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Thanks for the info. This antenna is specifically designed for a rack rather than bigger ground plane. But, your point raises another question: How is a bulbar on a front bumper better than a roof rack (which is the same diameter steel)? I'm sure there's some science here that I'm not getting...

Hi All, I just purchased my first ham radio (Yaesu FMT-400/XDR with a Diamond NR-770HB antenna). I have a question for you guys on antenna mounting. I fabbed a roof rack and made a tab for it and mounted it up there - the antenna has a hinge so I can lay it down if clearance is an issue, but it...

Fellas- pay attention to your rides and don't let anyone tell you your crazy when you notice something change. In early November, I had 4.88 gears installed front and rear along with an ARB locker in the rear. Then we did Mojave Rd in late November. Afterwards I started hearing a rotating noise...

Rayra - I can see it with IE. I usually - read that as always - use the Basic Uploader and pull from my hard drive. For whatever reason, it started giving me "Image Failed to Upload" messages - on every single image I've tried. I even tried to post one in a completely different and random topic...

Hi Craig - glad they worked out for you. I'm liking mine so far as well - though I have not yet received my tent to start adding the weight to see how they do. I still can't get a picture to post anymore - no clue what's going on.

Rayra - the best gas mileage I ever get is towing our PUP Trailer at 55mph. My Av will get 22-24 doing that. Completely astonishing to me given that I'll get 12-14 driving around town. The 4.88s, 35s, and slowing my roll a bit have helped quite a bit. Guess I'm getting...

Quick topic change: For guys with Cladding - has anyone ever Plasti-Dipped their cladding? If so - process, pics, and lessons learned please. Thanks.

Weird - I've always done it this way and never had an issue. I just loaded them to Snapfish so I'll try it that way. Sorry fellas - gonna have to go back and edit those posts.

Weird messaging from the site. I don't understand "You may only attaché 10 images per post". This is showing up even on a brand new post. Weird.

Sliders. Having a longer wheel base vehicle that is not running a lift (well a formal lift) I am conscious of my rocker vulnerability. Since my Av is body on frame, my frame rails are actually quite a bit lower than the body - but on our last DV trip - we did get into a few really tight spots...

Interior Mods. I added a ham radio (in addition to the CB), needed room for more switches to control stuff (and get the Air Compressor and Locker switches away from the side of the console because my leg would hit them on rougher trails, and I was never happy with how far down my Lowrance was -...

Hey Craig - they are showing up on mine now - except for the post about the roof rack.

The overbed rack for the RTT. Many of you know my tent saga, but here's a quick recap for those who don't. I have the Napier tent specifically made for the Avalanche. It's actually pretty awesome - roomy and comfy, easy to setup and tear down, compact to haul. However, to setup the tent, I have...

The front bumper was next. We had already fabbed up a really stout tube style front bumper with my winch and LED LightBar. However, my light bar took a rock and HappyKamper on Expo had a smoking deal on two new ARB21 Intensity lights. So, I got those. Both were floods, so Will at...

Thanks. I haven't had them fully loaded yet, but just driving it - they don't feel too stiff to me at all.

I'm sitting right at 40.5" to bottom center of the fender well both front and back.

Next up - the roof rack. I was using a Smittybilt Defender basket and it did a fine job for what it is. But, as I gain more experience, I'm learning what I like and want. I wanted something stout, full length and width, lower profile, mounted to my roof (rather than the factory roof bars), a...

Update time. First up - the suspension. Our desire to start stretching our range has led to the decision to add a RTT and a fridge / freezer. To enable the RTT, I have to fab an overbed rack. To handle the increased time in the bush - there will be more fluids and supplies along with the fridge...

Thanks. Springs are in - suspension is done. This thing now handles and rides like it should have - stout. Two big dips on either side of an intersection - hit them at 60 and they just soak them up. The new shocks and springs added about an inch in the front and 1.5" in the rear - sits...

Look for rust. Check the condition of the oil, scan for codes. If it has been well taken care of it should last that long. I've owned my 02 Avalanche since new and have always changed my oil at the 3000 mark - I do my own oil and filter changes. Pulled the pan a few months ago to change the oil...