Irish_11's 99 Tacoma Extra cab build

[irish_11]

Radio Stack and X-Grip

After selling my FJ62 I decided to use my Tacoma for SAR. I needed to add in my FT-7900r and a commercial radio. As it turns out the Tacoma is limited on space (who knew). The body for the FT-7900r is mounted under the drivers seat with the remote head mounted on a RAM mount in the place of the ashtray. Below that is my Kenwood commercial radio (we use mainly commercial for SAR work) and sadly it does not have a remote head. I needed to figure out a place to mount it that wouldn't be too out of the way while being low profile enough to not grab attention in a parking garage. So I came up with a bracket that mounts under the trans cover and uses existing bolts. I need to paint it, but I have been testing it for over a month now and like the location.

Additionally I switched from the Lobster mount to the RAM x-Grip almost 2 years ago and LOVE it. It is way more adjustable. Very solid under vibration, and have a more minimalistic look when not holding something.

 

[irish_11]

Its been a long time since I updated this thread. I got distracted by the FJ40 sitting in the shop. I recently purchased a 2011 Tacoma Double Cab Short Bed for a DD. My life has changed a bit over the years and I needed the back seats to move people. The 1st gen is still a solid rig though. Since I cannot have three rigs, I put the 1999 up for sale. Its going to a "local" westcoast guy who will put it to good use. I wanted to update the build thread a bit thinking he might carry it on in the future.