i shortened mine about 4-5 inches when i made it into an arrow. no loss of reception. its still taller then my cab but i want it like that so i can find it easier in parking lots lol

my friend had one of those shorty ones on his car and lost all reception.

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02 Ranger- 4.0
Blinker mod, herculiner bed liner, throttle cable mod, new cab, interior lighting, switch back turns, custom halos in fogs. 330 LEDs and counting
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