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Discussion in 'Arizona' started by a.smo, Sep 8, 2016.

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  1. Sep 14, 2016 at 4:44 PM
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    I want it for off roading so I don't destroy the Firestik and so I can put it down if I don't want it sticking up.
     
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  2. Sep 14, 2016 at 4:46 PM
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    I welded this little tab on the back of my awning mount that I found at Allstate Steel and it works great as an antenna mount. I just need to clear the paint from it when I put the antenna mount on it. I'm going to run the antenna cable down the rear tube of my rack with zip ties, then into a hole I'm drilling into the inside of the bed so I can run the cable forward to the cab through a grommet. If you're doing this type of install, you'll need the 18' cable. Always get in lengths divisible by 9'. Something about the math that makes it work better so tuning is easy.

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  3. Sep 14, 2016 at 4:48 PM
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    If you bend the antenna on the spring too far to tie it down flat, it will have some memory and stay slightly bent. I just unscrew my antenna when I'm not out on trips.
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2016 at 4:50 PM
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    Oh I thought that is kind of what they were for. Good info!
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2016 at 4:51 PM
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    I understand, I run 3 ham radio antennas on my truck, never had an issue with them flexing and giving when dealing with trees. I do have all mine mounted bed/hood level. If I was placing them higher, I might want a spring too.
     
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  6. Sep 14, 2016 at 4:52 PM
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    The springs stay fine when they flop around and you run the antenna under a tree. It's just if you tie it down really far and bend the spring at a 90 degree for long. But, you can just bend it the other way and it will be straight again. Get a softer spring if you want more play, but then it will wag all over the place.
     
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  7. Sep 14, 2016 at 4:57 PM
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    Mine will be about 2' above my cab. That's why I was thinking it.

    I was thinking a heavier duty one, and just not tie it down to hard.
     
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  8. Sep 14, 2016 at 5:03 PM
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    yep, mine's all good to go, just need to re-tune the new antenna.
     
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  9. Sep 14, 2016 at 7:18 PM
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    I will be there at 8am or earlier to help setup if needed
     
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  10. Sep 14, 2016 at 7:22 PM
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    Less length, more girth
    Get a quick disconnect and run it above the spring. Quarter turn removal.
     
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  11. Sep 14, 2016 at 7:36 PM
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    I'll have to look into those.


    Sweet! 8 should be good. I can't guarantee I'll get there earlier.
     
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  12. Sep 14, 2016 at 9:28 PM
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    T-10 days til no more bro lean...



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    So who knows how to rebuild shocks. :)
     
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    Damn, I never noticed that it sat like that. Wow!
     
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    We should really tag JD in this since he is an east sider

    @Cr250jumper
     
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  17. Sep 15, 2016 at 8:18 AM
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    Haha. I've always noticed it pretty bad. I know at work there's some pretty good slopes. My gf never noticed it was so bad until it was up in the air the other day at Avids.

    I haven't seen him post in forever.
     
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    He still lurks here and there. You might as well have another fabricator there. JD built his truck so he would have good input to share if he can make it.

    I think Brandon may come by depending on time. He sounded interested
     
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    It'd be awesome to have JD there as well as Brandon at some time!
     
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    That would be awesome if brandon could make it! Aswell as my sweet cheeks 2nd too
     
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