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What antenna do you have on your Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by zul, Jan 2, 2012.

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What size antenna is on your Tacoma?

  1. Stock

    1,100 vote(s)
    68.9%

  2. Aftermarket, 24" or over

    19 vote(s)
    1.2%

  3. Aftermarket, between 12" and 24"

    199 vote(s)
    12.5%

  4. Aftermarket, 12" or less

    279 vote(s)
    17.5%
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  1. Feb 3, 2013 at 7:36 AM
    #261
    b0ules

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    b0ules Fresh frame!

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    Yep, they've got the bar and I won't go in if it warns of a height less than 6', but I always question whether or not I trust it implicitly. When I've been in the lower bowels of a garage, the antenna hits and scrapes a lot, but I've hit/scraped it HARD and stopped just in time to save my roof in the past (it looked like it was tightening up and I was going slowly)... I think the warning bar is a great guide, but not an absolute guarantee that there isn't a new low-hanging pipe or duct that was put in place after since the last overhead clearance measurement was taken.

    Just looked at the truck outside - that's quite a bit of antenna for warning - 8" or so from 20' away? Like I said, I feel that it serves a purpose for my application. :)

    Cheers!
     
    b0ules, Feb 3, 2013
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  2. Feb 3, 2013 at 7:41 AM
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    DEEVON911

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    DEEVON911 Semi-Pro

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    I got ya, just never had an issue myself, and I have a shorty antenna, if the ceiling his my antenna, I've got other problems. :laugh:
     
    DEEVON911, Feb 3, 2013
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  3. Feb 3, 2013 at 8:08 AM
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    devenob

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  4. Feb 3, 2013 at 1:19 PM
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    CanisLupus

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    Going to be putting on the TRD 4.7'' antenna in a couple days, whenever it gets delivered. I don't use the radio (iPhone / AUX cable) but I don't like the look of the bare antenna holder. I also want an antenna just in case of some emergency. I trimmed my stock one to around 18'' a while ago and didn't notice any drop in reception, FYI. We'll see how the 4.7'' does when I get it on.

    Matt
     
    CanisLupus, Feb 3, 2013
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  5. Feb 13, 2013 at 6:24 PM
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    ElNacho

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    I'm ordering a stubby crave speed. I hate having the antennae on. I'm currently running nothing since i use my phone or XM for music.
     
    ElNacho, Feb 13, 2013
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  6. Feb 14, 2013 at 6:46 PM
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    AntennaX

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    you could have saved your money and just left the antenna off...
     
    AntennaX, Feb 14, 2013
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  7. Feb 14, 2013 at 9:25 PM
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    fejus

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    I have had nothing but bad issues with HD radio and my 13inch plastic antenna x >_<



    I will probably install my stock again :(
     
    fejus, Feb 14, 2013
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  8. Mar 4, 2013 at 7:21 AM
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    packfan88

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    packfan88 Very Nice !

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    i took mine off becaue I have an aftermarket XM radio and never listen to regular radio.

    Opie and Anthony FTW!
     
    packfan88, Mar 4, 2013
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  9. Mar 4, 2013 at 12:35 PM
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    aubi1414, Mar 4, 2013
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  10. Mar 4, 2013 at 2:26 PM
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    Did you loose any AM/FM Signal ?
     
    Manwithoutaplan, Mar 4, 2013
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  11. Mar 4, 2013 at 5:19 PM
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  12. Mar 4, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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    That's what I did :D

    I want something to plug that hole up though . . . like an antenna hole cap. Make one of those and I'll get it.
     
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  13. Mar 8, 2013 at 3:31 PM
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    Haha, yeah I tore mine off when I was going through some brush. Drilled the bolt out and called it good.
     
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  14. Mar 8, 2013 at 4:09 PM
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    Ricks2013, Mar 8, 2013
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  15. Mar 15, 2013 at 4:55 PM
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    BuckinKaeding

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    I get shitty radio reception in San Diego with a stock antenna.

    Anybody know if there's an antenna out there that increases reception?

    I am getting an HD Radio installed tomorrow, so maybe it will sound better.
     
    BuckinKaeding, Mar 15, 2013
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  16. Mar 16, 2013 at 6:17 PM
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    fejus

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    I have HD Radio .. do not change from the stock antenna.
     
    fejus, Mar 16, 2013
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  17. Mar 16, 2013 at 6:25 PM
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    Skinny Rogers

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    Skinny Rogers U know fish can hear u thinking just b4 u sneeze

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    14 in billet antennax. Love it. Lost no reception. Looks great.
     
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  18. Mar 16, 2013 at 7:22 PM
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    tinker_troy

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    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Mar 17, 2013 at 12:54 PM
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    fejus

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    oh nice! I was hoping that someone had used a firestik for their regular radio... were there any adapters needed?
     
    fejus, Mar 17, 2013
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  20. Mar 17, 2013 at 1:23 PM
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    tinker_troy

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    I got if from this guy....

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...stah-custom-firestik-ii-05-11-headlights.html

    who may or maynot have gotten it from here...

    http://www.tundratalk.net/forums/tundra-parts-accessories/106042-custom-firestick-ll-antenna.html

    yes there is an adaptor.
    and it does make wind noise at times... but I think it looks cool
    Will probably take it off when I go off roading to keep it from snapping the adapter.
     
    tinker_troy, Mar 17, 2013
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