jpawela Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Hi gang, I searched but nothing hit me. I just bought a 95 SE with the automatic antenna. It still works but it squeaks like hell. Is there any way for me to lube it besides just spraying the whole antenna while it's errect? How fragile are these?I'm always afraid it's going to snap while wheeling through some thick trees or brush. Thanks in advance for any reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I would think using lube when its errect would be the best method. (the antenna that is) has that not woked for you? or have you not tried it yet? If that works don't forget to wipe off the exess so that it doesn't attract too much dirt. Or you could just swap to a fixed flexible antenna, that would be more durable when you get into the brush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastpath Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 lubing while erect is always the best method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpawela Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 ^okay, thanks. I was just concerned that the oil would attract a lot of dirt and stuff and cause more problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 (edited) lubing while erect is always the best method What I did on my 93 a long time ago, was had a friend operate the radio and while it went up and down i sprayed it generously. Edited December 1, 2008 by redfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I smeared mine with some silicone grease. works great unless it decides to freeze but I doubt that is due to the grease. First time I lubed it I used WD40 (or similar) Too thin and wore off too quickly. Modification coming soon is to put a cutoff switch on the antenna motor so I can interrupt the electric by hitting a switch on the dash (grabbed a couple from the junkyard that will fi the blanks by the emergency blinker switch). Benefit of this will be to be able to leave the antenna up in the winter when it freezes so I don't tear up the teeth again. Couls also be used to keep the antenna down (or part way) for wheeling through brush or going through a car wash and still being able to listen to the radio. I'll post pics of the process when I do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creekkid Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 What I did on my 93 a long time ago, was had a friend operate the radio and while it went up and down i sprayed it generously. Yes, lubing it while going in and out works marvelous as well. :tonguefinger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver97ex Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I agree that lubing it might just do the job. My auto antenna hasn't worked since I got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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