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Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by OregonJ, Feb 4, 2011.

  1. Feb 4, 2011 at 1:14 PM
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    OregonJ

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    hello i am new to the world of the tacoma, i just recently bought a cb radio to put in my 2005 tacoma and was looking for suggestins or ideas on where or how to put it in!?!
     
  2. Feb 4, 2011 at 1:18 PM
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    What kind of CB did you get? If it is small enough, I would put it in front of the cup holders, if not, center of the dash, up top, in between at the air bags as much as possible, and use some industrial strength Velcro to secure it. No holes to drill, and nothing a little goo-gone or Simple Green can't clean up if you change your mind. Wiring, I would go with the lighter adapter, find one at any truck stop, about five bucks. Do you have your antenna situation figured out?
     
  3. Feb 4, 2011 at 1:26 PM
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    i got a
    Cobra 29 LX LE CB Radio

    and it is too big for right where u said and i thought about that..just kinda sticks out a little bit more than i want but so far thats all ive came up with and what do u mean about the lighter spot
     
  6. Feb 4, 2011 at 7:41 PM
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    In front of your cup holders where the lighter and power outlet are. You might be able to mount it behind you center console like the other person did. A 29 is a little big for your dashboard...
     
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  8. Feb 4, 2011 at 7:49 PM
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  9. Feb 4, 2011 at 8:35 PM
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    yeah i might try that ...its kind of inconvieniently located though im thinking maybe right there where the "change holder" is like right in front of where ur left knee is while driving it now i just gotta figure out how to run all the wires too..i got a pa speaker for it as well. does anyone know how to tak the center console right there where the lighter and ac outlet is off???
     
  10. Feb 4, 2011 at 8:39 PM
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    I have mine mounted to the passenger side of the center console, using velcroe. The controls are in reach but I do have to move my head a little bit to see the stations. Pics in my build thread
     
  11. Jun 13, 2011 at 8:50 PM
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    finally got it all set up...tight fit but works

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