[jbgroby]

Since I was questioning the angle of the antenna, I thought I’d also help with a problem that some of the members might have.
The new aftermarket antenna I got from LMC (same as others I would suspect) may all have this problem.
The existing hole from the factory (you can tell if it OEM factory because the hole has a slight notch) is designed for a slightly different antenna base. The one from the kit will need to have the rubber bushing/gasket glued in place to hold it while you tighten down. Also the lower mast brace is too short; I had to make a new one from a piece of flat bar aluminum.

Picture 1 shows the original and the new heavier long brace. I was able to use the supplied speed washers and wrap-around.

Picture 2 shows the hole you have to drill to mount the brace through. It also shows the new brace mounted.

Picture 3 shows the assembly braced at bottom.

Pictures 4 shows the antenna mounted.