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Restore the structural integrity and precise balance of your metal detector with the genuine Minelab Lower Fiberglass Pole. Whether you are replacing a worn out rod that has developed field wobble or carrying a dependable backup shaft for remote expeditions, this original factory part ensures a secure, rigid connection between your upper shaft assembly and the search coil.
Eliminate Target Interference and False Signals
The lower pole of any high performance detector must be entirely non metallic. This factory original Minelab rod is constructed from premium grade, heavy duty fiberglass. By utilizing non magnetic materials directly adjacent to your search coil, the pole completely eliminates electromagnetic feedback and false targeting signals. This allows your machine to operate at maximum sensitivity, achieving deep ground penetration without interference from its own hardware.
Technical Specifications and Complete Compatibility
- Material Construction: High density, lightweight fiberglass for maximum structural rigidity and environmental resistance
- Primary Function: Non metallic lower rod replacement to prevent coil interference
- Current Manufacturer Part Number: 3011-0172
- Legacy Manufacturer Part Number: 8017-0005
This replacement lower pole is precision molded to fit a wide range of Minelab gold tracking and coin hunting machines, including the following models:
- Minelab GPX Series: GPX 5000, GPX 4800, GPX 4500, and GPX 4000
- Minelab GP and SD Legacy Series: GP extreme, GP 3000, GP 3500, SD 2000, SD 2100, SD 2100e, SD 2100v2, SD 2200d, and SD2200v2
- Minelab Eureka Series: Eureka Gold and Eureka Ace Dual
- Minelab Sovereign Series: Sovereign, Sovereign GT, Sovereign Elite, Sovereign XS, Sovereign XS-2, Sovereign XS-2 Pro, and Sovereign XS-2a Pro
- Minelab Musketeer Series: Musketeer, Musketeer Advantage, Musketeer XS, and Musketeer Colt and XS Pro
Expert Field Installation and Care Tips
When swapping out your lower shaft, ensure that the rubber washers on your coil ears are clean and free of fine sand grit before inserting the friction bolt. Over tightening the coil bolt can stress plastic housing ears, so tighten it just enough to eliminate coil flip during your swing. To extend the life of your fiberglass pole, always rinse the lower assembly with fresh water after hunting in salt water or muddy fields. This prevents abrasive sediment from grinding down the connection points over time.
Complete Your Field Outfitting Setup
A stable shaft system is critical for clean target signals, but maximizing your recovery speed requires the proper retrieval gear. To cleanly extract targets from rocky gold fields or hard packed terrain, pair your renewed setup with our heavy duty shovels, diggers, and picks. If you plan to transition your hunting to extreme environments like surf zones or deep water diving, explore our specialized inventory of fully submersible waterproof metal detectors. For detectorists targeting raw gold veins and nuggets in highly mineralized soil, check out our industry leading gold detectors engineered for maximum depth. To browse our entire catalog of cutting edge equipment for any treasure hunting style, view our main collection of metal detectors today.
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