Miss you guys!!

Looking for some products and goodies for my 2004 X, a locker, differential skid, a CB and quality antenna. The antenna's going to be mounted to Shrockworks rear swing-away. What's your opinion on brands and the best sites to shop from?

Georgie, FIRESTIK is based here in PHX and their shop is downtown on about 14th st and Jefferson. That's where I'd get my antenna and as far as a CB, what'd you have in mind? I have an awesome connection for everything electronic..
In as far as the other things, the skids, etc. Just order them through the links on this site. ie- if you're getting the Shrockworks diff skid, enter his site and place your order.. The locker and compressor'd perhaps be best sourced through 4wheelparts, and I've recently done a bit of shopping with ExpeditionExchange and OKOffroad. Both great service, and products were deliverd on time as promised.

You'll be happy with Shrock's skids. Highest quality and easy to install. I have the front skid and eng/trans skid presently. My transfercase and gas tank skids should be here shortly. And hopefully in about 3 weeks, my rear bumper/tire carrier.

I too am looking for a cb. Thinking of the Cobra handheld. http://www.buyreliant.com/cb/c75wxst.htm

Thanks for the opinions guys, always appreciated. Dan, on the CB, I'm looking for something reliable and easy to use with a decent range. Don't need all sorts of crazy bells and whistles.

Roger that. I have the Uniden Pro510 and it fits in my dash below the radio. Some prefer the hand held unit, the Cobra 75wxt(?) I'll have prices for you on those and others early next week. (I'm leaving for San Diego in a few hours for the weekend.. )

Cool, have fun in San Diego. :p

Dan,
Were you able to get pricing on the CBs for me? I'll have to check out Firestik when I get home.

I'll post prices for you tomorrow, after 3 here I use mine (uniden) for contact under 10 miles mostly, typically under 100 yards; trails, freeway travel, etc.


Compact/Remote Mount Handset CB Radio
SoundTracker™ technology reduces static and noise
40-channel availability and 10-NOAA weather channel reception
Remote installation box fits under dash and out of sight
Dual watch monitors two preselected channels simultaneously
Quick disconnect allows removal of handpiece
4-watt RF output power
4 memory channels, key lock
Full channel scan
Instant channel 19
6 1/4" W x 2 1/8" H x 8 5/8" D



2-Way Compact CB Radio
40-channel availability with LED display
7-watt audio output
S/RF 4-segment LED meter
Built-in automatic noise limiter
Transmission LED indicator
Volume and squelch control
Includes mounting hardware

Hey Dan what price can you get on the handheld Cobra 75wxst?

Thanks

I'll let you know after 3 tomorrow.

Booyah! Just looked on Froogle, and I've got it beat.. There may be cheaper deals but I'm not looking that hard.
Uniden Pro510XL- $34.99
Cobra C75WXST- $84.69

Wow, that's a pretty sweet price on the Cobra. I might be interested in one of those myself. Other than an Antenna, that's all I need right?

I have something that looks very much like that Uniden, but it's a Cobra. Just a PIA to mount it anywhere in the 05.

I am using one of these and for $25.00 bucks plus free shipping its an awesome deal and works fantastic. Has great range also. posted a link for in case others are interested.


Link to the Midland 1001 CB Radio

Hope all is well for you there.... Think about you all the time.

Great info, thanks a bunch. Will definately look into things.

Dan is that price on the Cobra the out the door price?

Were you going to bring the X here to do the cables? Or are you just broinginging the cables in the Miata? I should be able to get the crimper this weekend.

The prices include shipping and tax.

I'd bring the X out to do the job. Once connected, I'd like to spool out the cable and wrap on the new rope. How's your weekend Sat or Sun looking anyways? Ya' know, I do have the 2" BL to go on.. With the right instructions and tools, it might take us all of 3-5 hours..

Weekend is open... BL ummmm... Could be considered a learning experience... Let me think about the BL.

Winch easy! Cables and new synthetic line, okay!

What is the link for the CB? I might just order that...

Okay, let's do the damn BL!

I AM the link for those prices I'll order it and pay tomorrow, get it to you this weekend OR I'll just bring you my book and you can pick out what you want and I'll call it in Mon.
Really, you ready for the lift?
I'd better re-read the writeup HERE . I'm going to start a thread on the install just because I know others were interested in it too. Saturday or Sunday will be fine for me. I was going to attend the "Iron Chef Nissan", Battle Chicken Campout, on Mt. Ord this weekend, but I think this is a better idea. Thanks for the offer to help

Ya order the Cobra 75, I'll explain to Gwynn after...

The lift shouldn't be too bad, AZ truck and little to no rust underneath...

Saturday then? I could be out there around 9..

I'll call in the cb tomorrow, they next day us usually.

I am off Saturday, and Bren is otta town, so I might come over and see how that BL is done. Assuming you not mind an extra hand

No way, Dan and I can get this done easy?????

Can't wait to have the extra help!

See ya Saturday! Early, 9ish I hope...

Right Dan??????

Me, and power tools? Are you kidding? Having a professional medic in the house is a BONUS!!

How early you want to start Rob? I could be there earlier ..

Ohhhh..

:p

See, I was gonna do my impression of Roger at Mod Day. Now you suggest I actually get my hands dirty?........

9am, no Roger wannabes please!

Only the real Roger!

bump
See you at 9

Yep, 9!

Ty and Richard, still coming over to help?

Anyone else?

I will be there

You cheeky bitches, how the hell would you have managed without my supervisory support? Someone mentioned food, so I had to stay around! You guys all seemed to know what you were doing, apart from the whole Dan nearly losing an arm incident. Which I was supervising and till this day don't know how the hell he got his arm out of there.

