Power Antenna Replacement Fail - Antenna just pops out

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Jan 16, 2011 | 10:13 PM

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CLin9383

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just FYI, you dont need to take off the fender flair. you can go thru the wheel well. just pull back the cover and take out the motor if you need to clean it. 2 sets of hands really helps but you can do it alone

Jan 17, 2011 | 06:04 AM

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DeathCougar

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Originally Posted by Steve 1stgen

Hi Death Cougar,
I am an OEM guy also. However CZ Eddie ordered through the website: http://www.antennamastsrus.com . On the site they "claim" OEM parts. Are they lying? I have never used them before so I don't know, though I did think it was strange that an OEM part from these guys was $52 dollars CHEAPER than the dealership. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks.

Interesting, their website does indeed claim OEM and specifically states NOT aftermarket. I don't really know what to say about that one. If they are OEM, great. The $52 cheaper price tag worries me a bit though.

Jan 17, 2011 | 07:56 AM

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justin_4runner

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im not sure if its just me or not, but the way that the teeth look on the new vs old one but the teeth look smaller on the new one, so i don't see how that can be oem? it might fall in specs of the length and that but the teeth don't look light.

Jan 18, 2011 | 11:40 AM

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Ironmike4x4

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Mine didn't last long after the install. I've just got my antenna at full extension and cut the stupid wire. Next tax season I'm going with the Tacoma whip mod.

Feb 21, 2011 | 04:16 PM

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CZ Eddie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve 1stgen

However CZ Eddie ordered through the website: http://www.antennamastsrus.com . On the site they "claim" OEM parts. Are they lying?

Actually, I didn't say I bought the antenna there. I just said I sourced the pictures from that site.

Btw, my eBay purchased antenna worked for a few months and then started grinding and not moving up/down again.

I'm going OEM next time.

No whip for me. I just don't like the look.

Feb 21, 2011 | 04:27 PM

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CZ Eddie

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Btw, I need the cap assembly that holds the antenna in place if anyone knows where to get it used or new.
I dunno what the heck happened to mine.

This thing--->

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Feb 22, 2011 | 10:57 AM

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quicksilvr

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Originally Posted by CZ Eddie

UPDATE:

Frack, the replacement antenna mast I got for it has already died! The teeth part has completely separated from the mast.

I would gladly pay extra for a GOOD, long lasting antenna mast!!!!

It lasted less than four months. And this is NOT a fun replacement to have to do!!!!

Ha, my cheap eBay replacement seperated ON THE FIRST use. I was just a little surprised....but not a lot. I guess that's what I get for trying to fix it with a $10 bill instead of a $100 bill....

Taco whip for me.....

CZ, those parts you need are going to be a dealer item. They're probably not too expensive either...I'd guess less than $20 for everything you need. While you're there...buy an OEM replacement mast.

Mar 18, 2011 | 07:06 AM

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JBurt

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From: Imperial County CA

If you've still got the stock head unit one thing that works too is to use the antenna in the rear passenger window. Plus while your back there you can put the front power antenna on a switch like this guy did.

Mar 18, 2011 | 12:31 PM

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pendrag

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Originally Posted by DeathCougar

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Originally Posted by justin_4runner

I bought one from AntennasRus 2 years ago and it continues to work just fine in my 1999.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/a.../#post51113435

Overall cost (2009):
$20.50 (antenna mast from above link)
$ 6.00 (shipping)
$10.00 (overpriced fender liner clips from dealership)
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$36.50