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CB radio mount

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Hooligans, Feb 20, 2020.

  1. Feb 20, 2020 at 9:34 PM
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    Hooligans

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    Still thinking about it.
    I did a search for cb mount but didn't find what I was looking for. I'm wondering if you guys could share with me some preferred mounting methods for permanently installing a CB in the 2nd gen. Thanks!
     
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  2. Feb 21, 2020 at 4:58 AM
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    I have a Cobra 75 WX ST....Control box is mounted under the passenger seat with velcro. Fuse tap from fuse panel provides 12 v. I use a Wilson
    ("Lil Will") mag mount antenna. Very easy install and easily concealed when not being used.
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2020 at 3:12 AM
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    i bought a uniden bearcat 980 ssb cb radio from ebay for $100. it worked awesome. had the weather channel too. i mounted it on the passenger side. ill find a picture from google as an example. it never got in the way for the passenger and it was quick access for me.

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  4. Feb 22, 2020 at 3:19 AM
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    Ghost_ed.

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    Mine is mounted just like the one above. The mic holder is on an Expedition Essentials 3TPAM.
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2020 at 5:38 AM
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  6. Feb 28, 2020 at 12:24 PM
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    Not too much
    My CB is set up in almost the same location. I have been using the cigarette lighter but get noise from the AC blower. Where did you tap into 12 volts?
     
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  7. Feb 28, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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  8. Feb 28, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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    yepp i had the same issue with mine. so i ran the wire to the battery. the red wire on the positive terminal and black on any grounded metal. worked mint, and because it was direct connection to battery i was able to use it even with the truck off
     
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  9. Feb 29, 2020 at 3:24 PM
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    Nice...thanks
     
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  10. Feb 29, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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  11. Feb 29, 2020 at 3:32 PM
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    Don’t overthink it, I overthought it for awhile and now have a bunch of mounting holes in my plastic. Ending up finding this was the best place, out of the way and convenient to access the controls. External speaker mount under seat.

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  12. Feb 29, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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    My ham mount:

    My prior CB:
     
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  13. Feb 29, 2020 at 5:43 PM
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    Still thinking about it.
    Thank you all for the helpful feedback and ideas!
     
  14. Mar 1, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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    That’s cool, how is the radio on the roof mounted?
     
  16. Mar 1, 2020 at 9:31 AM
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    I have two equipment ratcheting lines at the top of the radio and middle of the line. I drilled some holes and ran the lines through and anchored the fasteners inside the headliner and plastic upper console.

    A magnet on the base of the radio and inside the headliner keep it in place.

    When I use it, I can let go and the equipment lines pull it close to the headliner and I pop it back in place. It's convenient and allows me to disconnect the Midland 75-822 and transition to a handheld cb in seconds.

    The ham however is hardwires and a bit more permanently mounted lol
     
  17. Mar 1, 2020 at 11:33 AM
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    2nd for the Cobra 75 WX ST. Doesn’t get much cleaner than under the seat with only the mic connection showing when not in use.

     
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  18. Mar 1, 2020 at 3:39 PM
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    Unfortunately the cobra 75 WX ST gets terrible reviews. 1 Star. They say it’s junk.
     
  19. Mar 1, 2020 at 4:23 PM
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    been using mine for over 5 years. Absolutely no complaints. Great range with proper antenna. Never listen to “they”
     
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  20. Mar 1, 2020 at 5:29 PM
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    When there isn’t even one review over 1 Star on Amazon, it would be careless of me not to take notice. Glad yours is working for you.
     

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