[Alberta-SRT]

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.

 

[Kevan]

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.

 

[begood]

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.

 

[Hamrhead]

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.

 

[italian1nj]

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.

 

[Titan]

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

 

[teltek]

I agree

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

 

[Kevan]

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.

 

[BOOMER]

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!~

 

[Hemi57]

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

 

[simon]

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...

 

[Hemi57]

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

 

[slbelt]

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=

 

[Roktman]

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

 

[clarman]

antenna height

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

 

[John Holmes]

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.)

 

[Roktman]

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.

 

[mauiSRT/10]

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


patrick