Write Up: The Taco Whip Antenna Mod
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Write Up: The Taco Whip Antenna Mod
Guys,
I just finished my write up on this non-motorized "Taco" Whip antenna mod. I highly recommend it, esp for you folks that have busted or fussy power antennas.
http://www.4runners.org/writeups/whip/index.html
Bob
I just finished my write up on this non-motorized "Taco" Whip antenna mod. I highly recommend it, esp for you folks that have busted or fussy power antennas.
http://www.4runners.org/writeups/whip/index.html
Bob
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Travis,
I did not use a stock, non-motorized unit for my wife's Camry. I bought a plastic, flexible whip from ebay for her. It works well.
Beowolf: I really don't know much about the Honda whip antennas. If you are thinking about the S2000 whips, they are angled towards the rear and might look kind of funny on the 4runner. Ask Ckonsarke (Chuck) and he might be able to help you. I considered the S2000 whip but backed off b/c of the reason I mentioned above.
Bob
I did not use a stock, non-motorized unit for my wife's Camry. I bought a plastic, flexible whip from ebay for her. It works well.
Beowolf: I really don't know much about the Honda whip antennas. If you are thinking about the S2000 whips, they are angled towards the rear and might look kind of funny on the 4runner. Ask Ckonsarke (Chuck) and he might be able to help you. I considered the S2000 whip but backed off b/c of the reason I mentioned above.
Bob
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Bob nice write up. I am still wondering if that assembly will work on my 2nd Gen. I think I'll call the dealer and see what he says.
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great write up
Thank god someone did this before I tried it. I have the fixed 4R assembly, I just need to yank the old powered marble grinder and install the new fixed unit. Thanks for the valuable info.
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Please forgive my ignorance...is there a reason why you cannot use the existing antenna cable that connects into the radio? Also, on your write up you indicate that the Tacoma mast is optional, however, the 35090 does not come with a mast, so you will need a mast of some sort right? What exactly foes the 35090 come with? Thanks and maybe I am just being a little slow today
Mike
Mike
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Good write up!
I did a mod similar to this on my Supra. I purchased a whip antenna from Radio Shack with a "Coil Load" in the base for better reception. The Load Coil simulates a longer antenna, which is needed for proper FM Reception. Whips aren't usually long enough. If the Taco Whip has that in the base, then you're all good. If not, you might notice not-so-good FM performance. It really won't affect AM.
That particular antenna survived the car wash countless times, by the way.
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I did a mod similar to this on my Supra. I purchased a whip antenna from Radio Shack with a "Coil Load" in the base for better reception. The Load Coil simulates a longer antenna, which is needed for proper FM Reception. Whips aren't usually long enough. If the Taco Whip has that in the base, then you're all good. If not, you might notice not-so-good FM performance. It really won't affect AM.
That particular antenna survived the car wash countless times, by the way.
My .02
Dr. Z
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Mike,
The antenna cable for both the motorized and non-motorized units only have a plug connector at one end. The other is fused into the motor/non-motor unit itself.
The part # I listed for the antenna assembly did come with a silver antenna. I'll look at my parts sheet again as well as the invoice...one other member emailed me about this too. Maybe I goofed.
As for the s2000 stubby antenna, it does appear that the unit is straight up and down and not tilted. HOwever when I've seen it mounted on the s2000 as well as Chuck's Honda Odyssey, it looked angled when mounted. If its possible to mount, maybe someone here can do it and do a write up!
Bob
The antenna cable for both the motorized and non-motorized units only have a plug connector at one end. The other is fused into the motor/non-motor unit itself.
The part # I listed for the antenna assembly did come with a silver antenna. I'll look at my parts sheet again as well as the invoice...one other member emailed me about this too. Maybe I goofed.
As for the s2000 stubby antenna, it does appear that the unit is straight up and down and not tilted. HOwever when I've seen it mounted on the s2000 as well as Chuck's Honda Odyssey, it looked angled when mounted. If its possible to mount, maybe someone here can do it and do a write up!
Bob
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Mike, et al:
Maybe I got lucky, but I was charged only for the price of the antenna assembly (86300-35090) but got both the silver antenna and the antenna assembly...which is the reason why I said that you get both parts.
If you look at the following pic below, you can see that item #27 is separate from item #25, which includes #28 and #29 (the antenna assembly).
Here is a diagram of what i'm talking about:
I've revised the write up accordingly. So in closing, you need to buy 86300-35090 and 86309-AA040.
Bob
Maybe I got lucky, but I was charged only for the price of the antenna assembly (86300-35090) but got both the silver antenna and the antenna assembly...which is the reason why I said that you get both parts.
If you look at the following pic below, you can see that item #27 is separate from item #25, which includes #28 and #29 (the antenna assembly).
Here is a diagram of what i'm talking about:
I've revised the write up accordingly. So in closing, you need to buy 86300-35090 and 86309-AA040.
Bob
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S2000 Antenna
I had the honda s2000 antenna for my celica (wish I kept the antenna). It is flat on the bottom. It was so much better than having and antenna that looked like a remote control car. Most cars that I see it on have a mount that is slanted so it has the slant look.
here is the link to an online honda parts store.
http://www.hparts.com/part_lookup.ph...51&submit2.y=9
here is the link to an online honda parts store.
http://www.hparts.com/part_lookup.ph...51&submit2.y=9
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Re: S2000 Antenna
Originally posted by jsteele
Most cars that I see it on have a mount that is slanted so it has the slant look.
Most cars that I see it on have a mount that is slanted so it has the slant look.
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2nd Gen Conversion
Here is the fixed antenna assembly part number for the 2nd Gen 4Runners: 86300-35070.
I'll be doing this within the next week. Just ordered my single DIN "pocket". The CB is more of a priority in my JGC than my Runner currently. The Runner will get it's CB in place of the pocket in the spring.
I'll be doing this within the next week. Just ordered my single DIN "pocket". The CB is more of a priority in my JGC than my Runner currently. The Runner will get it's CB in place of the pocket in the spring.
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Steve,
Yours came with a black antenna? The diagram above, that antenna is silver and that is why I bought the black whip for the Tacoma.
Bob
Yours came with a black antenna? The diagram above, that antenna is silver and that is why I bought the black whip for the Tacoma.
Bob