CB mounting

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Just looking for good ideas for CB mounting.

Also your ideas for CB antenna mounting.

Thanks

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I hate to admit it, but I used the same antenna mount as "Tommy Too Stock"! It is a mount you can get at any Radio Shack, and protrudes from under the hood... just tell them you want it for a Ram. I do think the roof is better for reception, just didn't want to drill in it. As far as the CB, I put it between the shifter and the glove box, just under the dash. Glad to see ya are on your way to BOMBing... we have much more FUN!

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Rob Hanson
1999 3500 SLT QC 4X4 Cummins
Flame Red, Rhino, 6 spd, 4. 10LSD, FX Running Boards, Cobra CB, Stinger Bug Shields, Mag-Hytec rear cover, Cummins E-Brake, Torklift Super Hitch, BD 4" exhaust, Blue Box, Halogen Backup Lights, Member of BOMB! (WW NW Chapter)

I'd rather be... .
Cummin than Strokin.

 

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I took a piece of 2" x 1/16" flat, put a small offset in it and a hole, welded another piece to it to form a T and sandwiched it between the left, center seat bracket and the center seat. Fastened the C B to this bracket it faces upwards and is right there nice and handy.

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Paul A. Schmidt
95, 4X4, SLT 2500, 5 spd. , 4. 10, 270 hp. TST, AFC spring kit, Pacbrake, Walker muffler,
GearVendor O. D.
Eastern PA.

 

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I've posted ideas/parts/pictures on my website. Check it out if your interested. There are several pics if you look around a bit -- I've mounted the CB and antennae the same way on a couple different trucks. https://www.turbodieseltrucks.com


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Big MAK
98. 5 ISB 5spd 4x4 Quad Cab 3500, 4" Exhaust elbow down, PowerMax1, dang near everything else
https://www.turbodieseltrucks.com

 

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The center mount that Mark and Paul described is the best place to mount your CB. I tried several different mounting places (most were under the dash because I hate drilling holes in the area below the instrument panel. There are several web pages with pictures and drawings describing the mounting procedure. If you use a small sheet of plywood attached with brackets to the right and left center seat brackets, you have room for several radios. All of the wiring (except the coax cables) is run under the carpet to the firewall. The coax cable is run under the boot on the trasfer case lever. I have had as many as 3 radios mounted at one time (CB, Two-Way, and a scanner). It makes it a real pain to haul anyone in the center of the front seat, so you might take this into consideration. I can't remember where I found the exact photos of the installation, but I think it was on or can be found from a link on Dave Fritz's web page http://dodgeram.com/

As for the antenna, the higher the better. I have mine mounted on my headache rack. No drilling holes in the body for me. And I can remove the antennas easily when I need to get into a parking garage. Having your antenna on the roof might make removing it a little troublesome.

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1996 Dodge 2500, 5. 9L I-6, SLT Laramie, Auto, 4 WD

 

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The way that Mak's is mounted looks alot like mine, except I did not add any holes in the truck. It is a real handy place to have it.

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Paul A. Schmidt
95, 4X4, SLT 2500, 5 spd. , 4. 10, 270 hp. TST, AFC spring kit, Pacbrake, Walker muffler,
GearVendor O. D.
Eastern PA.

 

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I had a Cobra Remote CB, a discontinued model but Corba has a new model that is remote mounted. I put the main unit under the drivers seat and made a small L shaped bracket and attached it just to the right of the steering wheel (where the dash rolls under so you don't see the holes) to hold the hand-piece/mic. . There aren't to many choices to mount a CB and have it easy to opperate so the remote kind is a good choice because I have the controls right where I can see them while driving. Cobra has a web site, check out the new remote CB.
I mounted my antenna on the side of my tool box. That was the easy way!

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99 2500HD Dodge Ram SLT Quad-Cab 4x4 Cummins 24V, 5 speed, Anti-Spin 410's, 4-wheel antilock, BLACK, LB, all other options except leather and cab lights. 285 75R D Mud tires. Better Built toolbox, K&N, Cobra 70-LDT Remote CB, Dodge bug shield, Dodge flaps, RickBuilt (removable) hitch mounted trailering flaps.

