My CB is velcro'd to the back of my center console. I have also had one on the side as well. Simple strong velcro. No drilling required. Since CB is pretty much useless for other than group trail runs I don't need mine in a prominent place.
Amazon or a local truck stop will have the cable for between the radio and your CB. As Road mentioned if you need a mount Firestick would have it. Did you get this stuff new or used?
For wiring you have the following options:
- You can go direct to your battery, most challenging setup but some folks don't feel comfortable feeding wiring through the firewall.
- You can get a add-a-circuit like this, Link:
http://a.co/2oh8JVh and pick a fuse in your fuseblock to add the CB radio to or put this into a blank one. Someone somewhere will have a diagram of your fuse panel to help you pick the best place. There are always on fuses and keyed. Meaning you must at least have your truck key turned enough to run your windows etc.
- You could also get a cigarette plug wiring harness and just wire up the CB to that and plug in when you need it. Of course that means losing that port for anything else like a USB charger. Link:
http://a.co/cJCEwEe just use butt splicers between the factory wire and this or you could setup a quick disconnect with some SAE plugs.
Here is an example photo of the FJ Cruiser Fuse Panel. I am sure someone has drawn up something similar for your Tacoma. There are specific Tacoma forums on the internet as well. I personally wouldn't connect wires like in this photo since they don't show a fuse.
As Road mentioned take it to a CB shop and shell out the money if you don't feel comfortable with any of this. They will also tune your CB antenna to make sure you will get maximum range. I am guessing there are some truck bed mounts if you don't have a shell on your Tacoma. Magnetic mounts are the simplest way to go. While I have dedicate mounts for my Ham antennas I use a Mag Mount for my CB on the top of my FJ. Worst case return the Firestick and get a Lil Wilson or Wilson 1000. It's a monster but provides great range.
Wilson Electronics Magnet Mount Antenna 3000W
by Wilson
Link:
http://a.co/8k2SOn6