What did you do to your GMT today?

[KingBird]

[navigator]

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I could easily secure 2 or 3 milk crates with one strap on my flat rack. They would be secured well actually. Sides are not needed. Are you letting the crates slide into the walls or how do you think the walls secure that load? If they are along the rear of the rack, what keeps them from sliding forward when braking?

Sounds like you don't need to be more dilligent and you are securing your load well, but sides are not why.

Just the way things are packed helps keep stuff from moving around too much, the walls are just added peace of mind.
I'm sure one strap would be fine on a flat rack as well I just feel better knowing the walls are there with only one strap.

[navigator]

OK guys, I'm still new to some of this, I'll be adding some expanded metal to the bottom and sides, which I'm thinking need only be as tall as my lights. Do those bungee "spider straps" work as advertised or are they more trouble than they're worth?

are you talking about a bungee cargo net?
A lot would depend on what you were trying to tie down.
Where I find them useful is throw over a tarp to keep them from flapping as much in the wind.

[HARDTRAILZ]

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I could easily secure 2 or 3 milk crates with one strap on my flat rack. They would be secured well actually. Sides are not needed. Are you letting the crates slide into the walls or how do you think the walls secure that load? If they are along the rear of the rack, what keeps them from sliding forward when braking?

Sounds like you don't need to be more dilligent and you are securing your load well, but sides are not why.

Just the way things are packed helps keep stuff from moving around too much, the walls are just added peace of mind.
I'm sure one strap would be fine on a flat rack as well I just feel better knowing the walls are there with only one strap.

[Cable810]

Tried to tune my Cb antenna and It wouldn't tune no matter what I tried

Make sure you are away for other cars during adjustment, just added to the difficulties. What you seeing for swr?

Its all over the place hasn't been the same twice in a row. Had 1.7 on channel 1 and 2 on channel 40 was the best I got. I had the tunable tip all the way down and that was the best I got. I'm thinking my overall antenna length is too long and I need a shorter one.

[Moots1288]

Tried to tune my Cb antenna and It wouldn't tune no matter what I tried

Make sure you are away for other cars during adjustment, just added to the difficulties. What you seeing for swr?

Its all over the place hasn't been the same twice in a row. Had 1.7 on channel 1 and 2 on channel 40 was the best I got. I had the tunable tip all the way down and that was the best I got. I'm thinking my overall antenna length is too long and I need a shorter one.

I never had a problem with my surroundings just man up! Haha

[TBYODA]

Tried to tune my Cb antenna and It wouldn't tune no matter what I tried

Make sure you are away for other cars during adjustment, just added to the difficulties. What you seeing for swr?

Its all over the place hasn't been the same twice in a row. Had 1.7 on channel 1 and 2 on channel 40 was the best I got. I had the tunable tip all the way down and that was the best I got. I'm thinking my overall antenna length is too long and I need a shorter one.

Some reading
http://www.k0bg.com/antmount.html

[Moots1288]

you have to think about what you are going to put up there and how well you plan to tie stuff down.

Is this tied down well enough to my "roof" for doing 70 on the interstae? Just wanted your input.. k thanks!











P.S. No roof rack

[Moots1288]

Oh thats a 37...

[HARDTRAILZ]

Needs duct tape...duh dumbass!

[KingBird]

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[v7guy]

he was saying earlier he tossed some gorilla glue between the tire and the bars.

[Moots1288]

he was saying earlier he tossed some gorilla glue between the tire and the bars.

I tried elmers first

[DustinC1989]

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Removed the bumper cover, repainted the bumper and painted the tow hooks orange to make Ashley happy

[djthumper]

Tried to tune my Cb antenna and It wouldn't tune no matter what I tried

Make sure you are away for other cars during adjustment, just added to the difficulties. What you seeing for swr?

Its all over the place hasn't been the same twice in a row. Had 1.7 on channel 1 and 2 on channel 40 was the best I got. I had the tunable tip all the way down and that was the best I got. I'm thinking my overall antenna length is too long and I need a shorter one.

What channel has your lowest SWR? Are you checking both ends and the middle? If you have no really low area in the middle check your coax. You may have a problem with the connector on your coax. Do you have any kinks or flat spots in the cox? If so your problem is in your coax.

[Cable810]

What channel has your lowest SWR? Are you checking both ends and the middle? If you have no really low area in the middle check your coax. You may have a problem with the connector on your coax. Do you have any kinks or flat spots in the cox? If so your problem is in your coax.

That would have been the stats I listed. 1.7 on 1 and 2 on 40. Ohhhhh I'm running the cable through the door and now that you mention it I'm wondering if its getting pinched, But its against the door seal and I can't see how its being pinched....

[djthumper]

What about channel 19 or 20? You should see a lower in the center channels.

[Moots1288]

If I wasnt such a bitch id be done..

[galacticfuzz]

Removed the pia plasti-dip from my wheels. When I got new tires the paint got messed up and I decided to just remove it. Since it had been on for a little over a year and half it wouldn't peel to easy even though I had almost a can per wheel. Found the good ole red can of brakeclean to work on the heavy removal and then mineral spirits worked well for the remaining residue and leftovers. A nice tire bath later and good to go.

[Moots1288]

Lol