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Where did you mount your antenna?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BarberRider, Apr 16, 2017.

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  1. May 10, 2017 at 6:26 PM
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    NorthRiverFarm

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    Do you guys have any suggestions for a 3 foot whip antenna (make/model) for the fender mount? I'm not looking for anything too fancy just something of decent quality an reasonably priced.
     
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  2. Jun 11, 2017 at 5:53 PM
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    This is how I am going to ground my antenna with my rago fab ditch brackets!
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2019 at 5:09 AM
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    Was wondering if you mounted your Antenna on your headache rack? 3rd gen... was thinking of the Back Rack.
     
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  4. Jul 17, 2019 at 5:13 AM
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    Was thinking of mounting my 102" steel whip. Was wondering how and where you mounted it.
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2019 at 4:55 AM
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  6. Dec 30, 2019 at 8:01 PM
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    I have a 4' firestick mounted to a CaliRaised bracket off the driver's side tailgate. Incredibly disappointed. Won't raise a signal parked beside Route 95 on a Uniden 520XL. Apparently the Ground Plane thing is what's killing me.

    Choices are to keep the firestick setup (Heavy Duty Spring and FireRing Mount) and move it to a hood bracket mount, or return it and get a Lil' Wilson antenna, and park it on the roof.

    I have heard a couple people say the Lil' Wilsons can cause rust if you leave them there all the time. Anyone in the rust belt states verify that they're okay for long-term use?
     
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  7. Jan 2, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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    I'd definitely prefer somewhere that doesn't require drilling into the painted body.
     
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  8. Jan 2, 2020 at 8:00 PM
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    I'm with you. And I would want to be really cautious about leaving a magnetic mount permanently stuck on my truck, as well. I have made that mistake with vehicles in the past. Apparently using
    $13 3M Clear Paint Protection Vinyl Film 12" Wide Choose Your Size (12" x 12")
    this stuff under the magnetic base goes a long way towards preventing the damage. Still the issue of wires running along the roof, though.

    I'm thinking a hood mount solution might be my way forward...
     
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