Cobra 75 WX ST CB Radio Installation on FJ Cruiser

Installing the Cobra 75 WX ST CB Radio on a 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Cobra 75 WX ST CB Radio www.rightchannelradios.com/co...
Firestik 5' Antenna. www.rightchannelradios.com/co...
Heavy Duty CB antenna spring, www.rightchannelradios.com/pr...
Firestik quick disconnect. www.rightchannelradios.com/pr...
Firestik coax cable. www.rightchannelradios.com/pr...
Firestik antenna stud, www.rightchannelradios.com/co...
SWR meter, www.amazon.com/Astatic-302-01...
All-Pro antenna mount. www.allprooffroad.com/shop/fj...
Switches from CH4x4.com

[@stephengessling7645]

Thanks for sharing, super helpful walkthrough

[@FJCruiserChannel]

Thanks. The Cobra has died after a year of use. I now have switched over to a Uniden CMX760. Let's see how long that lasts. I have a video on that as well. Thanks for the comment.

[@rottie6900]

Back when I was on the CB radio, I used to tune my SWR on the middle channels of the radio! So on a 40ch radio, I would tune it on Ch20 for an even spread of the tune. It usually balance out well! And I know this is an old video. But for others looking to tune their radio? This might help!

[@FJCruiserChannel]

Thanks! With my new Uniden, there wasn't a really big difference between low and high channels. Thanks for the comment.

[@privatepilot4064]

Calibrate SWR on channel 20 and then you cover the entire range optimally. And you might want to punch a hole directly through a tennis ball and slide it on the antenna to keep the whip from making contact with your paint while your off road.

[@FJCruiserChannel]

Thanks! with the new Uniden I'm getting very low on both ends, but like your idea.

[@19james60]

got that cb fire antenna and the same antenna bracket i just having problems finding the cable a ends if can get some more info would be great

[@FJCruiserChannel]

You mean the spring?

[@rallypoint1]

That high SWR probably killed that radio. How does the new radio work? Are the swr’s even at ch 1 and ch 40?

[@FJCruiserChannel]

Yeah! much better now. I think it was a 1 and 1.5 respectively.

[@briwilbarn]

Where did you get the grounding wire? What size are the terminals

[@FJCruiserChannel]

I added about a two foot ground wire just on the inside of the rear quarter panel near the jack. I can't remember I reused an existing bolt or if I drilled a new hole. But either way, it is a good spot to attach a ground. As far as terminals go, i think I used these. It should fit through the bolt for the antenna connection. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BW3EJG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@rayadelic4327]

Nice rubber what are rolling with, maker of tyres

[@FJCruiserChannel]

Thanks! Those are Nitto Trail Grapplers. Great tires for the occasional weekend warrior.

[@TheGregWallace]

You need to go to a truck stop to find you a real CB radio. You are not going to be happy with that radio.

[@boladovidal63]

Thus the term trucker stop. The guy is not a trucker. He owns in FJ cruiser which he takes out periodically so it's not that important to have an oversize CB radio that won't fit in the cab.

[@jonesingaround3260]

This radio is perfect for wheeling rigs.. usually when I use mine I'm not trying to reach miles, I'm talking to the guy 4 cars ahead

[@FJCruiserChannel]

I'm actually very happy with the new Uniden that I got. Like the other folks has said, most of my use is off-roading and most of the group is within 1/2 mile easily. I like the ability to remove the handset and it is completely incognito.