4Runner Power antenna questions

kenfused · 01-03-2005, 12:55 PM

Hello,
Been awhile since my antenna mast stopped moving.
I still hear the motor running though.

Was wondering on your opinion of the following:

1. Buy a new mast and attempt to replace the original one (is that hard?)
2. But a Tacoma Whip antenna as suggested by many on this board
3. Buy a generic Autozone rubber antenna
4. Buy an ebay motorized antenna replacement
such as http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33639

Any comments?
(wasnt' sure if it would be worth replacing -- b/c of the time involved, vs. trying to get a new mast in place and operating correctly)

Thanks

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rimpainter.com · 01-03-2005, 01:04 PM

2. all the way.

Yota4runner · 01-03-2005, 01:11 PM

2. hands down.

Astralplane · 01-03-2005, 01:23 PM

Either use the toyota replacement mast or the Tacoma whip.
I've replaced the mast twice.
Picked it up at dealership (I think about $15-20) and had it fixed an hour later.
If the plastic whip will raise up and out the end of the power antenna, all you do is turn on your radio and grab the plastic whip pull it out when it stops rising but the motor is still turning. Of course, you need to remove the locking nut first.
Note which direction the teeth are facing.
To Install:
Leave radio on.
Thread in the new mast as far as it will go.
Have an assistant turn off the radio while you holding the mast in as far as it will go.
The motor will catch it and pull it down.
Done

If the mast is broken inside the power antenna you will need to take it apart.
I've done that once and it isn't hard, allow and hour maybe two.

kevin444 · 01-03-2005, 01:29 PM

Mine just F**cked up 2 days ago!

tweeker4X4 · 01-03-2005, 01:34 PM

Mine does what it wants when it wants...dont use the radio though so I really stopped paying attention. Number 2 sounds like the best solution

Tacoma Dude · 01-03-2005, 02:53 PM

#2

The auto antenna on my old Camry broke once. My dad and I fixed it and a month later we broke it while driving under rose bush :pat:

Scottiac · 01-03-2005, 03:28 PM

Had mine replaced twice due to mast-us eject-us....

The second time they had to reweld the motor mount (WTF?).

#2 all the way, avoid the pain of a second low orbit antenna launch!

(I haven't done it yet, but i will definitely do so if this thing so much as looks at me funny)

keisur · 01-03-2005, 03:30 PM

you can get the mast at the stealer for about 30-40 bucks or you can goto pepboys and pick one up for around 15.

dlotoy4runner · 01-04-2005, 07:10 PM

I just replaced mine with the whip method. It was a pain but well worth it. However the part the guy suggested from Autozone does NOT fit. I had to split the wire manually and reused the old cable from the old motor.

Duec66 · 01-04-2005, 08:51 PM

I got a retractable replacment from the dealer and like Astralplane it was simple to install. But it cost me about 45 bucks from the dealer.
don't go with the plastic those things are ugly and bend like a limp, you know what.

Astralplane · 01-05-2005, 07:13 AM

I did find this:
http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...unr2PwrAnt.htm
But, it will break again and again and again.

MTL_4runner · 01-05-2005, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astralplane

I did find this:
http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...unr2PwrAnt.htm
But, it will break again and again and again.

This is what happened to mine each time too.
I also had the mount bracket come detached and had to remove the kickpanel and ECU so I could drill for a through bolt.
Works fine now with no vibration and I use silicone spray for lube to keep it from sticking.

Nitro Hotpants · 01-05-2005, 08:11 AM

i say go with the stock antenna, reception cant be beat, and its really not hard to reinstall anyway. just make sure u get the plastic guides out of the motor before you feed the new one in.

-Casey

keisur · 01-05-2005, 09:22 AM

I say stay with it too. I've only replaced mine once and it's 7 years old.

