Simple change, looks a lot better.

Why would DC put a plain-ol silver metal radio antenna on a Black truck with black trim?
My 01 Grand Cherokee has a black coated antenna with a black trim ring over the retaining nut, fits the SRT perfect so I went down to the dealer and picked up some new pieces.
The truck looks way better with the antenna and chrome nut blacked out IMO.

My Durango came with a plasti-coated black antenna....so those might work as well (junkyard cheapie).

I think that FireStick made a nice black anodized antenna as well. And I've seen some cool ones from some ricer sites. I'll let ya know if I come across them again.

I and my friend who owns a silver "L" were looking at the ants, my black truck had a silver ant., his silver "L" had a black ant., so we switched. now we are both happy.

I guess I never mentioned that I painted my antenna semi-flat black,, about 10 hours after I brought it home! First thing I did. Kinda forgot about it - Sorry I didn't share. :rolleyes: ;) :D

I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who thought that antennae was crap. Since it is in the area where my ghost flames go I shaved it our and put an electric one in. Looks and works great.

I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who thought that antennae was crap. Since it is in the area where my ghost flames go I shaved it our and put an electric one in. Looks and works great.

Pic's please :cool:

Why would DC put a plain-ol silver metal radio antenna on a Black truck with black trim?
My 01 Grand Cherokee has a black coated antenna with a black trim ring over the retaining nut, fits the SRT perfect so I went down to the dealer and picked up some new pieces.
The truck looks way better with the antenna and chrome nut blacked out IMO.

I agree. I had a can of black spray on bed liner that I coated mine with. Looks a lot better.

Bob - Reno

Just checking to see if anyone has found any replacement or custom/black/anodized antennas.

www.firestik.com has a few, but they're mostly CB-related, and 2' or taller. I was looking for a stubby one (12" or less), or a lo-profile one (like on the BMW 745 series cars).

TIA, guys.

Just checking to see if anyone has found any replacement or custom/black/anodized antennas.

www.firestik.com has a few, but they're mostly CB-related, and 2' or taller. I was looking for a stubby one (12" or less), or a lo-profile one (like on the BMW 745 series cars).

TIA, guys.
look at the pics of truck i think it was titled Boomer's truck. i have a short billet antenna on mine. got everything from stylin concepts over a year ago, before i even had the truck!~

took my antenna off. The antenna on my sirius radio goes on the roof. no need for an AM FM antenna

took my antenna off. The antenna on my sirius radio goes on the roof. no need for an AM FM antenna

was your sirius radio installed at the factory? I don't want to have an antenna on the roof of my truck! I have xm in the truck i have now and the small antenna sits on the dash and is imho a cleaner look.
thanks...

yes, it was put on at the dealership. i dont like it on the dash. i think it looks great on the roof. it only sticks up like an inch and a half and it seems to fit well with the truck

my new cummins is too tall for anyone to see the roof unless they have a lifted truck

California Car Cover (they sell more than that) have antennas that come in sizes: 12", 15" or 21" and in finishes: black, white, or polished. The prices are $18, $19, or $20 depending on the size. They also have a pretty cool flamed antenna, but the photo their web site doesn't do justice to it, you need to see the photo in the catalog.

Links below.

stubby: http://www.calcarcover.com/product.aspx?id=892&cid=

flamed: http://www.calcarcover.com/product.aspx?id=1120&cid=

I got this one a couple of weeks ago: http://www.stylinconcepts.com/part.cfm?PartID=38872&PartFamilyID=1058&SubCategoryID=286&CategoryID=25

does reception diminish as the length of the antenna gets shorter? 6 in vs 12in?

Remember, the radio antenna and the Sirus antenna are two different sorts.

(i.e. you want the antenna length at least 1/2 of the wavelength.)

does reception diminish as the length of the antenna gets shorter? 6 in vs 12in?I have noticed a decrease in AM reception.Thinking about going longer than the 12 that I have.

Rokt, does that just screw on or do you have to run a cable all the way to the radio?


patrick