Factory Antenna

Every now and then I would have to rescrew my antenna back. Lucking I have not lost it. Anyone have this issue? I like to get one of those shark fin antenna like the ones on the BMW. But any recommendation to elimate my antenna from unscrewing?

 

Tighten it more or use some locktight

 

who not try getting a lock washer and putting that in there and tighten it up? its worth a shot

 

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Used to happen to me too, I finally took a pair of pliers wrap in soft cloth and snugged it up pretty tight. It's been fine since.

 

Teflon tape

 

Teflon tape is a sealant, and will not lock it.

Use BLUE locktite(medium stregnth). The red will be very hard to remove and will most likely cause the top to shear off before the locktite breaks.

 

If you frequent drive-thru car washes, use a lock washer or a soft rubber washer so you can unscrew the antenna by hand. Otherwise, use locktite.

 

I used Locktite on my 2010.

 

Same here!

 

Mine is always coming loose as well. Great tips guys, thanks

 

I just tightened mine until it didn't come loose any more.

I would avoid Loctite or teflon tape. It's important that the antenna have a very good electrical connection to the base, and those could interfere with it.

The lockwasher idea is very good.

 

I had the same problem but my issue was from parking in a Washington DC parking garage that was only 6 ft tall. The antenna would slap every light and pipe going down 4 levels in the garage. A little Locktite did the trick.

I am looking to get a much shorter antenna for the truck. Every looks at me funny driving through the garage...

 

Mine always comes loose. Just throw some Loctite like everyone says.