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    Wanted 06+ Ranger Powered Mirrors - MA

    Looking for a set of 06+ Ranger powered Mirrors, the black textured ones not the type with caps. These are the squared off ones not the rounds ones like I have now. Not sure if they came on an Ex or other vehicle. If you have a set for sae let me know by E-Mail (nnf000@gmail.com)...
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    Center Console Cleaning Help !

    Not too sure if this is the correct place to post this but here it is ! I have two of the Nylon Bags that go to the Explorer Sport Consoles, the one with the removable Bags and they are a little dirty, one more than the other. Does anyone know the best way to clean them or do you own one...
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    Need Help locating a good reliable repair tech in New England area ?

    I have a Kenwood TM 7441 A and need to locate a Repair House in teh New England Area that is reliable and dependable. Does anyone know of such a place and will you share it with us ? Thanks, 73, N1MAU
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    3.0 Mods - what to do ?

    Just purchased a 2003 Ranger, 3.0L, 5 speed, 4x4 with 25K miles, one owner, got a good deal. I want to do a few minor mods, maybe more air in and a chip. What are the best mods to do to get better gas milage ? Thanks,
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    Strobe Lights

    Has anyone put Strobe Lighting (Emergency Type) in their vehicles. What Manufacturer ? What do the lights look like ? How much trouble ? Thanks,
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    Canon XSi Camera

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    Dual Pattern Off-Road Light - R They Good or Bad ?

    Just wanted to hear from some of you about Dual Pattern Lights. Some have Pencil and Driving Lights sort of High and Low Beams. Are there other patterns available ? Is anyone using them, what brand, how are they working out ?
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    GROUND(S) When, Where & How ?

    :cool: I was just thinking again :smoke: and thought about GROUND Wires in the CB/Ham Radio Systems. My questions are simple: 1) Where do you use GROUND Wires in the CB System, Antenna, CB Chassis, Coax, Where ? 2) Should all GROUND Wires be run to one location ? 3) Should...
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    Fusing Both The Red and The Black Wires When Running Power From The Battery !

    :cool: OK, here is a question that may or maybe stimulate thinking. :smoke: :rolleyes: To help eliminate some of the noise in your CB System, you run your power wire (red) and your ground wire (black) to the battery: 1) Do you fuse both the red and the black wires ? 2)...
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    Boston Area Run for the Troops !

    :cool: There will be a "Trucks for the Troops" run in the Boston, MA area on April 6th. It will start at the Peabody, Shopping Center off of Rt 128. We will meet at 10 AM and leave at 11 AM on the dot. The run should take approx 2 or 3 hours and end up at Fuddrucker's Food House on Rt...
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    Thronbird33 How's the swap going ?

    :cool: How is hte 5.0L swap going? I heard Jamie will be up there soon for wiring, is everything ready ? Luck Dude,
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    What topics should we discuss ?

    Ray, where the participation ? What can we talk about, let have some topics to discuss. :us: :chug: :can:
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    Does SWR Change w/Vehicle

    :chug: :chug: Let's start with a cool one or two. Now, the question is: If using the same radio and antenna, does the SWR change going from an SUV to a pickup ? Why ? Thanks,
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    NOISE Filters - How are they doing ?

    Seems that we have tried our share of Noise Filters on our Fords. Let us know what worked and what didn't. Lets not get to wordy ! :us: :chug: :can:
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    Halogen Bulbs- $9.95 ea.

    :us: :chug: :can: You guys may already know about this site but I was looking around for recovery equipment and found out they have Halogen Bulbs in the following wattages: 55/60; 55/100; 80/100; 90/130 The part that I thought was good is the price of $9.95 each. Everyone seems to...
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    To All !

    I have finally been hit with a virus in my home computer. By accident I left on-line Saturday night and Sunday I started receiving all kinds of rejected mail messages. I knew right away what it was. I cleaned up my home computer as best I could and have sent for a new software virus/firewall...
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    Ray - Kenwood 742 Tri-Bander

    Hello Ray, Just noticed that you use a 742 Tri-Band Radio, what do you think of it? I use the 741 Tri-Band (Six-Bander) and Love it. Not to say it is the best radio ever built but it is really close. I added a module to it, don't ask me the name right now, but the module adds additional...
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    Warn Off-Road Light Size

    I will be using Warn 160 model Off-Road Lights on my next vehicle and need some measurements. The Warn Site seems a little confused on the actual size of this model, they state the larger 210 is the same size. Does anyone have any idea to the overall size of the unit, height and width. I...
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    Antenna Mounting - Where / How / Performance ?

    Where does everyone mount their antennas? How did you mount it ? Performance - How does it perform, i.e. receive/transmit/noise level from mounting at that point ? We all have different reasons for mounting our antennas where we do, let share a little, maybe we all can benefit from...
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    Warn Off-Road Lighting

    Does anyone know anything about the Warn Off-Road Lighting? I am interested in the "SDB160HB" and the "SDB160HBE" Lights. What diameter are the housing? The Warn Site did not state the housing size. Thanks,
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    Grounding of the CB System.

    CB Systems in General. This thread is in response to an e-mail I recieved from this site and when I answered it I was told to cut down my message. Knowing me I did not know how to talk less so I made I new thread. Anyone wanting to add to this please do. Adrian, No problem about...
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    Point of Interest, 5.0L Mustang Harnesses- 10 Pin Connectors on Intake

    To All 5.0 Conversions, I was out on the 5.0 Stang Web Site and posted a problem I was having with my 5.0L/Ranger and got the following answer: Q) High idle, I can be driving along and the vehicle will feel as if it is taking off on its own. If I put the vehicle in neutral the rpm of the...
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    BislamJoe / Inline 6 ?????

    Hello Joe, How is that 4.9 swap going ? A little long on the engine isn't it ? I do like the 5.4L swap but it is toooooo wide. The 5.0 was made for the Rangers and Xs, they look good installed and can move an X with no trouble. Good Luck on your idea, p.s. Chebby is coming out...
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    Aluminum Body/Antenna Grounding

    Me again, I was wondering if anyone has had experience with aluminum bodied vehicles and radio equipment / antenna grounding. My next project will be an aluminum jeep and I was wondering what the characteristics of the radiating pattern would be or if there is enough electrical properties to...
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    Open Question - Permanent Mounting of Antenna

    Hello to all, Has anyone ever mounted there antenna on the roof with a permanent mount through the roof ? Just a thought, you could use a 90 degree connector or even just good lug connections and have a piece of coax that is very short. I mounted my radio on the roof panel and was...
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