My CB Installation (in detail)

Nice write up buddy thanx

 

Great install....

 

thanks for a great write up netmonkey, I just installed a cb in my center console, and ur pics helped a ton.

 

sub'd and fav'd

 

i am glad it was helpful

 

Great job ! I'm thinking sticky worthy.
Side note I would do the center console mount but to each his own,

 

Can you tell me more about hardwiring my cb to the fuse panel. I have almost the same setup but want to hardwire it in.

 

did you mean to fuses in the driver's side kick panel? here are good instructions

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/148509-add-fuse-circuit.html

also this is what i bought

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...Tap-Bussmann_5080114-P_N4017D_A|GRP2020A_____

 

those are the correct size.. the small fuse taps i got the large ones by mistake once

 

okay got it. That actually helped a lot. With the fuse tap will I be able to to have the cb on without having the key on. Mine resets to channel one evertime the cut the truck off.

 

if it in that specific fuse, then it won't be on without the key in, I'm not sure which one is always live, but if you were to find a constant one, or even a wire, then it could stay on at all times, or you can hardwire to the battery.

 

how did you plug the PA speaker to the CB radio

 

not sure about all cb radios, but mine had a headphone style jack that said PA on it, and I just put the PA speaker into that

 

exactly. the radio has to have the PA jack.

 

oh okay well my cb is on its way to me in the mail so I couldn't see how it will connect. Thanks

 

Subs for later. I'm thinking that I'm just going to order one of the "pre-fab" kits from them. Great write up!

 

NetMonkey, can you give me a link to where you got the bed rail mounts for the antenna? I love the idea of not having to drill into my bed, but I can't seem to find them on rockey mounts' site. Thanks

EDIT: Found it, nevermind!

 

Try the firestix doorjamb mount; it will fit on the rear of the truck between the tailgate and side post. There is just enough clearance to open and close the tailgate without it rubbing on the mount. The mount is rated for up to a 4 foot antenna and allows room to install just about any cap or cover over the bed.

 

how do you like the set up?? any problems? anything would do different? main concern water through that grommet??