Maryland Cherokee Club
10-15-2011, 11:59 PM
#1081
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Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 1987 4.0L (242 CID) I6 RENIX FI 242 173 hp (129 kW) @ 4600 rpm, 224 lb•ft (304 N-m) @ 4000RPM
i havent been on in a bit - busy with trying to find work and the g/f & her parents & stuff...
RG-6 is perfect stuff.
IIRC Wilson antennas use the same.
But again, any antenna base you get will come with approx 15-30ft-ish (depending on how much you spend / brand) for your needs.
So unless your building a antenna & base from scratch (hard to do cost effectively cause your going to want to add internals(coils) ) there is no real need to get extra cable unless what you have already doesnt reach in length from one end of the vehicle to the other and you just trying to add an extension.
If thats the case, then I recommend just re-doing it/buying a new one. Adding cable with a coupler "adds resistance" and weakens the signal. But if your not doing long distance stuff with it / only using it to talk within a group / within a couple square miles, then go for it.
Nearly all antennas utilize a standard 3/8” x 24 connecting thread which is supported by 99% of the available antenna mounts available, so getting a connecting coupler that works is the only other thing you have to do.
Gonna start grinding and welding Monday. Have 6 more pieces to cut out tonight, and still have to mark mounting holes for brackets and drill before starting. Will have plenty of pics after that.
Here is what it will look like when done (Not my ZJ)
If it works out, will be building one along the same lines as this one for the XJ
Mike
Here is what it will look like when done (Not my ZJ)
If it works out, will be building one along the same lines as this one for the XJ
Mike
i might have to commission you to build me one
and i will take some of that extra scrap you got
10-16-2011, 12:03 AM
#1082
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Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Sorry havent been ignoring you
i havent been on in a bit - busy with trying to find work and the g/f & her parents & stuff...
RG-6 is perfect stuff.
IIRC Wilson antennas use the same.
But again, any antenna base you get will come with approx 15-30ft-ish (depending on how much you spend / brand) for your needs.
So unless your building a antenna & base from scratch (hard to do cost effectively cause your going to want to add internals(coils) ) there is no real need to get extra cable unless what you have already doesnt reach in length from one end of the vehicle to the other and you just trying to add an extension.
If thats the case, then I recommend just re-doing it/buying a new one. Adding cable with a coupler "adds resistance" and weakens the signal. But if your not doing long distance stuff with it / only using it to talk within a group / within a couple square miles, then go for it.
Nearly all antennas utilize a standard 3/8” x 24 connecting thread which is supported by 99% of the available antenna mounts available, so getting a connecting coupler that works is the only other thing you have to do.
man that looks good
i might have to commission you to build me one
and i will take some of that extra scrap you got
i havent been on in a bit - busy with trying to find work and the g/f & her parents & stuff...
RG-6 is perfect stuff.
IIRC Wilson antennas use the same.
But again, any antenna base you get will come with approx 15-30ft-ish (depending on how much you spend / brand) for your needs.
So unless your building a antenna & base from scratch (hard to do cost effectively cause your going to want to add internals(coils) ) there is no real need to get extra cable unless what you have already doesnt reach in length from one end of the vehicle to the other and you just trying to add an extension.
If thats the case, then I recommend just re-doing it/buying a new one. Adding cable with a coupler "adds resistance" and weakens the signal. But if your not doing long distance stuff with it / only using it to talk within a group / within a couple square miles, then go for it.
Nearly all antennas utilize a standard 3/8” x 24 connecting thread which is supported by 99% of the available antenna mounts available, so getting a connecting coupler that works is the only other thing you have to do.
man that looks good
i might have to commission you to build me one
and i will take some of that extra scrap you got
The XJ one will be flat on the top, everthing else will be the same. The fun part starts Monday, gotta start grinding and fitting it up
Mike
10-16-2011, 09:51 AM
#1083
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Location: Frederick, MD/ Trion, Ga
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Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
hey, does anybody have a towing-capable rig that could tow a stock xj with no tow hooks or anything about a mile down the road through a neighborhood? i just gotta get Anya back home from the shop she got towed to, and dont have the money to pay for another tow trip back, so as it stands im stuck pushing her all that way...ima die tryna do that, lol.
10-16-2011, 11:32 AM
#1084
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6 High output
Sorry havent been ignoring you
i havent been on in a bit - busy with trying to find work and the g/f & her parents & stuff...
