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  1. Desert Runner

    GMRS Mobile radio options

    I have done that with a handheld radio scanner for much better reception and distance.
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    GMRS Mobile radio options

    I'm far from an expert, but handheld's suffer from the Faraday syndrome, where the vehicles interior greatly diminishes the signal. This is where that mobile unit's external antenna shines. There are numerous You-Tube videos where people demonstrate the pros and cons of handheld vs mobile...
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    GMRS Mobile radio options

    Is a truck mounted radio really showing any advantage over mobile ones? It seems like the advantage of 50w isn’t really getting much more range than 30w... which seems marginal range increase over 5w.. from sone of the reviews that I’m watching. I am looking to buy for an upcoming trip and...
  4. Desert Runner

    Windshield Pics...

    ================================================================================================ Is this a abandoned train tunnel?...........................Where is this?...................Do you know any background history on it. I love old RR Historical dialogue. The amount of graffiti...
  5. Desert Runner

    Beginner recovery kit

    ========================================================================================== Your list is pretty complete, however you mentioned beach travel, and that is where you should invest in some traction boards. The X-Bull gen 2 or 3 or a clone are very reasonably priced and along with...
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    Planning A Trip To Las Vegas for SEMA

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are some trails around Logandale/Overton-North on I-15 of Vegas. There are trails out around Jean/Roach dry lake...
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    Dog crates/vehicle restraints?

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The tether/leash system in conjunction with a travel harness is good for a mild accident, but will still...
  8. Desert Runner

    MaxTrax Recovery Boards

    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Went with the X-Bull copy versions (Orchish-gen 2), along with the dark olive green version so they were...
  9. Desert Runner

    Help with TPMS

    Now that could explain why my moms Toyota TPMS stays on. Checked multiple times on the PSI. I did not know about a baby battery could be at fault. Never, ever thought about the spare. Learn something new all the time. Had thought it might be a dealer/car issue $$$, but will take it to a tire...
  10. Desert Runner

    Let's see those rigs in action

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Very nice video, excellent drone work. Love the truck as it is simple in it's nature, and shows that...
  11. Desert Runner

    2001 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Build

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I did the upgrade for my spare, OEM alloy 5th rim as they are getting harder to find as a OEM(forged)...
  12. Desert Runner

    2001 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Build

    Question:---------Do you plan on some truck sliders? Also what under frame skids for the gas tank, the front diff to also replace that plastic splash shield. My 2003 needs that diff/inter-cooler area protected, along with a fuel tank skid, which i have not been able to find or if it was ever...
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    Chevrolet did the world wrong!

    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is amazing how problems make it to the production stage, when most models are 2 years ahead before being released...
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    Chevrolet did the world wrong!

    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am not sure it is the delete, but also the design of the lifter parts themselves. The old fuel shut-down to...
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    Chevrolet did the world wrong!

    If what your saying is what I think your talking about, there are some You-Tube videos on that issue. It seems GM has upgraded their repair policy from fixing the lifter and related damage, to fixing that side of the engine bank (upgrading parts), to repairing all 8 cylinders (replacement...
  16. Desert Runner

    Let them eat SPAM!

    A flavor I regulate to the coffee cup. or in a pie.:dizzy:
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    Let them eat SPAM!

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Above is post count 537, and yes, it has slowed down on a thread I never knew so little about...
  18. Desert Runner

    Storing an air compressor

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I purchased the Vivair extension hose because I have a 22 foot duckbill...
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    Storing an air compressor

    I have the 88P model also, but mine came in a box,...no bag. I chose to use a military surplus 400 round ammo can for my compressor storage. It fits in it with no problem, is waterproof/resistant, and has room in the can for their 6 foot extension hose also along with some small accessories...
  20. Desert Runner

    Gazelle Update

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ So is it a supply chain issue (materials), or a workforce issue (employed workers)? The...