Cobra 75WXST

fj40forlife · 08-17-07, 06:08 PM

Want to know where you mount the box to. and whats a good spot for the mic to live. was thinking off where the radio went. and just make a plate.

Pinion · 08-17-07, 06:52 PM

Its up to you and your sense of forethought. Mine is in the glove box with the hand held portion coming from under the dash.

fj40forlife · 08-17-07, 07:31 PM

ya. I just want to see where else people mounted and give me ideas. setting this this thing is kind of killing me. i dont know how.

Pinion · 08-17-07, 09:21 PM

Tuning is independant of where you mount the box.

rusty_tlc · 08-17-07, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fj40forlife

Want to know where you mount the box to. and whats a good spot for the mic to live. was thinking off where the radio went. and just make a plate.

That sounds like a plan. You could even put the mic clip on the plate. That way it would be easy for driver or co-pilot to reach.

eleblanc · 08-18-07, 10:17 PM

REZARF · 08-18-07, 10:42 PM

Two stainless screws into the original console, with a magnetic hanger on the ashtray works fine too.

bsevans · 08-19-07, 07:38 AM

One solution. The box is mounted to the left of the defrost hose in photo 2.

fj40forlife · 08-20-07, 12:39 AM

where you guys mounting the box at?

bsevans · 08-20-07, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fj40forlife

where you guys mounting the box at?

You can see where I mounted it in the photo above your post. Bright square of metal mounted to the firewall that is visually to the left of the driver's side defrost hose and visually below the steering column. I attached it to the firewall using 3M VHB double sided tape. It has been there for over 5 years.

Blue77FJ40 · 08-20-07, 10:02 AM

I mounted the power unit on a bracket I made behind a coverplate in the dash.

The handheld unit is mounted on the front of the tuffy.

fj40forlife · 08-21-07, 11:54 PM

i see. I found a 10 mm bolt and just mount it there. its on the fire wall. its sounds better but hopefully when I get out to the open it sounds better. I have a energy poll and garage/house all around me. so that maybe why im not able to here clear?

DSRTRDR · 09-16-07, 11:22 AM

I have the box mounted in the tool box under the driver seat; there's already an amplifier there

DSRTRDR · 09-16-07, 11:25 AM

sorry for this hijack but since you all got this CB, I thought you might be able to help:

my handset is getting progressively worse on the input side, I can hardly hear anything anymore, get a lot of static; to reduce the static, I would have to crank up the squelch to where I don't get any signal anymore

however, outgoing messages are received fine by other parties

anybody have an idea where I should start to hunt this down?

Blue77FJ40 · 09-17-07, 09:33 AM

I remember reading somewhere that there is some kinda wax/overlay inside the unit that melts or shifts somehow in the heat, exposing some contacts/wiring. That may be your problem. You may want to contact Cobra.

Thanks, Dan

DSRTRDR · 09-17-07, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue77FJ40

I remember reading somewhere that there is some kinda wax/overlay inside the unit that melts or shifts somehow in the heat, exposing some contacts/wiring. That may be your problem. You may want to contact Cobra.

Thanks, Dan

thanks, I've opened it once before to glue the little dust screen back on to the microphone grille

might have to go in there again

cruiserdan · 09-22-07, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue77FJ40

I remember reading somewhere that there is some kinda wax/overlay inside the unit that melts or shifts somehow in the heat, exposing some contacts/wiring. That may be your problem. You may want to contact Cobra.

Thanks, Dan

Agreed. Mine will only key-up after it's warmed up.

I like the "package" but the quality sucks.

cruiserdan · 09-22-07, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSRTRDR

sorry for this hijack but since you all got this CB, I thought you might be able to help:

my handset is getting progressively worse on the input side, I can hardly hear anything anymore, get a lot of static; to reduce the static, I would have to crank up the squelch to where I don't get any signal anymore

however, outgoing messages are received fine by other parties

anybody have an idea where I should start to hunt this down?

I have an external speaker hooked up to mine Claudia. I suggest you do the same. It is a vast improvement.

fj40forlife · 09-23-07, 12:26 PM

I still haven't had time to fix it. I was thinking it was to low. its mount around my rear tell lights and its like the same higth has my roll cage? you think thats a problem?

edit. I just went to go see its a bit lower then the cage about 6 or more ins

Bad Coco · 09-24-07, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiserdan

Agreed. Mine will only key-up after it's warmed up.

I like the "package" but the quality sucks.

Specifically, what about the quality do you think sucks? I was planning on using one of these mounted in my tuffy box. Any widsom would be appreciated. I had planned on mounting an external speaker overhead. Thanks, Eric

Blue77FJ40 · 09-25-07, 06:32 AM

For me, knock on wood, the unit works great, so far, so good. In post 11, you can see the external speaker. I can't hear squat at hiway speed w/windows open, but sounds great otherwise. I mounted the aluminum mount button that came with the unit on the back and that fixed the busting plastic buttons.

offroad_nomad · 09-25-07, 10:13 AM

I mounted the control box (the grey/silver box) behind the dash:

08-17-07, 06:08 PM	#1
fj40forlife IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 TLCA# 5624562435 Posts: 1,121	Cobra 75WXST Want to know where you mount the box to. and whats a good spot for the mic to live. was thinking off where the radio went. and just make a plate. __________________ What is rock crawling? My build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=637144

08-17-07, 06:52 PM	#2
Pinion IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bat Country TLCA# 11500 Posts: 954	Its up to you and your sense of forethought. Mine is in the glove box with the hand held portion coming from under the dash. __________________ Welcome to Midnight Q. Tonight, we're going to enjoy the smooth jazz of Charles Mingus, Norman Mailer is here to read an excerpt from his latest book; and then we also have a girl from Omaha who's hiding a banana. We'll find out where. Giggity Giggity, Giggity Goo. Stick around.

