Overhad lights and CB question for M1009

[paramilusmc]

So I am going to install my CB in this weekend. Just one small question before I do though. What fuse (or fuse location) is the accessory fuse? That's what i plan to tap into. Also want to mount a speaker under the hood for an intercom (will hook up to the CB) so I also have some minor drilling to do under the hood, any suggestions where I should mount it up?

And my next question, has anyone mounted alight bar to the top of their M1009? I have seen a few set ups but cannot find them online. I plan on mounting four overhead lights on top of the cab. Anyone know where I can get a light bar?

I have also read a few posts here and has there ever been an actual; determination as to whether or not you can mount 33 inch tires on the stock truck (non lifted), and if so will they mount on the stock rims?

Thanks in advance

 

[wallew]

You need to ask CrashAF about his M1009 with the light bar.

He can give you all you need to know about that kind of setup.

If I were mounting an exterior speaker up under the hood, I think the drivers side inner fender might be a place to consider.

I can't answer the tire question, as I run stock tires.

I'd pick the 'radio' fuse to attach the CB to unless you have already installed or plan to install a radio. Plus there is a 20 amp 'accessory' fuse second row from the top left of the fuse panel - their is a fuse and a place to plug in.

 

[paramilusmc]

ok found a few things

Defender Roof Racks

This is what has been referred to me for a roof rack. Kind of pricey but should look really nice atop the shell.

Car Part Wholesale - Auto Parts and Accessories Catalog - Light Bars

And this is what I was told was a good sturdy light bar.

Thanks wallew, will definitely hook her up to the accessory fuse being that i want o put a stereo in here shortly.

 

[CARNAC]

Alex from Germany has his truck decked out as an MP vehicle complete with whoopie lights on a light bar. There are pictures of it here on the website. It's one of several super, super nice looking CUCV;s out there. He maybe able to point you in the right direction for a light bar also.

 

[NMC_EXP]

And my next question, has anyone mounted alight bar to the top of their M1009? I have seen a few set ups but cannot find them online. I plan on mounting four overhead lights on top of the cab. Anyone know where I can get a light bar?


Thanks in advance

I have not installed a light bar. However, those made by Carr look good. They clamp to the rain gutter rather than bolting thru the roof.

They are available in black powdercoat which could be painted if you're "going green" or chrome.

Here is a link to Carr light bars for for Blazers at AutoPartsWarehouse:

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/s...sories,wpn_scat_name:Light+Bar,part:Light+Bar)

Regards

Jim

 

[DaGlitch]

I have also read a few posts here and has there ever been an actual; determination as to whether or not you can mount 33 inch tires on the stock truck (non lifted), and if so will they mount on the stock rims?

Yea, i asked a bunch of people about this as well. I am still looking into it and have determined 33x12.5x15's would fit fine. Just make sure you are not running the wider rim or else you will have rubbing inside the fender when you turn your wheel. Other than that, you should be fine with clearance.

 

[LTWVARNG]

Running 33x12.50x15 no problems on my stock m1009

 

[paramilusmc]

Running 33x12.50x15 no problems on my stock m1009

Stock rims?

 

[LTWVARNG]

Stock rims?[/quote

yup stock....

 

[paramilusmc]

Well the project was a success. But i will walk you through what i did so that others may learn. First off I mounted my cobra CB in the truck. As you can see I mounted it to the two bottom ash tray screws. This actually didn't work with the way the stock bracket was (slots were to close together to allow me to mount it to these screws) so with a chain saw file I opened up the slots so that the mounting slots were longer and then had no issues mounting the bracket.

Angled the way it is it does not contact the four wheel drive shifting lever.

I then grounded out the black cable for the CB to one of the transmission cover bolts. Under the bolt was really clean and bare metal so no sanding required for a good ground.

As you can see I didn't go with the fuse position that was mentioned earlier in this thread. Why? Because this one actually said ACC which from what i can tell means (accessory). SO thats where I tapped in for my power. I ran all the lines out of the way and in back of the acellerator pedal and brake pedals. This is obviously a safety mesure.

