What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I was considering pulling the cubbies off behind the back seat and taking a look. I like that spot a little better than where I have, I will have to keep evaluating this install before I decide where to run everything. I’m thinking of going with a high db gain antenna also so I’ll be running a new wire with that. May use this spot then. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

I originally ran my antenna like yours till I found the one in the back of the cab. I have since removed my CB, but plan to install a GSMR radio in the future, but I will be putting the antenna in the front and using this grommet in the engine bay. Going to use a surface mount antenna jack so when the winter destroys another antenna cable, I can just unplug it from the firewall and put in the new one without having to rip apart the inside of the truck.

 

That’s a great idea too! I will have to consider this route also. I’m wanting to go with a taller antenna with a higher gain and it wouldn’t need to be on the top of the truck so I could use a mount on the front of the truck and use the surface mount like that. That’s probably the cleanest way and easy to swap out the antenna wire if/when something happens to it.

 

It didn’t loosen up the fabric?

 

too bad your in Canada I would give you my stock ones I just upgrade to the Meso puddle lights

 

That’s what I did.

 

I’m thinking of going uninformed having matching brand parts. Really considering all CBI parts, but the C4 stuff looks good too.

 

You can also get water proof caps that screw onto the end to keep it protected when you dont have the antenna on. The only thing, you need to solder the cable yourself. The hole is too cramped to fit the end with a plug on it through as its right behind the HVAC box. But you can fish the cable through, then solder a plug to the end (really easy to do).

 

Blacked out the OEM wheels. Not sure if I like the black wheels but definitely better than the chrome. I might go with bronze or white when I buy new wheels.

 

What grill is that?

 

Recently, I added rail posts to my double slide. The rail was designed to support the platform I built for the open half of the bed. I finally got the stainless tie down anchors and installed one on the backside of each post to finish the platform build.

 

Looks great! I’ve been thinking about doing this. Did you use the decals, plasti dip or…? Thanks

 

Was the tailgate lock replaced at some point?

 

Another route for getting wiring/ antennas in or out of the cab is through the AC drain hose grommet. Its in an easy location and the hole in the fire wall is a good size once you remove the grommet. Put it back of course. I have my antenna and compressor/lockers wiring going through the grommet.

Here is the video where I show the antenna wiring.

https://youtu.be/D7DotMlaXaQ

 

On mine, there was an extra nipple sticking out of the AC grommet. I cut the end off of it and now I had a sleeved input point for my coax.

 

very nice location. I never thought about using that location to go through the firewall. Thanks for the info!

 

I highly recommend the decals. I got a lot of miles out of those before I finally changed out wheels this year. Plus its easy to replace a section when a tire shop gets a little to aggressive with the bead puller.

My personal favorite - flatsixgraphics on etsy. They have a metallic charcoal color that looks a lot sharper than the standard black.

Edit: this is what they looked like after three years of neglect and abuse:

 

The whole tailgate was replaced. I'm assuming the previous owner lost the key.

 

Fab Fours Hybrid Front Bumper.

 

Thanks! I did the vinyl decal that someone’s wife sells here. Pretty easy job if you’re patient.