For F-series truck owners who want a durable, long-lasting CB system that is easy to install and has a factory look
Includes an illustrated, step-by-step installation guide for a problem-free setup (preview it here)
Description
If chasing antlered animals, exploring old mining roads, and getting mud on your tires wakes you up in the morning, check out our Ford CB Radio kit. This kit includes everything you need for a complete CB installation and even gives you a choice of a few different radios. The illustrated installation guide makes hooking up the CB in your Ford truck so easy that you can do it before, or after, a few PBRs. This kit is a perfect fit if you don't want to miss chattin' with your friends on the trail.
Specs
Model / SKU:
Ford Truck CB Kit
Recommended for:
Ford F-series truck owners who want a durable, long-lasting CB system that is easy to install and has a factory look.
Radio:
The Ford Truck kit gives you the option of a Uniden 510, 520 OR Cobra 29 LTD CB radio. Choose one of the Uniden radios if you want basic functionally and a low-profile install OR select the Cobra 29 if you want a feature packed CB radio.
Radio Options:
Uniden 510
Uniden 520
Cobra 29 LTD
Antenna:
Firestik FS: The Firestik FS series is the most popular fiberglass CB antenna on the market today. The FS has a tunable tip that is easily adjustable and the fiberglass body is extremely durable. If you'd like the Firestik to be more flexible, you can easily add a CB spring to the antenna.
Mounting Hardware:
Included in the kit is a Ford hood mount. The mount attaches to an existing bolt on the hood rail and has additional bolt holes if you want to add stability. Please see the links below for more mounting details.
1997 - 2009 Ford F150 Hood Mount
1999 - 2009 Ford F250, 350 Hood Mount
2008+ Ford F150, 2008-2011 F250, 2008-2010 F350 Hood Mount
2011+ F350, 2012+ F250 Ford Hood Mount
2015+ Aluminum Ford F150
2017+ Aluminum Ford F250, F350, F450, F550
2021+ Ford F150 Hood Mount
Additional Information:
This kit also includes an SWR meter.
SWR Meter & Jumper: Every kit includes an SWR meter and coax jumper to tune your antenna for optimal performance. If you're not familiar with the tuning process, you can read why it's important and how to do it properly at the CB Resources page.
Product Includes:
Uniden 510, 520 OR Cobra 29 LTD CB radio
3' or 4' Firestik FS (4' Firestik Firefly for 2015+ Aluminum trucks)
Ford Hood Antenna Mount with antenna stud
18' ring coax cable with FME connector
Standard SWR meter and jumper cable
Ford Truck CB Installation Guide
Details
Help me choose
Choosing a Radio
This package features a number of radio options. We've listed the biggest differentiators of each radio below:
Uniden 510 - A rock solid, super reliable CB with a basic feature set
Uniden 520 - Just like the 510, but with the option to hook up a PA horn
Cobra 29 LTD - The most popular full-sized CB ever. Extremely reliable with a full feature set.
Choosing a Ford Mount
We offer 7 different Ford specific mounts. Pick the one that is compatible with your make and model:
1997-2009 F150
2010+ F150
1999-2009 F250 & F350
2010 F350 & 2010-2011 F250
2011-2012 Ford F350 & 2012 F250
2015 + F150 (Aluminum Body)
2017+ F250, F350, F450, F550 (Aluminum Body)
Choosing an Antenna Length
The longer your antenna, the better your CB system will perform. So we recommend using the longest antenna you possibly can! Here are the approximate ranges you'll can expect to get with a 3' or 4' antenna:
