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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ssoulssurfer, Jun 21, 2018.

  1. Jun 21, 2018 at 12:51 PM
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    98 Tacoma, missing my antennae, and finally going to try and fix/replace. How do I know if it's power or not? It's SR5.

    Any links to sticky's or something so I can see how to do this? Good brand replacement or just OEM?
     
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  2. Jun 21, 2018 at 12:54 PM
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    It's not power.
     
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  3. Jun 21, 2018 at 3:59 PM
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    Hmm ok, then what about offroading, is it whipping around smacking into anything? Worth getting an offroad one?
     
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  4. Jun 21, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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    Not sure I've ever heard of an "off road" radio antenna.

    And no, it doesn't whip around snacking things. It's fine. It goes through car washes.
     
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  5. Jun 21, 2018 at 4:13 PM
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    Your truck has an antenna. Insects have antennae.
     
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    Just get one from AutoZone if you don't use the radio. That's what I did because I wanted a shorter one. Radio still works, but it's maybe 90% as effective as the stock antenna.

    Actually you know what PM me. You can have my old one if you want and if shipping isn't a dumb price.
     
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  7. Jun 21, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    I resisted mentioning this, lol... glad someone did...
     
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    I've got a new business idea!!!

    OVERLAND ANTENNA - $250
     
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    Shorter usually means worse reception - especially the cheap short ones...

    Like I said, I've never had a problem with the factory antenna while off road or in car washes. If you can get a factory one from a junk yard for a similar price, I'd go that route. Or take @ThunderOne up on his offer.
     
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    holy shit that's a GREAT idea.

    Make sure you include a free patch with your order.
     
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    Nah, that's another 3.99...plus non-priority shipping. Just gotta get one of those Jillian Rebekah IG-famous types to get one, and I'm set!

    I'm trying to run a business here man!
     
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    "But patches bro!"
     
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    Gotta drive the hype... so I'll only make like 250 of em. Then hand out a rare one at expo. Drive the hunger!
     
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