Re: HELP ME!
The easy way of getting a shorter antenna is to just cut it to the desired height and spray paint it black. I cut mine to about 3" and painted it silver. I have no problem with reception if or when I go to AM or FM. I am mostly on XM so the stubby gives me no problems. 
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2006 Slate Blue Metallic H3, FlowMaster exhaust, True Flow cold air intake system, Ground Force rear lowering kit, custom locking fuel door, chrome hood grill w/handle, US Speedo gauge kit (chrome and red numbers), Custom rear tire cover, chrome tail light guard, custom paint on skid plate, new pin stripping, USMC front license plate.  Semper Fi
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