CB Radios

kidthatsirish · 01-30-2008, 07:00 PM

Ok, so after some searching I cam up empty handed.

Does anyone have a CB radio in there tacoma? Im gonna mount one in but would like to keep as clean a look as possible.

Any suggestions? Pics would be helpful.

jhodge83 · 01-30-2008, 07:03 PM

there's a few of us on here....i've got mine simply mounted on the drivers side center console by the cig lighter. here's a previous post on the discussion.....cb linky

phantom · 01-30-2008, 08:38 PM

there was a post and i have spent the last 1/2 trying to find it but was the cleanest install of a cb ever
u think cobra makes a unit that is all in the mike, so no transmitter/reciever to mount anywhere, just the mike
and i don't think it was that expensive

jhodge83 · 01-31-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phantom

there was a post and i have spent the last 1/2 trying to find it but was the cleanest install of a cb ever
u think cobra makes a unit that is all in the mike, so no transmitter/reciever to mount anywhere, just the mike
and i don't think it was that expensive

i think banshee has it

phantom · 01-31-2008, 03:01 PM

the cb radio !

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/aud...ved-today.html

thanks jhodge83

kidthatsirish · 01-31-2008, 03:01 PM

Ive decided that I will probably get a single din aftermarket install unit for and aftermarket headunit....Then, with the extra space available, I should then have plenty of room to make a very clean looking instal for a CB. Not completley sure how it will all work out, and the mic might present some problems, but overall, Im confident that it can be done.

chad68 · 01-31-2008, 03:40 PM

The Cobra will be the easiest to install because you can just mount the unit under the seat and clip the mike wherever you want.

I was thinking of getting one of these Cobras but where I want to mount the anttena, I would have to remove the entire bed liner to do it and it's just way to much of a hassle, at least looks like it would be to remove??? I don't want to mount it in the roof either.

So I have a new Midland 40 channel talkie rubber antenna with weather channels too that I never use, so I'm just going to pick up a cig adapter and keep it in the glove box, until I get bored enough someday to take the bed liner crap out.

I also have a umm export model (sounds better than illegal) mobile radio but I'd have to hack up the dash to do that, which I did to my current truck, so I'm going to use that one at home.

piercedtiger · 01-31-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad68

I was thinking of getting one of these Cobras but where I want to mount the anttena, I would have to remove the entire bed liner to do it and it's just way to much of a hassle, at least looks like it would be to remove??? I don't want to mount it in the roof either.

What do you mean by "bed liner"? These trucks have a plastic bed.... Not a plastic covered metal bed.

chad68 · 01-31-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piercedtiger

What do you mean by "bed liner"? These trucks have a plastic bed.... Not a plastic covered metal bed.

You mean those 6 really big alan or torx head bolts on the bottom don't release the plastic bottom?

The bed itself has to be metal. The black plastic thing should be removable??

natrlyst · 01-31-2008, 10:09 PM

Quote:

You mean those 6 really big alan or torx head bolts on the bottom don't release the plastic bottom?

No they attach to the frame.

Quote:

The bed itself has to be metal.

It isn't the bed is made of the composite material.

Quote:

The black plastic thing should be removable?

It isn't it is the bed.

I have my yaesu operator programmable two way radio mounted next to my right leg and no it doesn't get in my way, surprisingly. I was really quite surprised it doesn't get in my way but I use it every day and it also acts as a scanner.

chad68 · 02-01-2008, 03:26 AM

Wow really. Anybody have any pics of the bed removed? Now I will have to take it out, just to see what the hell is under it LOL.

piercedtiger · 02-01-2008, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad68

You mean those 6 really big alan or torx head bolts on the bottom don't release the plastic bottom?

The bed itself has to be metal. The black plastic thing should be removable??

No metal. That's what they mean by "composite bed". The bottom and sides are a fiberglass/plastic-like material.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad68

Wow really. Anybody have any pics of the bed removed? Now I will have to take it out, just to see what the hell is under it LOL.

Poke your head under the truck or look through a rear wheel well. You can see the ribs on the bottom of the bed. It looks like one big injection molded piece.

Why do you think people talk about these beds never rusting? There's nothing to rust!

