Did you get a Stubby Antenna? Do you like it?

[FordHater]

I have a list of parts that I want to get for my ever elusive Maverick.
I have on order the Carbonized Grey XLT, Hybrid, co360, Lux with spray in bed liner, moonroof, and rear manual slider.
I am looking to add a Stubby Antenna wether its from amazon or a fany bullet 1 like jeeps have, I dont know if it should be on the list to swap.
Also looking at if people like the tailgate assist- Wouldn't I lose the bottle opener?
I plan on getting;
- LudesignNY hood design graphic for hood and 1 for sides
-Mattsvinylcreations1 ford badge cover
- LED grill light/turn signals
- Right hand pivot storage bin
- Mcguard tailgate lock
-AkroHD cubby bank with phone holder
Undecided on a 1" level kit also.
What do yall think? What else should I look at adding?

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[Hdang1980]

Got Stubby antenna jr. I like it. I can't comment on functionality though since it was more for aesthetics. I don't listen to the radio.

 

[fourwheelsandadream]

You still have a bottle opener on the other side. Tailgate assist has 100% been worth it for me.

i also got Rokbloks splash guards

 

[WesM]

Stubby JR severely decreases radio reception for me. IF you have an unlimited data plan though, I don't really see a need for the radio. Online radio options offer far better signal/quality.

 

[Clarkdonbran]

Tailgate assist is essential.

 

[LeersMav]

> Stubby Jr is working for me for all Sources .... so far so good.

> LEDs for Non-Lariat .... get the LasFit Switchbacks as they are plug-n-play, no resistors. (Some owners went with other brands, installed the resistors because it's less expensive.). Price difference is about $15-$17 between LasFit and other brands.

> Decided not to get either right or left swing storage box since it blocks the cubbies on each side AND you can not install a bed extender ...... its either/or if you want a bed extender.

> McGard Tailgate Lock ..... I ordered mine from Ford, but I believe it is the same brand because McGard makes the locking lugs for Ford.

> Tailgate assist ..... yes, you have the other side, but my issue is I lose a cinch point when securing down the load. There are some Mav owners on MTC that have made modified plates to install it its place. Just buy the strut kit and wait on installing it.

 

[bgn]

Yes.

Reception was terrible, especially with HD radio. Promptly returned it.

 

[Gullzway]

Cravenspeed stubby jr. on my Lariat Lux. Same reception as factory antenna on SiriusXM and HD Radio.
https://www.cravenspeed.com/stubby-jr-antenna-for-2022-ford-maverick/

Ordered the tailgate assist from Amazon for
$28. About a 1-month wait, but I was in no hurry for that.
DEE ZEE DZ43207 Tailgate Assist Fits 22-Current Ford Maverick

 

[FordHater]

Yes.

Reception was terrible, especially with HD radio. Promptly returned it.

Wait so it fixed reception?!. Does it affect the Wifi?

 

[Chris McD]

Cravenspeed stubby jr. on my Lariat Lux. Same reception as factory antenna on SiriusXM and HD Radio.
https://www.cravenspeed.com/stubby-jr-antenna-for-2022-ford-maverick/

Ordered the tailgate assist from Amazon for
$28. About a 1-month wait, but I was in no hurry for that.
DEE ZEE DZ43207 Tailgate Assist Fits 22-Current Ford Maverick

Dang it. Wish I knew about this before I got mine since I wasn’t in a hurry either. I paid 20 bucks more for it directly from Dee Zee.

 

[LeersMav]

Cravenspeed stubby jr. on my Lariat Lux. Same reception as factory antenna on SiriusXM and HD Radio.
https://www.cravenspeed.com/stubby-jr-antenna-for-2022-ford-maverick/

Ordered the tailgate assist from Amazon for
$28. About a 1-month wait, but I was in no hurry for that.
DEE ZEE DZ43207 Tailgate Assist Fits 22-Current Ford Maverick

Just ordered. Shows delivery date July 15-22 ..... looks like they continue to be on backorder ..... but at least I have a delivery date. May cancel and use FP points. Have at least 30-45 days to decide.

 

[jdiaz]

I added the Cravenspeed Stubby Jr, and it had no problem pulling in a college radio station 70+ miles away on Saturday. I don't live in an area overrun with radio stations, however.

 

[bgn]

Wait so it fixed reception?!. Does it affect the Wifi?

No, it didn't fix anything. I went from good reception to spotty reception for HD radio.

 

[Gullzway]

No, it didn't fix anything. I went from good reception to spotty reception for HD radio.

That's odd, I have no difference in signal quality on my HD radio or Sirius. Did you buy the official Stubby Jr. from cravenspeed, or one off Amazon?

 

[Renho17]

What is the point, the stock antenna is like 6 inches long. I think you can fit in a drive through with it?! Lol

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