dont deface your ranger for cb radio read this

[danrichards3]

I saw the pictures of guys cb installations. im sorry, they were terrible. i wanted to put a cobra 29 ltd in my 1999 ranger. after several months of trying to figure out how to mount one i decided to go ahead and get the radio then see where it fits. i didnt want to cut any of my interior so i ran the co-ax through the drain plug in the passenger side to the transmission hump where seemed like my only choice. as i was going to mountt the bracket to the side of the x-mission i found that i couldnt because of the center console. the half inch thick carpet is even with it. i couldnt mount it on the side of the plastic console because its slightly curved, so i got the idea to put about a one inch spacer between the bracket and the floor panel beside the x-mission and screw in some long self tapping screws. you can cut two peices of pipe or use several washers or whatever and it looks ok. i thought the inserts even look crappy. i couldnt cut on my truck like that. i hope this helps someone. i cant beleive noone here thought about doing it that way. also, if you use a spacer you can tilt it toward you. keep on truckin, dan.

[4LO 4.O]

Post some pics of the install.

[Jason]

I mounted mine to the back of the armrest console. Although I think that only works with sport buckets.

[99RangerKrazy]

I mounted mine on the ash tray, just a couple of screws in it, and it wouldn't be hard to replace if you needed to. And I just ran the wires underneath the cupholders, which are under the ash tray, under the floor mats, and underneath the trim on the edge of the doors, and then I just ran the cable out the back of the quad door. The door still closes while not putting much pressure on the cable. Then up the bed, underneath the tool box, to my antennas.

[JohnnyO]

Moved to Audio & Video Forum.

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I mounted my CB right in the dash of my Ranger. I'm looking to see if I have any pics now, but I might have to just snap a new one tomorrow and post it up... it came out pretty neat and very little cutting involved. Just had to trim off a piece of one lip on the radio surround, a little careful cutting of the piece that holds the aftermarket radio in, and hack a hole in the side of the CB to mount an audio out jack.

[LittleBigFoot]

Mine is mounted under the steering column near the passenger side air bag on/off switch. The antenna cable is un under my carpet. 2 screws and real simple

[krugford]

:worthless:

[Jmhm17]

:worthless:

[95XL]

I mounted mine above my rear view mirror. I made a bracket and ran it across from each of the sun visor mounts. Then ran the wiring through my headliner and down my A pillar, through my fender and to the battery. I ran the coax through my headliner the the back corner of the door, then up and across to the center of the roof (It's a magnetic mount antenna obviously). Then I mounted a PA speaker behind my front bumper, ran the speaker wire up through my grill over through the fender, up my A-pillar and through my headliner to my radio. Overall I'd say it's a pretty clean mount. It even doubles as a small shelf for my binoculars.

Sorry, no pics of it though.

[garyl]

i mounted mine under the ashtray in my 91 ranger ain't that bad but i need a better antanae

[4LO 4.O]

As previously stated.

:worthless:

[nidf88]

i have never seen a ranger cb install that looked good. who uses cbs anymore?

[TeamExploder]

They can be handy for highway driving and out trail riding.

[mhughes165]

they REALLY come in handy for trail riding, along with the occasional police scanner too, i am installing my cb within the next few days, will take pictures of the whole isntallation

[TeamExploder]

Most of you probably don't have a full-length console installed in your rangers though. I have that in my 95 So I've gotta mount it on the pass. side.

[Muddycowboy]

mounted mine big rig style on the cealing

[Danger-Ranger96]

mounted mine like this, i dont care for those vents anyways:

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v117/81/22/501784552/n501784552_251146_1176.jpg

[97BlackBetty]

Hey Danger-Ranger 96, that looks good, maybe just put a frame/ faceplate around it to cover up the foam. Did you block the air passages coming in though, if you didnt you may just fry that C.B. They dont like heat and generally need to be well ventilated.

[Sprag-O]

That came out alright...

I like my heat on these -40F Winters though :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/RF_Blazer/CB1.jpg

[TeamExploder]

Yea, I gotta keep my vents thats where I put my hand after freezing.

[MUDDING B-3000]

ya i got a cobra cb radio not srue waht model but it came with my truck and it was mounted underneath the ash tray and it got really anoying cuz me shift would hit the cords and the sometime the face of the cb so i took it out should i put it back in? for offroading i dont even kno how to use it but i guess it would be handy if you get stuck out in the bush or lost

[TeamExploder]

The reason I like having a cb is for when highway driving, and when out on a trail or whatever its easier to communicate through that than shouting out the window to somebody else. Plus it is nice for say your out on a road ya break down and your cell is dead or no service, ya shout on that someone like maybe a trucker may hear you and be able to lend ya a hand by calling someone for you in an area with cell service, it's happened before. A CB isn't hard to use normally.

[funkingonutz]

yeah i installed mine underneath the center console (where the CD's and tapes go) fits there nicley, ill post a pic sometime, the antenna is on the center of the roof, and the cable, goes into the 3rd brake light plastic thingy, and into the cab, had to put a hole in the headliner and the 3rd brakelight, and siliconed the holes so water does'nt get in, thats it....no defacing nessasary!!!

[irishblessing]

i think it would be cool in the door pocket on the drivers side i think i might put mine there when i get it

[BDAB]

mounted mine big rig style on the cealing

in both the Explorer and the Suburban I mounted then in the head liner. cobra 29 in both

[ambivolent]

i just used industrial strength Velcro to mount mine, i like it where it is, i ddrive 60-80 miles a day on the interstate and it really helps to have it especially during the winter/snow season

heres a pic of mine, cobra 148 GTL i just have it wired to a cigarette lighter plug and the coaxial ran through the back door until i can get a good antenna

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/kupik/GEDC1549.jpg

that cb is 17 years old

[daniel3507]

i think it would be cool in the door pocket on the drivers side i think i might put mine there when i get it

When I had my PA system I just shoved into the door pocket. It was nice how no one could see it.

[CSyd77]

i shoved mine in between the bottom of my dash & the cupholders. no drilling or anything, it just stays there no problem

[dirtsquirt]

i have never seen a ranger cb install that looked good. who uses cbs anymore?

Handy on the trail. traveling in a group, you can chat back a forth. call for help, Mine has the weather network on it. can get up to date weather.

[tony314]

I miss my radio.Had to sell it due to money issues!