Where to mount my CB??

Cascade4Byer · 07-29-2009, 12:28 PM

Hopefully this is the right place to post this.... sorry if its not. Anyway Im putting a CB into my '84 toyota pu. Im just wondering where you guys mounted it inside the truck at? Im not sure where to put mine... Thanks

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**Tofer** · 07-29-2009, 12:34 PM

alot of people put it where the ash tray is.. or between the seats

scuba · 07-29-2009, 12:36 PM

Alot of people ask, But none of them search.

Buhundred · 07-29-2009, 12:55 PM

You could put it in the ashtray or make a bracket and do something like this:

Ron's 85 · 07-29-2009, 01:04 PM

i mounted mine up high too, out of the mud and water.

if you pull the viser clip out you can screw it right to the roof there. i don't have any sunvisors cause of my internal cage though.

the question is where to mount the whip. mine is on the bumper out back

toyNG · 07-29-2009, 01:21 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the 84-88 pickups don't have a deep enough ashtray to accomodate a CB. If you guys have pics showing otherwise, please post them up. I really like the ashtray mount, so would be excited to see if I could easily make it work

Elton · 07-29-2009, 01:28 PM

could you take some pics of your dash ?

Lumpy · 07-29-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buhundred

You could put it in the ashtray or make a bracket and do something like this:

I was thinking of doing something like this with mine but was not real sure how to mount it with out destroying the headliner. I suppose I could make some sort of bracket to go from the visor holes...

Ron's 85 · 07-29-2009, 02:29 PM

i tried to put my cobra in the tray slot but the unit was too deep, it stuck way out of the dash and looked cheesy plus up high is easy access anyways.

Elton · 07-29-2009, 04:12 PM

well if a 87 ish 1st 4runner has the same interior i installed a uniden pro510xl in the radio pocket with a little trimming it fits real nice and looks sorta factory sorry for the crap pic it was under the car port and it was dark

84YotaBuck · 07-29-2009, 04:42 PM

I put mine in front of the driver side speaker. Out of the way and leaves the tray below the radio open for stashin stuff and the ashtray in place for....loose change of course!

swapped89 · 07-29-2009, 04:46 PM

I dont think they fit right into the ash tray. this is a 3rd gen truck but still in the ash tray. Its a midland cb

EDIT: ya i know i gotta rats nest of a wiring funk goin on. but everything works

BigBluePile · 07-29-2009, 05:06 PM

I tried searching and all I got was a lousy tshirt...

Lumpy · 07-29-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84YotaBuck

I put mine in front of the driver side speaker. Out of the way and leaves the tray below the radio open for stashin stuff and the ashtray in place for....loose change of course!

I though about this as well, you don't smack your knee off this???

84YotaBuck · 07-29-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lumpy

I though about this as well, you don't smack your knee off this???

Nope, I'm 6'2" and the loop of the mic cord just touches the top of my knee when driving.

Lumpy · 07-29-2009, 07:05 PM

OIC extended cab...

sorry missed that.

Cascade4Byer · 07-29-2009, 10:10 PM

thanks for all the input guys. i desided to mount it on the back of the center consul.... i would put it in the ash tray but i would have to do some trimming to slip it in there and i dont think it would even be deep enough. ill take a pic of it when i finish it. hopefully tomarrow....

TurboManiacal · 08-01-2009, 11:31 AM

^ My Ham Radio Install

What I'm probably going to end up doing for a CB radio if I can't properly hack my Yaesu to transmit on the CB Freqs is go with this for a CB:

It'll mount the small box in the glove compartment and the handset will fold and sit nicely in the popout tray under the heating controls.

Cascade4Byer · 08-09-2009, 10:29 PM

just to let you know i havent left u guys hangin. ive just been busy lately huntin and i havent fastened the cb down yet cause now its not workin. maybe im just not gettin signal idk but when i get it all figured out ill post pics.

Cascade4Byer · 08-29-2009, 11:51 AM

ok finally got around to mounting it. hopefully the pics work...

toyNG · 08-29-2009, 12:35 PM

Interesting spot to mount it. Never thought of mounting one there. Does it feel awkward reaching for it, since you kinda have to reach behind?

Cascade4Byer · 08-29-2009, 07:35 PM

ya a little but it works for me alright there....

Mtn Mike · 08-30-2009, 03:49 PM

Nice job. It's nice and out of the way. That little radio only has like four controls, so there wont be any problem changing the settings "by feel" behind you as your driving.

