Roof Mount Radio Antenna

[NE Ford]

So this is the second weekend in a row the my roof mounted radio antenna has ripped itself loose. I know its from rowdy driving (that's not going to change) but what's the best solution?

I've seen people run larger antenna in the same spot with no issues.

 

[downforce137]

i think you need a more flexible antenna. this is what i run and i have no problems with garage doors or parking garages, mounted in the same spot right above the cargo light..

http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/sti-co-roof-ft-niti-6442.html

 

[NE Ford]

i think you need a more flexible antenna. this is what i run and i have no problems with garage doors or parking garages, mounted in the same spot right above the cargo light..

http://www.theantennafarm.com/catalog/sti-co-roof-ft-niti-6442.html

Much appreciated. Looks like I'll have to source it from somewhere else though.

 

[Ditchplains1]

NEFord,
My son just had the roof painted on his new 1997 F 350 crew cab long bed. The owner of the shop used a door hinge shim to reinforce the underside of the NMO mount to try to prevent the same kind of damage....
Eddie

 

[NE Ford]

NEFord,
My son just had the roof painted on his new 1997 F 350 crew cab long bed. The owner of the shop used a door hinge shim to reinforce the underside of the NMO mount to try to prevent the same kind of damage....
Eddie

Good call. I was thinking a plate underneath would help.

 

[phydough]

Looks like the hole is too big or the mount was not tight enough. What kind of antenna are you running? An NMO mount can normally take quite a beating.

 

[NE Ford]

Looks like the hole is too big or the mount was not tight enough. What kind of antenna are you running? An NMO mount can normally take quite a beating.

The hole is a little too bit so I could see that being an issue. The antenna is a Laird.

 

[trophycummins]

When I drilled my f150 roof, I had to waterjet a shim for the underside as the roof was flexing too much. I also ended up switching to a Larsen nmo150 due to the gasket style base which spread the load a little better.


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[NE Ford]

When I drilled my f150 roof, I had to waterjet a shim for the underside as the roof was flexing too much. I also ended up switching to a Larsen nmo150 due to the gasket style base which spread the load a little better.


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You wouldn't by chance have a photo of that shim would you?

Also, see that you're in Simi, I'm in Thousand Oaks.

 

[trophycummins]

You wouldn't by chance have a photo of that shim would you?



Also, see that you're in Simi, I'm in Thousand Oaks.

I don't, but I remember it being 2" od and 5/8" id, .080 aluminum.

Then it just had a slot on the side so you could slide it over the underside of the nmo.

If you can't find someone local to cut you one, let me know. I have waterjet access in van nuys.


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