Shorter antenna

[rangerdanger]

I mostly stream music from my phone through Apple Carplay or through Satellite radio and rarely listen to terrestrial radio. I'm concerned that after a 3.5" lift that the stock antenna won't fit through my garage door, so I ordered the 2" stubby antenna @rangerdanger posted earlier.

Most FM and HD stations are still coming in clearly, but a few stations aren't coming in as clearly as before.

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[ulev1st]

2IN Stubby

 

[rangerdanger]

I took a pause in the rain to put on the 4” stubby antenna. Took about 30 seconds to remove the old one and install it.

 

[NateS415]

I'm torn between the 2" and 4" replacements. Both look really good!

 

[joeb427]

I occasionally think about changing to the smaller antennas and I would definitely go with the 4" for possible better reception.

 

[rduvall]

What is the stock antenna gain vs the stubbies?

 

[joeb427]

Some reviews on Amazon have reception issues.
Maybe those people are in the boondocks, though.

If the shorter antennas work well, why wouldn't Ford use them?

 

[chasvs]

I have a 3 1/2 inch stubby version coming today. Had used similar on older Rangers with no problems!

 

[NateS415]

I would like to hear some feedback about reception. I can't imagine there being a massive issue as I know a lot of cars with smaller antennas.

 

[toddiscdn]

I could not get the "Stubby" branded one up here, but the one I got is not bad. There is definitely some signal loss but it doesn't seem too bad , not enough to bother me anyway and Im fairly rural.

 

[joeb427]

I think I'm going to go with this one. It's made of copper.
I really only listen to XM. So if there's any minor reception loss, I won't notice it. Plus the short antenna would affect AM radio more which I never listen to.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N5XLXQ...olid=14TZQCGVSIM2O&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[joeb427]

I think I'm going to go with this one. It's made of copper.
I really only listen to XM. So if there's any minor reception loss, I won't notice it. Plus the short antenna would affect AM radio more which I never listen to.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N5XLXQ...olid=14TZQCGVSIM2O&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Well, the one above I bought from Amazon is going back. Screw end is too big. I'll have to go with the Stubby or other brand. Anyone have a part number or link to fit the Ranger.
The one I bought said it was for '09-'19 F-150.

 

[rangerdanger]

Well, the one above I bought from Amazon is going back. Screw end is too big. I'll have to go with the Stubby or other brand. Anyone have a part number or link to fit the Ranger.
The one I bought said it was for '09-'19 F-150.

Fit is for a 2019 Ford Escape.

2" Part #CRMC-0705-ES
https://www.amazon.com/CravenSpeed-Stubby-Antenna-Replacement-2013-2018/dp/B073SDG5X3

4" Part #CRMC-0703-ES
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BPZCAUC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[joeb427]

Fit is for a 2019 Ford Escape.

2" Part #CRMC-0705-ES
https://www.amazon.com/CravenSpeed-Stubby-Antenna-Replacement-2013-2018/dp/B073SDG5X3

4" Part #CRMC-0703-ES
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BPZCAUC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just ordered the 4" on Amazon.
Thanks!!!

 

[rangerdanger]

Just ordered the 4" on Amazon.
Thanks!!!

That's the exact one I ordered! Check out posts #9 and 18 for photos.

Edit: I get no obvious signal loss from FM stations with the 4" antenna. The 2" seemed too short.

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