Metra44-US07R Top Or Side Mount Rubber Antenna

The antenna cable in our 2004 Ford E 450 RV cab was accidently cut during rerouting its vacuum line through firewall. Since full exposure behind passenger knee panel and the dash vacuum heater/air-conditioning switch was necessary including sliding the engine doghouse back, replacement of the antenna and its connecting cable was necessary. Ford does not make original equipment beyond 7 years, so none through that source or cross referenced could be found to install in the original passenger fender mount location. This was the only after market antenna I could locate that could be modified to fit into that location. The manufacturer of this product did not advise it would fit, and all local auto parts stores denied having any source for one that fit. It was made to fit by grinding the fender hole larger, pulling its attached coaxial cable through the fender taped to malleable wire, then pulling it through the pasenger compartment wall enlarged rubber grommet hole gromet, and routing it to the back of the original Ford factory radio without modification of the cable. Epoxy putty beneath the deployed antenna retainer solidified its mount, and Plumber's Goop sealed it. Many more FM stations are pulled in than with the original equipment. Only one of the six AM stations in our location can be obtained.

After my standard antenna broke off from hitting a branch I needed something to replace this normal metal antenna. Since I go offroading in my Landcruiser, I needed something that is: Robust (can take hits from branches) Affordable (so If I break it again it won't be too upset) and also needed it to work (Bring in the stations) since I go in the back country away from the city I need it to actually function good.This antenna appears to meet these qualification.It was easy to install. The antenna all breaks down for mounting into a tight space.The cable is "just" long enough for my Landcruiser. (Midsize vehicle) If you had a full size vehicle you will probably need an extension cable.The only "Con" to this Antenna is adjusting the angle. It only has predefined notches. My fender is sloped and I cannot get it perfectly vertical. Not a big deal but I wish it had a couple more "notches" to fine tune the angle a bit better.Happy with the purchase.

Positioned correctly, antenna on sloped fender, sits straight up. Perfect! Other positions can also be accomplished like parallel with windshield if wanted.Had to slightly grind off plastic spacer as the screw was not long enough when positioned on curve, but now it seals perfectly and is very sturdy.Reception on radio has out performed OEM antenna.Take your time, and do a good install, and this antenna will work perfect. Side note however, in the 2002 grand cherokee, the wire ended up a bit short, so for some units an extension might be in order.

What you expect for this $$$, definitely made on china quality

Petite antenne en caoutchouc. Pas facile à installer. Bonne reception.