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Good. I just spent a ton on a new cat converter, new transmission/engine oil pans, new fluids all around, and an alignment. I'm hoping to take it easy for awhile.
I think my front clearance is about 9.5 now, and my rear is about 10, so I think I'll be good if that's the case.
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Traveler II
Any advice on which CB to get? Should I just get a handheld to start instead of a mounted unit? Would like to pick something up for this trip
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If you buy an antenna for it, I have a little older Uniden CB unit that I pulled out of an old tractor I was selling that you can have for free. It’s even wired to plug straight into a cigarette port. I’m told that isn’t the best way to wire it bc it reduces the power or something, but it worked alright for reaching across the farm. It will at least let you communicate w/ vehicles within line of sight. I usually throw a handheld CB unit in the milk crate I keep in my trunk with miscellaneous trail side tools. It basically looks like a real simple walkie talkie but it is about 12”x3”x3” w/ a thick 8” antenna on it.
Traveler II
Awesome! I’m going to continue with the noob questions as I’m totally new to this. Can I get the antenna on amazon? Also, I wouldn’t even mind using just the walkie talkie or buying my own walkie talkie just to get my feet wet
Enthusiast III
You can absolutely get the antenna on Amazon. My 2 cents would be to get a magnetic base antenna, that way you can mount it quickly and when you decide on a permanent setup either keep that or go with something else that suits your needs better. They run about $25 give or take a couple of bucks. Just search for cb antenna, they have a bunch.
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I think this has to do with the laws, and what is allowed for equipment to be able to transmit on. Also, on Ham frequencies you can do literally anything you want on them (set up a station, use it to transmit data, use it to preform experiments, ect...) so I think they made the FRS, GMRS, and other channels so regular people can still be able to communicate over radio without having to worry about ending up on a frequency that's being used to blast radiation into space (and then get severe interference on both ends). Some Ham radios do have dual modes, but as for a nifty all in one radio I'm certain its the laws governing the radio space.
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Traveler II
Member III
Always have room for an XJ! Do you have the I-6 4.0? I had a '96 that was driven until the wheels almost fell off.
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Yeah, it depends on how many people actually show up and how dry the roads are. If it's really dry and dusty we may have to spread out groups further along the road. I learned at Uwharrie this last time that if the road is dry and dusty you really aren't going to be able to see anything if you have more than 2 cars in front of you.
Traveler II
Do we have any idea of possible campsite locations along the road? I know theres a big different if 5 cars show up versus 15 cars...you guys are more familiar with the area than I am
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The biggest concentration will be near Wiseman's View. I marked all those trailheads when I looked at the route because typically there will be roadside sites in those general areas. There are 7 major trailheads along the route, so I think we'll be okay. Plus, you don't want to try to catch some sleep too close to where I pitch my tent unless you find the sounds of a misfiring diesel engine soothing. I snore like an abused Kenworth climbing a mountain while underwater.
Traveler II
Hahahaha i hear ya there. Just be cool for everyone to be as close as possible, for camp fires and hanging out
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