Decide to get a CB.

wormhole · 01-21-2008, 05:40 PM

Well, I decided to go ahead and get a CB. These are two that I'm looking at (will they fit into where the ash tray is at?).

http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-C19DXIV-...65703& sr=8-6

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...6ZMNCC89A4AASM

I'm still confused when it comes to want antenna to get and how to tune it properly. If you all have any other recommendations let me know

111db · 01-21-2008, 06:19 PM

Sorry don't know if either of those will fit in the ashtray. The Cobra 18 fits under the stock stereo though, where the little cubby hole is.

I'm not an expert on antennas either, but the 4' firestick comes pre-tuned for an 18' coax cable. Which is about the perfect length if you mount the antenna at the back of the truck. I was pretty lazy when I did my setup and went that route.

wormhole · 01-22-2008, 09:15 PM

Will this fit where the ash tray is at (coin holder)?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4642484

Tofer · 01-22-2008, 09:29 PM

IIRC they should. i have my cobra 20xtr (http://reviews.cnet.com/two-way-radi...-30637936.html) in the ashtray, and before that i had a POS radioshack one in there.

the 20xtr looks to be the same size as the one your looking at

**Elvota** · 01-22-2008, 09:52 PM

I went with a Unden 510 XL which fit perfectly where the ashtray used to be... but that was on a 2nd Gen. Should be similiar on your 3rd Gen.

I got mine from this sight. I purchased a "as new" for a very similar price as seen here:
http://www.unidendirect.com/itemdeta...O510XL&tabid=1

Hard to beat in my opinion.

I also run a 4' Firestick, but had way better reception and broadcasting ability with a Wilson 1000 antenna mounted to the roof. I had mine hard mounted, and broke it off at the base twice in 1 month under low branches... so I am now using the Firestick.

If you go Wilson, you can get a magnetic mount which is fully removable.

CJM · 01-22-2008, 09:55 PM

All of those radios will fit.

I highly suggest you look for the cobra 19 IV as it has an RF gain knob.

111db · 01-22-2008, 10:50 PM

Elvolta graphics

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvota

So you didn't buy your CB from the little old lady on Main street? Hmm. I told her you were coming in. She's probably hunting you right now.

**Elvota** · 01-22-2008, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 111db

So you didn't buy your CB from the little old lady on Main street? Hmm. I told her you were coming in. She's probably hunting you right now.

No... didn't buy from them but have been down there a few times for some tuning help and various bits. They are very helpful and seem to know there stuff.

wormhole · 01-24-2008, 08:37 PM

Did you guys hard wire it to the battery or did you run it to the fuse box?

If you ran it to the fuse how hard was it to wire it in? The CB that I got has bear wires on the end with no connections to run it directly to the battery.

**Elvota** · 01-24-2008, 08:45 PM

I think it's best to run the CB from the battery... something about less electrical interference.

I ran mine to a fuse box, but not the OEM one. I added a aux fuse panel some time ago for all the extra goodies I planned to add.

The CB has "bear" wires huh.... watch those, especially if they are of the Black Bear variety. They'll tear your arms right off!!

wormhole · 01-24-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvota

I think it's best to run the CB from the battery... something about less electrical interference.

I ran mine to a fuse box, but not the OEM one. I added a aux fuse panel some time ago for all the extra goodies I planned to add.

The CB has "bear" wires huh.... watch those, especially if they are of the Black Bear variety. They'll tear your arms right off!!

I guess bear wasn't the correct word. I should've said pre stripped.

**Elvota** · 01-25-2008, 07:23 AM

Bare is right, bear is wrong, beer is good.

I'm just being a smart ass.

wormhole · 01-25-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvota

Bare is right, bear is wrong, beer is good.

I'm just being a smart ass.

Stupid english lanuage (I can't spell either)

wormhole · 01-25-2008, 09:59 PM

Someone commented on another forum to wire it using the cigarette light socket. So it can be plugged in when needed or to hard wire it into the cigarette lighter wiring.

wormhole · 01-26-2008, 12:36 PM

I picked up a Wilson "lil Wil" antenna today and after some more reading I've decided to wire to the battery using an aux. fuse panel/board. What gauge of wiring do I need when I run it from the aux. panel to the battery?

