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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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stress on antenna...

Just wondering if anyone runs a quick disconnect with a spring? Is the attachment pretty secure?
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 01:26 PM
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Talking I assume

I am assuming you mean on the CB antenna.

I had a Firestik 4' on the HD spring on the rig going down the interstate at 80+ mph, no problems all the way to Tellico and back, over 10 hours round trip.

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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 03:51 AM
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My question was kind of vague... I guess I'm curious about the combination of spring and quick-disco. Do most people choose one or the other?
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 04:10 AM
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Talking HD Spring and Quick Disco

I should have said I have the HD Spring and the Quick Disco (had) in my CB antenna setup, no problems on the highway or on the trail. I think it is the way to go.



EDIT: In 2 trips to Tellico, no problems off road with the Firestik mounted up front on the ARB and there was lots of heavy brush overhead that it caught on.

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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 04:35 AM
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Thanks Brian
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 08:15 AM
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It is NOT, however, the way to go with a Firestik 4 footer if you're off-road (Freeway, like Brian said, is fine). That's a good way to beat the crap out of your rig! (I know, I've done it on the Naches!). Three foot works just fine under both conditions.
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