Antenna delete mod NBS

[HackMcMaster]

this is pretty simple but i wrote it up with lots of pictures just so everyone realizes how easy it is

1: unscrew the antenna

which will leave u with this

2: remove this piece

to leave u with this

3: undo the three screws to unmount the base using a 7mm socket

Optional: for "improved radio reception"

create a wire a couple inches long with #10 ring terminals on either end like this one

attach one end to the base of the antenna (i used 10-32 bolt and nut, with washers)

sneak the base so it sideways down the fender

attach the other end of the cable to original mounts

end optional--------------

sneak the base so it sideways down the fender

i put a dab of locktite on the threads

screw the antenna back on

lay the antenna down the fender and attach with zip ties

reinstall plastic piece

as you can see you still have a hole there if you want you can replace that piece with one off an esky which doesnt have that hole
PN# 15287179

 

[barrrf]

Coo. SImple easy thing to do in your spare time for a cleaner look.

 

[BlackedOutHoe]

I need to do the better reception mod bad!

 

[Dakota]

I need to do the better reception mod bad!

This..

 

[HackMcMaster]

idk how well it works, dont have a with and without comparison

 

[baldd86]

I need to do this, but I need an antenna someone broke mine trying to steal it

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[HackMcMaster]

someone tried to steal your antenna?

 

[DV2000NJ]

This..

Word, my reception sucks balls.

 

[BlackedOutHoe]

idk how well it works, dont have a with and without comparison

I'll let u know. Gonna try to do this weekend

 

[Bootstrap]

I tried the antenna boost mod, didn't work for me

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[baldd86]

someone tried to steal your antenna?

Yeah I had tighten it real good and added a little of jb weld, and they tried and. Broke it it was a billet antenna and I don't have the original one, they also tried to steal my tails, and corners, and denali's the same night. All they got was my third brake light. It was at my girlfriends old apartments

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[Jimmy]

Great right-up man. easy mod.
might get bored one day and do this.

 

[HackMcMaster]

Seriously takes 5 minutes if u don't do the wire,
Btw my reception just randomly shot a brick idk


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[Adjusted]

Also dont forget everyone - the trim piece that surrounds the antenna can be swapped with the escalade piece that has no hole for the antenna, looks a bit cleaner.

Nice write up.

 

[blome_racing]

i did this a while ago without the reception boost, sucked donkey dick undid it the next day

 

[Adjusted]

i did this a while ago without the reception boost, sucked donkey dick undid it the next day

agreed, ive got this done on my 01 and get pretty poor reception - i never listen to the radio so its not a big deal, but i might give this a shot anyways

 

[HackMcMaster]

Also dont forget everyone - the trim piece that surrounds the antenna can be swapped with the escalade piece that has no hole for the antenna, looks a bit cleaner.

Nice write up.

That info is at the end of the write up, with part number


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[Adjusted]

:beaker:

oh snap didnt see that

meep

 

[Ginger]

as much as it makes it cleaner, i listen to the radio to much.

 

[BOO5TED]

For those that don't want to buy the escalade piece with no hole you can get a rubber plug to fill the hole.