I want to mount a cobra CB in my din pocket I've seen it done i just cant find out how to cram it in there. i also want this too look as clean as possible. also if you have any other clean mounting spot please post pics. i will be mounting a whip to the frame in-between the bed and the cab for the clean look.
thanks, Dave

 

Here is where my Cobra CB is mounted. I personally think its a clean mounting spot, it looks nice their IMO, and its not in the way at all

 

I'm 6'4'' that wont go over well with my knees

 

I'm 6'3" and it works for me! haha I don't know that inch may make a difference

 

shane has his on the roof where others put explorer OHCs, i like that placement the most so far.

 

i have mine where you would put an ohc too, i like it there too since its out of the way

 

I have mine right here as well. I don't even notice it.

 

mines up top too, love it there, just i broke a screw on the mike mount and it hit my buddy in the head offroading, its fixed now tho

 

im 6'3 and it works ok

 

I got mine velcro'ed to the seat in the middle by the center console lol. Its works for now but I am thinking of putting it up top.

 

someone on RF put his where the a/c and heater controls go and moved that to the floor ,

 

Mine is in the same place as cchsbuzz, no problems even when someone else drives.

 

I'm still having great success with my Cobra 75. It's always running while I'm on the highway. Sometime during the summer I'll be installing a 2 meter ham radio in my truck for some extended coverage.

Here's my install thread and you can see where the cb is mounted.

https://www.ranger-forums.com/project-logs-82/cb-install-replaced-am-fm-w-cb-antenna-done-56k-no-way-80597/

 

I mounted mine on the ash tray lid. Works perfect

 

I mounted mine to the back of the center console so the ***** are facing straight up, then ran the mic cord between the seat and console and let it sit on the floor. Works for me...no one even sees it.

 

I cut the cubby hole thing down flush with the contour of the dash, then made an L bracket for the left side of the radio right up against the airbag switch, then velcro'd the right side up. works perfect although I don't know if a stock shifter will clear the bottom edge, mine barley will and if I really stab it into the 3 forward gears I can make it hit. I also had to make a steel cover thing to go under the back of the CB to cover that thing that my OEM cupholders covered. It is a lot of work but defiantly worth it in my opinion.



That is by far my favorite spot. I had a Cobra 19dx mounted in the same place as cchsbuzz19 has his, then mounted a 29 LTD in front of the center console when I had my OEM seats and now I have a 29 NW WX ST that is in the pic.

 

how about antenna mounting. i just ordered a cobra 75 for $130 shipped

 

I've had many antennas, and even more ways of mounting them. It depends on what kind you have and if you want one or 2 antennas. If your going duals I had made a set of brackets that fit in the front corners of the box that were held in with self tapping screws or 1/4`` bolts. I now have my dual whips mounted to my headache rack. I also have a wire whip centered on the back of the cab with a Wilson gumdrop mount for when I have my headache rack off. Firestik has a good page about antenna`s and how to calibrate them and problems and is very helpful. http://www.firestik.com/Tech_Docs.htm K-40 makes a good magnetic mount antenna also if you want it on your roof but I can`t find the one I`m talking about on the internet. But most important buy a good antenna and mount it properly and take your time setting your SWR (standing wave resistance). I will get pics of my old mounts since I`m going to the farm tonight.

 

Do you guys that mounted it like an ohc have any pics of it up there and how its mounted? im wanting to do this and add a switch pannel too.

 

this is how mine is mounted

 

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Originally Posted by RANGERDANGER17

this is how mine is mounted

i just got my cb today, and i was going to mount like that, but i might be getting a full center console on saturday so i figured i'd wait.

 

^^yeah i wanna get a full one to but make a custom one and some how leave the cb in the same spot

 

I win

 

My ssb rig fit perfectly in place of the center A/C vents.
Only had to turn up the volume as the speaker is behind the dash , but didn't have a muffled sound to it.

 

I was gonna mention where Shane had his. Thanks.


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And Trevor has it there too. I like it...not in the way, you can read all the ***** and ****. Only thing is if you got a OHC, doesn't work to well. Oh, and if you are making a really tight turn, the mic will slide out and hit the passenger in the head. Ask me how i know. lul
(but that issue is easily fixable).