Replacement Antenna Recommendations
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Replacement Antenna Recommendations
I just took delivery of my 2017 F350 6.7L King Ranch SB SRW and I realized when I got home that the antenna is too long/high. It bends to an excessive degree going in and out of the garage (yes, very tight fit) and scratches the inside of the garage door. So, I removed the antenna.
I am looking for recommendations for what I understand are called "stubble" antennas. Thanks for any info.
I am looking for recommendations for what I understand are called "stubble" antennas. Thanks for any info.
Cargo Master
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I just bought a "Stubby" clone from AutoZone, pure junk, pulls in the local stations but not that good. Is the real Stubby better?
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I love my "Stubby". But I will Admit, I listen to XM radio 100% of the time so i don't see the effects of the shorter AM/FM antenna.
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I popped the ball off the end of mine and cut about 8" off then popped the ball back on. Shot it with a little black paint and it works great. Clears the garage nicely now. I have not noticed any issues with signal loss...and it was free 
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Brilliant!! I'm going to try that today. Then I'll compare it to the Stubby I ordered.
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I cut my antenna down last night, but I couldn't get the ball off. How did you do that?
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It took a little doing. I ended up using the vice with a rag to prevent too much damage and sort of worked it off of there. It is pressed on there pretty good. To get it back on I did have to file the antenna down a little since it must taper down at the top. After that, I got it started and gave it a couple good whacks on the floor and used a drop of gorilla glue as a precaution. I did take a bit of the paint off the ball which I touched up when I was done. All in all it took me about 15 minutes.
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Apply a small amount of heat from a propane torch, it will pull off with ease, reheat it to reinstall. Does not scratch it up this way.
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