Replacement atenna help

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TomboVT

Discussion Starter · 2 mo ago

I have a 2011 Crewmax with a larger aerial antenna. I would like to replace it with a more flushmount antenna you would see on a newer vehicle but I can't seem to find anyone who specifically makes something of that nature. Due to its location/orientation on the hood and fender, it seems like it would have to be something sold per vehicle/application. Does anyone know of anyone who makes something like this that might work for my application?
Thank you.

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Tim Price

· #2 · 2 mo ago

Check Amazon. Last time I looked they had a bunch.

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mrjesusromero

· #3 · 2 mo ago

I got this one off Amazon & love it. I also tried a 4' off ebay but this one here from amazon did the trick. Hope this helps. I have a 2014 trd crew max.

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TomboVT

Discussion Starter · #4 · 2 mo ago

Thank you both for the reply. I don't think I described it well because you are correct, there are plenty of lower profile antennas on Amazon and other websites. What I am looking for is something more like the attached (I probably should have included photos the first time - apologies). A standard one from another car will not work as they are mainly for flat surfaces and this one would have to be a model a company would sell per vehicle make and model as it would have to be molded to the hood/fender. I am asuming since I cannot find one and no one seems to know about them, they probably don't exist. Thanks again for the responses

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mrjesusromero

· #5 · 2 mo ago

TomboVT said:
Thank you both for the reply. I don't think I described it well because you are correct, there are plenty of lower profile antennas on Amazon and other websites. What I am looking for is something more like the attached (I probably should have included photos the first time - apologies). A standard one from another car will not work as they are mainly for flat surfaces and this one would have to be a model a company would sell per vehicle make and model as it would have to be molded to the hood/fender. I am asuming since I cannot find one and no one seems to know about them, they probably don't exist. Thanks again for the responses
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Oh more of them share fins them go on the roof so you have to run the wiring all the way down

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J.A.T.O.

· #6 · 2 mo ago

mrjesusromero said:
Oh more of them share fins them go on the roof so you have to run the wiring all the way down

Search YouTube for Tundra Hidden Antenna. There’s also a write up on one of the other forums.
After trying many other options I found this hands down was the best. Added bonus is it will cost you less than $3.
Basically you flip the antenna mount upside down and your OEM antenna will be inside your fender, running horizontally toward the headlight.

I barely noticed any loss of signal, but the main benefit is it looks better, near OEM reception , and no more broken antenna mounts at the car wash!

I’ll see if I can find the links and will follow up.

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J.A.T.O.

· #7 · 2 mo ago

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J.A.T.O.

· #8 · 2 mo ago

DIY Hidden OEM Antenna Mod

Well I have been looking for an antenna to replace the long factory antenna. I listen to my IPOD and use my blackberry for music alot but my wife uses FM all the time. I don't like the look of the long whip antenna so I was thinking about cutting mine or just getting a shorter one. Well today I...

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Mikecol

· #9 · 2 mo ago

J.A.T.O. said:
Search YouTube for Tundra Hidden Antenna. There’s also a write up on one of the other forums.
After trying many other options I found this hands down was the best. Added bonus is it will cost you less than $3.
Basically you flip the antenna mount upside down and your OEM antenna will be inside your fender, running horizontally toward the headlight.

I barely noticed any loss of signal, but the main benefit is it looks better, near OEM reception , and no more broken antenna mounts at the car wash!

I’ll see if I can find the links and will follow up.

Freaking Genius! The only thing better than a shorty antenna is NO Antenna. This is my next mod.

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