(aside from the occasional nut or bolt)

chad68 · 02-01-2008, 08:53 PM

weird I'm going to check it out tonight.

natrlyst · 02-01-2008, 08:55 PM

So what did you find?

phantom · 02-01-2008, 09:13 PM

that the bed is made out of composite and not metal
just look under your truck and you will see

natrlyst · 02-01-2008, 09:32 PM

Thats exactly what he will find I am just wondering if he did or not...

rallyandbosox · 02-02-2008, 12:05 AM

I have the Cobra Cobra 75WXST Remote CB & Weather Radio

It was unbelievably easy to install, and it is pretty much 2" long and fits under the seat. It took 45 minutes to install and everything's on the handset. Also I have the Wilson 500 antenna...works like a charm off-road in remote areas!

chad68 · 02-03-2008, 07:14 AM

Huh, learn something new every day. The sum beech is all composite.

jhodge83 · 02-03-2008, 08:35 AM

i think the only actual metal part is the rear support right at the tailgate

01-30-2008, 07:00 PM	#1
kidthatsirish Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4485 Posts: 62 06 Tacoma SR5 4x4 5speed 2006 Access Cab Manual	CB Radios Ok, so after some searching I cam up empty handed. Does anyone have a CB radio in there tacoma? Im gonna mount one in but would like to keep as clean a look as possible. Any suggestions? Pics would be helpful.

01-30-2008, 07:03 PM	#2
jhodge83 CA: Waiting for the next meet! Joined: Apr 2007, #1432 Location: Fayetteville, NC/Sumter, SC Age: 25 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,971 09 Timberland Mica DC 4X4 Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L seatbelt chime mod, fog lights on anytime mod, hose clamp mod, louder horns mod, and a few others in the sig!	there's a few of us on here....i've got mine simply mounted on the drivers side center console by the cig lighter. here's a previous post on the discussion.....cb linky __________________ 2009 Timberland Mica DC SB TRD Sport 4x4 Tow w/ Hook Hitch, All Weather Mats, In-Channel Rain Guards, Bed Mat, AFE Pro Dry Drop-in w/ Secondary Removed and Modified Intake, Magnaflow SS Muffler w/ Chopped Exhaust, Flat Black Vinyl Emblems, Black Low Profile/Low Width Tool Box, Hi Lift, Xenon "HID" Head&Fog Bulbs, Black/Grey Iggee Seat Covers, Painted Engine Cover, Painted Grill Emblem, Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake, Cargo Bar, Cobra 29 LTD Black Chrome CB w/ K40 Antenna, Astatic Mic, and 5" PA Speaker, Painted Rims w/ Black Lugs, 5x LT255/75/17 BFG MT's, AllproOffroad Sliders and Skid Plate, 3" EZ Lift w/ AAL and Diff Drop, Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/NAV on the way....hopefully BB gas skid and (3" rear kit, 3.5" coilovers, front bumper, and remaining skids from Allpro) Waiting to be installed....Allpro UCA's and 35% tint

02-02-2008, 12:05 AM	#17
rallyandbosox Junior Member Joined: Jan 2008, #4440 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 16 07 DC 4x4 SR5 TRD Sport Speedway Blue Debaged 2007 Double Cab Automatic 3" Revtek Spacers, Toytec AALs, CB Radio, Grille Guard, Fog Light, BFG ATs	I have the Cobra Cobra 75WXST Remote CB & Weather Radio It was unbelievably easy to install, and it is pretty much 2" long and fits under the seat. It took 45 minutes to install and everything's on the handset. Also I have the Wilson 500 antenna...works like a charm off-road in remote areas! __________________ ArizonaToyz.com

