2005 Toyota 4Runner install

[PB78]

Well I finally had time to install my Yaesu FT-7800R in my 4Runner. It took quite a few hours to get everything installed. Running the power was the easiest. I found a rubber plug on the driver side firewall. I simply cut the rubber nipple off the black plug, and was easily able to run the positive and negative cables to the battery.

I ended up installing the main unit next to the front passenger door. I wanted it hidden, but was really limited on where to mount it. I had to take the front cubby hole door off, to mount the speaker. I mounted the faceplate onto the center console, with two small screws and 3M sticky tape. The hand mic is held on by some 3M sticky tape. I really didn't want to drill holes into the dash, so the tape will have to do for now.

The antennas were permanent mounted with two 3/4 inch NMO mounts. I used the Antennex hole saw to make the holes. Running the coax to the front of the vehicle was a bit tough, but I managed to get it. The small antenna is an Antennex Phantom, for my BCD396T scanner. The other antenna is a Comet.

In order to drill the holes in the roof, I had to take off the left rear side panel. This allowed me to pull the headliner down a bit to make sure I wasn't drilling into any roof supports.

 

[h8tdigitalradio]

Hello,

I see you finally got it done! Nice work! Hopefully, passengers don't kick the unit on the kick panel NMO Antennae and the removal of the compartment door for the speaker adds a nice touch. There is no space behind the door (I tried to do an install there, but it is blocked by modules). There is a storage compartment in the back on the rear passenger side behind the seats. It seems to be a good place to mount a unit.

Enjoy the rig, and the rig!

73

Dave AKA The Tripzter

 

[CLTX11]

Looks nice, also like those wal mart floor mats

I have some in my Z71

 

[rescue128]

whats the little antenna on the left for? looks sweet.

 

[PB78]

The little antenna is for my Uniden BCD396T handheld scanner.