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Old 06-03-2013, 08:41 AM
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I'm looking for a decent stubby radio antenna that will still get a good signal (if that possible). My original antenna hits the garage door when I pull in after the lift.
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Not sure on a good stubby but i would just cut off an inch or 2 to clear the garage, then put a little cap on the tip to replace the ball end so you will avoid the sharp cut end.
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Try one of the longer antennaX's that are available. I chopped mine to fit under my windshield lights and am happy with the reception, before I cut it, it had the same reception as the stock antenna did.

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I like that placement. Looks good. Great picture as well because I have a yellow rubi. Thanks.
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I replaced mine shortly after I bought the vehicle. Regretted it immediately. It's fine in the immediate Bay Area, but but not worth a hoot for receiving AM if you travel away from the bay.
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I just installed this 13 inch antenna from Amazon. It seems to do a great job thus far.

Amazon.com: Off-Road (13" inch) ANTENNA - 2007 thru 2013 Jeep WRANGLER Unlimited JK: Automotive
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Originally Posted by Krashkource
I just installed this 13 inch antenna from Amazon. It seems to do a great job thus far.

Amazon.com: Off-Road (13" inch) ANTENNA - 2007 thru 2013 Jeep WRANGLER Unlimited JK: Automotive
I have this one and reception has been pretty good...plus it has a nice factory look.
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I replaced mine with a stubby from AntennaX and wanted to take it off the next day. I lost almost all radio...
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Originally Posted by Krashkource
I just installed this 13 inch antenna from Amazon. It seems to do a great job thus far.

Amazon.com: Off-Road (13" inch) ANTENNA - 2007 thru 2013 Jeep WRANGLER Unlimited JK: Automotive
was this easy to install?
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I have had no luck with stubby antennas. I even replaced my stock one wuth one that was a couple inches shorter to no avail.
It seems they have to. Clear the top like the stock one. I did get a black one that was the same length as stock. Works fine.


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