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Antenna Wrench?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 2009Access4x4, Mar 19, 2019.

  1. Mar 19, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    2009Access4x4

    2009Access4x4 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone know the correct wrench to take off the antenna ornament/casing? About to replace the whole damn thing after going through the car wash.:homer:

    I tried a pin wrench from harbor freight but the pins were too big to fit into the grooves of the ornament/bolt.

    Thanks!
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  2. Mar 19, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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    Fullboogie

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    Looks like you've already tried it - but a screwdriver and hammer has always worked for me.
     
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  3. Mar 19, 2019 at 9:04 AM
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    2009Access4x4

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    Yeah, it's a little beat up already. lol. You didn't mess it up to bad with that method?
     
  4. Mar 19, 2019 at 9:07 AM
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  5. Mar 19, 2019 at 9:12 AM
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    Ccrames2018 Jack of some trades.

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    You could go to the hardware store and get a washer with an inside diameter that fits over the black piece and slim enough to fit in the slots, cut in half, and turn with pliers.
     
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  6. Mar 19, 2019 at 9:23 AM
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    Interesting. That’s a good idea
     
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  7. Mar 19, 2019 at 9:26 AM
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    MY50cal

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    Yep.
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  10. Mar 19, 2019 at 9:31 AM
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    Yep.
    $25 + shipping if you want it. IIRC it does have the plastic shroud; not sure why that linked to Amazon. Mine was purchased through Toyotapartsdeal. I'll pull it out and snap a pic after work.
     
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  13. Mar 19, 2019 at 9:41 AM
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    Try a bike shop for a pin wrench with smaller pins.
     
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    That right there is genius!
     
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  16. Mar 19, 2019 at 12:57 PM
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    Not really bad, but I don't really care. I'm too impatient to get the right tool when I need the right tool. So hammer and screwdriver it is.
     
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    Looks like a spanner wrench.
     
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    Pretty sure a hammer and screwdriver are the right tool for everything.
     
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  19. Mar 19, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    Yep.
    If you need it, it's here :thumbsup:
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  20. Mar 19, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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    Oh wow...I go through the car wash all the time. What happened?
     

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