Antenna
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Tennessee
I changed my factory antenna to a short 14 in. one then I started hearing wind noise at around 60 70 mph so I brought it in to the dealer the service manager and I drove it and he stated that it was loud, he got to checking all the door gaskets then noticed the short antenna he took it off we went for another drive and no noise, stopped and put it back on and the noise was back, so long story short I re installed the factory antenna. Just my story.
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Joined: Apr 2015
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From: TX
I just used 2 pliers and hold the ball and the rod. Pull it or twist. If needed, hammer the ball a little bit then pull again by the pliers.
Cut the antenna mast @ a certain length. Taper the tip by the hack saw then hammer the tip slightly to make it rounder & reduce the diameter. Do that until the tip can be slide to the ball hole. Apply epoxy and paint later on. Follow Powergator tips.
Last edited by FX4*; Apr 22, 2015 at 09:56 AM.
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Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Tennessee
Find a tool that will slide up and down the antenna but wont slide over the ball. Hold tightly and slide the tool forcefully against the ball. It will pop off. Cut of the antenna to the desired length, file the end down to make it slightly narrower than the rest so the ball will go back on. "Slam" the ball back on the end by banging on garage floor. Couple quick coats of spray paint, reinstall. All done. Cut it to just below roof height. No loss of reception, no whistle, works fine.