Can't make it out there myself to help / Supervise. Playing Golf in the morning, then preparing for my birthday celebration in the afternoon.

If I wasn't such a miserable bastard with such a small house, I could have invited ya'll over for said celebration. So if you are really bored and have absolutely nothing to do tomorrow evening, give me a call: 480-655-7535 for directions and you are more than welcome to enjoy a few beers around the fire pit.

Catlike dexterity and mad ninja skills dawg..

Well, work jsut called and offered me some overtime, and as much as I do not want to go to work today, I gotta pay for the bumpers I ordered last week. In short, I cannot make it this morning.

On a side note:
Happy Birthday Roger!

Here Here, Cherrio, Hip, Hip, Hooraay! Happy B-day Rog!

I still can't believe I'm older than you!

I'd come over tonight, (no wife or T) but you live too far for a couple of cold ones and I hear the freeway's are closed anyways.

Have a great time!

Happy B-day Roger!

Enjoy that round of golf for me...

Home from work and looking for the pic of Dan's X with the BL.
Sorry I could not make it today.

Ty, be glad work called...

Wow......not sure I want to know about it now.

Damn tired, just ask Dan...

No worries, I'm home There were a few unexpected delays, & some minor challenges which are not detailed in either the 64 step instructions provided by AC :rolleyes: , or the 6 step instructions put forth by Tony . Between the two, and a little creative engineering, we got it done . Pics tomorrow, I'm bushed..
One last big THANK YOU to Rob also

**Happy Birthday Rogelio!!**

So that makes for a 12 hour BL marathon......never thought I would be so happy to be unavailable for a Mod day

Nah, not 12.. We did my winch disconnect (to the battery), added the plasma rope and hook. Than torqued Richards (DriverX) T-bars. We'dve gotten the lift done in about 6 hours if it weren't for a small challenge with the radiator bracket. We really only workded on the lift from about 11-7:30.

Glad you made it home and sound...

Just wish instructions were in a language I actually spoke on a daily basis. A few breakdown images of what each part is for/were it goes would of been great. The guessing game sucks!

Over a definite learning experience. I know Gwynn was surprised when I told her there was now a mod I didn't want to do...

See what happens when I leave. It was going fine till then. LOL sorry i had to bail early but work comes first. Thanks again for twisting my torsion bars. Oh and i think i left something (again) at your house Rob

Perhaps an oil pan and a book?

At least theses items are less expensive than a camera.

I guess I'll only chage you $195.00 for them the next time I see you!

Sounds like fun. I've got a headache, can't even remember what I drank after around 8pm.

I guess thats a reasonable finder's fee

CB's in, Rob

Sweet!

So when can I get my hands on it?

Oh and pay you for it?

DriverX,

Might pull that hitch off this weekend if your interested...

By the way, did you ever get the turbo?

I could whip out there in the Miata after work this week, go to your house or school.. There is an XCURSION this weekend to the Mogollon Rim as well.. Whichever works better for you

Can't go on the Xcursion... Stuff to do around the house to get ready for the move.

If Broadway curve and I-10 is easier, you can drop it off at Gwynn's work...

Can I get a General Lee replica while I'm there?
Yeah, that might be easier, PM me the addy. I'll just keep it in the trunk tomorrow and I get out at 2(pm) if that works.

Kilie has a doctor appt tomorrow, so Gwynn is leaving at 1:30. You could always drop it off Wednesday if that is alright?

I'll PM the addy and phone... Nascar nut safety!

Or you could just bring it to the house? A bit longer drive, but you get to see Gunnar!

pmd back, Wed's ok.

$84.69 right?

Check alright? Or do you want cash instead?

right, either works..

So how did the BL turn out?

I can put up some pics, I'm just waiting for the bumper to be lifted. I'm speaking to Steve at RockRatz tommorow about making the lift-brackets and cooking on the bumper. Then I'll get some action shots before I send the truck to have gears and LSD installed .

(77 days to GONE )

Wednesday is fine, saves you that extra bit of drive... Just call Gwynn when you get to her work...

Did you change the fuel filter yet?

No, I might tomorrow though, I'm driving the truck to my welders by weeks end..

Looks like you have made some serious headway into your mod list.

Why yes, yes it would seem as though I have. Would it not?
Steve's working up the bumper relocate brackets as well as the lightbar, and I was told by Calmini my IAB replacement was shipped late last week, so I'll rebuild the steering, and reinstall the springpacks with new Ubolts before turning the truck in for the drivetrain stuff..
I'm excited to be almost done with it. I've decided the rear locker will be the last mod, this time next year.
Thanks

New fuel filter in and I douched out the MAFs too. Truck runs great, no shudder, and smooth power band now.
15 minute job; Fuel cap open, truck on, fuse out, engine dies. 1 hose off, filter top inserted, 2nd hose off, filter end inserted. I might've lost 2 tbsp gas

Good to hear!

So it was the damn fuel filter...

That shudder and die was a bit nerve-racking...

Gwynn will have a check for you tomorrow, then all I need is a new rear bumper and I'm in business!

Well, I guess I can mount the cb and run the antenna wire prior to the bumpers arrival?

Any pics of CB mount? How'd you like it?

Didn't get it mounted yet... Took it out the box and it looks great! Thanks. Once I get it mounted, probably next week after the Charlotte trip, I'll post a pic or two...

Still waiting on the rear bumper...

Starting to paint stuff around the house and get ready to sell it. Have three areas to paint and tiles to fix...

Sorry Rob, I forget sometimes not everyone has my schedule of limitless do nothing time.. If there's anything I can do to help you guys get ready, just lemme' know

Thanks for the offer Dan...

I actually have a former student coming over to help Monday and Tuesday, and a mother in law to watch the kids. Should get a lot done before we leave Wednesday!