RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003) Discussion topics related to the 1999 -2003 RX300 models

Power antenna replacement options?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-02-13, 06:14 AM
  #1  
toy2g
Driver
Thread Starter
 
toy2g's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: OH
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 4 Posts
Default Power antenna replacement options?

If you were to decide to delete the power antenna and go with a 5" powered amp mast how hard would that be?

I have a 98 4Runner with the "Tacoma antenna mod" that puts a standard antenna on the vehicle. I have a 09 4Runner that does not have an antenna, it's all in the glass. Lastly I have a 2013 4Runner that has a factory solid mast antenna. The later two make me think Toyota figured out power antennas should go away, so is there a way to make ours go away?

Toyota actually makes a part number for a 5.5" stubby antenna if I recall correctly, the hard question is what mast do you use in-place of the powered one.

Last edited by toy2g; 11-02-13 at 06:15 AM. Reason: Spelling
Old 11-02-13, 06:41 AM
  #2  
JAB
Instructor
 
JAB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 0
Received 21 Likes on 18 Posts
Default

Please figure this out and share with us; I hate the power antenna on my 99 RX300.
Old 11-02-13, 05:21 PM
  #3  
toy2g
Driver
Thread Starter
 
toy2g's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: OH
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by JAB
Please figure this out and share with us; I hate the power antenna on my 99 RX300.
I ordered some parts from Toyota and a short TRD antenna today. I will see what I can figure out. If it don't work at least I will know one way that does not work.
Old 11-02-13, 05:29 PM
  #4  
hypervish
Lexus Test Driver
 
hypervish's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 5,698
Received 92 Likes on 78 Posts
Default

Let us know how it goes!

I haven't bothered to replace my antenna that i broke off in the car wash 5 years ago! lol
Old 12-30-13, 07:30 AM
  #5  
toy2g
Driver
Thread Starter
 
toy2g's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: OH
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by hypervish
Let us know how it goes!

I haven't bothered to replace my antenna that i broke off in the car wash 5 years ago! lol
DONE...

See here..
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ml#post8301845
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SpencerT
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
13
03-24-12 07:59 AM
Petrie2001
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
8
03-31-06 06:26 AM
DA51
Lexus Audio, Video, Security & Electronics
1
12-04-02 12:25 AM



Quick Reply: Power antenna replacement options?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:30 AM.