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Jun-14-12, 07:25 PM
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Bath Salt Powered
Real Name: TIM
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Antenna removal - new hiding place
Tried the stock antenna laying down under the wiper cowl and could only get 2 stations near me. So I found a new place behind the plastic cover for the passenger A-pillar. Got back all of the station and only took maybe an hour.
1. Unplug the antenna from under the panel under the glove box (there is a inline plug in the wire)
2. unbolt the antenna from under the wiper cowl
3. partially remove the inner fender plastic
4. pull the wire thru the inner fender - there is a rubber grommet, I used a automotive plastic plug and some silicon to seal the hole back up
5. removed the passenger A pillar cover
6. Cut the mounting ears off the antenna base
7. place the antenna in the a pillar, Put the ball end under the headliner first - about 2 inches stick up there
8. Put the base as pictured and twist the antenna rod back on.
9. fish the wire down thru the dash, there is a small panel that can be removed for better access on the side of the dash (faces door)
10. re-install the a-pillar cover and enjoy
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Last edited by toyman; Jun-14-12 at 07:43 PM.
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Jun-14-12, 07:31 PM
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thats some small ass pics, my eyes hurt now
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Jun-14-12, 07:35 PM
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Pics show up as a grey box and dont show. I click on them, and they say forbidden.
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Jun-14-12, 07:37 PM
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Love or Hate, Im still me
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Pics don't like guys named Walter
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Jun-14-12, 07:44 PM
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Bath Salt Powered
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fixed I think.....
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Jun-15-12, 04:06 AM
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itsstock
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wow this is a good idea. ill have to try this, my antenna has been off for like 2 years and i get no stations lol.
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Jun-15-12, 04:42 AM
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Killer thinking, Looks like something I'll have to try out.
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Jun-20-12, 12:12 PM
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Thanks for sharing. I like the idea 
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Jun-20-12, 12:20 PM
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cool beans... 
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Jun-20-12, 01:23 PM
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I thought about doing this with a CB antenna too...
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Jun-21-12, 10:25 AM
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No luck for me. Tried it yesterday. Crappy reception. I have been searching. Has anyone figured out an easy way to use the XM antenna for the radio in our trucks 
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Jun-21-12, 10:48 AM
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moar cowbell
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very cool. subscribed.
Mine's under the cowl and reception sucks. I'll have to give this a try
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Jun-21-12, 11:10 AM
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Always Tuning...
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Ill try it one of these days, Im tired of looking at our huge antenna. I rarely listen to the radio, but for a quick trip to the store its a lot easier to use the radio than hassle with the iPod.
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Jun-21-12, 12:05 PM
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I have a digital fm antenna on mine...you hook up a + and - wire, double side tape it on top of my stereo and it works perfect
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Jun-21-12, 03:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crazytrx450
I have a digital fm antenna on mine...you hook up a + and - wire, double side tape it on top of my stereo and it works perfect
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Hmm. Where did you pick yours up from? I cut the ears off my stock one so I can't go back to stock now 
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Jun-21-12, 03:32 PM
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Who needs an antennae? I took mine off completely. XM radio, straming bluetooth, USB & SD card, pandora cd/dvd player Not to mention NO commercials.
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Jun-21-12, 03:51 PM
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Real Name: Hugo
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I got it at a local stereo shop
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Jun-21-12, 03:58 PM
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Real Name: Hugo
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I dont have a picture of my antenna...but i got this one from google and it looks just like this
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Jun-22-12, 04:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by K5ivan
Who needs an antennae? I took mine off completely. XM radio, straming bluetooth, USB & SD card, pandora cd/dvd player Not to mention NO commercials.
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My new radio does all that too. There is one station I do like on FM though. I like to keep my options open
Crazy trx 450
Thanks for the info.
I found something that may allow me to use the XM Factory antenna 
Had to order the parts so we will see 
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Jun-22-12, 04:15 PM
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Great idea.
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