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Arguably my best purchase yet
Criminally expensive ($70), but the 30 second install, no mods needed and IMO better reception. It's already paid for itself. I added a dab of Loctite in case someone trys to steal it as they are easily unscrewed.
The conversion sleeve goes in place of the power antenna mast is a piece of cake, literally plug and play.
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07-06-2022, 06:19 AM
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If that's the best yet, you've got a lot of room for more "bests". My best has been all of the suspension bushings, absolutely transformed the quality of ride.
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07-06-2022, 09:32 AM
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I got a mini--antenna cable adapter, and a 'Y' junction, and hooked the rear window antenna up to my aftermarket headunit. Previously, that was disconnected and only the normal sized fender power antenna was hooked up. And then installed a switch to turn 'off' the front power antenna. And what I've found is that the rear window antenna works so well, that by the time I start losing reception on a station, flipping the switch and raising the power antenna barely makes any improvement. I don't think I've bothered raising it for a couple of years now.
Not what I used but it probably works better: Amazon.com: Carxtc Diversity Antenna Harness Adapter When Installing a New Radio, Fits Toyota 4Runner that has two antenna connector plugs : Electronics
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07-06-2022, 11:11 AM
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I'm going this way myself. I want to put my GMRS antenna on the OEM Hole. I barely use the radio anyway, and my Handheld GMRS radios actually have a RADIO station function anyway.
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07-10-2022, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Auce
Criminally expensive ($70), but the 30 second install, no mods needed and IMO better reception. It's already paid for itself. I added a dab of Loctite in case someone trys to steal it as they are easily unscrewed.
The conversion sleeve goes in place of the power antenna mast is a piece of cake, literally plug and play.
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Link to the brand you bought?
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07-11-2022, 11:22 AM
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07-11-2022, 03:58 PM
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Criminally expensive ($70), but the 30 second install, no mods needed and IMO better reception. It's already paid for itself. I added a dab of Loctite in case someone trys to steal it as they are easily unscrewed.
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Agree on the criminally expensive but it does look clean.
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07-18-2022, 11:33 AM
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Have you taken it through a carwash yet?
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07-18-2022, 12:15 PM
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Its a great mod but am I the only one that likes the stock antenna. I am on my 3rd antenna and second motor but still like the stock operation.
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07-18-2022, 12:59 PM
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Me, too. I still have the original power antenna. I've added a dash switch to cut the power during normal operation. I've found that the 'diversity antenna' in the passenger rear window does fine under most circumstances. When I do need the mast antenna for reception, I'm pretty fringe-y for that station. Then it's time for the aux input or bluetooth.
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07-18-2022, 01:49 PM
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Its a great mod but am I the only one that likes the stock antenna. I am on my 3rd antenna and second motor but still like the stock operation.
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I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum from you lol I plan on removing the entire antenna assembly completely even though mine is still in great condition and operational. I never listen to the radio.
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07-18-2022, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Riceye
Me, too. I still have the original power antenna. I've added a dash switch to cut the power during normal operation. I've found that the 'diversity antenna' in the passenger rear window does fine under most circumstances. When I do need the mast antenna for reception, I'm pretty fringe-y for that station. Then it's time for the aux input or Bluetooth.
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I like the switch to idea.. I just turn my radio off but I can see if i put an aftermarket radio in. I can run that power antenna to a toggle. ;-) As I don't use the radio much at all just the speakers for my Bluetooth connection. :-)
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07-18-2022, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by spartacus
Its a great mod but am I the only one that likes the stock antenna. I am on my 3rd antenna and second motor but still like the stock operation.
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I liked the stock antenna, being that you're on your third though lol.
I really had no choice, my power antenna wont' go/wouldn't go down on its own unless the vehicle was turned off with the aftermarket head unit.
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