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[LDM67]

Knocked antenna off which put hole in roof of Bronco backing out of garage. Does anyone know if this is something a body shop can repair or if only dealership can?

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[Mark S.]

Yes, a body shop can repair that. Flatten the metal around the hole, install a doubler on the inside, then mount a new antenna to cover the ragged hole. You'll have to be very careful about sealing around the new antenna to prevent water intrusion.

 

[LDM67]

Yes, a body shop can repair that. Flatten the metal around the hole, install a doubler on the inside, then mount a new antenna to cover the ragged hole. You'll have to be very careful about sealing around the new antenna to prevent water intrusion.

Okay, thank you for the response.

 

[omahafordowner]

Darn, I thought my garage door opening was low.

 

[AndyMac204]

probs make a comprehensive insurance claim depending on your policy.

 

[Mrmike]

I suggest a stubby antenna like this.


The Stubby Antenna (cravenspeed.com)

 

[LDM67]

With my luck it better be really stubby.

 

[Topo]

There are two stubby antenna choices a 4" and the 2" stubby junior.

The 4" interferes with a ski box if using low-profile crossbars.
But the 2" compromises signal reception.
Go to radio-locator.com to see a signal strength map based on your location.
Thom at Cravenspeed was helpful.
I ended up with both the 2" and 4" to swap out.

Why Ford uses such a primitive antenna design is beyond me.

 

[LDM67]

Okay thanks, I’ll check it out.

 

[wireman]

Knocked antenna off which put hole in roof of Bronco backing out of garage. Does anyone know if this is something a body shop can repair or if only dealership can?

How did you get it in the garage with no damage, but backing out did this? The antenna must have been hitting any time you parked inside. Just curious.

 

[LDM67]

How did you get it in the garage with no damage, but backing out did this? The antenna must have been hitting any time you parked inside. Just curious.

I thought the door had gone all the way and it hadn’t. It was my bad.

 

[davidg4781]

There are two stubby antenna choices a 4" and the 2" stubby junior.

The 4" interferes with a ski box if using low-profile crossbars.
But the 2" compromises signal reception.
Go to radio-locator.com to see a signal strength map based on your location.
Thom at Cravenspeed was helpful.
I ended up with both the 2" and 4" to swap out.

Why Ford uses such a primitive antenna design is beyond me.

Does that antenna do anything else besides AM/FM/XM/Cellular?

I'd like to be able to keep navigation 100% ready but really don't need anything else.

 

[Mrmike]

Does that antenna do anything else besides AM/FM/XM/Cellular?

I'd like to be able to keep navigation 100% ready but really don't need anything else.

I have a 4" on my '23 OBX. The factory nav works just fine. It has got me on 2 (1000-mile) trips so far with no problem. I can pick up my local stations with no problem and use Sirius when traveling.

 

[Dude]

Does that antenna do anything else besides AM/FM/XM/Cellular?

I'd like to be able to keep navigation 100% ready but really don't need anything else.

@davidg4781 See separate post…

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/location-of-antenna-modems-am-fm-hd-siriusxm-gps-fordpass-at-t-hotspot-information.10098/

 

[JimC]

Okay, thank you for the response.

I did the same with my ranger, went to dent doctor. He did a great job on it & all I needed was to have antenna reinstalled.
couple years now no issues at all

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