short antennae

[lmadsen]

I am looking at purchasing the short antennae from Spyderpops. It looks like the installation is simply to unscrew the original and screw in the new one. Would like to know if it is that easy of a process. I have read other places that changing an antennae can be a real hassle.

Thanks

 

[Cruzr Joe]

It was one of the easiest changes i made on my 2015 RT Limited, and the new boot is so much nicer than the OEM one.

Cruzr Joe

 

[Bob Denman]

Getting the old one off can be a bit of a chore... A 7mm deep-well socket, and a big pair of Vise-Grips; seem to make it much easier. :thumbup:

 

[oldguyinTX]

Getting the old one off can be a bit of a chore... A 7mm deep-well socket, and a big pair of Vise-Grips; seem to make it much easier. :thumbup:

:agree: Getting the OEM antenna off can really be a PITA. BRP in their infinate wisdom used the wrong Loctite on the threads of the antenna which makes it really hard to get it out of the block attached to the radio. When you replace yours, use Blue Loctite on the antenna threads. The Blue will hold the antenna firmly, yet if for some reason you ever need to take it off, you will be able to easily.

 

[lou49]

Getting the old one off can be a bit of a chore... A 7mm deep-well socket, and a big pair of Vise-Grips; seem to make it much easier. :thumbup:

:agree: had a heck of a time trying to remove mine, untill i use the 7 mm deep socket! looks like BRP need to dump some locktite, and they dump it all on the antena!

 

[ARtraveler]

I came from to little on the 2010's. We lost our antenna that time.

When I replaced it (under warranty), I used blue locktite--just a bit near the bottom couple threads.

Now, it sounds like they are overdoing it. They will get it right sometime--maybe. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: