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Old Jan 31, 2026 | 05:53 PM
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Hi! I have recently removed my radio in my Evo IX-MR. I want to remove the antennae that is now useless. I have the OEM vortex generator, and would like to put a 'plug', in that mounting hole for the antennae. I'd appreciate any help! Thank You!
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Old Jan 31, 2026 | 11:25 PM
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maybe 3d print something
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Old Feb 1, 2026 | 11:13 AM
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Thanks, but I have no access to that. Decades ago, I saw something like a rubber 'plug' someone used. I'd like to use something like that.
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Old Feb 2, 2026 | 04:01 PM
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Antenna delete plug?
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Old Feb 4, 2026 | 07:37 AM
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I would just run a cheap stubby. I wouldn't want to mess with the hole and risk water leakage.
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Old Feb 4, 2026 | 09:28 AM
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I would just run a cheap stubby. I wouldn't want to mess with the hole and risk water leakage.
This is the way. 100% not worth risking a leak or something when you can get a stubby one for so cheap.
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Old Feb 5, 2026 | 12:56 PM
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Antenna delete plug?
Yes.
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Old Feb 5, 2026 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mcm308
I would just run a cheap stubby. I wouldn't want to mess with the hole and risk water leakage.
Thank you. It's just a screw in port. Don't think it can leak into anything. I have an OEM/JDM shorter antennae mounted there for decades, but now that the OEM stereo is gone, I just wanted to 'plug' it up. Back in the day, some owners used a rubber 'plug'. I appreciate your suggestion.
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Old Feb 6, 2026 | 01:28 PM
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Thank you. It's just a screw in port. Don't think it can leak into anything. I have an OEM/JDM shorter antennae mounted there for decades, but now that the OEM stereo is gone, I just wanted to 'plug' it up. Back in the day, some owners used a rubber 'plug'. I appreciate your suggestion.
you can actually google "antenna delete plugs"
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Old Feb 22, 2026 | 04:00 PM
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Thanks!
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Old Feb 23, 2026 | 12:28 AM
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You probably will want something like this, easy and no water leaksAntenna Delete Plug (Sealing) Cover Blanking Block Cap For Ford F-150 ...
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