A10MileHusker
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Wondering where people mount their CB Radios. I have a 2005 Sport and want to put it in but don't want to do any noticeable drilling. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Doug
Where do you mount your CB?
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Wondering where people mount their CB Radios. I have a 2005 Sport and want to put it in but don't want to do any noticeable drilling. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Doug
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Bourbon City
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I want to know also.
I am considering getting one I can mount in the cargo area with mounts on the mic. This is the only clean way to do it now-days.
I am considering getting one I can mount in the cargo area with mounts on the mic. This is the only clean way to do it now-days.
BurghRunner
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I'm always curious where people run the cable for the antennae - specifically how they get it into the cab:
1. Crunch it in a door seal
2. Crunch it in the hatch seal
3. Mount it in the front and bring it thru the fire wall
???
1. Crunch it in a door seal
2. Crunch it in the hatch seal
3. Mount it in the front and bring it thru the fire wall
???
4runr30
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Center Console
I mounted my CB in my center console. It is hard wired and a 1/2 hole was drilled to run wiring. The hole is in the corner of the console and hidden behind the CB, and shouldn't be noticed when the CB is removed. I still need to swap the white velcro for black for a cleaner look. I ran the wiring through the rear hatch and then through the sheet metal via the wiring boot already in place for the top brake light. The wiring has all been run behind plastic paneling and runs from the rear to the front of the vehicle via the wire channels where factory wiring is also run. Here are some pics sorry the CB pic is so crappy, but you get what it looks like.
The antenna wire is on the right.
I mounted my CB in my center console. It is hard wired and a 1/2 hole was drilled to run wiring. The hole is in the corner of the console and hidden behind the CB, and shouldn't be noticed when the CB is removed. I still need to swap the white velcro for black for a cleaner look. I ran the wiring through the rear hatch and then through the sheet metal via the wiring boot already in place for the top brake light. The wiring has all been run behind plastic paneling and runs from the rear to the front of the vehicle via the wire channels where factory wiring is also run. Here are some pics sorry the CB pic is so crappy, but you get what it looks like.
The antenna wire is on the right.
A10MileHusker
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So I just got done workin on the car and I'm going to give this spot a try for a little while. I think I'm going to like it there. I haven't drilled anything yet so it's not permanent. I still have to wire the antenna through the tailgate but that'll be done some other time.
Let me know what you think.
I think Cobra or Midland make a 1 hander. All controls , adjustment , ect are on one unit that you wire up under the dash and just and unplug and done , but the ant. wire routing has always been an issue for me. Most all of the snow plowers in the area use this one hander.
You could use a portable unit radio which have come a long way with an external option. Thats how I use my state band radio.
You could use a portable unit radio which have come a long way with an external option. Thats how I use my state band radio.
A10MileHusker
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Lowpro, I love that! That may be where I move my CB! Where did you wire through the firewall? The reason I put mine right there is because there is a hole right above that. Is there a firewall hole near the center?
Looks good!
A10MileHusker said:
Glad you like it. Yeah, I got power from the battery and routed the power cables through the firewall. There is a grommet right behind the glove compartment where I was able to get the cables to go through. There is another grommet on the drivers side also that is pretty easy to access. I guess you could also consider tapping into the fuse box to power the cb radio.
Here are some pics that I quickly took this morning. This radio is a bit smaller that the one in the other pictures.
A10MileHusker
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Too sweet Lowpro! I may be contacting you via PM on some tips!
I forget the make & model of it, but there is a CB radio out there that has all the controls, including a small LCD on the microphone. The idea is you can stuff the rest of the unit under your seat or up under your dash, and then just mount the microphone wherever is convenient. The mic is a little big due to all the buttons and the screen on it, but overall I think the install is cleaner and you dont have to take your eyes off the road as much to make adjustments, compared to having to look at a unit under the dash or in your console. I think it retailed for $80.
