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To Pr, not sure how much dashboard realestate you want to dedicate to radios but if you got that GMRS, you can get a handheld HAM and use it when you need it. You could also go the other way if you want to get more into HAM. I printed a mount for dual BTech's since they use the same case and...

That's great info Bud! I am thinking if we start to see a lot of new folks with the new LC coming on board, many might be new to 4wheeling and completely new to comms. In those cases, the FRS/GMRS is much less intimidating. But having a licensed HAM on the run can be key when there is no cell...

I have a HAM and GMRS in my truck. The GMRS license is really easy to get and only like $10. Mine is 50 Watts. Personally, I think the GMRS is a good compromise between ultra capable HAM and ultra not-capable CB. I don't think any of us run CBs anymore. As mentioned, the GRMS overlaps with...

I still have my old junk.

Friends, it doesn't look like we have a ton of interest for a club level run. Let's discuss options next meeting that would be of interest to more folks and try to better align timing. I am up for something new so if anyone has ideas maybe post up here or we can chat in a few weeks. Frank

Justin would the first weekend in August work for you? Frank

Is there a better date? Frank

If this date is really bad for a lot of folks please post up. I picked it because we don't have any dates locked down in July and it's off-holiday. Frank

Awesome. I'll have the family as well. I should have my 60 running by then too. Frank

Friends, I was looking into options for a club trip to Big Bear this summer to celebrate the club's 30th anniversary and quickly found out that the group camps were all booked up for for most weekends including the week of 7/19-21. So, I took a look at our old standbys Hanna and Crab Flats...

That's a good point. I think I saw a reference to a 275, that might have been for the 15" wheel. Can't recall, too many years, too many beers. I apologize, I know we are getting off topic. Just maybe killing time until we hear what the shop has to say. Frank

I meant 4.56's and 35's resolve to the correct speed reading on the dash. Was typing too fast, didn't proofread. Yes 4.11 is the stock ratio for sure.

It was probably a 275/70 R16 which has a static diameter slightly over 31" so a 31X10.5 would have the speedo pretty much spot on. Frank

That makes sense. To get back to MPG's, bigger more aggressive tires definitely increase road load (more rolling resistance, wind resistance, mass, and inertia) but not to the tune of 8MPG. I could get 16 when my truck was stock and I gave up 2-3MPG most of that being tires but the roof rack...

I believe 4.56's and stock put you about spot on. 4.88's and 37's get you close but 35's should leave you undergeared. Frank