Replaced the antenna with shorter one

[Anton4]

I decided to replace the stock antenna with a lower profile antenna. I think it looks better, and it will be less susceptible to damage from a car wash or when hauling large items that may extend over the roof. One note...I kept the radio on while I changed it out and there was no change in radio reception quality, even when there was no attenna attached. For anyone who's interested it was $20 on Amazon.

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[Guardian]

Sweet!! I am planning on replacing mine as well...with an imitation bullet!!

 

[kmish203]

link to amazon?

 

[pxpaulx]

link to amazon?

stubby jr is the antenna name - you can put the 2019-21 ranger version on no problem (I swapped mine out when I sold it before I picked up my Maverick)

 

[mikebass57]

I decided to replace the stock antenna with a lower profile antenna. I think it looks better, and it will be less susceptible to damage from a car wash or when hauling large items that may extend over the roof. One note...I kept the radio on while I changed it out and there was no change in radio reception quality, even when there was no attenna attached. For anyone who's interested it was $20 on Amazon.

Okay it’s a great idea! I will have to get my order into Amazon.

 

[BDennis]

I decided to replace the stock antenna with a lower profile antenna. I think it looks better, and it will be less susceptible to damage from a car wash or when hauling large items that may extend over the roof. One note...I kept the radio on while I changed it out and there was no change in radio reception quality, even when there was no attenna attached. For anyone who's interested it was $20 on Amazon.

Come on, post the link, I’m too lazy to shop and there are usually to many options.

 

[inferno]

Come on, post the link, I’m too lazy to shop and there are usually to many options.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B081QN854G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[Lorenrn]

Okay it’s a great idea! I will have to get my order into Amazon.

Stubby antenna give you better or worse reception than the factory antenna.Thanks

 

[jwiedle24]

One note...I kept the radio on while I changed it out and there was no change in radio reception quality, even when there was no attenna attached.

Nice. But now you changed the official height of your Maverick

Since the reception remained the same, can you leave it off altogether or would the exposed screw hole be an issue in terms of rain etc.?

 

[WesM]

Nice. But now you changed the official height of your Maverick

Since the reception remained the same, can you leave it off altogether or would the exposed screw hole be an issue in terms of rain etc.?

I'm sure you could put a rubber plug in there if that was a concern. You can find all kinds of sizes of rubber plugs at the local HW store.

 

[jwilson]

I’m thinking about going this route since I never listen to the radio (CarPlay only):

EDIT - did the link wrong, sorry!

Untenna

 

[Anton4]

Since the reception remained the same, can you leave it off altogether or would the exposed screw hole be an issue in terms of rain etc.?

I wouldn't leave it completely uncovered.

I’m thinking about going this route since I never listen to the radio (CarPlay only):

That doesn't look like it will fit properly. Good thing Amazon offers free returns.

 

[SkeeterB]

Get a 1/4 by 20 bolt from the hardware store, paint black. $0.23. That should fit.

 

[jwilson]

That doesn't look like it will fit properly.

Yeah, I'm a dope - link fixed.

 

[Decayed]

Sorely needed mod. Stock antenna too tall for a roof rack.

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