Wanted.....Plastic antenna mast wrench, please

[ickyoldman]

Hi, just purchased a new 2016 2500HD and am seeking the plastic antenna wrench that USED to come with the trucks years ago. Used to be black then was orange. Went to the dealer today and and looked in some new arrival trucks and they are no longer provided. Couldn't find one in the entire dealership! Can anyone help a brother out? Thanks.......

[ickyoldman]

Anyone? Please.........

[Sierra Boy]

http://toolmonger.com/2010/05/24/universal-antenna-wrench/

 

Look like this? Use a 10 M/M wrench as well.

 

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:68805

 

Sierra Boy

Edited January 21, 2017 by Sierra Boy

[cbrsilv15]

It doesn't appear to be sold separately. No GM part number since they were throw aways.

 

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-15087886-Original-Equipment-Antenna/dp/B000S2U5XW

 

 

I'd just wrap the base with electrical tape and use a crescent wrench personally.

[ickyoldman]

The plastic thing is just so handy and I don't want a wrench clunking around in my truck......I remove antenna to go to car wash and to put cover on truck so I use it often.

[Shredzy]

I'd just wrap the base with electrical tape and use a crescent wrench personally.

 

Using either a crescent wrench or open end wrench, wrap tape on the wrench instead of the antenna.

[cbrsilv15]

The plastic thing is just so handy and I don't want a wrench clunking around in my truck......I remove antenna to go to car wash and to put cover on truck so I use it often.

Removing he antenna and keeping it under a cover are good preventative measures, but taking it through an auto car wash is sooo bad for the paint... scratch and swirl central.

[Sierra Boy]

Removing he antenna and keeping it under a cover are good preventative measures, but taking it through an auto car wash is sooo bad for the paint... scratch and swirl central.

My car wash is a no touch and only use it to wash off salt in winter as it has an under carriage wash...other wise I do by hand.

 

Sierra Boy

[bndawgs]

Hmmmm, wonder what happened to the one from my Tahoe? I remember these things

[ickyoldman]

I promise really good karma for whoever hooks me up........

[bndawgs]

I'm thinking Mine was probably in my glove box when the dick head drunk driver caved in the passenger side.

[MikeNH]

The plastic thing is just so handy and I don't want a wrench clunking around in my truck......I remove antenna to go to car wash and to put cover on truck so I use it often.

 

 

How is the plastic thing more handy? I have a 10mm wrench I use for work that's about as long as my middle finger. Toss that in the glove box or console and be done with it.

[HoosierZ]

This might be worth trying.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Plastic-Hitachi-Cutting-Machine/dp/B00ARBAMW8

[ickyoldman]

This might be worth trying.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Plastic-Hitachi-Cutting-Machine/dp/B00ARBAMW8

Thanks for the suggestion but I want to be able to spin the antenna off quickly with the symmetrical tool.......Nothing's faster......I think that one would bump into the hood bulge........But thanks for keeping me in mind!

Edited January 21, 2017 by ickyoldman

[ickyoldman]

 

 

How is the plastic thing more handy? I have a 10mm wrench I use for work that's about as long as my middle finger. Toss that in the glove box or console and be done with it.

chips paint....