CB Radio Install - 2001 4runner - **PICTURES**

[ramonortiz55]

Uniden PRO 520XL cb radio for my 4runner build.






The thing with these cb radios is that they fit PERFECTLY in the ashtray location on the 3rd gen 4runners.

Give you a clean, stockish look:



To be able to achieve this, I remove the radio/ac bezel on the 4runner:



I pulled the ashtray out and remove these two screws:








Test fitting the CB radio:



Trimmed the end brackets off with a dremmel tool and test fitted again:









Used two strips of velcro between the plastic prongs and the top of the radio.
This holds the CB radio in place:



Connected my PL59 connector:



Dont forget to order pizza. If you dont, this MOD will NOT WORK:



Looks like Arizona is winning:

 

[ramonortiz55]

So now I proceed to run the coaxial wiring for the cb radio. I purchased this mount from a member on T4R.org. The mount installs in the back hatch:







Picked up the firering coaxial cable, the 18 feet version:



I ran the coaxial cable from the front of the 4runner towards the back:




Under the carpet on the driver's side:



Under the door floor plastic panel front and rear:



I then removed the plastic paneling in the rear driver's side area by the seat:



Removed the driver's side back cargo paneling:





Ran it thru this yellow vent thing:



Here it is!



I then hid it from view by running it behind the bumper:





Made sure to install the cable like this:

 

[Dezert4Runner]

Good to see you posting in the 3rd gen section more. Your write up on 4runners.com was one of the ones I used during my install. Same model CB and ash tray location as yours; the only difference is I used custom mount I made and routed my coax through the driver's side tail light wiring grommet up to my mount like so:

 

[ramonortiz55]

Good to see you posting in the 3rd gen section more. Your write up on 4runners.com was one of the ones I used during my install. Same model CB and ash tray location as yours; the only difference is I used custom mount I made and routed my coax through the driver's side tail light wiring grommet up to my mount like so:

I figure it was time to post in here!

It's what boredom at work does to me LOL

Did you have to trim the light grommet to get the coax thru there?

 

[Dezert4Runner]

I figure it was time to post in here!

It's what boredom at work does to me LOL

Did you have to trim the light grommet to get the coax thru there?

I made a separate small slit in the grommet about 1/4" above the tail light wires and pushed the coax through. I didn't use any silicon to seal it up but probably should at some point.

 

[Unner]

Good to see you posting in the 3rd gen section more. Your write up on 4runners.com was one of the ones I used during my install. Same model CB and ash tray location as yours; the only difference is I used custom mount I made and routed my coax through the driver's side tail light wiring grommet up to my mount like so:

Any more information on the mount? I'm looking for a new way to mount mine. I had a bracket like the one shown in the write up, but the latch for my swing out would hit it so I had to take it off.

 

[Dezert4Runner]

Any more information on the mount? I'm looking for a new way to mount mine. I had a bracket like the one shown in the write up, but the latch for my swing out would hit it so I had to take it off.

I made this one from scratch, and it was one of those "never doing this again" experiences because of all the weird angles that were required to bend the metal before I even got to the welding stage.

There aren't any prefabbed mounts specifically for the above the tail light location, but [MENTION=5345]habanero[/MENTION] has a more user friendly solution that might interest you. I only found the Yotatech post on it https://www.yotatech.com/f2/cb-antenna-mount-260622/

 

[habanero]

post #76, but it's the same pics as the other thread.
https://www.yotatech.com/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index4.html#post51400701

One of the guys liked mine and did it, but then he flopped the truck and the mount did damage. Just so you know.

The mount itself would have been easier to do if I had it facing the other direction but I could just see something getting caught on it.
I have since added a spring after dropping a limb on it while wheeling and breaking the old antenna off.
I used a Firestik SS204A
https://www.rightchannelradios.com/.../products/vertical-door-jamb-cb-antenna-mount
Anywho, pretty easy. Vise. Hammer. Patience. Voila!

Another thing I have seen is a molded side mount. Certainly I would want some sort of reinforcement on the other side depending on where it got installed, but can see potential with it...
Firestik MK-M2
https://www.rightchannelradios.com/products/firestik-side-mount-cb-antenna-kit

If you want more pics I can oblige. Can't believe it's been 7 years ago...

 

[3bears]

thanks nice install write up

 

[DesertRoads]

Nice write up and install. I think I'll just get a roof mount to avoid getting it snagged on brush along the trail.