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Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by JRH2007, Jun 29, 2018.

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  1. Jun 29, 2018 at 11:35 AM
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    This has probably been talked about but I just purchased a short antenna for my tundra and I’m quite impressed with the reception. I was skeptical the shorter ones would work as well as the oem but I am still getting the stations I listen to from another market an hour and a half away.

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    JRH2007, Jun 29, 2018
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  2. Jun 29, 2018 at 11:37 AM
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    I got one too. No reception lost that I've noticed.
     
    aRabidLunatic, Jun 29, 2018
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  3. Jun 29, 2018 at 2:01 PM
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    I was considering changing my antenna but kinda like using it as a feeler gauge for height in underground parkings lol
     
    DreadZeppelin, Jun 29, 2018
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  4. Jun 29, 2018 at 2:31 PM
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    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Jim LE 1301, Jun 29, 2018
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  5. Jun 29, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    That makes a lot of sense and I never even thought about that.
     
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  6. Jun 29, 2018 at 3:24 PM
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    I had that 6 inch one . They do not last in fully automatic car washes. $26.00 waste of my money. Guy sent me out a second one. I put lots of epoxy in where the first one broke. Lasted 6 car washes instead of three. Mine did not have any better reception nor was it any worse. Peace. D
     
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  7. Jun 29, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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    Yep, these guys make the best ones but you do have to be careful with the stubby that most of us get here. I got my first one replaced under warranty too after I saw it bent one day, inside was broken.

    I’ve lost some reception in the city, only bugs me when I want to hear local news static free, otherwise I use playlists from USB sticks and my iPhone. And I do miss the height check. I put the stock one back on when we drive out of town and go camping.

    https://www.theantennasource.com/TOYOTA/TUNDRA/Tundra 2015-2018.html
     
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  8. Jun 29, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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    They do make a pill for that.:rofl:

    Just joking, I had to say that. I hope mine doesn't break.
     
    Jim LE 1301, Jun 29, 2018
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  9. Jun 30, 2018 at 5:17 PM
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    Got this stubby from Amazon. Haven't had it through the car wash yet so there is the unknown. I used blue loctite to hold it on20180630_173157.jpg
     
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  10. Nov 13, 2018 at 1:44 PM
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  11. Nov 13, 2018 at 2:04 PM
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    Mine is still working well. I forgot to take it off in the car wash a while back but it survived. I’m pleased with it.
     
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  12. Nov 13, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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  13. Nov 14, 2018 at 8:21 AM
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    Does anyone know of a flatter profile antenna like the shark fin style that can go thru automated car washes ??
     
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  14. Nov 14, 2018 at 1:45 PM
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    I just got one too and so far so good!!!
     
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  15. Nov 14, 2018 at 1:49 PM
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    Where did you pick up that custom sunscreen. That looks awesome.
     
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  16. Nov 14, 2018 at 4:06 PM
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    I have the Ronin 4inch... I wont lie it looks great hasnt faded... but I have horrible reception. Out of 5 FM stations I would normally play I only get 1 clear and sometimes a 2nd. I use my Pandora subscription anyway but for anyone considering this one you will give up basic reception. I rarely use FM to begin with but after checking the saved stations I had a 80% loss lol.

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  17. Nov 14, 2018 at 4:48 PM
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    Rookie and perhaps dumb question here, but do these antennas pick up AM in addition to FM?

    Like is AM radio affected quite a bit by a stubby antenna?
     
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  18. Nov 14, 2018 at 8:59 PM
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    I never use antenna. Wish I could delete it.
     
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  19. Nov 15, 2018 at 7:15 AM
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    I’m just disappointed a 2018 truck still has an antenna from the 1980’s
     
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    I would like to know also.
     
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  21. Nov 15, 2018 at 7:22 AM
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    Name a truck that doesnt...
     
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  22. Nov 15, 2018 at 8:20 AM
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    I have one of the short antennas and I pick up all am and fm just fine. Mine doesn’t have a logo on it.

    My truck does not go through automated car washes. We just bond in the garage each Saturday or Sunday.
     
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    You can buy a shorter antenna which is 2 or 3" shorter than stock. That's if your OEM antenna hits the garage door and you want couple of inches shorter ... I can't tell the difference so far!
     
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    I have been searching in vain for a "better reception" antenna. I don't care what it looks like. I have the tall stock skinny one. I travel a lot and I like to listen to Talk AM. My wife's 2011 Subaru gets way better reception on both AM and FM than I do on my 2007 Tundra.
     
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    Where you guys pick does up?
     
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    they may not use a as quality AM/FM tuner as some other cars ... so it may not be just your antenna. My very old Tacoma has a very good AM reception. all my German cars had good radios!
     
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    Just got my 6 3/4" from The Antenna Source in the mail today. Very nice quality. Took longer than expected due to rotating strikes with Canada Post. Didn't get a chance to install it today. Will do it on the weekend.
     
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