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Jan 28, 2018 | 08:03 AM

#16

Poncho450

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Originally Posted by wrvond

The problem with all those short rubberized antennae is that they bend in the wind and tend to take a set, resulting in a permanently curved antenna.

So it looks like you're always moving really fast!

Jan 28, 2018 | 10:18 AM

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polarisimpala

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Originally Posted by xxxsherpa

A few guys have pulled off the ball on the tip, cut the antenna to length and reinstalled the ball. As for me, I went to parts store and bought the 21" wire wrapped (oem) antenna and put it on.

Do you remember what the part number was for the OEM 21" antenna.

Jan 28, 2018 | 11:06 AM

#18

xxxsherpa

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I don't, sorry. I picked it up at Pep Boys Auto Parts. It looks just like the one posted above on Amazon.

Jan 28, 2018 | 11:21 AM

#19

tdc_worm

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external antennae are used on trucks specifically to warn of passing under low objects. cars don't have to worry about over sized tires, lifts, mods, payload, etc changing the height of the vehicle. if you are never in parking garages, then it shouldnt be an issue. for reference, my truck is just short of 84" tall at the rear of the cab. pulling in to a 7' tall parking garage with moon roof blind open is very unnerving, haha.