Metra 44-US13: Top Performing Side Mount Replacement Antenna for AM/FM Bands Review

I couldn't use this item. But I have installed similar types on cars and trucks. And when properly lubricated, they last a long time.

I've searched everywhere for one to replace the one on my Willys Jeep CJ-5. Most of them were either plastic fakes or shipped from China on slow ships. This one is genuine and shipped from inside the US, and with Prime it arrived the next day!

This antenna picks up transmitters in South Georgia over a hundred miles away. 1 star deduction for the plastic base. Most antennas of this type that I have had in the past have been cast/metal. I stayed almost a month. I had to pull it up a few times. It's on a logging vehicle that gets a lot of abuse. Definitely worth $17.99 for what it is.

This antenna will work with South Georgia stations over 100 miles away. 1 star deduction for the plastic base. Most antennas of this type that I have had in the past have been cast/metal. I stayed almost a month. I had to pull it up a few times. It's on a logging vehicle that gets a lot of abuse. Definitely worth $17.99 for what it is.

Worked fine for about 3-4 months. "Chrome" spring began to rust. I cleaned and waxed it with a metal cleaner/polish. In less than a couple of weeks, the rust returned and only got worse. Then it almost stopped working (terrible reception). The connection between the sliders has rusted and lost their connection. Couldn't fix it at all.

Extremely disappointed with the poor quality and finish of this antenna. The main stem wobbles and rattles and won't tighten. The shank is pushed onto the screw and just keeps turning due to the poor design. The plastic base is slotted and can in no way be considered airtight or watertight and there is no way to securely tighten it. I didn't even bother to install it. It doesn't live up to my expectations for an acceptable replacement. I wanted this as a replacement antenna for a 10 year old…

Not fun to install the mounting system securely. After the whole thing was firmly fixed on the silicone sealing bead, water was still dripping from the core onto my headliner. Not from the black gasket but from the core where the wire comes out. To make matters worse, within 3 weeks I had rust on the spring and adjusting screw. Stunned that it wasn't a stainless steel screw and at least a coated or non-corroded spring. Looks terrible now. Although the reception is perfect. Not bad if you want…