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Northern Virginia Roll Call

Discussion in 'Virginia' started by r6hokie, Nov 17, 2011.

  1. Jun 21, 2017 at 10:55 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    I had a 5' antenna on my last truck. That sucker hit EVERYTHING. Which spring did you go with?
     
  2. Jun 21, 2017 at 10:56 AM
    boogie3478

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    Cuz it's "track tested"...
     
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  3. Jun 21, 2017 at 10:56 AM
    jschona1

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    Cool, maybe you can help me ID a couple things mounted to my rear window, I think one of them is a weather band.
     
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  4. Jun 21, 2017 at 10:57 AM
    Coot83

    Coot83 DORKEL NATION

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    I went with heavy duty...I think most here have that spring. I traded it out with another member for my 3'. To be honest, if it doesn't work well I might just get a 4' one soon. I also only have my antenna on when I am out on the trail, but I am considering making some sort of antenna holder bracket.
     
  5. Jun 21, 2017 at 10:59 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    I'd recommend this spring if you keep the 5'. A buddy ran a 5' with a HD spring, and it was permanently bent back after his first trip. This one held up great.

    ProComm Heavy-Duty Barrel Spring for Antennas (upto 102" whips) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054EXQNA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5oRszb27GP297
     
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  6. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:02 AM
    fatfurious2

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    ill trade center console's with you. Mine is cut already
     
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  7. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:02 AM
    Coot83

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    Appreciate that man, I was wondering similar with the 5'. I am checking out antenna whip mounts as we speak.
     
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  8. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:03 AM
    fatfurious2

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    usually its a 3' if you put it on the hood, and a 4' if you go to the tailgate. I have a 4' on my bed stiffener, and its plenty tall.

    get a HD spring
     
  9. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:15 AM
    ready6delta

    ready6delta REGULAR GUY

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    Yeah I went with the 4' and HD spring with the 505xl model. Just waiting for my @Shmellmopwho rear tailgate mount to show up to install.
     
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  10. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:17 AM
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    shit shit shit I need this too shit shit shit :bananadead:
     
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  11. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:19 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    I'll even help you wire it!
     
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  12. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:20 AM
    fatfurious2

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    its harder in a 3rd gen..
     
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    well I have an antenna mount already, built into the bedside stiffener, so I got that going for me.
     
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  14. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:20 AM
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    Oh believe me, we will have many a weekend mod days together this summer!
     
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  16. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:36 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Meh, nothing I can't handle!
     
  17. Jun 21, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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    Don't pay attention to him...he wasn't hugged enough as a child
     
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  20. Jun 21, 2017 at 1:24 PM
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