How to cleanly install coax in a 2014 Cascadia?

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  1. americanmadetrucker

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    My Cb is in the upper console of my 2014 Cascadia. How do I cleanly install a coax and run it to the pass door and ultimately out to the mirror for an external antenna?The factory internal antenna just doesn't cut it. I have the bracket for the mirror and antenna. Just need coax and the correct way to install it. Keeping the coax out of sight. Thanks
     
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    Could take it into firewall.
     
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    I could. That's always an option. Thanks for your input and have a Merry Christmas!
     
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    Ya too my last company that's how I did it took dash screws out and ran it. Or put it on passenger side and run it through the door.
     
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    Did u run the coax down the middle of the windshield? My Cb is up high. I wanna keep the coax up there
     
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    I got a 2011, I pulled the trim off the driver's side pilar and ran it down there for an easy clean look.
    But then I got lazy and just ran it out through the door seal to get to the mirror mount.
     
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    Is it antenna on the drivers side. I'm putting mine on the passenger side.
     
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    Yeah, mines on the driver's side. On this truck with the handle bolted to the passenger side pillar it would be harder to hide the wire
     
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    OK. I'll have to have a look see. Might be better that way.
     
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