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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by LUSETACO, Nov 24, 2013.

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  1. Mar 22, 2015 at 11:19 AM
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    MTopp

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    Nice! I may get these eventually as the ones I modded look kinda funny all bent and stuff. Link to which you bought, exactly?
     
    MTopp, Mar 22, 2015
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  2. Mar 22, 2015 at 12:02 PM
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    Idaholandho

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    Idaholandho The other white meat

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    I got tired of clipping power lines myself and chopped 7ft off. Then, I got tired of looking at a cheap looking chopped antenna so, I bought this
    AntennaX Off-Road (13") Antenna for Toyota Tacoma
    http://www.amazon.com/AntennaX-Off-...7050814&sr=8-3&keywords=stubby+antenna+tacoma

    It is a fantastic antenna and would say the reception is as good if not better than the 13 ft stock one.
     
    Idaholandho, Mar 22, 2015
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  3. Mar 22, 2015 at 12:14 PM
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    MTopp

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    Chopped 7 feet off it...it was 13 feet long? :eek:

    Mine looks fine, but I'll take a look at the one you linked there
     
    MTopp, Mar 22, 2015
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  4. Mar 22, 2015 at 1:21 PM
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    hogeyphenogey

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    hogeyphenogey Back in a Tacoma

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    hogeyphenogey, Mar 22, 2015
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  5. Mar 22, 2015 at 2:54 PM
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    TACK

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    Faucet washer for $2.70 at Lowe's to cover up the ugly slotted chrome piece on the top of the shift boot.

    [​IMG]


    [​IMG]
     
    TACK, Mar 22, 2015
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  6. Mar 22, 2015 at 4:13 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    Glad you finally found something that works. :cool:
     
    LUSETACO, Mar 22, 2015
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  7. Mar 22, 2015 at 4:25 PM
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    Thanks! The hole in the center was a little too big so I did have to use a dab of glue to keep it from flopping around on there.

    It's great to finally not have to look at that chrome piece anymore.
     
    TACK, Mar 22, 2015
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  8. Mar 22, 2015 at 4:58 PM
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    MTopp

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    MTopp, Mar 22, 2015
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  9. Mar 22, 2015 at 5:28 PM
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    I don't know if any body knows this or not but you can knock that ball off the end of the antenna. Cut the antenna to the length you want and then grind the new end down enough to fit the ball back on the end. I use red loctite to attach the ball back on. Scuff everything up and put some black paint on it and call it done.
     
    10PreRunner, Mar 22, 2015
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  10. Mar 22, 2015 at 5:57 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    Yeah, I tried that. Couldn't get the ball off without destroying it. Ended up using a rubber end cap that fit perfect instead.

    [​IMG]

    Also adapted a old CB antenna to fit.

    [​IMG]

    Had a floppy. Didn't like it.

    Back to the chopped stocker with a custom end cap. :D

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
    LUSETACO, Mar 22, 2015
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  11. Mar 24, 2015 at 4:57 AM
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    Haha cool! Where'd you get that?
     
    MTopp, Mar 24, 2015
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  12. Mar 24, 2015 at 5:05 AM
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    LUSETACO

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    I had a bunch of the little skeletons like is hanging from the mirror left from halloween. Chopped off his head, painted black and a couple drops of red paint for the eyes.
     
    LUSETACO, Mar 24, 2015
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  13. Mar 24, 2015 at 6:30 AM
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    MTopp

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    I'll have to find something like that to do to mine. I just vice gripped the antenna and another on the ball and slightly twisted til they separated. Ball is on there for now
     
    MTopp, Mar 24, 2015
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  14. Mar 24, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    Looks good Joe! :cheers:
     
    LUSETACO, Mar 24, 2015
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  15. Mar 24, 2015 at 1:03 PM
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    MTopp

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    Haha i always look at signatures to find out who commented quick and I thought you were a new joiner to the thread :rolleyes:

    I like the new sig tho, looks cool! :cool:
     
    MTopp, Mar 24, 2015
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  16. Mar 24, 2015 at 1:10 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    Thanks. It was time for a sig change. :)
     
    LUSETACO, Mar 24, 2015
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  17. Mar 24, 2015 at 1:13 PM
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    Hahahahaha that is a sick sig!!
     
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  18. Mar 24, 2015 at 1:13 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    Hey, Joe. Didn't that topper come with a roof rack? Just curious if you were going to put it back on.
     
    LUSETACO, Mar 24, 2015
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  19. Mar 24, 2015 at 2:16 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    Good stuff. I figured you had a plan. :cool:
     
    LUSETACO, Mar 24, 2015
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  20. Mar 24, 2015 at 4:26 PM
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    I can tell you that my rack cost more than I wanted to spend. I needed a custom rack however to fit my needs. I would suggest just buying one. :thumbsup:
     
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