Advice on mounting my CB

nix4x4 · 11-17-2007, 01:14 PM

Okay, so after a year and a half, I'm ready to find a better spot for my CB than the passenger side of the trans tunnel. I have a Cobra Nightwatch. which measures about 7.5"x9"x2.5". I'm having a hard time finding a good spot to mount it. I've got a 92 Xcab manual transmission. Any help is appreciated

yotasavg · 11-17-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nix4x4

Okay, so after a year and a half, I'm ready to find a better spot for my CB than the passenger side of the trans tunnel. I have a Cobra Nightwatch. which measures about 7.5"x9"x2.5". I'm having a hard time finding a good spot to mount it. I've got a 92 Xcab manual transmission. Any help is appreciated

this was a really long time ago.....but, the best place i've seen was on masterwacker's truck. he built a sick roof console. i'll try to find a link...

found it: http://www.yotatech.com/f116/my-93-pickup-pics-103883/

nix4x4 · 11-17-2007, 05:42 PM

That looks really good, but the dimensions on mine are way bigger, which is my issue.

lftd_86_yota · 11-17-2007, 05:49 PM

have you tried a little "modding" to stuff it under the radio?, looks doable to my 89, not sure that the interiors changed a whole lot. that's where i had it in my 86

***Corey*** · 11-17-2007, 06:24 PM

Nix, sounds like the same CB I have, the 29 Nightwatch.

A good place to put it is below the glovebox on 2nd gen 4Runner type interiors, and also that is where I have it now on the FJ.

It does not interfere with the passengers legs at all.

91 4Runner

And in the FJ same spot

The mic now resides on the left side so the cord does not hang out like in the picture.

bleakhorizon · 11-17-2007, 08:29 PM

the cb in my 87 was mounted under the steering column on my truck when i got it, not to bad a place so i left it

nix4x4 · 11-17-2007, 09:29 PM

I had thought about under the glove box, and still am. Just wondering, though, isn't it a pain to mess with while driving in that location? (BTW, that is the same CB as mine)

***Corey*** · 11-18-2007, 04:18 AM

No pain at all.
I do not do any adjustments, as I only run two channels.

Chanel 17 for monitoring traffic when it backs up on my commute, and channel four when we go on runs.

I can also leave the mic up in the upper holder I now have on the dash, as the mic is only a few feet away and I still come through great when people receive me.

GenXr · 11-23-2007, 07:03 PM

http://www.yotatech.com/f116/cb-mount-121231/

I was going to mount mine like corey did in his 2nd gen but got a wild hair and came up with this.

11-17-2007, 01:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
nix4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I'm an Ohio boy! Posts: 1,199	Advice on mounting my CB Okay, so after a year and a half, I'm ready to find a better spot for my CB than the passenger side of the trans tunnel. I have a Cobra Nightwatch. which measures about 7.5"x9"x2.5". I'm having a hard time finding a good spot to mount it. I've got a 92 Xcab manual transmission. Any help is appreciated __________________ The Stable... 2002 Toyota Tundra SR5 AccCab V8 4WD 1992 Toyota Truck DLX Xcab V6 5-speed 4WD 1995 Honda Accord LX 4 door I4 Check out my sweet myspace

11-17-2007, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
nix4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I'm an Ohio boy! Posts: 1,199	That looks really good, but the dimensions on mine are way bigger, which is my issue. __________________ The Stable... 2002 Toyota Tundra SR5 AccCab V8 4WD 1992 Toyota Truck DLX Xcab V6 5-speed 4WD 1995 Honda Accord LX 4 door I4 Check out my sweet myspace

11-17-2007, 06:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,832	Nix, sounds like the same CB I have, the 29 Nightwatch. A good place to put it is below the glovebox on 2nd gen 4Runner type interiors, and also that is where I have it now on the FJ. It does not interfere with the passengers legs at all. 91 4Runner And in the FJ same spot The mic now resides on the left side so the cord does not hang out like in the picture. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

11-17-2007, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
bleakhorizon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 128	the cb in my 87 was mounted under the steering column on my truck when i got it, not to bad a place so i left it __________________ Experience is what you get....When you didnt get what you wanted If you have to ask..... you dont wana know

11-17-2007, 09:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
nix4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I'm an Ohio boy! Posts: 1,199	I had thought about under the glove box, and still am. Just wondering, though, isn't it a pain to mess with while driving in that location? (BTW, that is the same CB as mine) __________________ The Stable... 2002 Toyota Tundra SR5 AccCab V8 4WD 1992 Toyota Truck DLX Xcab V6 5-speed 4WD 1995 Honda Accord LX 4 door I4 Check out my sweet myspace

11-17-2007, 05:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
lftd_86_yota Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 253	have you tried a little "modding" to stuff it under the radio?, looks doable to my 89, not sure that the interiors changed a whole lot. that's where i had it in my 86

11-18-2007, 04:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,832	No pain at all. I do not do any adjustments, as I only run two channels. Chanel 17 for monitoring traffic when it backs up on my commute, and channel four when we go on runs. I can also leave the mic up in the upper holder I now have on the dash, as the mic is only a few feet away and I still come through great when people receive me. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

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