111db · 01-29-2008, 06:32 AM

hey back to your original cb question i found this today from this thread

For the wiring you have to first figure out what is the max amp draw that you'll have at your aux fusebox. The one I got is rated for 30 amps, so the wire size is dependent on that. CB's are nowhere near a 30 amp draw, but if you add lights or anything else later on you need to make sure your main power wire is sufficient. Also its probably a good idea to add a fusable link right off the battery terminal to protect the power wire to the aux fusebox in case of a short. That is something on my upcoming "to do" list.

From www.the12volt.com see this chart:http://www.the12volt.com/info/recwirsz.asp

Going from their info, a 30 amp draw is equivalent to 200 watts which requires a 10ga wire for a 4 foot length. I put my aux fusebox just left of the brake pedal, which is roughly 4 feet back from the battery. I used some leftover Monster Cable power amp wire I had. Right now I only have my ARB compressor running off it, I will eventually get my CB power from the aux fusebox as well as whatever else I add in later.

edit: when you wire anything in hot to an aux fusebox, you gotta remember to turn it off!

wormhole · 01-29-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 111db

edit: when you wire anything in hot to an aux fusebox, you gotta remember to turn it off!

?????

111db · 01-29-2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wormhole

?????

I should have worded that better... an aux fusebox wired directly to battery isn't idiot-proof. Your CB power would always be hot, meaning if you forgot to turn off your CB (or whatever) you'd most likely have a dead battery the next morning.

**Elvota** · 01-29-2008, 09:07 PM

^^ He means the accessories will stay on all the time until the battery is dead if you forget to turn them off.

Unlike factory equipment that is only hot when the key is in the "ACC" position and you can't leave on by accident.

EDIT: I type too slow.

01-21-2008, 05:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri/Arkansas/Idaho/Utah/Yuma, Arizona Posts: 1,209	Decide to get a CB. Well, I decided to go ahead and get a CB. These are two that I'm looking at (will they fit into where the ash tray is at?). http://www.amazon.com/Cobra-C19DXIV-...65703& sr=8-6 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...6ZMNCC89A4AASM I'm still confused when it comes to want antenna to get and how to tune it properly. If you all have any other recommendations let me know __________________ 2000 Toyota 4runner auto, 4x4, elocker, budbuilt skid, Sonoran Steel 7.2, 265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolanders AT-S Just call me "T" Sold: 1996 Toyota 4runner, auto, 4x4, Bud Built front skid, Stubb Welding Sliders, SS #3, hella 500's and elocked rear axle

01-21-2008, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,196	Sorry don't know if either of those will fit in the ashtray. The Cobra 18 fits under the stock stereo though, where the little cubby hole is. I'm not an expert on antennas either, but the 4' firestick comes pre-tuned for an 18' coax cable. Which is about the perfect length if you mount the antenna at the back of the truck. I was pretty lazy when I did my setup and went that route. __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

01-22-2008, 09:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri/Arkansas/Idaho/Utah/Yuma, Arizona Posts: 1,209	Will this fit where the ash tray is at (coin holder)? http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4642484 __________________ 2000 Toyota 4runner auto, 4x4, elocker, budbuilt skid, Sonoran Steel 7.2, 265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolanders AT-S Just call me "T" Sold: 1996 Toyota 4runner, auto, 4x4, Bud Built front skid, Stubb Welding Sliders, SS #3, hella 500's and elocked rear axle Last edited by wormhole : 01-22-2008 at 09:31 PM.

01-22-2008, 09:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tofer Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tacoma WA. Posts: 5,776	IIRC they should. i have my cobra 20xtr (http://reviews.cnet.com/two-way-radi...-30637936.html) in the ashtray, and before that i had a POS radioshack one in there. the 20xtr looks to be the same size as the one your looking at __________________ 3genRunner: including parts from 3 generations of 4runners, '92 pickup, '80something Land Cruiser, Chevy truck, Ford sedan 89 4runner: Project DD. 3.0, needs a new tranny 81 2wd pickup: 22R \| 5-sp \| long bed \| quad hauler, leaks oil but gets 26mpg 91 Honda Prelude: the Daily Driver WA, OR or CA wheeler?? Check out pacific-crawlers.com and check out yotaworks.com Last edited by Tofer : 01-22-2008 at 09:34 PM.

