Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts!

Go Back   Ford Ranger Forum - Forums for Ford Ranger enthusiasts! > >
Forgot Password? Join Us!
FRF Store Register Ranger Pictures Community Today's Posts Search

Welcome to Ford Ranger Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread

  #1  
Old 05-10-2012, 12:56 PM
micheal153 micheal153 is offline
Ford Truck Driver
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 77
Default CB Radio install Questions

I have an automatic reg cab so there isnt much space in my cab for a CB, but i had a friend (Who isnt very reliable) tell me to take out my ash tray and cigaret lighter port (bottom one) and use the wires from it to huck up my CB.

Now my questions are is this a good? will it work? and if so how do i take out the lighter port? (i got the ash tray u just pull.)

thanks
__________________
2001 sort box reg cab 2WD 3.0L with five speed
MBRP bell dump exhaust
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-10-2012, 01:58 PM
Ethan361 Ethan361 is offline
Ford Truck Driver
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 95
Default Re: CB Radio install Questions

hey man, go to the interior tech forum and click the thread thats titled "01 cb radio mount". he had a lot of the same questions. look through that thread and you should find a lot of answers. like i said on that thread, you can go to radioshack and get the cigarette lighter adapter where you just wire in the power and ground into the adapter.
__________________
'02 3.0L Ranger edge stepside regular cab
air box mod
line-x
cb radio
10'' sub
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-10-2012, 04:54 PM
micheal153 micheal153 is offline
Ford Truck Driver
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 77
Default Re: CB Radio install Questions

thats great for the lighter adapter but i need to take it out to fit my CB. im not kidding when i say i have no other room
__________________
2001 sort box reg cab 2WD 3.0L with five speed
MBRP bell dump exhaust
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-10-2012, 05:22 PM
Ethan361 Ethan361 is offline
Ford Truck Driver
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 95
Default Re: CB Radio install Questions

you have to take off the radio bezel to fit the cb?
__________________
'02 3.0L Ranger edge stepside regular cab
air box mod
line-x
cb radio
10'' sub
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-10-2012, 09:16 PM
TBarr TBarr is offline
Light Up
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 1,855
Default Re: CB Radio install Questions

what about on the ceiling?
__________________
2004 Step-side xlt4x4 4.0L 5-speed
Build Thread
37-14.5-15 Toyo M/T, 3 inch body liftProjected HID's, smoked tails, LED '06 corners, LED tails, LED back up lights
Intake, Chip, Straight Piped
Black interior with silver accents, LED Gauges, '04 Fx4 buckets, '99 expo full length console, Hurst Shifter
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-11-2012, 06:28 AM
austinranger85 austinranger85 is offline
Ford Tough
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 354
Default Re: CB Radio install Questions

Here's my setup and install.

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/audio...-xl-today.html
__________________
2008 Shadow Grey 2.3 4 Cylinder, 5 Speed Manual, Ranger XL Standard Cab, 6ft Bed Fleetside, 112 Wheel Base, 3.73 Axle Code 86

Installed: Uniden Pro520XL, Aluminum Camper/Topper

"I thought this was America, huh, isn't this America, I'm sorry I thought this was America" -Randy Marsh

Last edited by austinranger85; 05-11-2012 at 08:40 PM. Reason: Spelling
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-11-2012, 07:24 AM
charlie07 charlie07 is offline
fast on race day
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 259
Default

Bump to subscribe
__________________
SPECS
model: 2007 ford ranger XL
engine: v6 3.0L
tires: 235/75r15 wranglers RT/S
paint: DSG
trans: 2WD 5 speed automatic
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-11-2012, 09:56 AM
dvrich dvrich is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,182
Default Re: CB Radio install Questions

This is what you fellas need if you want to talk more than 3-5 miles on a clear day.
Nice loud radio driving a 200 watt linear amp driving a 1200 watt final amp. If I can hear someone, I can talk to them.
Antenna is a Wilson 5000 base load magnet mount in the center of the roof.








__________________

Last edited by dvrich; 05-11-2012 at 10:01 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-11-2012, 01:00 PM
TRWXXA TRWXXA is offline
Premature Curmudgeon
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 199
Default Re: CB Radio install Questions

Quote:
Originally Posted by dvrich View Post
This is what you fellas need if you want to talk more than 3-5 miles on a clear day.
Nice loud radio driving a 200 watt linear amp driving a 1200 watt final amp. If I can hear someone, I can talk to them.
And every time you key the mic, the headlights dim and the engine stalls.

__________________
2011 Ranger XLT 2WD - Dark Shadow Gray Metallic -- SOLD
- Richmond Gear, POWERTRAX No-Slip differential -- FOR SALE
- Advantage, Torza Hard Hat tonneau cover -- FOR SALE
2016 Ford Explorer - Shadow Black
2010 MINI Cooper - "Der Krautenküper"
1993 Special Service Package Mustang - The Five-O's 5-0.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 05-11-2012, 01:23 PM
dvrich dvrich is offline
Ford Ranger Driver
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 3,182
Default Re: CB Radio install Questions

Quote:
Originally Posted by TRWXXA View Post
And every time you key the mic, the headlights dim and the engine stalls.


I had a bracket fabricated and have a 2nd alternator installed just to run the CB equipment.....a 250 amp. Not too much room to do this, but it barely fit.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 05-19-2012, 11:41 AM
micheal153 micheal153 is offline
Ford Truck Driver
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 77
Default Re: CB Radio install Questions

ok so i got it in all i did was take out the ash tray and the aux plug right beside it scerwed into the plastic above it and sid it right in it looks great! thanks for the help guys
__________________
2001 sort box reg cab 2WD 3.0L with five speed
MBRP bell dump exhaust
Reply With Quote
Reply



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
single DIN radio install? snipes040 Audio / Video 7 07-01-2011 07:54 AM
How to install Radio in a radio delete Ranger dch29 Audio / Video 1 03-31-2011 05:19 PM
aftermarket radio install desjardo Audio / Video 3 05-29-2010 05:46 PM
Radio Install Questions whitelightening Audio / Video 6 01-30-2010 12:50 AM
CB Install questions whozleft Audio / Video 4 01-13-2010 08:08 PM