Do yourself a favor - add a Stubby antenna

EagleChief · Apr 25, 2017

Demon-HeMi said:
mine isnt a stubby brand so i dunno bout those guys, mine wend on easy and my neighbor has one on his now, and i had the same on my 14, mine is an ebay special

I'm pretty sure we have the same one. I got the ebay special (carbon fiber) for $3.64. There are several options for attachments, but none of them fit the threads on the truck. They sent a black sleeve that has internal threads that match the stock antenna, but the adapters don't seem to fit it either. I'll have to try again this evening when I get home. I may be just missing something.

EDIT* This is the one I bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/182117167110?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Demon-HeMi · Apr 25, 2017

EagleChief said:
I'm pretty sure we have the same one. I got the ebay special (carbon fiber) for $3.64. There are several options for attachments, but none of them fit the threads on the truck. They sent a black sleeve that has internal threads that match the stock antenna, but the adapters don't seem to fit it either. I'll have to try again this evening when I get home. I may be just missing something.

EDIT* This is the one I bought: JDM 5 inch 100% Carbon Fiber Black Aluminum Screws Vehicle Car Radio Antenna 7H | eBay

thats the one i have, what i did is found the closest one i could find, it screwed in a short amount and it was very tight, same on my neighbors truck as well, i did use the thick rubber sleeves to fill a gap

predat-r · Apr 25, 2017

Just grab one from auto zone use the base dab some locktite on the adapter screw base and ur all set. That's what I did and I can just take the top off at car washes.

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EagleChief · Apr 25, 2017

Demon-HeMi said:
thats the one i have, what i did is found the closest one i could find, it screwed in a short amount and it was very tight, same on my neighbors truck as well, i did use the thick rubber sleeves to fill a gap

Alright. There is one adapter that is close, but the threads are off just enough to not be exact. I can barely get it started, then it locks up. I'll see what I can come up with. I just checked the threads on my truck, they are 1/4"-20. I'll check the threads on the new antenna when I get home and see what they are. I might be able to get our machine shop to make an adapter here at work that will fit just right.

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EagleChief · Apr 26, 2017

Took my antenna in to work with me and had our machine shop re-thread one of the adapters to 1/4-20 threads to fit the truck antenna threads. It fit like a glove! It's kind of nice not being able to see that big antenna sticking up!

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Ray2004 · Apr 27, 2017

I installed the 6 3/4 stubby antenna and lost my favorite (a little weak to begin with) station and had to remove it to go back to my factory antenna.

Demon-HeMi · Apr 27, 2017

EagleChief said:
Took my antenna in to work with me and had our machine shop re-thread one of the adapters to 1/4-20 threads to fit the truck antenna threads. It fit like a glove! It's kind of nice not being able to see that big antenna sticking up!

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very nice man, and i absolutely agree, i love not seeing the antenna on the front of the truck anymore

EagleChief · May 15, 2017

Well, time to order another one. Went through the car wash on my lunch break, the adapter snapped off and I lost my antennae. Good thing it was only $4. Bad thing is, I've got to try and get the bottom half of the threaded adapter out of my truck.

THETANK · May 15, 2017

meh old fashioned so mine will stay tall and proud

OutLore · May 15, 2017

I had the Craven Speed stubby, reception was awful - so it got sold at a garage sale I think, for $34.50 less than I paid for it I bet!!

Definitely my worst mod ever.

Rampaige · May 15, 2017

I love the looks of my stubby, but the reception does suck bad. But I listen to satellite and iTunes so it's all good.

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DRkNESS · May 15, 2017

I added a black billet 14" antenna to my truck and as far as looks, it's spot on. Now when driving at highway speeds, man is that thing noisy. I'll be putting the oem one back on just for peace and quiet.

F.O.F

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