02-03-2008, 08:35 AM	#19
jhodge83 CA: Waiting for the next meet! Joined: Apr 2007, #1432 Location: Fayetteville, NC/Sumter, SC Age: 25 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,971 09 Timberland Mica DC 4X4 Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L seatbelt chime mod, fog lights on anytime mod, hose clamp mod, louder horns mod, and a few others in the sig!	i think the only actual metal part is the rear support right at the tailgate __________________ 2009 Timberland Mica DC SB TRD Sport 4x4 Tow w/ Hook Hitch, All Weather Mats, In-Channel Rain Guards, Bed Mat, AFE Pro Dry Drop-in w/ Secondary Removed and Modified Intake, Magnaflow SS Muffler w/ Chopped Exhaust, Flat Black Vinyl Emblems, Black Low Profile/Low Width Tool Box, Hi Lift, Xenon "HID" Head&Fog Bulbs, Black/Grey Iggee Seat Covers, Painted Engine Cover, Painted Grill Emblem, Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake, Cargo Bar, Cobra 29 LTD Black Chrome CB w/ K40 Antenna, Astatic Mic, and 5" PA Speaker, Painted Rims w/ Black Lugs, 5x LT255/75/17 BFG MT's, AllproOffroad Sliders and Skid Plate, 3" EZ Lift w/ AAL and Diff Drop, Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/NAV on the way....hopefully BB gas skid and (3" rear kit, 3.5" coilovers, front bumper, and remaining skids from Allpro) Waiting to be installed....Allpro UCA's and 35% tint

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01-30-2008, 08:38 PM	#3
phantom Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3036 Gender: Male Posts: 1,147 base tacoma 2007 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7 hitch and wiring,bullbars,fog lights,hand made seatcovers, rear speakers in a reg cab,truck alarm,vent visors,rear view mirror,black low profile truck box, bed bolt d rings,pop & lock,bed extender, CUSTOM n-fab step bars,timbrens,sockmonkey mod	there was a post and i have spent the last 1/2 trying to find it but was the cleanest install of a cb ever u think cobra makes a unit that is all in the mike, so no transmitter/reciever to mount anywhere, just the mike and i don't think it was that expensive

01-31-2008, 03:01 PM	#5
phantom Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3036 Gender: Male Posts: 1,147 base tacoma 2007 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7 hitch and wiring,bullbars,fog lights,hand made seatcovers, rear speakers in a reg cab,truck alarm,vent visors,rear view mirror,black low profile truck box, bed bolt d rings,pop & lock,bed extender, CUSTOM n-fab step bars,timbrens,sockmonkey mod	the cb radio ! http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/aud...ved-today.html thanks jhodge83

01-31-2008, 03:40 PM	#7
chad68 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3263 Posts: 104	The Cobra will be the easiest to install because you can just mount the unit under the seat and clip the mike wherever you want. I was thinking of getting one of these Cobras but where I want to mount the anttena, I would have to remove the entire bed liner to do it and it's just way to much of a hassle, at least looks like it would be to remove??? I don't want to mount it in the roof either. So I have a new Midland 40 channel talkie rubber antenna with weather channels too that I never use, so I'm just going to pick up a cig adapter and keep it in the glove box, until I get bored enough someday to take the bed liner crap out. I also have a umm export model (sounds better than illegal) mobile radio but I'd have to hack up the dash to do that, which I did to my current truck, so I'm going to use that one at home.

02-01-2008, 03:26 AM	#11
chad68 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3263 Posts: 104	Wow really. Anybody have any pics of the bed removed? Now I will have to take it out, just to see what the hell is under it LOL.

02-01-2008, 08:53 PM	#13
chad68 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3263 Posts: 104	weird I'm going to check it out tonight.

02-01-2008, 08:55 PM	#14
natrlyst Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #399 Posts: 213	So what did you find?

02-01-2008, 09:13 PM	#15
phantom Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3036 Gender: Male Posts: 1,147 base tacoma 2007 Regular Cab Automatic 2.7 hitch and wiring,bullbars,fog lights,hand made seatcovers, rear speakers in a reg cab,truck alarm,vent visors,rear view mirror,black low profile truck box, bed bolt d rings,pop & lock,bed extender, CUSTOM n-fab step bars,timbrens,sockmonkey mod	that the bed is made out of composite and not metal just look under your truck and you will see

02-01-2008, 09:32 PM	#16
natrlyst Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #399 Posts: 213	Thats exactly what he will find I am just wondering if he did or not...

02-03-2008, 07:14 AM	#18
chad68 Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007, #3263 Posts: 104	Huh, learn something new every day. The sum beech is all composite.