01-03-2005, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
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01-03-2005, 01:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Astralplane Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 188	Either use the toyota replacement mast or the Tacoma whip. I've replaced the mast twice. Picked it up at dealership (I think about $15-20) and had it fixed an hour later. If the plastic whip will raise up and out the end of the power antenna, all you do is turn on your radio and grab the plastic whip pull it out when it stops rising but the motor is still turning. Of course, you need to remove the locking nut first. Note which direction the teeth are facing. To Install: Leave radio on. Thread in the new mast as far as it will go. Have an assistant turn off the radio while you holding the mast in as far as it will go. The motor will catch it and pull it down. Done If the mast is broken inside the power antenna you will need to take it apart. I've done that once and it isn't hard, allow and hour maybe two. __________________ 1994 3.0 4Runner (Original Owner) 204K 1999 Land Cruiser 2008 Highlander Hybrid

01-03-2005, 01:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
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01-03-2005, 01:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
tweeker4X4 Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morgantown WV Posts: 61	Mine does what it wants when it wants...dont use the radio though so I really stopped paying attention. Number 2 sounds like the best solution __________________ 00 4Runner 5 speed ARB Rear LockerManik Tailight guardsS/CURD KitBorla cat backOMEDiff DropSahara BarWarn XD 9000PIAAJL 12's* 2000 Harley-Davidson FLSTF

01-03-2005, 02:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,345	#2 The auto antenna on my old Camry broke once. My dad and I fixed it and a month later we broke it while driving under rose bush :pat: __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

01-03-2005, 01:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Yota4runner Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peterborough Ontario Posts: 1,192	2. hands down.

01-03-2005, 03:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Scottiac Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 879	Had mine replaced twice due to mast-us eject-us.... The second time they had to reweld the motor mount (WTF?). #2 all the way, avoid the pain of a second low orbit antenna launch! (I haven't done it yet, but i will definitely do so if this thing so much as looks at me funny) __________________ Scott '97 4runner LTD. SC, URD, Tundra/OME (SS #7), TJM-15 bumper, BruceTS rear bumper, trail carnage skid plates, stubbs sliders, cobra 18wxstii cb, 99 headlights, upgraded headlight wiring, maglite mod, aux fuse boxes, Airaid MIT, Hayden tranny cooler, deckplate, parts for entirely too many mods lying around...

01-03-2005, 03:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
keisur Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5,377	you can get the mast at the stealer for about 30-40 bucks or you can goto pepboys and pick one up for around 15. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS 6spd Man Black 1998 4Runner SR5 V6 5spd Man Black 2006 Sequoia SR5 V8 Black

01-04-2005, 07:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
dlotoy4runner Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 128	I just replaced mine with the whip method. It was a pain but well worth it. However the part the guy suggested from Autozone does NOT fit. I had to split the wire manually and reused the old cable from the old motor. __________________ 2002 Thunder Cloud Sport Edition 4WD: Valentine One Radar Detector Deckplate Mod Sunroof Deflector DRL disabled Husky Floor Mats & Trunk Toyota Hood Protector TRD Air Filter --------------------------------- "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.".....John 3:16

01-04-2005, 08:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Duec66 Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kennewick WA Posts: 120	I got a retractable replacment from the dealer and like Astralplane it was simple to install. But it cost me about 45 bucks from the dealer. don't go with the plastic those things are ugly and bend like a limp, you know what.

01-05-2005, 07:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
Astralplane Registered User Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Overland Park, Kansas Posts: 188	I did find this: http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...unr2PwrAnt.htm But, it will break again and again and again. __________________ 1994 3.0 4Runner (Original Owner) 204K 1999 Land Cruiser 2008 Highlander Hybrid

01-05-2005, 08:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
Nitro Hotpants Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,135	i say go with the stock antenna, reception cant be beat, and its really not hard to reinstall anyway. just make sure u get the plastic guides out of the motor before you feed the new one in. -Casey __________________ 2WD 4Runner with 4WD running gear SOME PICS!

01-05-2005, 09:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
keisur Contributing Member Personal Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5,377	I say stay with it too. I've only replaced mine once and it's 7 years old. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS 6spd Man Black 1998 4Runner SR5 V6 5spd Man Black 2006 Sequoia SR5 V8 Black

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