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<blockquote data-quote="Raptizzle" data-source="post: 1098884" data-attributes="member: 54"><p>After scouring the net for instructions on how to properly install a craven speed stubby antenna, my search came up short. Thanks to the great members of FRF and some knowledgeable techs at the various ford dealerships, I set off on my adventure to tackle this job in my driveway with a few basic tools. </p><p></p><p>Here is a detailed list of needed items: </p><p></p><p>-Stud finder </p><p>-Safety glasses </p><p>-Rubber mallet </p><p>-Grapefruit </p><p>-Lighter </p><p>-Hammer </p><p>-Vice grips </p><p>-Chanel locks </p><p>-Fire extinguisher </p><p>-3/8" wrench </p><p>-Staple Gun </p><p>-Locktite </p><p>-Silver bullet (most important) </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]264789[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>So with my killer set of tools, I set out to install this marvel of engineering known as the craven stubby antenna. </p><p></p><p>Let's take a deeper look at the product for a second: </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]264790[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Strict quality control at the craven factory. Thanks JL for making sure my stubby was flawless </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]264791[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Now time to install this bitch... </p><p></p><p>With safety googles on, I proceeded to hammer the stock antenna to loosen the threads with the rubber mallet. It wasn't enough so I then proceeded to heat it with my lighter and use a real hammer for the remaining loosening. Once the threads have given way, I used the channel locks and vice grips simultaneously to loosen it further. Didn't work so I busted out the trusted stud finder. Once I found the weak point, I used the 3/8" wrench for the final loosening of the stock unit. Reference pic: </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]264792[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Phew.... the hard part is done. Slammed the CL tall boy and proceeded with the install. </p><p></p><p>I coated the threading on the stubby with some old crusty locktite I had. </p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]264793[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>You see in the hood, you never know who's gonna walk off with your stubby. Now here's where the grapefruit comes in. I place the grapefruit on the hood every night as a peace offering. Works every time and I somehow wake up to my stubby still intact but the grapefruit is gone so I know it works. </p><p></p><p>Hopefully this helps some of ya'll that are hesitant to do this yourself. It's not as hard as it looks. </p><p></p><p>I have [MENTION=1755]Aaron[/MENTION] coming over in a couple weeks to recalibrate my sync 3 module to communicate properly with the stubby. He may be able to elaborate further on those steps in the meantime.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Raptizzle, post: 1098884, member: 54"] After scouring the net for instructions on how to properly install a craven speed stubby antenna, my search came up short. Thanks to the great members of FRF and some knowledgeable techs at the various ford dealerships, I set off on my adventure to tackle this job in my driveway with a few basic tools. Here is a detailed list of needed items: -Stud finder -Safety glasses -Rubber mallet -Grapefruit -Lighter -Hammer -Vice grips -Chanel locks -Fire extinguisher -3/8" wrench -Staple Gun -Locktite -Silver bullet (most important) [ATTACH=full]264789[/ATTACH] So with my killer set of tools, I set out to install this marvel of engineering known as the craven stubby antenna. Let's take a deeper look at the product for a second: [ATTACH=full]264790[/ATTACH] Strict quality control at the craven factory. Thanks JL for making sure my stubby was flawless [ATTACH=full]264791[/ATTACH] Now time to install this bitch... With safety googles on, I proceeded to hammer the stock antenna to loosen the threads with the rubber mallet. It wasn't enough so I then proceeded to heat it with my lighter and use a real hammer for the remaining loosening. Once the threads have given way, I used the channel locks and vice grips simultaneously to loosen it further. Didn't work so I busted out the trusted stud finder. Once I found the weak point, I used the 3/8" wrench for the final loosening of the stock unit. Reference pic: [ATTACH=full]264792[/ATTACH] Phew.... the hard part is done. Slammed the CL tall boy and proceeded with the install. I coated the threading on the stubby with some old crusty locktite I had. [ATTACH=full]264793[/ATTACH] You see in the hood, you never know who's gonna walk off with your stubby. Now here's where the grapefruit comes in. I place the grapefruit on the hood every night as a peace offering. Works every time and I somehow wake up to my stubby still intact but the grapefruit is gone so I know it works. Hopefully this helps some of ya'll that are hesitant to do this yourself. It's not as hard as it looks. I have [MENTION=1755]Aaron[/MENTION] coming over in a couple weeks to recalibrate my sync 3 module to communicate properly with the stubby. He may be able to elaborate further on those steps in the meantime. [/QUOTE]
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