OE antenna length
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OE antenna length
Can someone give me the OE am/fm antenna length. Found mine to be missing today, not sure if it fell on or was taken. I was looking online and there are all different lengths just want the OE one. Thanks
Cargo Master
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Well, first off, we need more info. Year of the truck specifically. Second, if you've ever had issues with the antenna slapping something overhead, this might be the time to rectify that. My 2011 always slapped the overhead signs at the parking garage at work, and sometimes my carport. When I got my new truck, the first thing i did was get a shorter antenna...
Of course I soon after found out that my truck won't fit in the parking garage at all anyway. But it did help with the carport. And there is no noticeable difference in reception. Of course I only tested it to see...I never listen to AM/FM anyway.
Anyway, just something to consider.
Anyway, just something to consider.
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Sorry, it is a 2004 F250 and the antenna was stock length. It would touch signs but it would save the roof so if it hit my wife would know to stop that she would not fir. Never had any reception issues.
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My 2001 antenna used to strike my garage.
So I put a 90 degree bend near the top so it would clear, at least, my garage.
In the old days I think optimum antenna length was about 30 inches.
So I figured I still have original length, only a 90 degree bend in top 4 inches or so.
Yeah, unfortunately I scraped roof on apartment building garage about 1 year ago.
OUCH!
So I put a 90 degree bend near the top so it would clear, at least, my garage.
In the old days I think optimum antenna length was about 30 inches.
So I figured I still have original length, only a 90 degree bend in top 4 inches or so.
Yeah, unfortunately I scraped roof on apartment building garage about 1 year ago.
OUCH!
Last edited by marksman76; Mar 8, 2019 at 02:08 AM. Reason: typo
Cargo Master
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I poked around a bit, and could not find anything that lists the length of the antenna. I can't believe someone on here with a 2004 hasn't responded. It's gotta be easy enough to get a tape measure and go measure it. But there are plenty of replacements on Amazon of all lengths. If all else fails, go measure from the base to roughly you want the antenna to be, and find one close to that length.
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I had to replace mine on my '01. I ordered it from a ford place online. It said it was the correct antenna, but turns out it was for a newer model. The threads were correct and I made it work, but I have no idea if it's the same length as the original. FWIW it's about 33"
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