TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Nov 8, 2015 at 9:48 AM
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    build thread started?
     
  2. Nov 8, 2015 at 9:49 AM
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    Haha, will do.
     
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    Nah...you need to sell them to me ;)
    I am going with Firestik
     
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    No dont have a build thread since I havent done much to it yet
     
  5. Nov 8, 2015 at 9:58 AM
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    keep is updated..:)
     
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    :D
     
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    how does my coaxial connect to my antenna? is there an adapter or something?

    @Russtoy @RedRunner87 or anyone else seeing this..
     
  8. Nov 8, 2015 at 10:57 AM
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    I assume the cable your planning on getting comes with connectors that have to be solderd on but I used premade 18ft cable5f5d3eee5a151356edbcc134b5f88e5c_bde23046f6cbcf6cc50fad8b35b9dc5bef3ca63d.jpg
     
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    that threaded male the coaxial plugs into.. does it come w the antenna or is it a separate part?
     
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    I think it came with my Firestick or spring cant remember I have had that set up about 3 yrs was on my Tacoma
     
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    okay, i just want to make sure i have everything
     
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    do i have to ground the antenna itself?
     
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    Did you run the spring on the firestick or did you attach the firestick directly to the CB Antenna mount?
     
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    Depending on your location Pilot and other truck stop service centers carry a good selection of cb accessories prices not as good as online but if you need something sameday they probably have it.
     
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    i havent installed anything. i just want to make sure i buy everything i need. still shopping
     
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    theres one about 20 mins from here
     
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    My spring is attached to firestick.antenna mount itself is cold rolled steel and mount to the car body itself.I will go get a pic
     
  18. Nov 8, 2015 at 11:18 AM
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    That was for @greengen1. Some people say you need the spring on the firestick because they don't flex much, but I have seen people not running the spring. I will probably add it since I am in CO and there are lots of trees for the antenna to hit.
     
  19. Nov 8, 2015 at 11:19 AM
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    Sounds good! My CB Antenna mount should ship by Friday, so I need to start collecting CB parts pretty soon.
     
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    oh sorry. yeah I'll get the spring for sure. im just wondering if i have the ground the antenna itself
     

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