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Broken Antenna

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Blackfoot 7, Jul 8, 2015.

  1. Jul 8, 2015 at 10:00 PM
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    Okay so my used Tacoma came with a broken antenna. Dealer offered to fix it for like $300 or something ridiculous like that. Figured I'd attempt it myself. Anyone have any advice on the best way to proceed? I would try an easy-out, but it looks like the bottom part of the original antenna is still stuck in the base. Your time and attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

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  2. Jul 8, 2015 at 10:26 PM
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    Get a small drill bit center punch and an easy out bolt extractor set.

    http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-a-Broken-Bolt

    Center punch the piece left in the base.
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    Drill a hole into the center of the stub.

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    Insert the easy out extractor and back the stub out of the hole.

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    Stub extracted

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    Theres a special kit you can buy at lowes to remove broken screws. I used it when I over torqued a screw on my old dirtbike
     
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  4. Jul 8, 2015 at 10:30 PM
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    That or buy one of those newer concealed antennas...plugs into the radio just like stock and is hidden away somewhere (if you don't care about leaving the fender as is)
     
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  5. Jul 8, 2015 at 11:12 PM
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    The exact same thing happened to me. But I decided if I could bust one antenna, I could bust another. So I removed the head unit and installed one of these
    Krator Hidden Antenna - for Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Boat, Golf Cart, Campers, Amplified Antenna AM FM WB Universal Fit Compatible with All Applications AM FM Car Radio Stereo Windshield Hidden Antenna, Black, (TLB1800)
    http://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Antenna-Motorcycle-Applications-Windshield/dp/B001QYSXAS

    I put the new "antenna" inside the windshield above the rear view mirror. It has worked great for about 8 years.

    I call this the "shaved antenna mod".
     
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    I tried a center punch. No luck. It sounded like the whole fender was going to fall off my truck. It was so loud I thought I was going to knock something loose inside. Not sure what to try next.
     
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  9. Nov 6, 2015 at 5:44 PM
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    I followed the above diagram to a T. Took me about 90 seconds to punch, drill, remove and install new 17" antenna. Works on all my presets.

     
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  10. Nov 6, 2015 at 8:27 PM
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    Glad you got it. I don't see how it could be easier.
     
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