Texan -

I had the same problem. I went to a local auto parts store and found a radio antenna that looks like a cell phone antenna. It's about 16-18 inches tall and came with a number of double threaded adapters (in different sizes). I found the right one and put a dab of locktite (the grade that *can* be removed) and the problem was solved. I think the antenna even compliments the styling of the front end I experience *no* degradation in FM reception as a result of the "lower" height (and I live pretty far out from some stations!) - Good luck -

David A. - '98 F150 Lariat, 4.6, off-road. No door pillar cracks yet!

 

Billet antennas sold right here in the digital market place kill two birds with one stone...Better looks - Just the right size..Capt.

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Capt. America..,
1998 F-150 XLTSC...2WD.. . 4.10LS rear...auto E40D... 5.4L...Flairside... Ground effects... Billet Pedals... Billet Grill... Billet Brake lite... Oval Mirror... Bed rails... Bug Deflector... Wood Grain Kit...Fog lites... TPS...Velocity tube... K&N... ss Ford tag.,.Tinted Windows... overhead/floor consoles... Mood lights...Blue bulbs... Alarm...Radar...Dashmat... Fire/Ice rear window tint ...conspicuity reflectors... cd changer...mobil 1... Painted rear Drums... Helwing Sway Bar... Dual Exhaust... Halogen Back-up bulbs... clear corner lens...
Tail lens covers... Leather...Floor Mats... Seat covers...Tow Pkge...
Side window Louvers... Painted Brake calipers... Custom Captian America Paint Job...TRIPLE LED brake lights...Rain guards... Painted throttle body cover...sliding rear window...Superchip...Custom Gas cap holder...2" leveling shackels...Fox tail key chain...Clear turn signal bulbs..

 

I thought about changing mine but realized that the first thing that hits a "low bridge" is the antenna ... a lot better than the roof of the truck. This was I at least have time to stop and make sure I'll clear.

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1999 Lariat Super Cab, S.B. 5.4L, 3.55 LS
and everything but the leaky slider window.
Bright red w/ gold 2-tone, Leather Captain's Chairs
Mods: Duraliner bedliner, Bugflector II, Hide-a-hooks.
& a leeetle chrome tip on the exhaust.

 

Indyfan has revealed what many Expedition owners have found to be true. The antenna is an excellent "early warning" device for low clearances.

 

Picked up my new Lariat 4x4 Monday. Noticed the antenna strikes the garage door top and also the ceiling in some parking garages. Are there any after market antenna's that are shorter? Does anybody know a better solution?

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2000 Lariat F150 4x4, S/C, 5.4L, 3.55 LS, ORG, Cab Steps, Towing, Elect 4x4,Black/Gold.

 

I did like WhiteF150,went to Radio shack and bought a short flexible antenna with three adapters that looks good and is about 16-18 inches tall. Works as good as the original. It bends with the wind and if it ever gets bent over far enough to touch the windshield I know I'm going way too fast. {:-)

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97 F-150, 2WD, Reg Cab,Flareside,Dk Toreador Red, Windsor 4.6, Magnecor 8.5mm wires, Bosch Plat +4s, 3.55 LS, EGR Bug Deflector, ******* Bed Cover, Bed Liner, XL Full Length Running Boards, Air Aid Kit, Gibson Single Out Cat Back, Superchips, TransGo Shift Kit, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Hellwig 2500# Overload Springs

 

Just take a pair of pliers and cut your present antenna in half........

sorry, I couldn't resist ;-)

-kindest regards

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1999 F150 4x4, wedgewood blue, 5.4l auto, Manick brush guard, Duraliner, KC Hilites, surf rod holders, tinted windows, K&N air filter without airbox, Velocity air intake tube, Midas Performance muffler with dual pipes, toolbox, Uniden CB with whip and now, enjoying a new reprieve on life with a 2000 series 5.4L (swapped engine due to Piston Slap).

 

I bought a 12in. billet specialties antenna and it looks pretty good . The hard part is keeping it clean.

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97 Ford F150 XLT Supercab, 4.6 liter Triton V8 auto, 4X2, short bed, Hard Tonneau top, BugSheild, Trenz billet grill and bumper, Flowmaster dual exhaust, Trenz F150 emblems, Kenwood 2 Din cd\cassette deck with 4 mid. Boston Rallys, Belltech 4"/6" drop, Belltech Nitro Shocks, Billet Specialties 17" Eliminator rims fitted with BFG Comp. T/A ZR 255/50, clear turn lenses, clear tail lenses, K&N Generation II, billet antenna, tweed carpet bedliner

 

That was my very first mod. A Trenz billet antennae from Roger Lemere. It's a neat little addition and I get quite a few comments...plus the paint was already starting to come off the stock one (at 1000 miles) and hey, no more hitting the garage door!

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99 XLT 5.4L Ext Cab 4x4 ORP - 3.55LS, grey/blue leather, wood dash and door inserts, Lund Deflector, Trenz Billet Antennae...and too many things on my want list!
1977 1/2 F250 4x4 "Low Boy" 400-4spd

 

Where in the online store are the billit antenna's? I looked for them in Billit accessories section, but did not see any.
Thanks,
Jeff

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1999 F-150 Lariat 4X2
Reg cab Short box Styleside
5.4L 3.55ls
Deep Wedgwood Blue/Silver
Lund Interceptor hood shield
VentVisors
Class III hitch
Ford molded mud guards
Soft tonneau cover
Factory CD with changer (thanks Dusty)
Tinted windows
Factory fog light kit

http://www.fortunecity.com/silversto...ton54home.html

 

I had the same problem so I picked up a black rubber whip type antenna at Radio Shack. REception is just as good as the OEM. If it doesn't work, Take it back. It's only $5.

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2000 f150 4x4 XLT Island Blue Supercab, 5.4, 3.55 Limited Slip
Class III Towing Package& Trans Cooler; Backcountry Stainless Step Bars;

 

I had that problem too ..so i lowered my truck...i figured the antenna would be too expensive...

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-97 F150 FLARESIDE XLT REG.CAB.4X2 PACIFIC GREEN/GREY INTERIOR
-4.6L AUTO TRANNY 3.55 LS REAR
-MODS-
-ROUSH RACING PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION LOWERED 3 FRONT 3.5 REAR WITH BILSTIEN SHOCKS
-GOODYEAR EAGLE LS TIRES
-4X4 GRILL/BUMPER AND LIGHTS
-PAINT MATCHED SNUG LID BED COVER GREY CARPETED BED KIT
-VENTSHADES
-PAINT MATCHED SLOTTED TAILIGHT ACCENTS CLEAR FRONT CORNERS
-BLUE HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS/BUMPER LIGHTS TOO
-K&N FILTER-WMS AIR TUBE-CUSTOM RAM AIR FROM BUMPER OPENING
-SUPERCHIP(THANX MIKE!!) POWERAID(WHISTLE BOX) ACCELL SUPER STOCK PLUG WIRES BOSCH PLATINUM PLUS 4'S
-VALVOLINE FULL SYNTHETIC 10W30
-FLOWMASTER MUFFLER(to be changed to JARDINE system)
-SPEED GLO DASH& CARBON FIBER GAUGE ACCENT HUSKY LINER FLOOR MATS
-STEREO:
-ECLIPSE HEAD UNIT/SONY ADJUSTIBLE CROSSOVER MOUNTED IN DRIVER DOOR MAP POCKET/BOSTON 6.5 SEPERATES/RUN BY PIONEER AMP/2-12"ORION DVC SUBS POWERED BY ORION HCCA AMP/CUSTOM SUB BOX/1 FARAD CAP/WAY TOO MANY CD'S!!!!
CLIFFORD ALARM&REMOTE START.
"#6 STICKER" GO MARTIN!!

 

just testing something. trying to get a hyperlink working down here

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2000 F150 XLT 4.6L V8 Auto, SuperCab, Torreador Red, Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust, K&N Drop-in, 265/75/R16 Futura Mud Terrains
www.geocities.com/y2kf150