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Got my CB installed this weekend. Went with the Cobra 75WXST with a 2' Firestik antenna. Here's a shot of all the stuff.
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10-24-2005, 03:18 AM
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Got my CB installed this weekend. Went with the Cobra 75WXST with a 2' Firestik antenna. Here's a shot of all the stuff.
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10-24-2005, 03:19 AM
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I used the Firestik Ram pickup mount kit and mounted it to the roof trim using the existing screw hole above the driver's window.
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10-24-2005, 03:20 AM
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The kit included an 18' fireflex cable. I ran the cable down the A-pillar and behind the quarter panel. I had to clip the A-pillar trim a little so it would sit flat with the cable running through.
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10-24-2005, 03:20 AM
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I ran the coax under the drivers side and up into the door sill. There are some existing grommets underneath.
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10-24-2005, 03:21 AM
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I tapped into an existing aux. line (Aux. B+) and ground under the dash. It is not switched so the CB can work without the key in the ignition.
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10-24-2005, 03:21 AM
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I mounted the remote unit inside the center console and tucked the excess cables underneath the center trim. The pigtail for the mic fits through a gap in the console and hangs out the passenger side.
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10-24-2005, 03:22 AM
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A pic of everything put back together.
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10-24-2005, 03:23 AM
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I added a fold-over mount so I can drop the antenna when I go through a low-hanging area. The reason I mounted the antenna where I did is so I can reach it out the drivers window. Thanks to the H2 guys for that idea.
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10-24-2005, 03:23 AM
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The antenna. I need to bend the mount a little. It is flush-mounted to the roof trim so the antenna leans out a little.
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10-24-2005, 04:29 AM
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looks great, I will do the same where you put the unit inside the center console, but how did you remove the face cover of the center console? and if you could give us more detail on how did you tap the power?...thanks.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by The Green Lantern:
looks great, I will do the same where you put the unit inside the center console, but how did you remove the face cover of the center console? and if you could give us more detail on how did you tap the power?...thanks. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
The face plate is held in with clips. Move the shifter all the way back, stick your fingers in the aux outlets and pull up/out. There are about 4-5 plugs you have to remove to get it all the way out.
For the power, the wires should all be labeled. They were bundled just above the light you see in the picture.
One note about that mounting location. Make sure you tune your antenna before you mount the box since it is pretty hard to get to afterwards.
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Hey bud, how did you get your a pillers off? Thanks for the pictures looks great man!
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10-24-2005, 08:33 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Klint:
Hey bud, how did you get your a pillers off? Thanks for the pictures looks great man! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Pull the rubber door seal back and there are two screws on the side.
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Sweet looking install Sewie!
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10-27-2005, 01:26 PM
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Great job!
I have the same CB left over from my Jeepin days.
I was wondering (read procastrinating  ) about how to do it 
Thanks for a gr8 idea!
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I am muy impressed with your expertise! Excellent install |
11-11-2005, 02:14 AM
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Hey Sewie,
Where did you get your cobra cb radio and antenna. I've been looking around and nobody have them in stock. ALl the places I found are mail orders.
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11-11-2005, 02:25 AM
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I like the Radio/antenna set up I had the same one in my Xterra. Saved the radio but the antenna went.
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I ordered everything online. I got the CB from Beach Audio and the antenna and other stuff from Walcott CB.
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