Antenna Suggestions

[4Runner4TW]

Today on the highway here in AZ we were having high winds. Couple that with going 75-80 mph and well, the antenna snapped off. I glanced into my review mirror for a split second when I heard it snap off the window so I don't think anything hit it (AZ highways are littered with trash/tires. Even saw a full truck bed tool box once).

Anyway this now gives me an opportunity to move forward with a new head unit, CB radio, Firestik antenna, and CB/FM/AM splitter. I think I'll go with the Unidentifiable 520XL so I can use the ash tray mount area.
Anyone with this set up of using the CB antenna as a dual purpose have advice or suggestions? I would also like to use the stock antenna hole to mount the Firestik, does anyone have ideas on that?

 

[R Marra]

Antenna

check out Brilliant's mod thread he has done this and shows the parts he used.

 

[JtuckerSvces]

Today on the highway here in AZ we were having high winds. Couple that with going 75-80 mph and well, the antenna snapped off. I glanced into my review mirror for a split second when I heard it snap off the window so I don't think anything hit it (AZ highways are littered with trash/tires. Even saw a full truck bed tool box once).

Anyway this now gives me an opportunity to move forward with a new head unit, CB radio, Firestik antenna, and CB/FM/AM splitter. I think I'll go with the Unidentifiable 520XL so I can use the ash tray mount area.
Anyone with this set up of using the CB antenna as a dual purpose have advice or suggestions? I would also like to use the stock antenna hole to mount the Firestik, does anyone have ideas on that?

Im at this crossroad too.

 

[4Runner4TW]

Gunna take this as an opportunity to upgrade. Atleast that's the sales pitch to the Mrs...haha

 

[tx_shooter]

I just finished doing this a couple of months ago. I used a CBI ditch light bracket to mount a 2' firestick at close to the stock location. It provides great reception for both the radio and CB. My signature link is to my build thread and has info on it.

 

[ian1006]

My power antenna was starting to stick so I put it down, disconnected it, then put a new head unit in with windshield mounted amplified antenna and love it. Better reception, low profile, and I don't have to worry about the power antenna ever.

 

[tx_shooter]

Here is my adapter box installed.



The CBI ditch light bracket



Finished product - 2' Firestick that has great reception both for AM/FM and CB

 

[4Runner4TW]

Here is my adapter box installed.



The CBI ditch light bracket



Finished product - 2' Firestick that has great reception both for AM/FM and CB

What did you use to fill the whole where the old antenna is?

 

[tx_shooter]

What did you use to fill the whole where the old antenna is?

So far I have not. Any water that goes in there just drips out the fender well. I am still keeping an eye out for a clean solution. At some point I would like to have the hole filled in and painted over at a body shop.