Almost done with my build. Only a couple more minor mods and it will be complete (that's what they all say).
Just my preference, never really been afraid to drill holes into my trucks. All my trucks from the late 70's to early 80's, all had this kind of antenna installation (interior cab access was a lot easier in those days - no side curtain air bags to contend with). Would have preferred the C-Pillar, but that was not an option with the 5th Gen 4Runner. In this case, access to this area was extremely easy to accomplish using a pre-made 20 foot lug style coax cable run under the carpet. With the 4' Firestik, spring and ball mount, and fold over connector, the President McKinley achieved a 1.0 SWR with just slight turn of the screw on top of the antenna.
President McKinley AM/SSB transceiver mounted on the Rago Center Console Bridge (passenger side).
2010-2019 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Center Console Modular Storage Panel – Rago Fabrication
Microphone holder from JeepUniq.com (for 67 designs 20mm ball mount):
President McKinley CB Mic Holder with 20mm 67 Designs Ball - JeepUniq
67 Designs Hardware (bases, phone holder, carbon fiber arms):
67 Designs - World’s best phone and tablet mounting system.
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/atta...gen-super-white-t4r-photo-20191228_112520-jpg 4 years...50K and not one problem. Just like all my Yotas!
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Sorta new to the club - I've had her a little over a week. 2020 ORP.
TRD Pro Wheels and 265 Ridge Grapplers mounted before the Snowpocalype hit the Seattle area this week. Holy hell the OEM highway tires were awful.
2019 Offroad. Planning on wearing out these tires first before jumping up to 275s or 285s.