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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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I've got the winch, hilift, drings, shovel(foldy shovel), fluids, hilift winch kit, straps, more straps, tree saver, gloves, winch, the gps, cb, flashlights, lighter, "Idiots Guide to Getting Unstuck", Truetrac rear, 118hp, hood louvers, sunglasses, boxers(optional), jerry can sub, winch...oh and maplights.

I should probably throw in some blankets then?
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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I got nothing. Just a fairly stock, opened diff 1st gen. Oh yeah, and no cb.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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So BBP and Myself will be way ahead of all the stuck guys....
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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LOL!

Jason...no cb? Really dude, REALLY??!

Oh, the only thing I don't have(at the moment other than being on jackstands presently...) is some sort of air compressor/tank.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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I know I know. But up until this point, what reason would I have had to put a cb in my rig?

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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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Just to have a cb in your rig. duh.








LOL!!!
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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Point taken. Maybe if I can sell my old hubs I will get one
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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You could always just get a hand held, cheap and work great for the trails.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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I have already been shopping. Midland 75-822. I wonder if I could get it here in time?
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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You mean this badboy?



I'd say hit up a Radio Shack or Walmart, should be able to source this locally. I'm actually wanting to get one of these for the wifes truck and to be able to check my cb with it.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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That's the one. The battery pack comes off and it can wire in to the cig lighter and an external antenna. So it can be semi rig mounted or turn it into a portable unit.

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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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I'll see if any local places have that one at a decent price, I'll let you know.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Ok so radio shack has it for $125. Amazon has it for $71. Tough decision.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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Yeah, I saw that on my quick search.

That's why I liked it, cause it's dual purpose(handheld or like a base unit) and IIRC you can hook up a head set with voice activation. That would be nice on the trail.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Might have to grab the deal on amazon. 105 and you get an external antenna and adapter with it
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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I suppose I would, you've got plenty of time really to get it shipped in. Besides, if you do get it, we'll field test it and it'll be more reason for me to buy one!
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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Good call. I guess I can guinea pig some stuffs for ya.
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Sweeet!!!
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Guess this means I need to get my axle put back together then, eh?
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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At least you have a backup rig. You should get this one instead.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/ele/1521571612.html
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