Almost zero difference with roof rack on and off. I guess I'm lucky in that wind and leaks are not a thing for me. The road noise is what it is for a big square box on wheels.
For me, it gets much louder when I take the roof and doors off. :)
I like to have 2m available. Icom has a new 2m radio the V-3500 which runs 65W. Sits nicely on the dash with the right mounting parts. Also, the @Mountains2Metal under dash mount is a very quick and clean way to mount the Midland MXT4/575.
Another option would be to buy a UHF/VHF ham radio and...
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Ordered the Ford (Bronco branded) cargo drawer from the dealer today. Those Ford Pass points covered the cost which was not an insignificant factor in the final decision to go with the Ford box. First, I went back and forth between the drawer and the full enclosure. I ended...
Took a spare Oakley case and some 3M adhesive tape. Looks good, works great. The natural bend in the back acts like a hinge. Keeps the Flak 2.0XLs right where I need it. Looks bigger in the photo but really works well and keep access to both the roof panels and aux switches clear.
I tackled enhanced lighting as on of my first mods. I've always liked Baja Designs going back several years to a Raptor build. Clean, bright lights that are well built. Good support. Not putting down any other brand/quality, just noting my preference. BD does not currently offer a triple...
Hey, it looks like there's still a film on your screen. I had the same scratches on mine, then peeled the film off and put on a screen protector. Really glad I did, works great. No smudges. Got it on Amazon-...