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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BryceR., Aug 7, 2015.

  1. Aug 7, 2015 at 12:19 PM
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  2. Aug 7, 2015 at 12:22 PM
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    Not sure where you are at in the city, but the reception is pretty poor. I had a craven speed stubby so the same thing basically. I ended up cutting the OEM antenna to 13" and stick the little ball back on. Reception is great and I love the look.

    The $30 CravenSpeed antenna is just sitting in the center console..waste of money
     
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  3. Aug 7, 2015 at 12:25 PM
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    Thanks, what is this little black ball you speak of?
     
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  4. Aug 7, 2015 at 12:27 PM
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    The ball at the tip of the antenna.
     
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  5. Aug 7, 2015 at 12:28 PM
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    So you just took off the antenna cut it? Does the ball easily come off and just put back on after you cut it?
     
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  6. Aug 7, 2015 at 12:30 PM
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    I just hit the tip with some plasti dip to prevent rusting and put one of these guys on the end:

    shopping_391a6c509b495ffd1c1a3724b79e3d42fc490988.jpg

    Should be able to get them at any auto store
     
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    hmm seems kind of scary to just cut the antenna? Did you just use some scissors and snip it? Reception is still the same and everything?
     
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    Dremel with cut off wheel. Absolutely no change in reception at all.
     
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    quiet you..
     
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    is this what a lot of people do? Or do most people leave it at 31in long? It looks ridiculous
     
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    I know a lot of people do. Can't beat free. And I agree, it's hideous.

    Well then..
     
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    I have the TRD one and in cleveland area it works great
     
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    I have one off Amazon as well... the reception leaves a lot to be desired, specially with HD radio... I'll probably put my stock one back on here soon.
     
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    any good websites for Tacoma accessories?? besides ebay and Amazon?
     
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    that trd one sucks...craven stubby ftw. reception is terrible, but i go off my iphone radio apps anyways.
     
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    I didn't have any problems with reception, but it did start loosing color and now it's red-greyish. Still, it looks nice.
     
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    All other things being equal, a shorter antenna will get worse reception.

    Also, the ball at the tip of an antenna is there to reduce static.
     
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    I tried it but reception really suffered. I'm back to the stock antenna.
     
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