How To: Short Antenna
How To: Short Antenna
I didn't see a how-to done on this yet. It's pretty self-explanatory, lots of people have already done this.
I haven't listened to see how bad it affects reception, but I don't listen to the radio so I don't really care .
1. Take off stock antenna, 10mm wrench.
2. Cut to desired length
3. I capped my cut with the top of a pt antenna. I think some people take the ball off the top of the stock one and re-hammer it on to where they cut it. Either way, super-glue it on.
4. Tape off threads
5. Paint & clear coat, let dry for 24 hours
6. Re-install
7. Done
I haven't listened to see how bad it affects reception, but I don't listen to the radio so I don't really care .
1. Take off stock antenna, 10mm wrench.
2. Cut to desired length
3. I capped my cut with the top of a pt antenna. I think some people take the ball off the top of the stock one and re-hammer it on to where they cut it. Either way, super-glue it on.
4. Tape off threads
5. Paint & clear coat, let dry for 24 hours
6. Re-install
7. Done
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I just tried doing this. On both neons it was 10mm. (01 and 03). I used a torch on the ball, then smacked it off. Try to re tap it in and just fell off into the ground gone, hard to do....but can be done.
Edit: Bought these - "Vinyl Antenna Tube Caps."
Edit: Bought these - "Vinyl Antenna Tube Caps."
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cdewalt1985 wrote:how is reception Rob?
I honestly didnt find a difference, not alot of stations in my town. I'll update when I go to work tomorrow.
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I have this done to my car as well. Cut mine @ 15". I have not noticed any drop in reception. I think I remember reading somewhere that as long as its 12" or longer reception should not diminish much. Looks alot better than the almost 3' long stocker.
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Grantelli Plug Wires
NGK Iridium Plugs
K&N Drop-In Filter with Airbox Lid Removed
Booger Bushings, Prothane Torque Strut Inserts
The thing to keep in mind is that Chrysler only makes one length antenna mast. It is made long enough to get to the roof height of the tallest vehicle with the lowest fenders (Dodge Ram). As long as the mast is at or near the roof line of the car (around 15" IIRC), reception will not be affected.
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I have found when a woman's feet/legs are near the roof line, like rabbit ears, my reception goes bezerk.Danteneon wrote: As long as the mast is at or near the roof line of the car (around 15" IIRC), reception will not be affected.
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FAC3L3SS wrote:IIRC mine is only about 6" long. . .
The antenna however, I've not actually measured.
On a side note, I think I'll try this
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Still waiting for my new camera to come in, but I borrowed one for this shot.
RobsProjectSOHC wrote:I just tried doing this. On both neons it was 10mm. (01 and 03). I used a torch on the ball, then smacked it off. Try to re tap it in and just fell off into the ground gone, hard to do....but can be done.
Edit: Bought these - "Vinyl Antenna Tube Caps."
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I would of drilled it out, but I lost the ball twice...so its mainly me on that, i just copied for the link of antenna topper.cdewalt1985 wrote:I had no issues at all removing the ball or drilling it and reattaching it.
Going to do this how to on the 01 right now actually.
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Haha this is the only reason I didn't use the ball in the how toRobsProjectSOHC wrote:I would of drilled it out, but I lost the ball twice...so its mainly me on that, i just copied for the link of antenna topper.cdewalt1985 wrote:I had no issues at all removing the ball or drilling it and reattaching it.
Going to do this how to on the 01 right now actually.
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