cb placement

[AZ DESERT RAT]

I got a Cobra 75 WX ST. It solved all those mounting issues and it works great. It cost a little more than an average CB but it's compact size is worth it.

http://www.cobra.com

x2.....easy change over to other vehicles...I can use my handset in all of my trucks...just by nstalling the little reciever box in them.

 

[dfreeman616]

This is what I have and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/gecko_accessories.htm

if you have an older XJ, i think the visors come closer together. i just took my visors out and used the holes from the clips to mount the cb directly to the roof.

 

[Bent]

Good idea, not a great idea. 1/4" ply would not hold up well in a rollover/ accident. You may be alright with a Baltic birch ply, but that would only be if you through bolted to it; screws are out of the question.


IMPO,

TIM

you could slip a small piece of 1/4" plywood above the headliner in the middle above the rear view mirror and screw the cb mount through the headliner into it mabey... i was gonna do it but i got lazy and threw it on top of the dash

 

[JAGx1414]

pass side of trans hump

ok so im going tomount mine. have a 98. this jeep looks liek it has the saem stuff in it. where that one is mounted there is a square plastic tube thing behield it. (where it is mounted into) im pretty sure it is for air but is there any danger of drilling into it? is it for air?


also whats the best way to wire in the cb?

 

[LouisianaZJ]

they are for the rear AC floor vents

i used bolts and washers thru the outer shell of the console

 

[fryed_1]

I just drilled 2 holes in the roof to mount the bracket to. Then used rubber grommets and sealant to make it watertight. The grommets gave it a little bit of vibration protection too.. Haven't had any water leak through yet. Had to cut the ends of the bolts off on the inside, but that was it. Took about 20mins to setup. Ran the wires behind the visors and under the door pillar plastic covers. Works like a charm.

 

[JAGx1414]

so how do you wire them in? do you have to put them together with all the other wires?

 

[raneil]

 

[JaMMin2525]

i have mine under the dash, its totally out of the way but still very easy to access and all around a very clean setup.

there are even holes already drilled in the bottom of the dash for where u can mount up a bracket

 

[JeffsJeep04]

Cobra 75. Mounted the control box with some double stick tape inside the console. If you remove the insert in the console, there is tons of room in front of it. When I need to use the cb, I just pop the cable through the e-brake lever opening and it's ready to go.

 

[Roxtar]

Uniden 510 fits perfectly in the overhead console

 

[raneil]

Uniden 510 fits perfectly in the overhead console

Hmm... Sounds interesting. Got pictures? What year model?

 

[Roxtar]

Hmm... Sounds interesting. Got pictures? What year model?

'99.
Just cut out the sunglass holder and the garage door opener holder and it fits right in.

Click on "XJ pics"
http://community.webshots.com/user/kid4lyf

 

[raneil]

Thanks. Good idea...

And a fine looking ride, too! :thumbup:

 

[zfinger]

Thats in my 97', a bit hard to reach while driving, but I RARELY use it on the road, on the trail its easy though, just stop and turn it on.

 

[fordtech]

Thats in my 97', a bit hard to reach while driving, but I RARELY use it on the road, on the trail its easy though, just stop and turn it on.

thats where mine is too.... works fine on the road and trail. pull the mic off when not in use and it isnt in anyones way.

 

[mgt]

I also mounted my full size there. no problems

 

[mrbean32180]

heres where i did mine just some scrap i had layin around

 

[drifto77]

Heres mine............

In this pic you can see where the screw is that I ran thru the bracket to mount it.............. http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/045cal/100_1584.jpg

 

[dfreeman616]

here's what i use to have in mine, just a temprary set up that can be pulled out in less than a minute and put back in. uses zip ties between the bracket and the clip.