C.B. radio set up

I bought a 90 degree turn down for it that locks in place

 

https://www.amazon.com/Fold-Over-CB-Amateur-Antenna-Adapter/dp/B004616KMQ

This is the link

 

You now owe us a writeup. Get hot.

 

In my last truck I had one of these coupled with a firestik that worked great. I actually stored it in the glove box and had a clip for when I needed it. The small profile and no separate transceiver box was great.

 

Here's my install: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/cobra-75-wx-st-install-cb-interference-with-hids.117602/

 

where did you get the console?

 

id love to see how this mounts. i wouldnt mind trying to retrofit this in my 13 dcsb

 

See post #10.
It took some modding but it worked out pretty well.

 

I followed this:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ve-01-build-thread.290011/page-3#post-8679371

 

yeah i may have to give that a go.

 

before i spend the coin and buy the console, will it fit a full size cb, ie: bearcat 980 or a cobra29

 

I'm not sure. Here's the link from Amazon. It appears to have a no return policy per the only review. You'll be stuck with it once you order the thing.

$447 ARB BRCFJ Outback Roof Console

https://www.amazon.com/ARB-BRCFJ-In...pID=31BdOGzjPZL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I'd shoot ARB an email and ask them....I think it's Sales@ARBUSA.com

I know they have fit kits for various size radios. But what I did for mine is used self adhesive super strong velcro to attatch in it place and so far it's working pretty well.

Another thing I did is both the two front lights and the rearward lights all have their own switches. There's another switch that turns all the lights on or off at once. I re-wired that other switch to turn my front facing camera on and off. You could re-wire it to a relay to operate all kinds of stuff. There's more room to install small simple switches as well.

Ventilation inside the thing kinda blows. My radio is a 50 watt Ham unit. It gets pretty hot inside the console. I might add a computer fan to help ventilate at some point.

Edit: This one has more reviews:

$447 ARB BRCFJ Outback Roof Console for 2010-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Base Provides a Practical mounting Location for Your CB or Long Radio Without Taking Cargo Space.

https://www.amazon.com/ARB-BRCFJ-Ou..._rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=8C09GSNY1JX8RNR7G6VJ

 

Here is my completed install:
Uniden 510xl & some mic I had laying around for a while.
18 foot coax cable (just barely reached to the driver side tailgate mount I have)
90 degree coax connector for behind the radio
Rago fabrication driver side tailgate cb antenna mount
Firestik heavy duty stud mount
Firestik 3 foot antenna & spring mount

I used a heat gun and screwdriver handle method to melt and push in the air duct behind the radio so that it would fit more flush. In hindsight, I should have pushed it in a bit more so that the radio would sit back further, but im happy with the outcome and I can always go back in and adjust it later. The 90 degree coax connector in my opinion is a must for installing a cb in the factory ashtray location.

 

Could you tell me how you installed or something like maybe some pointers