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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 09:44 PM
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Finally got my back rack and cb radio in, buddy had dodge 1500 with setup I want but he sold the truck, has anyone installed a cb and ran antennas onto your back rack, I'm looking at running one on each side it looks alright if done right, thanks!
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 10:05 PM
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My brother has duals on is truck. I can check for you tomorrow how he has them mounted
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 10:32 PM
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CB? what is that?
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 11:32 PM
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CB? what is that?
It's something people used to use a really long time ago.
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 11:40 PM
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Truck drivers still use them ha. They're not out dated.
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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverStreak
It's something people used to use a really long time ago.
lol everyone from emergency to truckers to anyone wanting a free way to communicate over several miles
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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ariat
My brother has duals on is truck. I can check for you tomorrow how he has them mounted
thanks man pictures would help too
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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 01:38 AM
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Zip ties should do it. You could even point em out at an angle if you wanted. Or 90 degrees. That way you can try to wack your buddies with them when you drive by. I vote for a 7 footer if you're going to do that though. It could be the next trend!

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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Tackle
Zip ties should do it. You could even point em out at an angle if you wanted. Or 90 degrees. That way you can try to wack your buddies with them when you drive by. I vote for a 7 footer if you're going to do that though. It could be the next trend!
haha tackle you always have the best ideas, reminds me of when I was younger ******s would come into town to pick apples late season on their bikes, load up the boys in the bed of the truck with a few broom sticks nothing funner I swear. I'm looking for something a bit more permanent tho :p
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