For those that installed their CB

JSB · 05-09-2003, 07:58 AM

I have a question. I got my kit in yesterday, and I was reading...and it said to solder the wire to the center post. Did you guys do this?

Also if you know...how easy is it to pop the housing around the stereo? I'm not going to snap something by accident am I. Any heads up would be cool. I got my mount mounted last night...so fr so good. Thanks

Bob_98SR5 · 05-09-2003, 09:27 AM

JSB,

Take a gander here: http://www.4runners.org/articles/cobra

Within the article, you'll see I soldered the coax to the tip. I think that is what you are talking about. I would do it to make a good connection. Also within the article itself, I've linked to SLC Punk's article on how to remove the front radio fascia (trim). That will answer your 2nd question.

Bob

TDiddy · 05-09-2003, 10:48 AM

I second that emotion.

I soldered mine too.

JSB · 05-09-2003, 11:35 AM

Bob,

Thanks for the link. I guess I need to go and buy or borrow a soldering iron now. I've learned to ask before I do, even if it sounds extremely simple such as this. Just because somebody has done it before, and may have a few tips to avoid. When I was younger and installed stereo's I didn't care much for some reason, and I'd just pull peices apart with out a care that I might snap a clip or something. I guess it's age setting in.

Thanks again guys!

Icepick · 05-09-2003, 01:03 PM

With age comes wisdom

05-09-2003, 07:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
JSB Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 900	For those that installed their CB I have a question. I got my kit in yesterday, and I was reading...and it said to solder the wire to the center post. Did you guys do this? Also if you know...how easy is it to pop the housing around the stereo? I'm not going to snap something by accident am I. Any heads up would be cool. I got my mount mounted last night...so fr so good. Thanks

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05-09-2003, 09:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,115	JSB, Take a gander here: http://www.4runners.org/articles/cobra Within the article, you'll see I soldered the coax to the tip. I think that is what you are talking about. I would do it to make a good connection. Also within the article itself, I've linked to SLC Punk's article on how to remove the front radio fascia (trim). That will answer your 2nd question. Bob

05-09-2003, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
TDiddy Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 7,143	I second that emotion. I soldered mine too.

05-09-2003, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
JSB Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 900	Bob, Thanks for the link. I guess I need to go and buy or borrow a soldering iron now. I've learned to ask before I do, even if it sounds extremely simple such as this. Just because somebody has done it before, and may have a few tips to avoid. When I was younger and installed stereo's I didn't care much for some reason, and I'd just pull peices apart with out a care that I might snap a clip or something. I guess it's age setting in. Thanks again guys!

05-09-2003, 01:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Icepick Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 03 Tacoma in S. Fla Posts: 81	With age comes wisdom