cb indash mounting ?
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cb indash mounting ?
Hey,
I have 97 4runner that's undergoing some mods right now (pics later).
Has anyone mounted a cb indash. I'm considering either the din just below the cd player and above the ash tray OR the area below the ash tray. Like I said, I'm wondering if anyone has done this and how. What mount did you use and how does it work out.
I know I can buy one of the remotely located cobras (i'll get one if this is too difficult), but I'm getting a friends cb and 5' firestick for free.
Thanks.
one other thing, can someone tell me or take a pic of the spare tire lowering crank. I need to what the "key" looks like ( i.e. open square, flattened solid tab, etc.) that fits into the slot to lower the tire.
Thanks again.
I have 97 4runner that's undergoing some mods right now (pics later).
Has anyone mounted a cb indash. I'm considering either the din just below the cd player and above the ash tray OR the area below the ash tray. Like I said, I'm wondering if anyone has done this and how. What mount did you use and how does it work out.
I know I can buy one of the remotely located cobras (i'll get one if this is too difficult), but I'm getting a friends cb and 5' firestick for free.
Thanks.
one other thing, can someone tell me or take a pic of the spare tire lowering crank. I need to what the "key" looks like ( i.e. open square, flattened solid tab, etc.) that fits into the slot to lower the tire.
Thanks again.
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search for it. one is called the "ashtray mod". theyve all been covered extensively, with the exception of possible below the ashtray but still easy with a dremel nonetheless. its really up to you, all are easy and doable
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We use VHF here. My Yaesu VHF is almost the same size as a standard car stereo. I mounted it below the stereo on the plastic tray thingy. I think 4runners also have that tray. I miss the tray but nothng beats the OEM look of the radio and stereo on the dash.
I saw the ashtray mod here a while ago and it rocks IMO.
Good luck!
I saw the ashtray mod here a while ago and it rocks IMO.
Good luck!
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Here is a second gen with CB in ashtray.
I used the DIN under stereo for switches (lights, etc) instead. I really like the ashtray placement, even if you are limited to what model CB's you choose that will fit. That said, I have nothing but good things to say about the features and range of this unit. Definetly gets the job done.
I used the DIN under stereo for switches (lights, etc) instead. I really like the ashtray placement, even if you are limited to what model CB's you choose that will fit. That said, I have nothing but good things to say about the features and range of this unit. Definetly gets the job done.
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awesome. thanks guys.
i'm gonna take apart the dash and see if i can find a stereo mounting bracket that'll work and go for the DIN below the cd player. If it works, i'll post some pics.
i'm gonna take apart the dash and see if i can find a stereo mounting bracket that'll work and go for the DIN below the cd player. If it works, i'll post some pics.
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Din mounted CB in a 2nd gen with pics:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f97/cobra-18-wx-st-ii-install-write-up-43962/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f97/cb-install-3rd-gen-truck-2nd-runner-52446/
Din mounted CB in a 3rd gen with pics:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/cobra-18wxstii-dash-install-28275/
Din mounted Cobra 18 WX ST II info:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/mounting-cobra-wxstii-cb-27523/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/cobra-18wxstii-install-question-26652/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f97/cobra-18-wx-st-ii-install-write-up-43962/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f97/cb-install-3rd-gen-truck-2nd-runner-52446/
Din mounted CB in a 3rd gen with pics:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/cobra-18wxstii-dash-install-28275/
Din mounted Cobra 18 WX ST II info:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/mounting-cobra-wxstii-cb-27523/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/cobra-18wxstii-install-question-26652/
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I just had a Cobra 18 WX ST II and a Kenwood radio installed in place of the factory double DIN radio in my 2000 4Runner. It fits really well.
I will try to get some pics this week.
The antenna I chose was a K40 whip that detaches with a 1/4 twist.
I have always used the Wilson Firesticks before this so I am interested to see how this one works.
The guys who did the work are BC Electronics in Levittown, PA. 215 547 7600. I dropped it off this AM and it was done by noon.
I will try to get some pics this week.
The antenna I chose was a K40 whip that detaches with a 1/4 twist.
I have always used the Wilson Firesticks before this so I am interested to see how this one works.
The guys who did the work are BC Electronics in Levittown, PA. 215 547 7600. I dropped it off this AM and it was done by noon.
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