CB In a first gen 4Runner

Chapman88SR5 · 04-13-2007, 06:21 PM

I am installing my CB (Midland something) into my first gen 4Runner. I am putting it in place of the ash tray. There is A LOT of cutting of the plastic involved. Has anyone else mounted their CB there? If so lets see some pics and if not where else did you mount it?

bob200587 · 04-13-2007, 09:06 PM

I was going to, but I decided against it. It will stick out about 2 to 3 inches past where the ash tray sits now. If I'm not mistaken, the first gen 4runners have a shallower dash in that area. There really is no good place to mount a CB in a 1st gen....

Chapman88SR5 · 04-14-2007, 07:41 AM

Well I am out to prove that wrong (hopefully). I have already started cutting for the CB in the ash tray area.

bob200587 · 04-14-2007, 09:22 AM

Please do! I want to see it fit in there without sticking out. Take pictures. I would rather not cut my dash up, as I couldn't put it back if I did, but if it looks good and I get another radio, I may do it.

AuburnRunner · 04-14-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bob200587

I was going to, but I decided against it. It will stick out about 2 to 3 inches past where the ash tray sits now. If I'm not mistaken, the first gen 4runners have a shallower dash in that area. There really is no good place to mount a CB in a 1st gen....

Full cage... Mount it in an overhead console but I guess there is no good place to mount a CB in a 1st gen daily driver

bob200587 · 04-14-2007, 12:04 PM

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Full cage... Mount it in an overhead console but I guess there is no good place to mount a CB in a 1st gen daily driver

If I had a cage, I could put it up there. I'd really like to have a cage, but I'd want it to go behind the dash, and there's no kit for that, and I have no metal working skills, so it would cost a ton.

I've heard of some new units that part of the radio goes under the seat, and the rest can be put elsewhere....I don't know though

I really would like to get some sort of radio communication in my truck though. I have 2 way radios, but they're only good for me and who ever I give the other to.

amgraham · 04-14-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bob200587

I've heard of some new units that part of the radio goes under the seat, and the rest can be put elsewhere....I don't know though

The Cobra 75 is like that.. Has a control box that you mount behind the dash or under the seat or wherever and all the controls are on the mic so you just hang it somewhere. I have some buddies that have them and love them:

I did the Cobra 18 into the DIN slot under my radio though. Works well for me as long as I stay with a single DIN head unit.

Chapman88SR5 · 04-15-2007, 09:22 AM

I am going to try and mount it today. I did all the cutting, well most of it. I have a 4' antenna and I also bought a 12' coax cable but should I buy an 18'? I am also most likely going to make my own mount.

Chapman88SR5 · 04-15-2007, 08:54 PM

Ha ok well call be a noob call me slow but today I was installing my CB radio and antenna and when I went to put the antenna on I realized that the cable does not just screw on like it does on the back of the radio itself. What am I missing?

bob200587 · 04-15-2007, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chapman88SR5

Ha ok well call be a noob call me slow but today I was installing my CB radio and antenna and when I went to put the antenna on I realized that the cable does not just screw on like it does on the back of the radio itself. What am I missing?

did you buy some sort of mounting kit? It should come with instructions, cause the ant. end of the cable is somewhat complicated.

bob200587 · 04-15-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by amgraham

The Cobra 75 is like that.. Has a control box that you mount behind the dash or under the seat or wherever and all the controls are on the mic so you just hang it somewhere. I have some buddies that have them and love them:

I did the Cobra 18 into the DIN slot under my radio though. Works well for me as long as I stay with a single DIN head unit.

yea, I may look into something like the 75, I need to get on their website.

I considered putting my other one under the radio, but I'm considering going to a double DIN unit so that i can have a tape player, as it would be more cost effective for using my Ipod, that I just recently got working again after over 1 year of brokenness.

Chapman88SR5 · 04-16-2007, 03:22 PM

can someone give me a link to everything I need? Maybe something on ebay?

bob200587 · 04-16-2007, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Chapman88SR5

can someone give me a link to everything I need? Maybe something on ebay?

I went to radio shack, but I wouldn't advise that. Finding a local CB shop would be good because you're probably gonna want to have them tune it anyway.

Firestik has some stuff, but eh......I don't know what to suggest.

Chapman88SR5 · 04-16-2007, 03:46 PM

I went to radio shack and they did not have very much stuff there. I already have an antenna but no mounting bracket.

bob200587 · 04-16-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chapman88SR5

I went to radio shack and they did not have very much stuff there. I already have an antenna but no mounting bracket.

yea, they're limited in their stuff. If i find anything else I'll let you know.

amgraham · 04-16-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bob200587

yea, I may look into something like the 75, I need to get on their website.

I considered putting my other one under the radio, but I'm considering going to a double DIN unit so that i can have a tape player, as it would be more cost effective for using my Ipod, that I just recently got working again after over 1 year of brokenness.

You can get a deck with an auxiliary input. Mine is the JVC KD-G420. It sounds great with my mp3 player and works better than a tape adapter or RF modulator. Here's an installed pic:

Chapman88SR5 · 04-16-2007, 05:26 PM

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You can get a deck with an auxiliary input. Mine is the JVC KD-G420. It sounds great with my mp3 player and works better than a tape adapter or RF modulator. Here's an installed pic:

Can I see a pic of how your antenna is mounted?

AxleIke · 04-16-2007, 05:30 PM

Okay, well, there is a good spot to put the CB. It is exactly where amgraham put his. I'm not sure you can say that there is no good place for it, just becasue you happen to be getting a double din set up.

