CB in center useless slot

[pepowdylan]

I would LOVE to somehow get a CB in the center slot underneath the radio. I don't know if there is anyway possible to get it to fit. Has anyone done this? I will take a dremel to it if needed, but I feel like this would be a perfect spot for it.

 

[Antman]

I would LOVE to somehow get a CB in the center slot underneath the radio. I don't know if there is anyway possible to get it to fit. Has anyone done this? I will take a dremel to it if needed, but I feel like this would be a perfect spot for it.

It's very shallow in there that's why nobody has done it.

 

[pepowdylan]

I was looking at it yesterday. I think if I hit some of the plastic with a dremel for a cut out, it MAY fit. I just need to measure. This one may be small enough.

Amazon.com: Uniden PRO520XL 40-Channel CB Radio: Car Electronics

 

[my14runner]

I have the 505 model same Uniden family line up and I have mine installed in the center console. I can tell you this if it's like mine the depth is deep, mine is mounted right on top of where the a/c Power plug is at the front of the center console, I got surprisingly lucky because when I removed the a/c plug there was just enough room for the antenna connector to go through, so it worked out great, and I have just enough room to close the lid with a tiny amount of breathing room, but I don't think you will have the depth mounting it in that location, but you never know. If there is a way to pop out that piece to take a look and see what's behind it that'd prob make the decision easier.

 

[c0astie31]

Come on David at least show us lol

 

[my14runner]

Come on David at least show us lol

Haha I will snap some pics at lunch, we got snow in Vegas today so I am being a b*tch and staying inside where it's warm lol

 

[Intruder]

Wouldn't putting the CB in such a tight spot restrict airflow and overheat it?

 

[pepowdylan]

Wouldn't putting the CB in such a tight spot restrict airflow and overheat it?

Didn't think about this. It should be a potential issue.

 

[my14runner]

That's why I liked the center console, the thing fit perfectly didn't have to do any cutting whatsoever has plenty of room to breathe and you can run an external speaker so even with the glove box closed you can still here what's going on.

 

[pepowdylan]

Post pictures when you get a chance. Would love to see.

 

[Mooney]

That's why I liked the center console, the thing fit perfectly didn't have to do any cutting whatsoever has plenty of room to breathe and you can run an external speaker so even with the glove box closed you can still here what's going on.

You have a build thread?

 

[my14runner]

Post pictures when you get a chance. Would love to see.

Will do

 

[Tengu]

I will say, that spot is not very deep, but there is some ventilation on the back sides. I'm thinking that depth alone squashes that idea.

This may give you an idea of depth from when I installed my sPod.

 

[my14runner]

You have a build thread?

I do www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen.../187803-stormrunner-build.html I need to get pics up of where my cb is mounted which I will do tonight

 

[thebwlife]

I planned on doing that just haven't cut it up yet to install.

I bought this cb because it has a speaker mounted in front.

Amazon.com: Cobra 18WXSTII Mobile CB Radio with Dual Watch: Car Electronics

I've used it a few times just sitting in the seat and it worked just like a CB should.

 

[Hellamatic]

I had the same idea when I installed my VHF. There's an HVAC duct behind that little cubby too.

 

[pepowdylan]

Sounds lol it was just using the small space they had for the useless pocket. Now I am thinking center console.

 

[Tengu]

Worked great for an sPod switches though.