CB installation - no holes - no drills

[JohnnyBoy]

Ok, I'll do the same. The mic just plugs underneath the dash pannel by your feet on the right hand side and into the connector box thats mounted there. So that means the mic cable comes from behind the dash by your feet. I assume there is enough mic cord to bring it up by your mouth for talking?

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'03 Hummer H2 Adv./Lux. Pkgs. Sunset Orange W/Sunroof
Air Spring Susp. Pkg. + 3rd. row seat & DVD System.
CompuStar Auto Security/Remote Starter.
http://www.haugens.com

[JohnnyBoy]

Ok, thats what I'll do. As soon as the SS-J4 mounting bracket comes in, I'll do the install and let you know how it goes.
Thanks for all the advise!

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'03 Hummer H2 Adv./Lux. Pkgs. Sunset Orange W/Sunroof
Air Spring Susp. Pkg. + 3rd. row seat & DVD System.
CompuStar Auto Security/Remote Starter.
http://www.haugens.com

[JohnnyBoy]

Hey PhilD, I just did the CB portion of the install tonight. My Fender mount is still on order, it should be here next week.
I took off the top light to see that hole where you run the wire through that channel to the inside. My question is how do you run the CB coax cable through that rubber gromet under the marker light (driver's side). Do you just punch a hole through the gromet, and if so how do you seal it after?

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'03 Hummer H2 Adv./Lux. Pkgs. Sunset Orange W/Sunroof
Air Spring Susp. Pkg. + 3rd. row seat & DVD System.
CompuStar Auto Security/Remote Starter.
http://www.haugens.com

[Joe]

Curious about the samething on feeding the CB antenna cable. I just finished installing the room mounted off road lights and I am wondering if it is possible to feed the offroad lights along with the CD Antenna through the same hole and grommet. Seems like it would be tight. Has anyone run the antenna on the passenger side marker light. Antenna cable should be long enough to get the CB mounted inside ok... Curious.

[JohnnyBoy]

Hey PhilD, I'm trying to feed the CB wire through that channel starting at the top clearance light. I can fish the wire down a fair bit cant cant find where it comes out. I also can't get that grab bar off to see the wire. I assume you pull of those plugs on the grab bar but can't get them off? What's up?

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'03 Hummer H2 Adv./Lux. Pkgs. Sunset Orange W/Sunroof
Air Spring Susp. Pkg. + 3rd. row seat & DVD System.
CompuStar Auto Security/Remote Starter.
http://www.haugens.com

[JohnnyBoy]

I also seem to be hitting some type of foam while trying to fish my fish wire down that channel. It's taking me alot more than 90 minutes! I can't find the fish wire anywhere near the bottom by your feet.

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'03 Hummer H2 Adv./Lux. Pkgs. Sunset Orange W/Sunroof
Air Spring Susp. Pkg. + 3rd. row seat & DVD System.
CompuStar Auto Security/Remote Starter.
http://www.haugens.com

[JohnnyBoy]

Man Oh man, I'm haveing such trouble doing what seems to be a simple job. I spent three hours out in minus 30 degree temps with no luck! I can't get those plugs out to remove the grab bar. I pulled it out part way with a small flat head screwdriver but couldn't get it off all the way. When you say door trim what exactly are you referring to? Not the rubber seal that goes around the doors

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'03 Hummer H2 Adv./Lux. Pkgs. Sunset Orange W/Sunroof
Air Spring Susp. Pkg. + 3rd. row seat & DVD System.
CompuStar Auto Security/Remote Starter.
http://www.haugens.com

[JohnnyBoy]

FINALLY!!! I have just successfully done the install. The trick for me was getting off that grab bar. I thought those plugs pop off to reveal a screw or something, but that wasn't the case. I got them started all the way around and then gave them a good yank like you said and off they came. Then I could see the track behind the A-Pillar and fished the antenna wire through. Thanks for all the help PhilD! Now I'm all set.

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'03 Hummer H2 Adv./Lux. Pkgs. Sunset Orange W/Sunroof
Air Spring Susp. Pkg. + 3rd. row seat & DVD System.
CompuStar Auto Security/Remote Starter.
http://www.haugens.com

[JohnnyBoy]

I never cursed you but I did think noway this guy could do it in 45 minutes! But if I had to do it again I probably could.
Last summer I put a 2" lowering kit on my motorcycle. My neibour told me it was a 10 minute job... ya right, more like two hours and ten minutes!

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'03 Hummer H2 Adv./Lux. Pkgs. Sunset Orange W/Sunroof
Air Spring Susp. Pkg. + 3rd. row seat & DVD System.
CompuStar Auto Security/Remote Starter.
http://www.haugens.com

[JohnnyBoy]

Spare time is what it takes to get the job done right sometimes. I should of messed around a little befor hand aswell.
Now what should I do next?

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'03 Hummer H2 Adv./Lux. Pkgs. Sunset Orange W/Sunroof
Air Spring Susp. Pkg. + 3rd. row seat & DVD System.
CompuStar Auto Security/Remote Starter.
http://www.haugens.com

[CslRkH2]

Sorry to reply to this ancient post...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> The Cobra 75 mounting reqired a special mount. There is only one place in the world that you can get this material. In fact you can't even buy it. The only way you can get your hands on this is to have a pair of pants dry cleaned.

I removed the bolt securing the dash.
Made a large loop in the clothes hanger.
Positioned the loop behind the bolt hole.
Reinstalled the bolt.

It’s a secure and unobtrusive installation
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Does anyone know the diminsions of this hanger? I'm thinking of fabricating a narrow painted metal strap for a little more finished look.

[dochummer]

Sorry to bring up an old thread again... Here's what i'm planning on shopping for;

Firestik FS-2-B $17.99
Valor 203EZ 90degree $9.99
SS-J4 Jeep Fender Mount $12.99
Fire-Flex K-8R18 Coax (ring and PL-259 attached to 18' Coax) $10.99
Cobra 75 WXST $97
Inline Splice/Clip for power
2-4 Washers
Couple of zip ties

Is that it? One concern is the Fire-flex. I think the ends are already soldered on...may make for a large hole to be punched. How big of a washer is needed? Do I need any special tools? Thanks for your help!

[CslRkH2]

The connector comes off (it just screws on and off with threads) the end of the coax going into the cab. You go from roof under plastic bracket, through grommet, down into the cab. The ring probably would not fit into the existing hole. Be gentle with the coax with feeding it through. I may have broken the continuity on mine because I was not very cautious and it didn't work after installed (continuity was not present from one end to the other).

Let me clraify...the end comes off easily on this particular cable (FireStik MU8R18):

WalcotCB.COM EZ Install Coax

[dochummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
Sorry to bring up an old thread again... Here's what i'm planning on shopping for;

Firestik FS-2-B $17.99
Valor 203EZ 90degree $9.99
SS-J4 Jeep Fender Mount $12.99
Fire-Flex <span class="ev_code_RED">MU8R18</span> Coax (ring and PL-259 attached to 18' Coax) $17.99
Cobra 75 WXST $97
Inline Splice/Clip for power
2-4 Washers
Couple of zip ties

Is that it? <STRIKE>One concern is the Fire-flex. I think the ends are already soldered on...may make for a large hole to be punched. </STRIKE> How big of a washer is needed? Do I need any special tools? Thanks for your help! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ok fixed.