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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Bama1970, Apr 10, 2016.

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Apr 10, 2016 at 6:00 PM

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Does anyone know why the new tacomas don't have the whip type radio antennas? Thanks.

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I think it's a fin on the roof. Never actually looked for it. Most manufacturers used the shark fin antenna over the traditional style for aesthetics.

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Because it's not the 70's anymore.

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Just a few LEDs...

To prevent this from happening.

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Now i gotta guess if i got in parking structures. The whip antenna used to be the go-no go gauge.

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Apr 11, 2016 at 12:49 AM

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Stock and loving it

they are usually ran across the roof line now

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