Antenna Suggestions?

[01YO]

My power antenna is dead. I'd like to just replace with a flexible rubber one so this doesn't happen again.

Any suggestions? I''ll gladly buy through an affiliate link. I just want a good one that isn't power, and can make it thru car washes.

 

[Redear]

I know its not quite what you mean, but I just shoved an aluminum Arrow into mine. Works great, but may not do too well in a car wash...

 

[Hepar]

Search "Tacoma whip mod"

Many people replace their power antenna with the flexible Tacoma antenna.

 

[Spaceman33]

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Search "Tacoma whip mod"

Many people replace their power antenna with the flexible Tacoma antenna.

Did the Taco Whip mod two weeks ago.

 

[maine runner]

The search feature can be hard to use so I found the link to the write up for you.

The "Taco" Whip Antenna Mod

 

[alaskaflyer]

:thumb:

Did the Taco Whip mod two weeks ago.

Did you follow the write up? and if so were the part numbers good.

Thanks

 

[01YO]

The search feature can be hard to use so I found the link to the write up for you.

The "Taco" Whip Antenna Mod

holy crap, i'm no where near handy enough to do that, is there just an easy antenna i can screw in and call it a day?

 

[Spaceman33]

holy crap, i'm no where near handy enough to do that, is there just an easy antenna i can screw in and call it a day?

Sorry. No easy fix. The antenna wire plugs into the back of the radio.

Whether you buy an OEM replacement or other, you have to run the wire to the back of the radio.

You can repair your current power antenna with a new Teflon cord but it will be hard without uninstalling it... which means pulling the antenna wire from the back of the radio.

I think some folks have tried to cut the existing antenna wire and splice it into a new antenna, but I bet the quality is bad.

The DIY isn't that tough.

Glove box comes out easy. Getting the radio trim off is the hard part but doable.

 

[TheDurk]

Sorry. No easy fix. The antenna wire plugs into the back of the radio.

Whether you buy an OEM replacement or other, you have to run the wire to the back of the radio.

You can repair your current power antenna with a new Teflon cord but it will be hard without uninstalling it... which means pulling the antenna wire from the back of the radio.

I think some folks have tried to cut the existing antenna wire and splice it into a new antenna, but I bet the quality is bad.

The DIY isn't that tough.

Glove box comes out easy. Getting the radio trim off is the hard part but doable.

The bolded part is wrong. You can remove the motor and do what you want to it WITHOUT pulling the wire out. The connection at the motor can be undone. BTDT.

 

[tee-bone]

My antenna wouldn't move more than a few inches out, and then wouldn't retract.

I went to the stealership, paid around $20 for the plastic tooth geared part, and replaced it myself in like 10 minutes. This has been a few years ago so I am sadly lacking in details, but I know for sure I didn't have to do anything inside the truck.

 

[01YO]

My antenna wouldn't move more than a few inches out, and then wouldn't retract.

I went to the stealership, paid around $20 for the plastic tooth geared part, and replaced it myself in like 10 minutes. This has been a few years ago so I am sadly lacking in details, but I know for sure I didn't have to do anything inside the truck.

that sounds more like my style! thanks!

 

[01YO]

that sounds more like my style! thanks!

update, just called my local dealership, they are ordering the replacement part so i can get rid of the power antenna, it costs $73.59, i'll then buy the rubber antenna to screw into it

i'll have car toys install it when i'm having them replace my heat unit

thanks again forum members