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07-29-2009, 01:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
toyNG Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 563	Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the 84-88 pickups don't have a deep enough ashtray to accomodate a CB. If you guys have pics showing otherwise, please post them up. I really like the ashtray mount, so would be excited to see if I could easily make it work __________________ 1986 pickup 4x4 SR5, 5-spd, 33x10.5 BFG KM1 muds, 2" body lift, front and rear lockrights, 4.88s, 4.7 t-case with Dave'z twin stick, BudBuilt crossmember with 1" drivetrain lift, Downey grille guard and skid plate, TG sliders Still needed: rear bumper (Marlin, TG, or Dave'z)

07-29-2009, 01:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,647	could you take some pics of your dash ? __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

07-29-2009, 04:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,647	well if a 87 ish 1st 4runner has the same interior i installed a uniden pro510xl in the radio pocket with a little trimming it fits real nice and looks sorta factory sorry for the crap pic it was under the car port and it was dark __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

07-29-2009, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ron's 85 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bellingham,wa Posts: 217	i mounted mine up high too, out of the mud and water. if you pull the viser clip out you can screw it right to the roof there. i don't have any sunvisors cause of my internal cage though. the question is where to mount the whip. mine is on the bumper out back

07-29-2009, 02:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ron's 85 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bellingham,wa Posts: 217	i tried to put my cobra in the tray slot but the unit was too deep, it stuck way out of the dash and looked cheesy plus up high is easy access anyways.

07-29-2009, 04:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
84YotaBuck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 56	I put mine in front of the driver side speaker. Out of the way and leaves the tray below the radio open for stashin stuff and the ashtray in place for....loose change of course! __________________ 84 Extended cab

07-29-2009, 04:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
swapped89 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: B-TOWN, Oregon Posts: 564	I dont think they fit right into the ash tray. this is a 3rd gen truck but still in the ash tray. Its a midland cb EDIT: ya i know i gotta rats nest of a wiring funk goin on. but everything works __________________ SAS 89,trussed, bobbed, Trail Gear front & rear 5''. 3.0 V6 cold air k&N, 40 ser. flowmaster, 5speed, HP ARB font diff, Marlin Crawler inner's and marfields. 5.29 yukons, Detroit rear, 35''x13.5 toyo's. Steadily growing body damage. Two way alarm, TG rock defense bumper, Warn 8000, TG crossmember,geard rive t-case w/marlin XD 4.7s. TG Sliders, some day dual cases and a cage Last edited by swapped89; 07-29-2009 at 04:48 PM.

07-29-2009, 10:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cascade4Byer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cascade Mountains Posts: 37	thanks for all the input guys. i desided to mount it on the back of the center consul.... i would put it in the ash tray but i would have to do some trimming to slip it in there and i dont think it would even be deep enough. ill take a pic of it when i finish it. hopefully tomarrow....

08-01-2009, 11:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
TurboManiacal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 22	^ My Ham Radio Install What I'm probably going to end up doing for a CB radio if I can't properly hack my Yaesu to transmit on the CB Freqs is go with this for a CB: It'll mount the small box in the glove compartment and the handset will fold and sit nicely in the popout tray under the heating controls. __________________ Ryan 2008 Toyota 4Runner V8 4WD Sport Edition Going Smooth...

08-09-2009, 10:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
Cascade4Byer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cascade Mountains Posts: 37	just to let you know i havent left u guys hangin. ive just been busy lately huntin and i havent fastened the cb down yet cause now its not workin. maybe im just not gettin signal idk but when i get it all figured out ill post pics.

08-29-2009, 11:51 AM	#20 (permalink)
Cascade4Byer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cascade Mountains Posts: 37	ok finally got around to mounting it. hopefully the pics work...

08-29-2009, 12:35 PM	#21 (permalink)
toyNG Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 563	Interesting spot to mount it. Never thought of mounting one there. Does it feel awkward reaching for it, since you kinda have to reach behind? __________________ 1986 pickup 4x4 SR5, 5-spd, 33x10.5 BFG KM1 muds, 2" body lift, front and rear lockrights, 4.88s, 4.7 t-case with Dave'z twin stick, BudBuilt crossmember with 1" drivetrain lift, Downey grille guard and skid plate, TG sliders Still needed: rear bumper (Marlin, TG, or Dave'z)

08-29-2009, 07:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
Cascade4Byer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cascade Mountains Posts: 37	ya a little but it works for me alright there....

08-30-2009, 03:49 PM	#23 (permalink)
Mtn Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 124	Nice job. It's nice and out of the way. That little radio only has like four controls, so there wont be any problem changing the settings "by feel" behind you as your driving. __________________ Toyotas: 2000 4Runner SR5 4x4: 126K miles 2004 Tacoma 4x4 Ext Cab V6 TRD - sold 1-2006 - totaled 1-2009! 1992 HiLux 4x4 reg cab - sold 1-2005 1984 HiLux 4x4 reg cab - totaled 7-1997

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