I got around to installing a good cb over the past couple days. If you have an '06 or newer with the full center console, I guess you already know that there isn't a "good" place to put a full size cb. There isn't anywhere that is completely "out of the way". I made my own little "cb console" and I think it turned out good. As for the radio, it's a General Lee that's been peaked and tuned. Big Al (Sparky's CB Shack) says that it swings about 45 watts modulation so it's doing pretty good; in no way is it a "big radio" but it serves the purpose well. I also upgraded to a SkyThumper ST65DX noise cancelling mic for a little more clarity. I just took my first couple hundred mile trip with it tonight and man it works good. I talked to drivers and they all commented on how rich/deep the sound was. They said it sounded like a "big radio on pills" and I'm guessing that's good. For now, I'm using my ol' faithful 102" whip but I'm thinking about changing over to a Wilson magnet mount antenna.

What do you guys think about the install?

 

looks good.i like mine on the dash except for a little glare,the blue LEDs are a bit bright at night.

 

Sweet! I love CB setup pics...
Here's mine, it's a 2950 on a custom bracket and sun shield that I made.
From there is runs through a MagnaForce 900 and when volted just right it will put out right around 1Kw.


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Shaken, I really like that set up. any idea where i can get one like that. I currently have mine mounted to the fold down cup holder but it rattles alot and i'm waiting for it to pull the screws out.

 

dam life is easy for you auto trans guys.. swp/sr General lee swining 60w thru a 102"

 

I made this setup out of aluminum...
If you have the double decker type center console and take the bottom compartment apart you'll find its a steel shell under the fabric. There were already two 1/4" holes on the face that I used to attach my home made bracket. hope this helps.
Let's keep those CB install pics rolling...

 

Thanks for the compliments. I really like it so far; everything is easy to get at and the radio works perfect. I think I've finally got my echo and exho tone set right now. You guys have some nice creative ideas as well. Keep 'em coming!

 

Looks good!!!

 

Removed the plastic bit forward of the xfer case shifter and cupholders..


https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...1&d=1177274206

 

I don't use mine all the time and I didn't want the eye sore in the front seat area so I made a bracket and mounted mine just behind the center console slightly to the passenger side. I can reach back and change channels or anything fine with a quick glance. It works for me.

 

i thought about that, but my 4 yearld would have a field day with it....

"breaker breaker.... yha ruber duck come on, your talken to the big man in the back seat of the smoke wagon... yha fer shure fer sure..."

....hunter saw convoy on the tv the other weekend.. combine that with all the the truckers i know... and yha... 4 yr old with a bad case of bucket mouth...

 

Nice Job on the install 06CTD, very clean lookin. I like gen lee's, very nice clean sounding radios...It actually is a rather big radio and will talk way better than most straight from the box.

 

well mine finally pulled the screws out of the plastic cup holder. time to start shopping for a new mount.

shaken ... you fell like making another set up like your's? my radio is a general lee. i can send you the dimentions if you want.