Stubby antenna
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2018
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From: Frederick, CO
I got this 6 3/4" antenna:
I like that it has no branding on it. So far, it seems no different in performance/tuning than my stock antenna. I landed on this brand because it seemed to get the best ratings, as far as reception. I don't know, though, if it does, in fact, have superior reception among stubby antennas. have been through the car wash with it a couple of times. No worries.
The reason I swapped was that my stock antenna dragged on my garage door and I was afraid that it would eventually catch and do damage.
I like that it has no branding on it. So far, it seems no different in performance/tuning than my stock antenna. I landed on this brand because it seemed to get the best ratings, as far as reception. I don't know, though, if it does, in fact, have superior reception among stubby antennas. have been through the car wash with it a couple of times. No worries.
The reason I swapped was that my stock antenna dragged on my garage door and I was afraid that it would eventually catch and do damage.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,830
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From: NorCal
I like the 50 cal BMG looks good. I dont believe any of the stubby's get as good or better reception than the 36" factory.. There's a reason for the height.. Maybe around town in the city there's not much noticeable change. Just my opinion from previous stubby antennas I have used in the past. Go out in a more rural area with hills, mountains etc.
I use satellite radio, so tall trees and over passes are my main enemy. lol
I use satellite radio, so tall trees and over passes are my main enemy. lol
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: GA
Take a stroll over to the Antenna X or Cravenspeed website.
Just remember, with stubby antennas, your reception will be decreased.
Just remember, with stubby antennas, your reception will be decreased.
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Tuned
Joined: Apr 2018
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From: AZ
BuiltRight makes a nice one. I don't ever listen to the radio but it seems to pick up stations just fine
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Joined: Feb 2020
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I got this 6 3/4" antenna: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0QTD7C
I like that it has no branding on it. So far, it seems no different in performance/tuning than my stock antenna. I landed on this brand because it seemed to get the best ratings, as far as reception. I don't know, though, if it does, in fact, have superior reception among stubby antennas. have been through the car wash with it a couple of times. No worries.
The reason I swapped was that my stock antenna dragged on my garage door and I was afraid that it would eventually catch and do damage.
I like that it has no branding on it. So far, it seems no different in performance/tuning than my stock antenna. I landed on this brand because it seemed to get the best ratings, as far as reception. I don't know, though, if it does, in fact, have superior reception among stubby antennas. have been through the car wash with it a couple of times. No worries.
The reason I swapped was that my stock antenna dragged on my garage door and I was afraid that it would eventually catch and do damage.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 248
Likes: 40
From: Texas
I also have that same antenna, works fairly well. You'll notice your stations drop off a little sooner on road trips than the factory antenna.
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 374
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I originally bought a black anodized aluminum stubby antenna off of ebay, and after 4-6 months it changed colors from jet black to a brown. In on my second one, and after 8-10 months it looks like its starting to change again. I may just get it powder coated and see how that holds up.
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 5,940
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From: NY/Canada border
Previous to that I had a rubber stubby antenna that not only looked goofy in my opinion, one day on vacation near Daytona Beach it never came home from a car wash.
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Joined: Jan 2014
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From: IA/GA/HI/FL/VA/CA/ME
I’ve actually bought 4 different antennas for this truck. And I had cut the factory one so it cleared the garage door. But the wire started to unravel after a few months. Then I got a rubber one and the car wash ate it. I replaced it with a similar rubber one but decided I wanted a more factory look. So I got one like the factory one but it was shorter than what I liked (15”) and now I have a 21” and it’s just right. Kinda like Goldilocks over here with my antennas. Lol.
this is what I have now. It’s just shorter than the cab. Perfect IMO.
AntennaMastsRus - 21 Inch Black...
I still have these two. If you or anyone is interested I will ship it to you for free if you cover shipping. They are just sitting in my toolbox.
AntennaMastsRus - 15 Inch Black...
AntennaMastsRus - 17" All-Terrain...
this is what I have now. It’s just shorter than the cab. Perfect IMO.
AntennaMastsRus - 21 Inch Black...
I still have these two. If you or anyone is interested I will ship it to you for free if you cover shipping. They are just sitting in my toolbox.
AntennaMastsRus - 15 Inch Black...
AntennaMastsRus - 17" All-Terrain...