SILVER GUS

Getting ready to install my radio and wanted to get a Wilson 1000 mag. mount to put on the roof. Going to put it about a foot or so in front of the brake light and have heard a few have ran the coax through the lens somehow. Haven't seen any pics though. Is there a way to put a grommet or something there to make a tight seal? Or, did they just notch the lens? I would like something permanent and weather proof without having to drill the roof for now.

Blast Chamber

I notched the lens and used some clear silicone sealant to keep out any water. Works great and looks fine, but I have a topper so you can't see the lens anyway.

1-2-3

I'd be nervous about it. I had a hard time stopping my 3rd light from leaking on the 99

blake2500

I notched the bottom side of the lens and ran the cable over the light and up into the notch. Put a little silicone on it and no leaks.

SILVER GUS

Thinking about going ahead and drilling the roof now. Anyone know if putting the antenna about a foot or so from the rear of the cab will hinder performance any? I know puttin it smack dab in the middle is the best for omni, but it sure looks ugly there (just a preference).

quadman20

Yes slightly. On your truck drop the doom light and drill your hole there 5/8" I believe. That will be optimum location. The use a snake or coat hanger and fish it too the pillar post and down it removing it is easier (pillar post that is). I install them all the time this way. Remember drop the whip all the way down in the coil and lift 1/4" to start and that should get you right close to 1-2 flat on your SWR's. Best is 1or less on 1 and 40. Then give me a shoot on a good skip night 311 Mesa AZ the Silverbullet.

CrazyCooter

I don't think the roof brace will allow for exact center mounting. Honestly, I think exact center vs offset a little is splitting hairs anyway. The radiation pattern won't look that much different.

I mounted the CB antenna 1 foot rear of center and my VHF/UHF antenna 1 foot forward.

The headliner was a PITA.

Pics here http://www.flickr.com/photos/18032714@N08/

SILVER GUS

What's the best method of getting into the headliner without dropping it all the way? Can it all be done going through the rear dome light, or can I get to it from the back window. I plan on mounting it just a foot or so in front of the rear glass. Are there any push plugs that will get stripped when or if I pull the headliner down?

DiezelSmoke

I would go through the brake light before drilling a hole in the roof. I ran the coax on the bottom side of the light and have not had any leaks. You can run a fish tape from the 3rd brake light to the pillar without pulling done the headliner.

hivoltage

I ran my coax through the third brake light but went in at the bottom. No silicone,no leaks, been that way for over a year...I'll go snap ya' a picture,please stand by!

hivoltage

Not too noticable from the rear of the truck.

hivoltage

Also in my opinion the head liner is no biggie. I installed Recon cab lights and had to drop the headliner. 15 min. to drop and about 30 minutes to re-install. It doesn't get much easier as far as headliners go....

CrazyCooter

How did you pull all the seatbelts, visors, and trim pieces to get at the headliner in 15 mins?

I must be real lame.

hivoltage

Well each post only has two torx screws holding it on (T20 I think), and the seatbelts only have one T50 each. The sunvisors are three screws and one clip each. Overhead console is two screws to drop and two more behind it.
I watched a pretty good how to online and then went to work. I was very surprised at how fast and easy it was.
I'll admit that it would have taken me longer if I hadn't watched the how to;The internet is an amazing tool.