Stubby antenna

[KDunivanHomes]

I think I cut it down to 15” but you can cut it down to whatever length you desire versus whatever length the vendor has available. I did this the day I drove it home from dealer

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Nice job on the antenna. Looks great. Sweet truck!

 

[blade]

i have stubby and works fine for local stuff. u can get the base from rock auto for 5 bucks. my stock antenna was ripped off by drive thru car wash. ripped it out bent opening n fender and cracked paint n a spot all the way to metal sub straight

stubby great idea if u use drive thru washes

 

[Puba08]

I have the stubby. Reception is not great here in NY. I get like 2 or 3 stations clearly. But I really don’t listen to regular radio. Basically bought the smaller antenna for working in the garage and the car wash.



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[ThunderMug95]

Bought the Rydonair off of Amazon. Reception was no different from what I can tell. It currently resides under my rear seat. It just didnt look right to me. Anybody that wants it can have it. Why the hell didnt they just integrate it and get rid of it....

 

[RAM DRVR]

Reception is great, I haven't noticed any change.

To get the ball end off, use some pliers and kinda work it back and forth while using a twisting motion, it's a press fit. Then I just determined the length I wanted, placed it in a vise and cut it with a common hacksaw. Next I sanded it down with sandpaper. Next I used a file to remove any burrs where i cut it and kinda file it to a taper, during the filing I would test to see if the ball would go on the end. Keep filing until you can twist it on with force. Then I just spray painted it semi flat black. I like it because it looks unmodified and performs as oem

^ This!

 

[McBroom]

Bought the Rydonair off of Amazon. Reception was no different from what I can tell. It currently resides under my rear seat. It just didnt look right to me. Anybody that wants it can have it. Why the hell didnt they just integrate it and get rid of it....

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I love my truck!
Blue Mule 18 Ram 2500 4x4 C/C Off Road.

 

[Gordinho80]

Bought the Rydonair off of Amazon. Reception was no different from what I can tell. It currently resides under my rear seat. It just didnt look right to me. Anybody that wants it can have it. Why the hell didnt they just integrate it and get rid of it....

I’ll take it!!

 

[Kimber45cdp]

you can buy the base, they are cheap, part number
5064395AF

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5064395AF-...h=item3f73bf7767:g:PgkAAOSwXk9bmn~m:rk:2:pf:0

I took my stock antenna off, removed the ball on the end, cut it to my desired length, filed down the end, replaced ball on top and painted it black...freebie

If you want to buy one, shop around because some lose reception and some whistle

I seen your post and did this also. 2 minute mod. I havent painted it yet because of the cold weather but it still looks awesome. I made mine around 16" and didnt have to do any filing to get the ball back on. just lined it up and tapped it back on.

 

[JB1]

I seen your post and did this also. 2 minute mod. I havent painted it yet because of the cold weather but it still looks awesome. I made mine around 16" and didnt have to do any filing to get the ball back on. just lined it up and tapped it back on.

Hey that's great, nothing better than a free mod. It's so simple I hope others try it

 

[Navy Six Zero]

Nothing like a "visual" aid to dissuade people from bothering you on the road...
Oh, and reception isn't too bad either...

 

[Fitz-0518]

Have the 13" Xantenna in black from Amazon on both Rams. Works in Ca just as well as the factory fishing pole.