01-22-2008, 09:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	I went with a Unden 510 XL which fit perfectly where the ashtray used to be... but that was on a 2nd Gen. Should be similiar on your 3rd Gen. I got mine from this sight. I purchased a "as new" for a very similar price as seen here: http://www.unidendirect.com/itemdeta...O510XL&tabid=1 Hard to beat in my opinion. I also run a 4' Firestick, but had way better reception and broadcasting ability with a Wilson 1000 antenna mounted to the roof. I had mine hard mounted, and broke it off at the base twice in 1 month under low branches... so I am now using the Firestick. If you go Wilson, you can get a magnetic mount which is fully removable. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY

01-22-2008, 09:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	All of those radios will fit. I highly suggest you look for the cobra 19 IV as it has an RF gain knob. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

01-24-2008, 08:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri/Arkansas/Idaho/Utah/Yuma, Arizona Posts: 1,209	Did you guys hard wire it to the battery or did you run it to the fuse box? If you ran it to the fuse how hard was it to wire it in? The CB that I got has bear wires on the end with no connections to run it directly to the battery. __________________ 2000 Toyota 4runner auto, 4x4, elocker, budbuilt skid, Sonoran Steel 7.2, 265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolanders AT-S Just call me "T" Sold: 1996 Toyota 4runner, auto, 4x4, Bud Built front skid, Stubb Welding Sliders, SS #3, hella 500's and elocked rear axle

01-24-2008, 08:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	I think it's best to run the CB from the battery... something about less electrical interference. I ran mine to a fuse box, but not the OEM one. I added a aux fuse panel some time ago for all the extra goodies I planned to add. The CB has "bear" wires huh.... watch those, especially if they are of the Black Bear variety. They'll tear your arms right off!! __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY

01-25-2008, 07:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	Bare is right, bear is wrong, beer is good. I'm just being a smart ass. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY

01-25-2008, 09:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri/Arkansas/Idaho/Utah/Yuma, Arizona Posts: 1,209	Someone commented on another forum to wire it using the cigarette light socket. So it can be plugged in when needed or to hard wire it into the cigarette lighter wiring. __________________ 2000 Toyota 4runner auto, 4x4, elocker, budbuilt skid, Sonoran Steel 7.2, 265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolanders AT-S Just call me "T" Sold: 1996 Toyota 4runner, auto, 4x4, Bud Built front skid, Stubb Welding Sliders, SS #3, hella 500's and elocked rear axle

01-26-2008, 12:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri/Arkansas/Idaho/Utah/Yuma, Arizona Posts: 1,209	I picked up a Wilson "lil Wil" antenna today and after some more reading I've decided to wire to the battery using an aux. fuse panel/board. What gauge of wiring do I need when I run it from the aux. panel to the battery? __________________ 2000 Toyota 4runner auto, 4x4, elocker, budbuilt skid, Sonoran Steel 7.2, 265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolanders AT-S Just call me "T" Sold: 1996 Toyota 4runner, auto, 4x4, Bud Built front skid, Stubb Welding Sliders, SS #3, hella 500's and elocked rear axle

01-29-2008, 06:32 AM	#16 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,196	hey back to your original cb question i found this today from this thread For the wiring you have to first figure out what is the max amp draw that you'll have at your aux fusebox. The one I got is rated for 30 amps, so the wire size is dependent on that. CB's are nowhere near a 30 amp draw, but if you add lights or anything else later on you need to make sure your main power wire is sufficient. Also its probably a good idea to add a fusable link right off the battery terminal to protect the power wire to the aux fusebox in case of a short. That is something on my upcoming "to do" list. From www.the12volt.com see this chart:http://www.the12volt.com/info/recwirsz.asp Going from their info, a 30 amp draw is equivalent to 200 watts which requires a 10ga wire for a 4 foot length. I put my aux fusebox just left of the brake pedal, which is roughly 4 feet back from the battery. I used some leftover Monster Cable power amp wire I had. Right now I only have my ARB compressor running off it, I will eventually get my CB power from the aux fusebox as well as whatever else I add in later. edit: when you wire anything in hot to an aux fusebox, you gotta remember to turn it off! __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets** Last edited by 111db : 01-29-2008 at 06:35 AM.

01-29-2008, 09:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	^^ He means the accessories will stay on all the time until the battery is dead if you forget to turn them off. Unlike factory equipment that is only hot when the key is in the "ACC" position and you can't leave on by accident. EDIT: I type too slow. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY