shorter antenna
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From: Merrimac, MA
shorter antenna
my stock screw antenna hits my garage door.
does anyone no of a shorter replacement antenna in black. I am not interested in the cheap rubber ones. thanks
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01' screw XLT
highland green
5.4
moonroof, 6CD changer
foglight switch mod
17" wheels
bedliner, bedcage
K&N FIPK
Extang Tonneau
Flowmaster 50 series
rear dual pipes
does anyone no of a shorter replacement antenna in black. I am not interested in the cheap rubber ones. thanks
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01' screw XLT
highland green
5.4
moonroof, 6CD changer
foglight switch mod
17" wheels
bedliner, bedcage
K&N FIPK
Extang Tonneau
Flowmaster 50 series
rear dual pipes
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 289
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From: Greenville, SC, USA
Just take the antenna off and pull the ball off with some pliers, cut the antenna with a hacksaw or sidecutters and put the ball back on and paint it. Works fine and saevs you some $
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Gen III
4x4 Lariat
5.4
Lmtd Slip, 3.55
ORP
Tow Package
Oxford White/Az Beige
Med Parchment leather
Heated captains chairs
Moonroof
Slider
Bed extender
CD Changer
Ford Factory Splash Guards
Husky Floor Mats
Bugflector II Shield
Ordered 1/11/01
Arrived at Dealer 2/28/01
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Gen III
4x4 Lariat
5.4
Lmtd Slip, 3.55
ORP
Tow Package
Oxford White/Az Beige
Med Parchment leather
Heated captains chairs
Moonroof
Slider
Bed extender
CD Changer
Ford Factory Splash Guards
Husky Floor Mats
Bugflector II Shield
Ordered 1/11/01
Arrived at Dealer 2/28/01
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Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Central Florida
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 158
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From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Are you sure you can just cut it? I thought it had to be a certain length for a reason. That's why most of the shorter aftermarket ones have a spiral in them, to make up for the length......I thought.....I have the same problem, keeps hitting the darn door!
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1998 Black F-150 XLT Ext. 4x4 Off-Road Package
Current Mods:
-Pace Edwards Roll Top
-Box Liner
-Tinted all around
-Pioneer 4100 CD Deck w/remote
-Kenwood 400W Amp
-Phoenix Gold 5x7's
-JL Audio Stealth Box
-2 Phoenix Gold 8" Subs
-K&N Filter
Check it out: http://www.f150world.com/jeffstruck
1998 Silver Frost Contour LX V6 "Full Load"
1985 Mustang GT w/T-Tops "The Fun Machine"
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1998 Black F-150 XLT Ext. 4x4 Off-Road Package
Current Mods:
-Pace Edwards Roll Top
-Box Liner
-Tinted all around
-Pioneer 4100 CD Deck w/remote
-Kenwood 400W Amp
-Phoenix Gold 5x7's
-JL Audio Stealth Box
-2 Phoenix Gold 8" Subs
-K&N Filter
Check it out: http://www.f150world.com/jeffstruck
1998 Silver Frost Contour LX V6 "Full Load"
1985 Mustang GT w/T-Tops "The Fun Machine"
If the antena fits so do I. If it touches I check my clearance.
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 218
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From: Riverside, CA
Guys,
I cut mine off, and reattached the little ball. Gave it a shot of black paint, and it works just as well as it did at full length. In fact, you can't tell it's been altered, accept for the new length. I left mine about an inch higher than the cab, for that early warning notice.
If you would rather not snip your antenna, they sell shorter ones.
I cut mine off, and reattached the little ball. Gave it a shot of black paint, and it works just as well as it did at full length. In fact, you can't tell it's been altered, accept for the new length. I left mine about an inch higher than the cab, for that early warning notice.
If you would rather not snip your antenna, they sell shorter ones.