[TexaaLonghorn]

I learned this trick from another website and cost is $0. I got tired of my antenna banging and dragging the garage door as I pulled in (made significantly worse with bigger tires and level kit) so I just remove the factory antennae. Measured down 6-7" and cut off. Removed the ball at the top of the antennae with a vise and elbow grease. Reinstalled the ball on top of now shorter antennae by carefully bouncing off concrete slab a few times. Quick light coat of black spray paint for any accidental scuffs I made and BAM a new antennae that does bang or drag with the total investment of $0.

 

[spelasr]

I learned this trick from another website and cost is $0. I got tired of my antenna banging and dragging the garage door as I pulled in (made significantly worse with bigger tires and level kit) so I just remove the factory antennae. Measured down 6-7" and cut off. Removed the ball at the top of the antennae with a vise and elbow grease. Reinstalled the ball on top of now shorter antennae by carefully bouncing off concrete slab a few times. Quick light coat of black spray paint for any accidental scuffs I made and BAM a new antennae that does bang or drag with the total investment of $0.

How is the reception? I thought they were made that length for optimum reception of Radio Stations.

 

[TexaaLonghorn]

My reception hasn't changed at all. I do most of my driving in town but occasionally I do travel and have not noticed a difference. I have not been in the boonies YET so I can't comment on that. If reception is worse on the boonies, I still have Sirius, iPhone, CD, and USB!

 

[Kc311]

"Carefully bouncing off concrete slab a few times." Ha I love it!

 

[AKSilverboost]

Nice, If I ever come into this problem then I may just do this.

 

[spelasr]

My reception hasn't changed at all. I do most of my driving in town but occasionally I do travel and have not noticed a difference. I have not been in the boonies YET so I can't comment on that. If reception is worse on the boonies, I still have Sirius, iPhone, CD, and USB!

Agreed same here. I think it would be not just practical but a cool look as well.

 

[Leadsled124]

good idea! It is annoying for sure. But after raising my truck up a bit i use it as a safety meter in underground parking garages!

 

[TexaaLonghorn]

good idea! It is annoying for sure. But after raising my truck up a bit i use it as a safety meter in underground parking garages!

I understand...we just have one in my city and I avoid it like the plague!

 

[TraciInTexas]

We do that to Mustangs... Cut the antennae level to the roof-line for a non-stoopid appearance.
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