Gotta give credit where it is due. I have one of the early T2's (with the two piece lower rod), it is my main stay in my arsenal. It finally started developing cracks in the clevis and in then rod tensioners. I emailed Susanne Crosby (First Texas Commercial Services Manager) and she was extremely helpful. In less than a week she provided me a new lower, middle rod and two new locking collars! Customer Service at its best! Thanks so much! Also wanted to add, I finally purchased the new small coil from one of the forum sponsors (Richard Backwoods Detectors) and it has far exceeded my expectations! If you haven't purchased one of these yet, you don't know what you are missing!