17' Cajun Bass Boat
10' Coachmen Truck Camper



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Ram_kowboy, Like the others have said the center mount in front of the non movable seat section works good. I went to Lowes and got some 1/8 X 1 1/2 alumminum straps built an L bracket coming off the two bolts that that hold the seat cushion in place not the bolts to the floor. The bracket under there is a channel type so take a piece of 1/2 inch tubing cut two 5/8 inch spacers so when you get the L bracket spaced right just weld the two spacers in place. Tie in some crossbracing welded in place.
Run the coax back under the back seat and next to the jack mount(extened or quad cab) there is a knock out plug in the floor pan to run the coax out. Just notch the plug and put it back in. This is also a good place to run some power wire if your running alittle help.
As far as the antenna goes the higher the better, plus to get good range the center of the roof can't be beat. A good quality magnet will work better than anything else. Unless you wish to drill a hole in the roof. I run a Uniden grant XL with a Wilson 5000 magnet and routinely talk in the 15 to 20 mile range to base stations and easily talk 12 to 15 miles mobile to mobile, and when the skip is running I talk WorldWide!! There is an advantage to working in a CB shop a couple of days a week. Regards Pete


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99'3500,quad cab,4X4,a/t
3:54,all the right packages!

 

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I have the A/T and mounted mine right on the front of the pulldown cup holder. Out of the way in every instant. When you use the holder the radio just folds down with it. Had to do over, I would not run the power wire over to the fuse box. I would just plug it into the computer 12V outlett.

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99' Stock Quad 4x4 A/T LB 3. 54 20K Miles.
Did have both 18-11-99 & 18-08-99 TSB's performed.
Pull a 7000# Terry 26H TT over, around and thru the Cascades.

Enhancements: Blow-by bottle.

Founder/President of the: KISS MY DIESEL CLUB.

 

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Look at my signature. Let me answer your CB location question. If you have a manual shift (of course you do) remove that cheap looking chubby holder insert radio.

How I did it a little labor intensive but you will be happy long story short two screws hold the Center console storage to the dash which you access by removing the black trim around the dash. Grab your service manual for screw locations.

Here's the fun easy part use the mounting bracket that came with the radio and attach the bracket to those steel cross bars behind the dash using nylon zip strips. (EZ) Attach radio to bracket,co-ax,Pa. Now for your mic you will need a right-angle plug, on the Grant it comes straight out.

The Grant XL is a huge radio but it does not intrude into my cabin and is a handsome addition to my dash.

CQ DX 223 around the Motor-City how bout it?

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98. 5 SLT 4x4 5 spd Quad-cab w/ Mopar running boards with side steps and Grant XL mounted in the ex-cubby holder.

 

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I mounted my Midland 77-115 40 CB today.
One thing is for sure no place in dash that looks good. I mounted it in front of the fixed center seat. I built a small wood box and mounted the box to the floor. The CB slips straight down so face is pointing up. I then carpeted box--looks factory. Ran power wire to radio fuse since that fuse is filtered. I used a Midland 18-258 40 (through the glass) antenna on the rear window on drivers side and reception is very good.

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Y2K, 2500, SLT, QC, LB, 4x4,Cummins of course, 3. 54,Michelin M&S265/75,driftwood, tow and camper, trip computer, sliding rear window, agate leather,cab lights and all the rest of the options I could fit, including auto (my wifes request),Ventshade Vent Visors, Bedliner, Diamond Plate rail caps and tailgate protector, diamond plate Delta tool box.

 

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Pete -

Where/how did you run the antenna lead on your Wilson magnetic; and -2) how do you keep the cable from rubbing on the roof ?

Thanks in advance for the info,

Rob

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1999 2500HD 4x4 SLT Driftwood QC LB 3. 55LSD 5spd Camper/Tow, Custom Front Bumper/Brush Guard w/PIAA Pro 90's, PIAA Platinum Headlamp Bulbs, Diamond Plate Bed Caps w/full frt&rr DiaPlate Protectors, Kelly Safari AWR LT255/85-16 tires, 2" Trailmaster lift coming 12/8/99

 

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There's a ton of good CB installation info on the Firestik web site:
http://www.firestik.com/Tech_Docs.htm

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2001-03 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins - I'll get it one of these days! - joined TDR to prepare the way.

