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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by johntoyota, May 31, 2016.

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  1. Oct 6, 2016 at 6:39 PM
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    When you unplug your CB you get a transfer case shift lever?
     
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  2. Oct 6, 2016 at 6:41 PM
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    They are from Rago Fabrication. Would definitely recommend them. It's not a direct fit. The bracket will need to be drilled out some to get the antenna to fit.
     
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  3. Oct 7, 2016 at 6:01 AM
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    Right? It's like Chris Angels truck... I see what's happening, but I don't know what's happening...
     
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  4. Oct 7, 2016 at 6:11 AM
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    Cool setup. Here's what I ended up with...
     
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  5. Oct 7, 2016 at 9:35 AM
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    Thanks.
    That is nice what you've done there. What is the length of the antenna? I had to go to a shorter antenna due to it hitting my car port... still works great on the trails and doesn't hit branches/ trees.
     
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  6. Oct 7, 2016 at 9:36 AM
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    Yeah... doesn't everyone? lol
    The first pic is prior to SAS.
     
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  7. Oct 7, 2016 at 9:57 AM
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    It's a 102". The front tie down took a few weeks to figure out, but there's very little contact between the antenna end and the roof anymore.
     
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  8. Oct 7, 2016 at 11:17 AM
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    What did you use for a mounting bracket?
     
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  9. Oct 7, 2016 at 11:37 AM
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    v.1

    v.2

     
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  10. Oct 7, 2016 at 12:49 PM
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    Damn, that's one hell of an antenna! Here is how I mounted my 4 foot Firefly:

    DSCF3346.jpg
     
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  11. Oct 7, 2016 at 1:15 PM
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    What about at the ass end?
     
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    I'm going with a very similar set up, but I was thinking I would have to run a ground wire to the mount. Is that not so?
     
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  14. Oct 7, 2016 at 5:05 PM
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    CB should always be grounded. With the composite bed, any connection to a solid ground is questionable. I plan to run a ground wire once @C4 Fabrication gets the 3rd gen mount designed and fabbed.
     
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  15. Oct 7, 2016 at 5:16 PM
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    I ran an 8 gauge grounding strap directly to the frame which brought the SWR down 0.5. Made a big difference.
     
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    Wish I had room to install my old Uniden Grant XL. That radio screams:)

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  17. Oct 7, 2016 at 9:33 PM
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    Which mount is that?
     
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  18. Oct 7, 2016 at 9:39 PM
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    It is the metal mass directly under the antenna, not what's along side, that counts. And a ground strap is not a replacement for proper mounting.

    For those that want to get the most out of their install, here is some very useful info.
    http://www.k0bg.com/bonding.html
     
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    I didn't. I'm sure the hardware holding the bed rails on to the truck is touching metal somewhere....
     
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