cb antenna change?

schneiderz · 08-02-2011, 09:50 PM

Hey I currently have a 3 ft fiberglass antenna on my truck and am looking at getting a whip since i broke one off the last time i went off roading. Any suggestions on size or where to get?

clifford97 · 08-02-2011, 10:05 PM

I've been looking for one of those HUGE ones like the hummvee's have where you have to tie it down lol. anyone know where to get one of those?

schneiderz · 08-02-2011, 10:18 PM

radioshack for about $23 just need to get a tie down online

02RangerXLT · 08-03-2011, 01:25 PM

Buy a spring and keep using a fiberglass antenna...

strvger · 08-03-2011, 07:59 PM

^^ x2. never seen an antenna break that had a spring on it.

02RangerXLT · 08-03-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by strvger

^^ x2. never seen an antenna break that had a spring on it.

I correct my statement... but a STAINLESS spring...

Blake. · 08-03-2011, 11:21 PM

or get a 102" stainless steel whip and a spring. lol
i have one of those big azz whips with 3 tennis balls and a racket ball on it that i ran on my dakota for a while in high school. then i realized that looked retarded on a lowered 2wd lol

the CB is still in the dakota, just a little short fiberglass antenna with spring but i'll swap it to the B2 once its road worthy. and put the steel whip on it.

edit: side note: POST 100!!! haha

edit #2: got it from radio shack for ~$23

strvger · 08-04-2011, 06:53 PM

stainless for sure. regular chrome will turn to rust and look like crap in a very short order.
however, i do have a large ball mount that is "black chrome" and it seems to be of excellent quality.

schneiderz · 08-08-2011, 08:49 PM

I just ordered this whip
http://www.amazon.com/BROWNING-BR-28..._bxgy_e_text_b

will it still work ok if i painted it black?

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clifford97 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: north jersey Year: 1997 Make: ford Model: ranger- (not a danger ranger!) Engine: 3.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD, fun! Posts: 418 Rep Power: 6 iTrader: (0)	I've been looking for one of those HUGE ones like the hummvee's have where you have to tie it down lol. anyone know where to get one of those? __________________ just my $.02 "I knew you were going to get stuck. you thought u were in your ranger, you forgot you were in a jeep"
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schneiderz Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alpharetta GA Year: 2003 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 2.3 4 cylider Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: daily driver & Off Roading Posts: 294 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	radioshack for about $23 just need to get a tie down online __________________ 03 ford ranger xl 4 cyl with 3 inch body lift and 31 inch m/ts
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strvger Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: the land of 2 seasons-Winter and getting ready for Winter! Year: 1983 Make: Ford Model: Ranger reg cab, short bed Engine: 2.8 Class: 4x4 Used For: getting the job done, no matter what that job is. Posts: 3,012 Rep Power: 16 iTrader: (4)	^^ x2. never seen an antenna break that had a spring on it. __________________ 1983 Ranger, ds'd 2.8 V6, 5 spd, 4x4, 2in bl, 31" TreadWright's, 4.56 gears, rear Detroit, aux gas tank "Life is tough. It's tougher if you're stupid"... the Duke
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Blake. Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South, GA Year: 1986 Make: Bronco II Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: an excuse to be outside and get nasty Posts: 373 Rep Power: 5 iTrader: (0)	or get a 102" stainless steel whip and a spring. lol i have one of those big azz whips with 3 tennis balls and a racket ball on it that i ran on my dakota for a while in high school. then i realized that looked retarded on a lowered 2wd lol the CB is still in the dakota, just a little short fiberglass antenna with spring but i'll swap it to the B2 once its road worthy. and put the steel whip on it. edit: side note: POST 100!!! haha edit #2: got it from radio shack for ~$23 Last edited by Blake.; 08-03-2011 at 11:25 PM.
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08-04-2011, 06:53 PM	#8
strvger Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: the land of 2 seasons-Winter and getting ready for Winter! Year: 1983 Make: Ford Model: Ranger reg cab, short bed Engine: 2.8 Class: 4x4 Used For: getting the job done, no matter what that job is. Posts: 3,012 Rep Power: 16 iTrader: (4)	stainless for sure. regular chrome will turn to rust and look like crap in a very short order. however, i do have a large ball mount that is "black chrome" and it seems to be of excellent quality. __________________ 1983 Ranger, ds'd 2.8 V6, 5 spd, 4x4, 2in bl, 31" TreadWright's, 4.56 gears, rear Detroit, aux gas tank "Life is tough. It's tougher if you're stupid"... the Duke
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08-08-2011, 08:49 PM	#9
schneiderz Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alpharetta GA Year: 2003 Make: ford Model: ranger Engine: 2.3 4 cylider Class: 2WD Off-Road Used For: daily driver & Off Roading Posts: 294 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	I just ordered this whip http://www.amazon.com/BROWNING-BR-28..._bxgy_e_text_b will it still work ok if i painted it black? __________________ 03 ford ranger xl 4 cyl with 3 inch body lift and 31 inch m/ts
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