08-17-07, 07:31 PM	#3
fj40forlife IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 TLCA# 5624562435 Posts: 1,121	ya. I just want to see where else people mounted and give me ideas. setting this this thing is kind of killing me. i dont know how. __________________ What is rock crawling? My build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=637144

08-17-07, 09:21 PM	#4
Pinion IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bat Country TLCA# 11500 Posts: 954	Tuning is independant of where you mount the box. __________________ Welcome to Midnight Q. Tonight, we're going to enjoy the smooth jazz of Charles Mingus, Norman Mailer is here to read an excerpt from his latest book; and then we also have a girl from Omaha who's hiding a banana. We'll find out where. Giggity Giggity, Giggity Goo. Stick around.

08-18-07, 10:17 PM	#6
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08-18-07, 10:42 PM	#7
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,859	Two stainless screws into the original console, with a magnetic hanger on the ashtray works fine too. Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

08-19-07, 07:38 AM	#8
bsevans Focus on the Journey Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern Arizona TLCA# 16217 Posts: 1,188	One solution. The box is mounted to the left of the defrost hose in photo 2. Attached Images __________________ 78 FJ40 ARB's F&R, Rear Disks, DUI HEI, 200 Amp Alt, OME 2.5, 33x10.50, PS, RE8000, Stout Rear Bumper, 4+Plus Sliders/U-Bolt Flip Kit/Tie & Relay Rods/Anti-Inversion Shackles, Dual Tanks, BTB Dash Box, Tuned Ceramic Coated Headers, Extended Axle Vents, BrakeQuip Custom Certified SS Brake & Clutch Flex Lines ROTW My Yoda\|HD Skid Plate\|Recovery & Windshield Washer Tanks\|Toyota Pulley on GM Pump\|Bypass Hose\|Vapor Recovery Tank

08-20-07, 12:39 AM	#9
fj40forlife IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 TLCA# 5624562435 Posts: 1,121	where you guys mounting the box at? __________________ What is rock crawling? My build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=637144

08-20-07, 10:02 AM	#11
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,174	I mounted the power unit on a bracket I made behind a coverplate in the dash. The handheld unit is mounted on the front of the tuffy. __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd

08-21-07, 11:54 PM	#12
fj40forlife IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 TLCA# 5624562435 Posts: 1,121	i see. I found a 10 mm bolt and just mount it there. its on the fire wall. its sounds better but hopefully when I get out to the open it sounds better. I have a energy poll and garage/house all around me. so that maybe why im not able to here clear? __________________ What is rock crawling? My build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=637144

09-16-07, 11:22 AM	#13
DSRTRDR I can mangle anything... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: BTR, PHX, OMA TLCA# 14706 Posts: 1,955	I have the box mounted in the tool box under the driver seat; there's already an amplifier there __________________ Claudia '72FJ40 with a no-number 2F, new MAF headers, 4spd, 33x10.5 BFG MT, 4" lift, roll cage, ARB lockers f/r, MAF disk brakes f/r, hand throttle, Painless wiring, dual advance dizzy, Bilsteins, 4+ front bumper/rear shackles/U-bolt flip, Kevin-improved frame, finally a functioning CB, with ChaseTruck yes, MANUAL steering Copper State Cruisers #40 www.desertrider.net

09-16-07, 11:25 AM	#14
DSRTRDR I can mangle anything... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: BTR, PHX, OMA TLCA# 14706 Posts: 1,955	sorry for this hijack but since you all got this CB, I thought you might be able to help: my handset is getting progressively worse on the input side, I can hardly hear anything anymore, get a lot of static; to reduce the static, I would have to crank up the squelch to where I don't get any signal anymore however, outgoing messages are received fine by other parties anybody have an idea where I should start to hunt this down? __________________ Claudia '72FJ40 with a no-number 2F, new MAF headers, 4spd, 33x10.5 BFG MT, 4" lift, roll cage, ARB lockers f/r, MAF disk brakes f/r, hand throttle, Painless wiring, dual advance dizzy, Bilsteins, 4+ front bumper/rear shackles/U-bolt flip, Kevin-improved frame, finally a functioning CB, with ChaseTruck yes, MANUAL steering Copper State Cruisers #40 www.desertrider.net Last edited by DSRTRDR; 09-16-07 at 09:15 PM.

09-17-07, 09:33 AM	#15
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,174	I remember reading somewhere that there is some kinda wax/overlay inside the unit that melts or shifts somehow in the heat, exposing some contacts/wiring. That may be your problem. You may want to contact Cobra. Thanks, Dan __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd

09-23-07, 12:26 PM	#19
fj40forlife IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 TLCA# 5624562435 Posts: 1,121	I still haven't had time to fix it. I was thinking it was to low. its mount around my rear tell lights and its like the same higth has my roll cage? you think thats a problem? edit. I just went to go see its a bit lower then the cage about 6 or more ins __________________ What is rock crawling? My build http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=637144 Last edited by fj40forlife; 09-23-07 at 03:20 PM.

09-25-07, 06:32 AM	#21
Blue77FJ40 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MD Posts: 1,174	For me, knock on wood, the unit works great, so far, so good. In post 11, you can see the external speaker. I can't hear squat at hiway speed w/windows open, but sounds great otherwise. I mounted the aluminum mount button that came with the unit on the back and that fixed the busting plastic buttons. __________________ '77 FJ40: HFS, 33's, Locked and Low'd

09-25-07, 10:13 AM	#22
offroad_nomad IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA TLCA# 14082 Posts: 103	I mounted the control box (the grey/silver box) behind the dash: __________________ Ian '01 4Runner - An Evolving Expedition and Search and Rescue Response Vehicle SAR Field Team Leader - Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group

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