Antenna keeps screwing loose.

ERdept · 02-24-2008, 06:01 PM

So I have to tighten the antenna every couple weeks.

What's the fix for it?

Pliers and locktite?

WilsonTheDog · 02-24-2008, 06:09 PM

Loctite.

Roland · 02-24-2008, 06:09 PM

A bit of locktite will do the trick.

GregO · 02-24-2008, 06:11 PM

Yah, I ran into this problem when I first got my taco, but all I did was take out a pair of pliers and wrench that mo fo down, didn't use locktite but it would probly be a good idea..

ERdept · 02-25-2008, 12:02 AM

OK. Since I don't want to mess with it again and think that I'll never need it out, I'm going loctite red instead fo blue, and some padded vise grips.

TDooley57 · 02-25-2008, 06:51 AM

Locktite would probably work, but keep in mind that if you go through a car wash, they might try to unscrew it (or you might need to do it to prevent it getting bent over/off).

Munkey · 02-25-2008, 07:29 AM

A small rubber O ring that just fits over the threads will do the trick also. When the antenna is tightened, the O ring will hold pressure against it and keep it from turning. Also makes it easier to remove if needed than with Locktite.

lsocoee · 02-25-2008, 07:29 AM

Don't do loctite. Just tighten the crap out of it. I'd be worried that the loctite will affect your radio signal. If you do loctite, don't do it over all the threads.

pb2themax · 02-25-2008, 03:32 PM

A little blue Loctite won't hurt.

To get it tight without scraping up your antenna, put a small rubber hose over the antenna and then grip that hose near the base with a pair of pliers and tighten the antenna. The rubber hose will grip the antenna tight enough to tighten it, but it won't grip it so much that you strip out the threads or snap off the stud.

txtoy · 02-25-2008, 04:00 PM

So is your antenna just coming loose on its own, or is it from banging it on the top of the garage door going in and out? I just got a shorter antenna.

WilsonTheDog · 02-25-2008, 06:08 PM

^I would imagine on it's own: vibration from flapping in the wind. That's how mine came loose. I also replaced mine but just for looks. I went with a black shortie antenna.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsocoee

Don't do loctite. Just tighten the crap out of it. I'd be worried that the loctite will affect your radio signal. If you do loctite, don't do it over all the threads.

Just wanted to add, it doesn't affect my reception at all. I did just what you say, though, a small dab on one side.

ERdept · 02-26-2008, 04:35 AM

OK, fixed it good.

It was coming loose on its own, from just road jarring. I don't and haven't knocked it on anything.

I also will not remove it for car washes.

I wash at home.

Reception is as always, normal.

Went with red Locktite and padded vise grips.

Thanks all.

Toy4Life · 02-26-2008, 05:35 AM

Good tip. Mine is always coming loose as well.

02-24-2008, 06:01 PM	#1
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02-24-2008, 06:09 PM	#3
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02-25-2008, 06:51 AM	#6
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02-25-2008, 07:29 AM	#8
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02-24-2008, 06:09 PM	#2
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02-25-2008, 12:02 AM	#5
ERdept Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3187 Location: Kali Gender: Male Posts: 646 2008 Prerunner Silver. 2008 Access Cab Automatic 6 cylinder Steering wheel cover and Pop lock, custom full seat silver sheepskins, trailer hitch clevis, gas cap lock. Weathertec mats, Hella horns, Revo tires,, Toytec lift,, Magnaflow exhaust, Ichiba wheel spacers 30mm, A.R.E. Z series shell, K&N CAI, secondary air filter removed, debadged, Ultra white lights, JDM yellow fogs bulbs, Fumoto drain valve, magnets at all the pans for shavings if any, due to my extreme paranoia.	OK. Since I don't want to mess with it again and think that I'll never need it out, I'm going loctite red instead fo blue, and some padded vise grips.

02-25-2008, 07:29 AM	#7
Munkey Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1806 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 26 2008 Radiant Red 4X4 Double Cab Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 OEM Tube Steps, Bed Extender, Pioneer Avic D3 with Bluetooth and XM Radio modules	A small rubber O ring that just fits over the threads will do the trick also. When the antenna is tightened, the O ring will hold pressure against it and keep it from turning. Also makes it easier to remove if needed than with Locktite.

02-25-2008, 03:32 PM	#9
pb2themax Mod Master Joined: Dec 2006, #500 Posts: 386 TRD Sport 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	A little blue Loctite won't hurt. To get it tight without scraping up your antenna, put a small rubber hose over the antenna and then grip that hose near the base with a pair of pliers and tighten the antenna. The rubber hose will grip the antenna tight enough to tighten it, but it won't grip it so much that you strip out the threads or snap off the stud. __________________ My 05 Tacoma CarDomain

02-25-2008, 04:00 PM	#10
txtoy Junior Member Joined: Feb 2008, #4656 Posts: 14 08 PreRunner TRD Off Road Double Cab Short Bed 2008 Double Cab Automatic	So is your antenna just coming loose on its own, or is it from banging it on the top of the garage door going in and out? I just got a shorter antenna.

02-26-2008, 04:35 AM	#12
ERdept Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3187 Location: Kali Gender: Male Posts: 646 2008 Prerunner Silver. 2008 Access Cab Automatic 6 cylinder Steering wheel cover and Pop lock, custom full seat silver sheepskins, trailer hitch clevis, gas cap lock. Weathertec mats, Hella horns, Revo tires,, Toytec lift,, Magnaflow exhaust, Ichiba wheel spacers 30mm, A.R.E. Z series shell, K&N CAI, secondary air filter removed, debadged, Ultra white lights, JDM yellow fogs bulbs, Fumoto drain valve, magnets at all the pans for shavings if any, due to my extreme paranoia.	OK, fixed it good. It was coming loose on its own, from just road jarring. I don't and haven't knocked it on anything. I also will not remove it for car washes. I wash at home. Reception is as always, normal. Went with red Locktite and padded vise grips. Thanks all.

02-26-2008, 05:35 AM	#13
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