Garage Door and Radio Antenna

quick question for you... and don't say to raise my garage door!

I recently bought a house with a huge 2 car garage and park my 2006 tacoma there. However, the radio antenna of my truck hits the garage door when I pull in and pull out. It sounds like hell and has started to put black lines on my garage door.

So... I was thinking about just bending the antenna but then decided that would look bad with my great truck with a crappy bent antenna.

Can I just cut off the top 2-3 inches of the antenna, or will this cause problems...?

Any imput would be great!

Shaff33

 

Theres options for shorter anntennas out there.

Heres a link showing some pictures.

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/77454-stubby-antenna-pics.html

And heres a link to a myriad of different lengths. Don't know of the quality.

http://www.andysautosport.com/toyot.../accessories/antennas/allsales_manufacturing/

 

I haven't found it, but there is a mod somewhere about shortening your antenna. People seem to like it.

 

Buy an AntennaX! I have the Euro 13".It cost me about $20-$25. Looks really slick. No problems with radio channels as of yet.

 

^^X2

 

AntennaX are nice but I think they are too pricey. Most auto parts stores sell a 13 inch short antenna. I picked one up at Auto Zone for $9. No change in reception. Works great.

 

^^X3. Have had mine for over a year now and still looks new. 0 issues with radio reception. Worth every penny.

 

I have shortened my 31" oem antenna with a 21" replacement. The reception inproved with the shorter antenna.

 

Thats what I did... no problems with it...

 

x4. I have the same unit and it's been great. No complaints at all.

 

I believe our Euro Antenna looks a nicer and is better quality than those autopart stores...

 

X5 but I didn't pay that much.

 

I bought one today at advanced auto for $7.99.
Metra 14" Rubber works fine.

http://www.metraonline.com/part/Aftermarket_Antenna_44-RM1R

 

LOLQue?