Have you tried it up top with no shaft? And the grounding issue could probably be solved pretty easily with some ground straps.
If I can find a longer shaft to put under my Wilson I will do that. I'm trying to find longer shafts for Wilson now. 5 and 10 all seen so far
Ok I will just but that shaft and try it. My coils will be lower than roof some tho hope it's ok. I'm actually getting out and receiving 7 to 8 mikes now with it low
Have not tryed with no shaft up top, but doesn't need some shaft to screw together, isn't the bottom of Wilson just a hole
Dirty....Bottom part of the coil on a 2000 is threaded...Once he has a taller shaft made to get that coil above the roof he will need to shorten whip accordingly to tune for resonance..
Did you see my post...19.99 and free shipping on the 22 inch shaft? http://www.ebay.com/itm/182043434484?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I'm getting out i guess ok now I was talking with a driver 7 to 8 miles up the interstate in tx yesterday but I bet it will be a lot better once I get it above my roof. I'm still new to this cb antenna stuff