After-market CB radio installation

[Mlinds]

Has anyone installed an after-market CB radio in a Titan. If so, where was it mounted, where and what type antenna, and in general, talk about the installation.

[TallTexan]

I have a SE/CC with bucket seats. I do not like nothing that looks un-factory in my truck. There is not a good place to locate a CB in the Titan which meets that criteria. I mounted my CB under my drivers seat with metal props to hold it up at about 45degrees. That leaves the speaker on the radio unobstructed. Most good CB's are fairly large and cannot be located easily. I keep my CB on channel 19 most of the time, so I dont have to change channels often. I have learned to count up and down when my radio clicks and so I manage to change channels easily if needed. I use a adapter plug to plug directly into the rear console 12 volt accessory plug which is only on when the key is on which keeps me from having to turn the radio off when I get home. You can also hard wire directly into that plug if you want a more permanant installation. I made a 90 degree bracket which bolts to the aluminum rail nearest to the cab. The center bolt which attaches the rail to the bed makes a great place to fasted your plate. Unscrew the bolt, mount your plate and bolt right back. If you dont have the utility rail package then drill and bolt to small screws directly to the lip of the bed. I use a K-40 antenna which I bolt to the plate bracket. The aluninum channel is a great ground. I ran my coax between the bed and the cab, under the truck with cable ties and through on of the plastic plugs in the rear floor under the carpet. A little foam after running the wire through and hole completely sealed. If you have the utility raid system you can come up wioth a lot of ideas to attach your antenna. I do not use any power amps or anything else. My CB guy here at a CB shop tuned my radio and I run about 15-18 watts output. 2 months ago I was talking to a trucker on I30 in Arkansas and he said my radio was as clear as any radio he had ever heard and asked who did the install. So, all seemed to work out pretty well. Thats my story and good luck in how ever you decide to mount your radio.

[rrumaner]

There is another post about this exact thing which I responded to already. Take a moment and search for it. You will find a lot of good info there too.