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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. Jan 23, 2012 at 12:39 PM
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    ShawnH72

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    I have this exact same antenna, and I have had no problems at all picking up all of my stations...even the HD ones.
     
    ShawnH72, Jan 23, 2012
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  2. Jan 23, 2012 at 1:04 PM
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    Cowboyz

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    not sure the exact length but its short.

    I dont have a good close up of it but here it is.
    [​IMG]
     
    Cowboyz, Jan 23, 2012
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  3. Jan 23, 2012 at 1:20 PM
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    DOUBLE D

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    Not enough
    i have the 13" AntennaX and i think it was $15..i like it better than stock..
     
    DOUBLE D, Jan 23, 2012
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  4. Feb 13, 2012 at 4:12 PM
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    BRYLONATOR

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    Car wash just got mine over the weekend. Was a pain to work the broken piece out but I eventually got it! I went to Autozone and picked up a 13" that is identical to stock for $9.99. Love the way it looks. I noticed a little signal loss when parking in a underground garage. Never had a problem before but I am ok with it. I am just parking!
     
    BRYLONATOR, Feb 13, 2012
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  5. Feb 13, 2012 at 4:42 PM
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    Kevin C

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    Just now finished ordering a 14" Billet antenna ($20 bucks) from "AntennaX." I will post a pic and review when I get it. A bit pricey, but, besides my toolbox, it's the only (for now) mod's I plan. Famous last words :)
     
    Kevin C, Feb 13, 2012
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  6. Feb 13, 2012 at 4:50 PM
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    trdNick

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    13" antennaX!!!!20120211_134449.jpg
     
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  7. Feb 13, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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    Fightnfire

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    Euro style 13" from Antennae X
     
    Fightnfire, Feb 13, 2012
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  8. Feb 13, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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    TacomaChris

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    I cut roughly 12-14 inches off of my stock antenna...looks better and doesn't grab the garage door anymore:D
     
    TacomaChris, Feb 13, 2012
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  9. Feb 13, 2012 at 9:07 PM
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    HAWAIICALIVEGAZ

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    13" OEM looking one from Auto Zone... 9bucks!!!
     
    HAWAIICALIVEGAZ, Feb 13, 2012
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  10. Feb 15, 2012 at 1:47 PM
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    AntennaX

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    nice!!
     
    AntennaX, Feb 15, 2012
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  11. Feb 15, 2012 at 1:52 PM
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    metra universal fit power antenna, works GREAT
     
    Rellik01, Feb 15, 2012
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  12. Feb 15, 2012 at 1:53 PM
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    Cr250jumper

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    Magnetized Sirius antenna on the roof. Factory one is gone
     
    Cr250jumper, Feb 15, 2012
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  13. Feb 15, 2012 at 4:49 PM
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    trdNick

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    It works great!! Great product :D My dad was so impressed he bought one too lol
     
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  14. Feb 19, 2012 at 12:20 PM
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    camo arrow antenna

    [​IMG]
     
    jimbo06, Feb 19, 2012
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  15. Feb 19, 2012 at 12:41 PM
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    OH-MAN

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    Wow I ha dthat on a couple other trucks I have had over the years.
    Thanks for the reminder as I need to redo mine on the Tacoma now!!!!

    I have the stocker cut down to just a smidge higher than the roof line.
    Now I need to sort through my arrow collection :D:D
     
    OH-MAN, Feb 19, 2012
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  16. Feb 19, 2012 at 12:56 PM
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    no problem, i was goin to make it myself but they sell it solid metal its nice
     
    jimbo06, Feb 19, 2012
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  17. Feb 19, 2012 at 2:16 PM
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    Big wheels, big tires, big lift......iiiiiiittttie biitttttie antenna. Makes no sense to me but to each his own. I think the stock antenna is fine
     
    DC Taco, Feb 19, 2012
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  18. Feb 19, 2012 at 5:57 PM
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    BradleyScottETC

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    Yeah, not something I look at either, though I do understand that both of our posts have absolutely nothing to contribute to this thread... :D
     
    BradleyScottETC, Feb 19, 2012
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  19. Feb 20, 2012 at 4:39 AM
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    DEEVON911

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    TRD Cat-back Exhaust. Semi-Debadged. Trimmed down stock Antenna. Weathertech vent visors. TRD FJ Cruiser Center Cap Wheel Mod. 265/75/16 Firestone Destination A/T,s . Inverter tapped into for outlet in cab. Tacomaworld sticker which adds 5 hp.
    We don't need to compensate with our mast. :cool:
    LOL. I don't know what it is with me, but I wish we had no antennas. Maybe one day I will eliminate mine. I like clean lines. That tall ass antenna on the truck looks out of place to me, like a 6th finger. So a shorty does not ruin the lines for me as much. Weird, I know, but thats why I have a shorty.
     
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  20. Feb 20, 2012 at 7:29 AM
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    Antennas are designed to work at certain megahertz. The length of the antenna determines what frequencies it hears best. You CAN NOT just go chopping antennas and expect them to work fine afterwards. They may still work but they will lose their broad band capabilities of receiving a wide array of frequencies aka channels. The length makes the antenna resonant and proper resonance is what makes an antenna rx well. FYI.
     
    rngrchad, Feb 20, 2012
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