broken antenna

[jajiu]

I broke the stud off the antenna base. I got it out of the antenna mast, but now I need the round piece with the stud. The dealer said he could only sell me the complete antenna for $80. The part I need probably is only about $5. if that. Anyone have any ideas? By the way, this is on my 2014 L3560HSTC.

 

[k0ua]

Maybe try E-bay? Of course you could also look in Ali-baba since it is likely asian in origin.

 

[MHarryE]

Let us know if you find one. I wasn't able to find one on line so I went the expensive full replacement way and threw away most of the parts. Now I run with the antenna horizontal or down and suffer the poor reception.

 

[jajiu]

Let us know if you find one. I wasn't able to find one on line so I went the expensive full replacement way and threw away most of the parts. Now I run with the antenna horizontal or down and suffer the poor reception.

Thanks for the encouraging information. I have looked everywhere, gone to auto parts stores, Walmart, Kmart, etc. I have gone thru almost every site on the internet and nothing. Not even a cheap replacement can be found. I think Kubota does this on purpose so you need to buy from them. I know United Shoe use to make screws and things with a special thread so you had to buy from them not the hardware store. I'll keep looking for a while but I know I will end up biting the bullet and buying the "Full Monte".

 

[M5farms]

can you post a pic please

 

[jajiu]

can you post a pic please

I had to wait for the rain to stop before going to the barn or I would have gotten soaked. Here are a few pics. I ordered an antenna from ebay. It was cheap enough and looked like a close match, I'll post when I get it and try to install it.

 

[M5farms]

why couldn't you drill and tap the base? that is also the same type of antenna I have on my jeep that I picked up at a the auto parts store a few years ago .

 

[jajiu]

why couldn't you drill and tap the base? that is also the same type of antenna I have on my jeep that I picked up at a the auto parts store a few years ago .

When I looked at the antenna, it looked like the stud broke off the antenna and I drilled a hole in the base and tried to use an easy out and it broke off in the hole. Now the hardened steel is embedded in the base. I tried to get it out but the base is white metal and was easily destroyed.

 

[M5farms]

Anderson AM-FM Dual Mount Rubber Marine Antenna

 

[jajiu]

Anderson AM-FM Dual Mount Rubber Marine Antenna

Thanks, that looks like a good match. I'll see what I get on the one I bought on ebay that looks similar to that one. At least I won't be paying $80 for an antenna.