Yes your dedicated XM antenna has worked well but you made 2 changes. An antenna change and a relocation.
Me wonders if relocating the factory XM would be just as good.
Is the factory XM antenna passive or active? If passive, we could just split coax to both an XM and a separate GPS antenna.
Or relocate factory antenna if it's active.
The factory XM antenna only has a single coax connection. Are we sure the GPS is also inside the XM antenna? If so, I do not see how both signals are processed over a single coax.
I found the wire diagram for the GPS antenna. I haven't found the wire diagram for the XM antenna.
I received my Talon trio of skids this week. Eng, trans and transfer. I opted for aluminum as I don't play in rocks often. Customer service is exceptional and they actually have the skids in stock. None of this 2-10 week lead time garbage.
I am waiting for my RCI sliders to install them before...
Since 2024's are months away from production, I doubt any dealer has allocations yet.
Find a high volume dealer in your area to work with. They will have the most allocations.
The factory XM antenna only has a single coax connection. Are we sure the GPS is also inside the XM antenna? If so, I do not see how both signals are processed over a single coax.
I've decided to go with Sharkhide. It's used widely in the marine industry, cost effective, and is simple to apply. Touchups are also easier than even paint.
I am going to do a variation of what you expertly detailed. I went with a different antenna from Pixel Technologies. Waiting for it now.
My question is how easy or difficult was it to remove the lower plastic to access the factory antenna?
Is there a DIY clearcoat solution?
I heard you can't just Krylon clearcoat aluminum because it will flake off and yellow.
Clear anodize isn't DIY and sounds expensive.
I don't know about Nav but I believe the factory XM antenna is also the GPS antenna. I'm not sure if aftermarket XM antennas also have GPS built-in.
Navigation can be GPS based or cellular based.
You'll have to clarify Sport Mode with Advance 4x4 (4A Mode) or Sport Mode with part time 4x4.
Four-wheel drive auto (4A) is the default drive mode when Sport Mode is selected.
Two-wheel drive high (2H) is the default drive mode when Sport Mode is selected.