 

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Rob, the coax on the Wilson runs strait down the back window. I set the magnet about five inches in front of the third brake light, the coax rest on the light bezel and doesn't chafe the light or coax. There is a crossmember directly between the cab and bed which I tie-tied the coax to, ran it to the passenger side took the knockout plug out below the jack mount and ran the cable through there. The rug is already cut for the jack mount and there is plenty of room for the coax. I welded a alumminum bracket together for the radio, bolted it under the center seat and was done. Like I said in my previous post the antenna on the roof gives you tremendous range in both receive and transmit. Hope this helps. Regards Pete

P. S. The wilson has been up there a year and no problems. Just remember to remove it wash and wax where the magnet sits and you'll be fine.

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99'3500,quad cab,4X4,a/t
3:54,all the right packages!

 

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I have already learned the hard way about wiring directly to the fuse box: near dead battery. So what switched power source do you tap into? Is it OK to splice into the radio line, and if so, which wire is the + power lead?
Thanks

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99 Ram 2500HD 4X4 Quad Cab SLT Laramie, LWB, 5 Spd, 4. 10 LSD w/Mag-Hytech, Tow & Camper Pkg's, Forest Green, Fog & Clearance Lamps, 3" Stainless steel straight-pipe, PacBrake, Interceptor Bug Shield, Vent-visors, Westin Nerf Bars, Extang Tonneau, Herculiner Bed, Silencer Ring removed.

 

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I bought a Cobra 75WXST Compact remote mount CB. It is all in the Mic. Has memory, Weather channels, Scan, all in the handset. Mounted it below the fuel guage on the dash, can see it through the steering wheel. Works great and has super sound. Small antenna box mounted under the drivers seat.

Cost about $110. Antenna seperate, roof mounted.

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Diver Dave Driving a:
2000, 2500 Quad Cab, 4 x 4, SLT, 5 Spd, 3. 54, Camper Package, Trailor Package, Snowplow Prep, Born on 10-20-1999

 

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Here is a new twist, but if you ever roll the Cummins you will probably get banged up. I mounted a 1/2" plate of p-glass in the roof between the lining and the sheet metal. It was drilled and tapped to fit the CB mounting bracket and epoxyed in place. Access was gained through the dome light. 45,000 miles and it is still there. The p-glass should be degreased and the surface roughed up a bit to get a good bond. Wiring was routed across roof under headliner and down the A pillar.

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98. 5 ISB 2500HD 4X4, 3. 54 forest green/camel leather, 5 spd. hood weather bra, cobra CB, Westech boost & pyro, Geno "A" pod, Dee Zee brds. Grover air horns, toaster LED's, HD light lens covers, bug deflector, J&J mud flaps, back up alarm, K&N, Guidon fiberglass tonneau, Ventvisors, Fuel door LED's, X-mission fltr. Fosgate/Clarion system.

 

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The 92' was fitted with a shelf-it and when sold to my Brother he installed a CD right in the middle and ran the wiring over to the "B" pillar. Don't know why this wouldn't work in the newer body if you wanted a Shelf-it.

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99 2500, QC, SLT, 4x4 ISB, 5sp, 3. 55lsd, Infiniti am/fm/cd, HDTcase, Tow mirrors, Tow Pack, Camper pack, NW Running Boards and Mud flaps, Front Mount Receiver, Tekonsha Brake Control and Husky Liners.

 

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DiverDave, I have the same CB, I made my own mount for the holder clip, it's a piece of metal sticking up from the shift boot, and the mike is next to my right knee. It's out of the way, easy to get to, and I didn't have to drill any holes (I used the shift boot screws). The first time I really made use of the CB was when Greg Whale and I went out to the desert to photograph my truck for the cover of issue 24. I had a hard time hearing him with that little speaker in the microphone, so I had to set the mike in my lap. I solved that problem by mounting a remote speaker on the B-pillar so it's behind and above my head. There is a remote speaker jack in the box that the mike and antenna plug into. The remote speaker has a hook shaped piece of sheet metal on the top, and I hooked it on the top edge of the plastic side trim where it meets the headliner. To keep it from bouncing off, I replaced the top trim screw with a longer one and used that to hold the plastic base in place. The screw hole in the base lined up perfectly, so again, I didn't have to drill any holes. I highly recommend a remote speaker for the "everything in the mike" type CB's.
BTW, you can see the mike for my CB sticking up from the floor in the interior shot on the "your rides" page.
Andy