final plan so it's a bit cumbersome sometimes especially...

Well a few more excursions now that I'm more settled. Including a pretty cool 4th! (backpacking trip) And maybe a new lady friend? Although not sure where it's going yet...

Woah I came back at an interesting time! Selling the OBS?? After reading your thread, and going through a few things the last couple weeks myself I must say I see the reason it is a thought. Thought it would be sad to see the diesel go, and as much as I hate to say it, your probably on the...

Well first test with the canopy camping set-up. A quick overnighter. Nothing special. But amazing place. So many gates were still locked, was worried about finding a camping spot since most the dispersed campsites were already taken. Fortunately, this area always pleases. To my surprise, a...

I swear, my job is a scam! Getting paid to look at flowers all day. ha, well not really, but had to take a break from normal work duties to check out some of my favorites!