what exactly will i loose when i delete the shark fin antenna? no clear answer found searching for days.

[AA1mike]

2021 ram rebel 12 inch radio.
finding all kinds of guessing and no real specific info.
if you have done this please post your replies. thank you

i am installing roof wing and i think the fin is in the wa.
also i need more clearance for my garage opening.

 

[Jimmy07]

You would lose the am/fm radio antenna, and gps for navigation and clock.

 

[HAL9001]

And SiriusXM radio.

 

[Jimmy07]

And SiriusXM radio.

Yup, that too I forgot.
Also, maps on CarPlay will be incorrect, since CarPlay uses the truck’s gps for all map apps, not the phone’s native gps.

 

[sd2134]

From an old thread, per RICK J post #3:

All navigation, Wi-Fi, radio and SiriusXM tasks are handled by a new shark fin antenna – making the new 2019 Ram 1500 the first full-size truck without a mast antenna.

https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/am-fm-radio-antenna.9921/

 

[Jimmy07]

From an old thread, per RICK J post #3:

All navigation, Wi-Fi, radio and SiriusXM tasks are handled by a new shark fin antenna – making the new 2019 Ram 1500 the first full-size truck without a mast antenna.

https://5thgenrams.com/community/threads/am-fm-radio-antenna.9921/

WiFi won’t be lost. That is handled by the cellular antenna under the dash behind the radio, and the WiFi antenna by the glovebox.

 

[Scap]

I'm confused about the needing more garage clearance when you say you're adding a wing.

What kind of wing are you adding?

 

[AA1mike]

I'm confused about the needing more garage clearance when you say you're adding a wing.

What kind of wing are you adding?

 

[AA1mike]

no that is not the problem.
the shark fin is in the way of the wing.
the shark fin is also a problem with garage opening.
i want to remove the shark fin and install the wing.

 

[LaxDfns15]

I'm confused about the needing more garage clearance when you say you're adding a wing.

What kind of wing are you adding?

He's talking about a spoiler on the cab.

 

[Scap]

He's talking about a spoiler on the cab.

Ah, OK. I hear wing and automagically imagine the stick on aisle at Pep Boys.

 

[Dusty1948]

WiFi won’t be lost. That is handled by the cellular antenna under the dash behind the radio, and the WiFi antenna by the glovebox.

Just to be sure I checked the service manual. Jimmy07's response is correct.

Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 03 June 2018. Now at: 051331 miles.

 

[J-Cooz]

Sounds like it's not worth it for a stupid wing

 

[vincentw56]

Sounds like it's not worth it for a stupid wing

Well, the EGR product does not require the removal of the shark fin.

2020 Bighorn Night Edition, 5.7 Hemi w/eTorque

 

[AA1mike]

Well, the EGR product does not require the removal of the shark fin.

2020 Bighorn Night Edition, 5.7 Hemi w/eTorque

This is what I was trying to figure out also.
there was no clear picture of this from the top looking down.
somtimes it is so hard to find the answer to the question at hand.
thanks for the info.

 

[AA1mike]

Sounds like it's not worth it for a stupid wing

Wasn’t just the stupid wing as you say,it was a height problem with the door opening.

 

[J-Cooz]

Wasn’t just the stupid wing as you say,it was a height problem with the door opening.

I think I'd rather park outside than lose all that functionality.

 

[Malodave]

I wonder if the wiring would allow you to move the fin forward?

Malodave

 

[DTN]

I just want the ability to switch off or disable the shark fin antenna when I want.

 

[AA1mike]

I wonder if the wiring would allow you to move the fin forward?

Malodave

that is one option but it is the highest point on the truck and i was looking for a low profile or some sort of disc shape.
if it is not in the way of the spoiler it is no rush but when i change my wheels it might be a problem.