We're finally installing the CB Radio that was originally intended for our F-150 Build! The first step is getting solid power from the truck’s battery to an auxiliary fuse box, we're using a Blue Sea 12 Circuit Block and a circuit breaker mounted in the engine bay.
First, Matt 3D scanned the open space right above the OEM fuse box next to the battery so we could design a mounting bracket that interfaces with the 2 large flanged bolts holding it in place.
We whipped up a quick design in CAD and had a first prototype cut and ready for a test fit in no time. While the mounting functionality of the bracket was there, the ease of installation was not, so Matt went back to the drawing board and got a second prototype cut, bent and painted.
This final prototype bracket was a breeze to install, it does the job perfectly and will allow us to reliably wire up the ICOM ID-5100A radio. Please let us know on our social media @builtrightind, in the comments of this blog post, or by reaching out to support@builtrightind.com if you're interested in us bringing these fuse box mounting brackets into production!
In next week's episode we get the radio's antenna installed on Bulletproof Diesel's 3rd Brake Light CB Antenna Mount and the brain of the radio mounted behind the back seats on our Rear Seat Back Storage Panel with some light modifications. This project ended up being a little more involved than we expected, but we're doing it right!
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Raptor Radio Install! ICOM ID-5100A
8 comments
This is definitely a product you should bring to market. I know i and many others could use this to clean up wiring for lights, compressor, radio and anything else that anyone adds to their truck
Awesome to see we have so much interest in this as a potential product. Your feedback definitely helps us know where to point our efforts!
I need to run 12v power to my 20 f150 truck bed to run my fridge. So I’m basically going to use your illustrated setup posted here in the video. Maybe I’ll use some 3M industrial double sided adhesive to hold in place. Until the metal is ready for order. ; )
Throw my name the list of those that would buy that fuse block bracket. Up fitting my 2023 F150 with Whelen warning lights, siren and finding mounting space under the hood is a challenge.
I would totally buy this for my 2018 Raptor to clean up my fused wiring.
I would think making it out of aluminum would be best, save weight, more rigid and easier to work with overall. Stainless may not be best, as it could increase galvanic corrosion if it touches the aluminum body in any way.