The New F-250 FX4

[OG-Larryw1]

Oh yes! I ran the coax through the bed grommet behind the tool box, under the truck along the frame, up into the engine compartment right under the steering column, and trough the main harness firewall plug. into the under dash area then over to the center consul where the CB was mounted.
I used a 18' coax thinking it was going to be long! ... no way... it was just long enough no room to spare.
I also ran the hot from the aux battery. I ran the wire for the PA speaker all at the same time. all the wires came through the small hole in the firewall grommet.
I mounted the PA speaker sideways right behind the Light bar in the frt bumper. Nice fit!

on my test try the Cb reached 3.5 mile to My son-n-laws house. he was in his truck. we were surrounded by hills. I was reaching up this winding road through a valley. this is good for me!

 

[OG-Larryw1]

MORE STUFF TO ADD!!!!

iT'S TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW TO THE NEW TRUCK.
"LOL"

I ordered a winch 15000lb smittybuit X20. I know it not a WARN but it should work for me.
I am having a bumper made. Can't swing a 1900.00 bumper but I found this guy locally that seems to make nice bumpers. we dicused what I like and what I don't like about the bumpers on the market. It looks like I am going to get one made. Duall lights and a winch. I like the looks of the ones with a 4" and a 6" PIA light. I always run with my fogs on at night so the 4" Pia should allow this.

http://www.trailready.com/bumpers/images/ford_vehicles/DSC_0064x_lg.jpg

http://www.smittybiltdepot.com/Smittybilt-Bumpers-Tire-Carriers-and-Winch-Mounts/M1-Ford-Superduty-Truck-Front-Bumper-Black.aspx?t_c=64&t_s=26&t_pt=6410&t_pn=s%2fb612831&gp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=product&emlprox=out&gclid=CKOe35fXjrICFal7QgodNzsAHQ

 

[buRRp]

That should look good when done.

 

[BlueCollarPilot]

Oh yeah, I like that

 

[PenguinLTZ]

Those both look great!

 

[OldCracker29]

Should look really good on your truck.

 

[OG-Larryw1]

Picked up My winch and Lights today!

Winch.
Smittybuilt X20-15,000 Lb Amphibious


http://www.smittybiltdepot.com/Smittybilt-Winches-and-Winch-Accessories/X2O-15-000-lb-Amphibious-Winch.aspx?t_c=18&t_s=300&t_pt=100700&t_pn=S%2fB97315

Lights: Piaa
510 4" fog
http://www.piaa.com/automotive-lamps/halogen-510.html

520 6" Driving
http://www.piaa.com/powersports-lamps/ps-halogen-520smr.html
Also got this bag incl. but not sure if I need it
XRC Winch Cover by Smittybilt

 

[PenguinLTZ]

Awesome!

 

[OG-Larryw1]

thanks every one.
I am in the waiting mode now. I hope the bumper will get started on at the end of next week. by the 7 or even the 10th of Sept.

 

[OG-Larryw1]

No more waiting for the custom bumper. he never started it.

So yesterday I ordered the Smitty built M1 bumper it is new and should be out by the end of October.
M1 truck bumper 612831 see the stand alone bumper image not the one on the truck
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Bumpers-Tire-Carriers-Winch-Mounts/M1-Ford-Superduty-Truck-Front-Bumper-Black.aspx?t_c=64&t_s=26&t_pt=6410&t_pl=103757&t_pn=S%2fB612831


and the Smittybuilt M1 Grille 615831 which comes w/bumper for free in weekend sale!

I ordered everthing yesterday. oh and I returned the Pia lights due to the fact that the new bumper includes the lights. that was $400.00 credit towards the bumper.



Maybe it is good that the custom bumper fell through!