HAM and GMRS Radio Installs in 4th gen Tacoma -- Post Your Setups

[GTBradley]

I ran the power wires to the 12 volt power port terminals and the antenna cord under the carpet back towards the backseat so I can mount the fiberglass antenna mast on my mid-height bed rack.

After installation, I found that all it takes to remove the base unit from the bracket or unplug the antenna is removing the four bolts in the console cubby and reaching under from the back.

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[GTBradley]

I found a very convenient grommet right where I needed to get the antenna cable out of the cab. It’s right in of the battery vent filter. The rest of the install went very smoothly. I bought a rotating, folding bracket for cheap on Amazon and it works perfectly for lowering the mast and has the ability to fold backwards if it gets hit really hard from the front.

Midland’s instructions say to not mount the base above the roofline and I just made it with the additional bracket.

 

[just_rich_young]

I installed the MXT275 under the armrest console and a fiberglass mast 3.1dB antenna to my bed rack. I bought the MXT275BBM bundle for it’s performance in wooded/mountainous terrain and its compact size. When I got the center console removed I found plenty of space to mount it though that metal bracket is very thick and stainless steel I think, so I used velcro instead of screws.

I copied your install this morning and I gotta say it was by far the easiest radio install I've ever done. I am curious how you ran your power though. I pretty much just ran the wiring under the console up to the front 12v outlet. The entire set up is pretty much hidden. Thanks for the tips.

 

[GTBradley]

I copied your install this morning and I gotta say it was by far the easiest radio install I've ever done. I am curious how you ran your power though. I pretty much just ran the wiring under the console up to the front 12v outlet. The entire set up is pretty much hidden. Thanks for the tips.

Sure thing. Yeah, I did the same with power wires. They are spliced into the 12V port wires and considering the unit only pulls an amp and a half the draw will me minimal on the 10A power port circuit.

PS. I spent most of my life in KC. Rock Chalk!

 

[just_rich_young]

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