RG-6 is perfect stuff.
IIRC Wilson antennas use the same.
But again, any antenna base you get will come with approx 15-30ft-ish (depending on how much you spend / brand) for your needs.
So unless your building a antenna & base from scratch (hard to do cost effectively cause your going to want to add internals(coils) ) there is no real need to get extra cable unless what you have already doesnt reach in length from one end of the vehicle to the other and you just trying to add an extension.
If thats the case, then I recommend just re-doing it/buying a new one. Adding cable with a coupler "adds resistance" and weakens the signal. But if your not doing long distance stuff with it / only using it to talk within a group / within a couple square miles, then go for it.
Nearly all antennas utilize a standard 3/8” x 24 connecting thread which is supported by 99% of the available antenna mounts available, so getting a connecting coupler that works is the only other thing you have to do.
i havent been on in a bit - busy with trying to find work and the g/f & her parents & stuff...
RG-6 is perfect stuff.
IIRC Wilson antennas use the same.
But again, any antenna base you get will come with approx 15-30ft-ish (depending on how much you spend / brand) for your needs.
So unless your building a antenna & base from scratch (hard to do cost effectively cause your going to want to add internals(coils) ) there is no real need to get extra cable unless what you have already doesnt reach in length from one end of the vehicle to the other and you just trying to add an extension.
If thats the case, then I recommend just re-doing it/buying a new one. Adding cable with a coupler "adds resistance" and weakens the signal. But if your not doing long distance stuff with it / only using it to talk within a group / within a couple square miles, then go for it.
Nearly all antennas utilize a standard 3/8” x 24 connecting thread which is supported by 99% of the available antenna mounts available, so getting a connecting coupler that works is the only other thing you have to do.
10-16-2011, 06:32 PM
#1085
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Location: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Throwing it out there again..
I'm looking for 5 wheels: 15x8, 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern, black, 3.75"-4" backspacing. I'd like some D-Windows, but I'd be happy with Soft 8s or any brands with similar styles. The thing is, I want 5 for under $150. If anyone has a lead, please let me know. Will pay a bit more if they have 31s with tread mounted.
Thanks, guys.
Oh, and I ran into a guy at a fishin hole today. He had a new Dodge Ram with ARB AirLockers front & rear, a 15,0000lb Warn winch, and electronic in-cab front & rear sway bar disconnects. All factory. I offered to trade, but I made sure he'd pass just in case cause I told him I would have to keep his son's booster seat.
I'm looking for 5 wheels: 15x8, 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern, black, 3.75"-4" backspacing. I'd like some D-Windows, but I'd be happy with Soft 8s or any brands with similar styles. The thing is, I want 5 for under $150. If anyone has a lead, please let me know. Will pay a bit more if they have 31s with tread mounted.
Thanks, guys.
Oh, and I ran into a guy at a fishin hole today. He had a new Dodge Ram with ARB AirLockers front & rear, a 15,0000lb Warn winch, and electronic in-cab front & rear sway bar disconnects. All factory. I offered to trade, but I made sure he'd pass just in case cause I told him I would have to keep his son's booster seat.
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10-16-2011, 08:35 PM
#1086
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Year: 1987
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 1987 4.0L (242 CID) I6 RENIX FI 242 173 hp (129 kW) @ 4600 rpm, 224 lb•ft (304 N-m) @ 4000RPM
Less than a week to go!
who is ready / as excited as I am for the 22nd?
who is ready / as excited as I am for the 22nd?
10-17-2011, 07:14 AM
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Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler
Engine: 4.0 I6
Trip to Hagerstown for a new wheeling park. BTW, guys, I may be going. They changed the schedule, so instead of 22 days in Delaware this month, I got 8. That's $56/day I won't be getting. But it's alright. The shining light at the end is wheeling.
10-17-2011, 07:43 AM
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Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
hey guys im kinda a MD Jeeper 
im originally from North East, MD but currently stationed in Michigan right now. but the jeep will be back in MD in middle of december
im originally from North East, MD but currently stationed in Michigan right now. but the jeep will be back in MD in middle of december
10-17-2011, 10:44 AM
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Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
May be down your neck of the woods next week. Will let you know and will bring some of those drops w/ me. Unless you want to do another Crazy Ray's run
