For anyone looking to do the Tacoma Whip mod.
Oct 21, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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For anyone looking to do the Tacoma Whip mod.
AutoZone has the non-motorized assembly, AND mast, as a kit.
Black is $24.99
Stainless Steel is $39.99
It is made by Metra. They dont have it in stock, but it only takes a couple days to come in.
Black is $24.99
Stainless Steel is $39.99
It is made by Metra. They dont have it in stock, but it only takes a couple days to come in.
Oct 21, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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Have you used and installed it?
Oct 21, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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No sir. I just got it today. Ill be able to update when I install it though. From the angle of hte pic in the tech article, it looks like the same one.
Oct 21, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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Be sure to post up when you get it in..I need to do a new antenna and assembly, but this is much cheaper and if it works out well, i will do that instead
Oct 24, 2005 | 04:05 PM
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Tried to install it yesterday, here are my findings:
ITS THE WRONG FREAKIN ONE!
-The bolt dosent line up
-The cable is too short
-It has a different threading than the Tacoma Whip (which I had on hand fromt he Tacoma)
So I returned it (which they tried to hassle me about), and just got P# 86300-35090 at the price of $45.71.
ITS THE WRONG FREAKIN ONE!
-The bolt dosent line up
-The cable is too short
-It has a different threading than the Tacoma Whip (which I had on hand fromt he Tacoma)
So I returned it (which they tried to hassle me about), and just got P# 86300-35090 at the price of $45.71.
Oct 24, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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good thing you posted a solution before you knew it worked
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Oct 25, 2005 | 07:37 AM
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So you paid $45 for the right tacoma whip parts or was that for the power replacement parts for the runner?
Oct 25, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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noah,
go with a proven solution, not a cheap, unproven one:
http://www.4runners.org/articles/whip
Bob
go with a proven solution, not a cheap, unproven one:
http://www.4runners.org/articles/whip
Bob
Oct 25, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob_98SR5
noah,
go with a proven solution, not a cheap, unproven one:
http://www.4runners.org/articles/whip
Bob
go with a proven solution, not a cheap, unproven one:
http://www.4runners.org/articles/whip
Bob
My list of future modifications grows more and more every day I read this board
Btw, your site is great Bob - I've used it a few times now!
Oct 25, 2005 | 11:56 AM
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crux,
thanks for the compliment; glad you got some useful info from it. i haven't update it in a few months and i'm writing a few more within the next few months (mostly maintenance related)
bob
thanks for the compliment; glad you got some useful info from it. i haven't update it in a few months and i'm writing a few more within the next few months (mostly maintenance related)
bob
Oct 25, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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I paid $45 for the 4Runner Non-Motorized Antenna Assembly (PN 86300-35090).
And yes, I would like to thank you Bob. Ive done like 5 of your mods so far.
And yes, I would like to thank you Bob. Ive done like 5 of your mods so far.
Oct 25, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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has anyone done a small euro style antenna thats non motorized like on an s2000?
Oct 25, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dexter
has anyone done a small euro style antenna thats non motorized like on an s2000?
Oct 26, 2005 | 12:06 PM
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Got the assembly in today, and realized why it was $45. It came witht he whip. It was a stainless steel whip, and didnt have the twisty wire going around it liket he Tacoma one.
Oct 26, 2005 | 12:21 PM
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shouldve ordered from www.toyotapartsales.com ....
Oct 26, 2005 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by garrett1478
shouldve ordered from www.toyotapartsales.com ....
Oct 26, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Gangus2006
I have a really bad issue about ordering parts and stuff and having to wait for them. Plus, I have no credit card.
Originally Posted by Gangus2006
They dont have it in stock, but it only takes a couple days to come in.
Oct 26, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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Yea, I can wait a couple days, my patience ends after the second day.
Oct 26, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Gangus2006
Got the assembly in today, and realized why it was $45. It came witht he whip. It was a stainless steel whip, and didnt have the twisty wire going around it liket he Tacoma one.
gangus,
thats why you should read the writeup before buying, champ
bob