Anyway, below the radio is really the best spot. Ashtray, as was said, is going to require a lot of cutting.

04-13-2007, 06:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chapman88SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,494	CB In a first gen 4Runner I am installing my CB (Midland something) into my first gen 4Runner. I am putting it in place of the ash tray. There is A LOT of cutting of the plastic involved. Has anyone else mounted their CB there? If so lets see some pics and if not where else did you mount it? __________________ *1988 4Runner* 3.Slow -33x12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Radials -4Crawler 1.5" BJ Spacers -OME 2" Leaf Springs -Flowmaster 44 -Engine replaced at 200k -Green Rattle can paint The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. Hmmm... See more in the** Check out my Truck section God works through Christians; I am a Christian. -George W. Bush

04-13-2007, 09:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
bob200587 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,802	I was going to, but I decided against it. It will stick out about 2 to 3 inches past where the ash tray sits now. If I'm not mistaken, the first gen 4runners have a shallower dash in that area. There really is no good place to mount a CB in a 1st gen.... __________________ 87 4runner 4x4 SR5 22RE ARB Bull Bar, 31X10.50 Mastercraft M/T's, Stock 4.10 Gears, Mellowtone Muffler AISIN Manual Hubs, Marlin Crawler Sliders 181XXX miles 92 Ford Ranger 4x2 4.0L 4 speed auto FOR SALE Needs Transmission And Head gasket work. Contact me for Details. Facebook "An Open Mind is Like a Fortress with its Gates Unbarred and Ungaurded." "There are two kinds of people in this world that go around beardless: boys and women, and I am neither one." -Greek saying

04-14-2007, 07:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chapman88SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,494	Well I am out to prove that wrong (hopefully). I have already started cutting for the CB in the ash tray area. __________________ *1988 4Runner* 3.Slow -33x12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Radials -4Crawler 1.5" BJ Spacers -OME 2" Leaf Springs -Flowmaster 44 -Engine replaced at 200k -Green Rattle can paint The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. Hmmm... See more in the** Check out my Truck section God works through Christians; I am a Christian. -George W. Bush

04-14-2007, 09:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
bob200587 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,802	Please do! I want to see it fit in there without sticking out. Take pictures. I would rather not cut my dash up, as I couldn't put it back if I did, but if it looks good and I get another radio, I may do it. __________________ 87 4runner 4x4 SR5 22RE ARB Bull Bar, 31X10.50 Mastercraft M/T's, Stock 4.10 Gears, Mellowtone Muffler AISIN Manual Hubs, Marlin Crawler Sliders 181XXX miles 92 Ford Ranger 4x2 4.0L 4 speed auto FOR SALE Needs Transmission And Head gasket work. Contact me for Details. Facebook "An Open Mind is Like a Fortress with its Gates Unbarred and Ungaurded." "There are two kinds of people in this world that go around beardless: boys and women, and I am neither one." -Greek saying

04-15-2007, 09:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chapman88SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,494	I am going to try and mount it today. I did all the cutting, well most of it. I have a 4' antenna and I also bought a 12' coax cable but should I buy an 18'? I am also most likely going to make my own mount. __________________ *1988 4Runner* 3.Slow -33x12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Radials -4Crawler 1.5" BJ Spacers -OME 2" Leaf Springs -Flowmaster 44 -Engine replaced at 200k -Green Rattle can paint The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. Hmmm... See more in the** Check out my Truck section God works through Christians; I am a Christian. -George W. Bush

04-15-2007, 08:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chapman88SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,494	Ha ok well call be a noob call me slow but today I was installing my CB radio and antenna and when I went to put the antenna on I realized that the cable does not just screw on like it does on the back of the radio itself. What am I missing? __________________ *1988 4Runner* 3.Slow -33x12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Radials -4Crawler 1.5" BJ Spacers -OME 2" Leaf Springs -Flowmaster 44 -Engine replaced at 200k -Green Rattle can paint The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. Hmmm... See more in the** Check out my Truck section God works through Christians; I am a Christian. -George W. Bush

04-16-2007, 03:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Chapman88SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,494	can someone give me a link to everything I need? Maybe something on ebay? __________________ *1988 4Runner* 3.Slow -33x12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Radials -4Crawler 1.5" BJ Spacers -OME 2" Leaf Springs -Flowmaster 44 -Engine replaced at 200k -Green Rattle can paint The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. Hmmm... See more in the** Check out my Truck section God works through Christians; I am a Christian. -George W. Bush

04-16-2007, 03:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
Chapman88SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,494	I went to radio shack and they did not have very much stuff there. I already have an antenna but no mounting bracket. __________________ *1988 4Runner* 3.Slow -33x12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ Radials -4Crawler 1.5" BJ Spacers -OME 2" Leaf Springs -Flowmaster 44 -Engine replaced at 200k -Green Rattle can paint The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese. Hmmm... See more in the** Check out my Truck section God works through Christians; I am a Christian. -George W. Bush

04-16-2007, 05:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,563	Okay, well, there is a good spot to put the CB. It is exactly where amgraham put his. I'm not sure you can say that there is no good place for it, just becasue you happen to be getting a double din set up. Anyway, below the radio is really the best spot. Ashtray, as was said, is going to require a lot of cutting. __________________ IFS SAS My mods aren't bling enough for the signature line. -All Terrains are for when you know how to drive.