Anyone mod the radio antenna?

[SLB8SNK]

Actually the antenna does do a good job as as early warning system as long as the speeds are slow in low-clearance parking structures. I don't go into them often but when I do I'm very cautious because some have quite low ceilings and there's nothing like a ceiling/pipe to roof impact to ruin a Raptor owner's day.

I still have my antenna but it's in my garage so it's not offering any warnings at all.

Yea, for me it hits my garage opening daily so driving me nuts, so I need to replace it and the 6 bucks seems like an easy option if it works!

 

[MagicMtnDan]

I'm sure you've thought of this but there's a cheaper solution (less than $6): Cut the antenna :thumbsup:

 

[SLB8SNK]

I'm sure you've thought of this but there's a cheaper solution (less than $6): Cut the antenna :thumbsup:

Cut the top? then what glue the ball back on?

 

[Xjrguy]

Cut the top? then what glue the ball back on?

Precisely.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

Or don't

 

[MarkT]

The ball can be removed... cut the antenna with a dremel... super glue or epoxy the ball back on. I shortened mine to a height just above the roof.

And YES, there are parking garages the Raptor won't fit into.

 

[SLB8SNK]

The ball can be removed... cut the antenna with a dremel... super glue or epoxy the ball back on. I shortened mine to a height just above the roof.

And YES, there are parking garages the Raptor won't fit into.

Thanks, I will have to make that mod for sure, and yea I know there are indeed "some" parking garages, more so in older areas, that are pretty low. I had my FX4 in most around the strip and had no issue and it was lifted some, and realize the Raptor is taller. Just gotta watch!

 

[boxcartommie22]

i have the craven racing stubby ant.. works great too.

 

[blackknight87]

Just ordered a stubby! pretty cool.

 

[The Tank]

Ford makes one that can be ordered from your parts counter. I had one on my Lightning and it was awesome.