Installing CB radio in ashtray location *lots and lots of pictures*

I had my TWSS give me a Uniden PRO 520XL cb radio for my 4runner build.

Thanks bud @adanfon





The thing with these cb radios is that they fit PERFECTLY in the ashtray location on the 3rd gen 4runners.

Give you a clean, stockish look:



To be able to achieve this, I remove the radio/ac bezel on the 4runner:



I pulled the ashtray out and remove these two screws:







Test fitting the CB radio:



Trimmed the end brackets off with a dremmel tool and test fitted again:









Used two strips of velcro between the plastic prongs and the top of the radio.

This holds the CB radio in place:



Connected my PL59 connector:



Dont forget to order pizza. If you dont, this MOD will NOT WORK:



Looks like Arizona is winning:



So now I proceed to run the coaxial wiring for the cb radio. The mount installs in the back hatch:







Picked up the firering coaxial cable, the 18 feet version:



I ran the coaxial cable from the front of the 4runner towards the back:



Under the carpet on the driver's side:



Under the door floor plastic panel front and rear:



I then removed the plastic paneling in the rear driver's side area by the seat:



Removed the driver's side back cargo paneling:





Ran it thru this yellow vent thing:



Here it is!



I then hid it from view by running it behind the bumper:





Made sure to install the cable like this:

 

Where can i buy that bracket, i cant seem to find it on the t4r forum. I would much appreciate it

 

@MStudt has them

 

how did you remove the " Under the door floor plastic panel front and rear ". I could not lift the outer edge just got the carpet side to release. paint side feels like an adhesive .

I want to run wires to the rear . thanks for any help .

 

after you remove the screws, it pops off.

Remember to remove the kick panel to the left of your foot FIRST.

 

no screws visible . are the screws outside under the rockers plastic shield ?

I got the full length of this plastic to release along the carpet but not on the side by the paint it does appear screwed down. carpet side did pop up .

could be a change by toyota... this is a 2016 T4R.

 

I see this is an old thread, but does anyone know how to release the plastic panel along the bottom of the rear door (between the carpet and door seal)

Thanks!