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HAM install - running coax in to the cab

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by uhplifted, Sep 19, 2017.

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  1. Sep 19, 2017 at 12:29 PM
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    Who has a mounted HAM or CB radio in their cab? I have mine coming in tomorrow and need to install it same day before a camping trip. However I just found out we don't have the rubber grommets under the driver side like 2nd gens do. So my question is how did you run your coax cable from your antenna to your radio?
     
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  2. Sep 19, 2017 at 12:32 PM
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    Go under the grommet under the seat and route through the carpet
     
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  3. Sep 19, 2017 at 12:33 PM
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    That grommet isn't present for third gens. Unless it's been hidden elsewhere.
     
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  4. Sep 19, 2017 at 12:34 PM
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    That's surprising you don't have them. Are you sure? If not, I've read of people routing them through those plastic vents at the rear of the cab behind the back seats.
     
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    Grommet under the passenger seat.
     
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    Not 100% sure. It's not in the same location as 2nd gens. I'm at work right now but will crawl under the truck when I get home. Not going to drop skid plates to search just yet. Im due for an oil change next month so if I don't find a grommet before I'll drop for the oil change and search
     
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    I have one under mine. Just used it the other day.
     
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    Under driver side? Where abouts is it
     
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  10. Sep 19, 2017 at 12:39 PM
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    Yes under drivers seat close to rocker panel.
     
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  11. Sep 19, 2017 at 12:40 PM
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    @MotoEd lied to me then. I'll check it again when I'm home in about an hour. Thanks
     
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    Its hard to see, but its right above the frame rail..
     
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    How will the antenna be mounted?
     
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  14. Sep 19, 2017 at 12:46 PM
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    Heavy duty spring whatever mount and to my TC bed stiffeners
     
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    Gotcha
     
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    So I found 2 rubber grommet looking things. Any idea which I should use?

    Here's the first one. It's a bit bigger. Located about where the door opens
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    Here's the second. Bit smaller. Located towards the front of the driver seat.
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  17. Sep 19, 2017 at 1:42 PM
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    I would use whatever side the antenna is mounted on.
     
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    Either one works. What I did was drill a small hole in the grommet, then cut from the hole to the edge of the grommet. That way you can slip the grommet over the coax and get a decent seal, then add silicone for added waterproofing.
     
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    They are both driver side
     
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    Sweet thanks. I'll probably try and do something similar to that
     
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