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Earlier in the days of the Bronco 6G discussions, we all talked about the antenna. Many (myself included) were in the camp of “who uses the radio?! I’ll stream from my phone!” Some in early review videos were talking about cutting off the antenna with bolt cutters as they claimed to have done on their Jeeps…

Good news: I went to the Bronco Event at Colonial Ford yesterday in Danbury, CT and found out that it twists right off. I forgot to take a pic but I was able to loosen and remove it by hand without any tools. You’ll want to get a finely threaded bolt and a cover but you don’t need bolt cutters!

For those of use who live in The Year of Our Lord 2021 where the internet exists, you can remove the antenna, the doors, hook up CarPlay and bump Taylor Swift or AC/DC
to your hearts content lol
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Yep!

Just screws right off. I believe Ford even designed its shape at the base to be more easily grasped and removed without tools.

And if you still want some antenna but not the stock one, you can replace it with an aftermarket unit.
 

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I saw @BuiltRight Industries has stubby antennas for F150’s and Raptors on their website. I bet a stubby for the Bronco is on their short list.
 

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Anybody know if the antenna threads are the same between Ford vehicles? Just replaced the one on my F150 with a stubby, curious if I can use the same one on the Bronco.
 

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I forget which one but one the after market companies posted a stubby option that they sell for the Ranger and F150s. I think it was around $30 so pretty cheap.

I plan to do something like that because I don't want to lose radio completely (even though I may not use it much).
 

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Of course. They take them off at car washes in all vehicles that have one.
That said, the antenna is essential for giving you a warning when you are going under something that is too short to clear...including pipes in public garages...it is a great thing to have on a tall vehicle.
 

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Stock antenna is a good guide for entering lower-hanging areas, like a parking garage. I’d rather hit my antenna vs. scrapping my roof. Saved me once before on my Silverado. Doesn’t bother me having it on.

Edit: Damn it @Gamecock you beat me to my own comment! :D
 

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Or, it's not an issue and you just keep it on.

I guess Ford can add the antenna to its modularity checklist.
 
 


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