For the intercom speaker there was already a hole in the firewall that lead from the driver side behind the brake to the driverside fender. Which is where I mounted the speaker. Now I thought about mounting it on the fender wall above the fender then realized that the hood hinge would come down right ontop my speaker if I did. So i chose not to take this course of action.

PA on the truck works great. However I have not yet set up an antenna with the Cb yet. You dont want to try and transmitt without the antenna hooked up as it may fry your CB. SO I have had my CB set on "PA" so that i can talk to the outside world fromt he confines of my truck, but at this time cannot talk on "CB" mode.

I will most likely just get a roof antenna. Its the most practical for my use and should be just fine as far as clearance goes. (I dont eat fast food) LOL

I did the same thing to the wifes avalache with almost all the same components except we are gpoing to go with two external whip antennas. Why? Cause i have two just laying around the house and they need to be used.

Hope this helps anyone who plans on doing something simular to their rigg.

 

[Radioshop]

Looks pretty good. Two things.

First, the radio is a long way from the operator. I used to run my CB, a really big Ranger 2950 (okay "modified" 10m ham radio), under the AM/FM pod. I used existing holes. It really didn't interfere with my feet at all.

You have created a new ground by attaching where you did. This may or may not create a ground loop. Ground loops exist when your new ground is electrically superior to whatever another piece of gear is using. Electrically superior may mean it's a shorter path to ground. It might cause screwy problems to happen when the radio is turned on. It also may not happen right away. You're always better off finding an existing ground somewhere and piggybacking it. Running to the battery ground is the best way to completely avoid the whole issue. Admittedly not easy though.

You'll have fun getting the coax through the cab roof. There isn't a whole lot of room. Also the B pillars do not appear to have a clear path down through them. I think you can run around the edges and down the A pillar. I ended up getting the side mounts for mine to avoid the whole issue. Of course, I haven't mounted anything yet. 102" whip on an egg mount in the dome light hole would be cool. There's a rib under there too.

 

[paramilusmc]

Looks pretty good. Two things.

First, the radio is a long way from the operator. I used to run my CB, a really big Ranger 2950 (okay "modified" 10m ham radio), under the AM/FM pod. I used existing holes. It really didn't interfere with my feet at all.

You have created a new ground by attaching where you did. This may or may not create a ground loop. Ground loops exist when your new ground is electrically superior to whatever another piece of gear is using. Electrically superior may mean it's a shorter path to ground. It might cause screwy problems to happen when the radio is turned on.

Well the hand held clamp was already where it is in the truck. So to avoid to many holes and the truck looking worse than it already is. So it stays where it is.

As far as where it is hooked into where would you have tapped into that would be safer on my truck?

 

[adrianspeeder]

I have also read a few posts here and has there ever been an actual; determination as to whether or not you can mount 33 inch tires on the stock truck (non lifted), and if so will they mount on the stock rims?

Thanks in advance

33's, but new R16 rims.

Adrianspeeder

 

[Radioshop]

Well the hand held clamp was already where it is in the truck. So to avoid to many holes and the truck looking worse than it already is. So it stays where it is.

As far as where it is hooked into where would you have tapped into that would be safer on my truck?

I would have run to the battery ground bus bar on the firewall under the hood or, the one in the back.

 

[paramilusmc]

Radioshop:

What about int he fuse box, is there a better fuse to tap into?

 

[paramilusmc]

33's, but new R16 rims.

Adrianspeeder

Are those the 10.5 or 12.5 33's? And do you encounter any rubbing at all when it turns or off roading?

 

[Radioshop]

Radioshop:

What about int he fuse box, is there a better fuse to tap into?

Anywhere you find voltage in the fuse box is okay. Pretty much the supply side is the same no matter which circuit you pick, except I think there's some 24vdc in there.

 

[AllenEM]

I have a fire service light bar and ant. mounted on the roof of mine and the radio mounted above the rear view.

 

[paramilusmc]

That is one heck of a front bumper. Where did you get that thing?

 

[steved454]

Great bumper. I am a Captain of a ladder truck at my firedepartment and volunteer with a rule fire department where I live and fixing up a M1008 truck for it now. fixing to order a 4 inch lift and put 35 inch tires and now may try and fix a bumper up like that.




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