Here are some pics of my CB install in progress
The center console in the new Tacoma is cake to work on.
The mic is coming out of the bottom edge of the console, I will store it in the dash cubby when not in use (for now). I like this CB because the mic is the only visible part - keeps things up front uncluttered. I had the Midland 2 in 1 cb until now, it was a good cb... but the 12v cig lighter plug and exposed coax drove me nuts! Power for the Cobra is going to come from the cig lighter under the dash.
The connection box is hidden away inside the console. The panel just pops off the back of the console. The antenna comes in through the back wall to here, this box is also connected to the mic, and power.
And on a completely different subject, I thought I'd show of my Kenwood KAC-7202 amp and Image Dynamics IDQ10 v.2 D2 Sub install. The best part of this is I made the amp rack and sub enclosure myself, and I did the whole install solo. Gotta have my music wherever I roam! This sits tucked away behind my Engel...
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Looks nice... Maybe you can post a full write-up on the installation process when you're done... I'd like to do the same to my 05
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2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD Off Road, Silver Streak Metallic, Fog Light Mod, 3" Toytec/OME Lift, Total Chaos UCA, 285/75R16 Cooper Discoverer STT, Custom Magnaflow Exhaust, Black Emblem, Luminics Pure Blue Heads and Fogs, LED Turns, Tag Lights, Corner Markers, Brake Lights, and Interior Lights Soon to Be:
OME/Dakar Rear Leaves, Extended Travel Shocks, Black Headlight Mod, Stubbs SKO Sliders, Window Tint, Black Grillecraft, Cold Air Intake, Headers(JBA?)
The coax is routed through the back wall into the cab using one of the rubber plugs there.
Here is my Firestik mounting:
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"You need to look at everybody here as if they're trying to kill you, but you can't treat them that way. Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet." - Major General J. Mattis, 1st Marine Division
Thanks for the pics. I've been trying to figure out where I'm going to end up mounting mine (both cb and antenna) for a couple of weeks now. Your shots of the console give me some ideas, and while I've got a different one for the antenna, yours is pretty good. Best use of that wart mount I've yet seen.
One of these days, I want to install my Icom 706 in my Tacoma. It was modified (by the previous owner, not me) so it will transmit on 11 meters. But I would rather use 20 meters.
Only problem - the job site parking area is covered. The antenna would not like that very much.
the job site parking area is covered. The antenna would not like that very much.
You can use a 90 degree mount to fold the antenna down when it's not in use. You can get this at Quick Disconnects & Fold-Overs - for $12.95+s/h. They also sell spring bases and other quick disconnects for all types of antennas. The 90 degree is what I plan on using for my application.
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2005 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD Off Road, Silver Streak Metallic, Fog Light Mod, 3" Toytec/OME Lift, Total Chaos UCA, 285/75R16 Cooper Discoverer STT, Custom Magnaflow Exhaust, Black Emblem, Luminics Pure Blue Heads and Fogs, LED Turns, Tag Lights, Corner Markers, Brake Lights, and Interior Lights Soon to Be:
OME/Dakar Rear Leaves, Extended Travel Shocks, Black Headlight Mod, Stubbs SKO Sliders, Window Tint, Black Grillecraft, Cold Air Intake, Headers(JBA?)
05 Tacoma Cobra 75 WXST CB Install
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