Teraflex CB mount

[JackMac4]

Just for those interested..here's some pictures of the teraflex cb mount. I was surprised how thick the metal was -- very solid.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1126/634972585_1c37328337.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1008/634972631_f2bc169e9a.jpg

[Dubya]

I love this mount! Wish I had seen it a week ago...woulda saved me some of the skin on my knuckles... Mine is basically the same, but it ain't from Teraflex- I had to take a saws-all to my old mount from my TJ Rubi. It ended up being quite similar, but does indeed have that redneck technology look to it. I will be scoopin this one up as soon as I can find it. Where did ya find it and what did you pay??

One guy had one at the Penn's Woods Jamboree last week. Loves it.:D

[Old_School]

Nice. Where did you get it?

[myfirstjeep]

yeah, where?

[mikesos1]

I got one of these mounts from Wallcot CB. Be sure you remove the powdercoating from around the bolts and the ant. mounting hole. I did not do this at first and the CB did not work at all. I checked the ground at the mount and it was non-existent. After I removed the powdercoating it worked fine.

It's a very nice mount, real sturdy and fits perfect.


Cheers,

Mike

[myfirstjeep]

i am new to CB's. whats a good economical antenna to go with this?

[JackMac4]

Nice. Where did you get it?


yeah, where?


I got one of these mounts from Wallcot CB. Be sure you remove the powdercoating from around the bolts and the ant. mounting hole. I did not do this at first and the CB did not work at all. I checked the ground at the mount and it was non-existent. After I removed the powdercoating it worked fine.

It's a very nice mount, real sturdy and fits perfect.


Cheers,

Mike

As Mike did, I got this at Walcott CB. Can't link - so Google for them. It sells for 29.95. Walcott part #JKCBM

And yes, I'm having to go back and do that. I'm having a heck of time getting the thing tuned, and so I think I need to better ground it. I have a ground strap to install as well, just havne't done it yet - wanted to see what it was like without it. I'm having a heck of a time getting the thing tuned...none of the instructions are very clear.



i am new to CB's. whats a good economical antenna to go with this?

Firestik firefly FL3B or FL4B are the favorites I'd say. Both retail for under $20.

[Old_School]

I just ordered the bracket and a Cobra 75WXST from Walcott. I bought my last high-end Uniden CB from them. The Uniden had great SWR numbers after tuning but it was mounted to my truck. It will be interesting to see how well I can tune the new one with the antenna mounted in such a crappy spot on the jeep.

[schwarzjp]

Here's the link: truck.net/frame/id/5926/url/http://www.walcottcb.com

[DrJ]

I got mine from Quadratec. As a matter of fact their photo is actually of my JK!!

[JackMac4]

After working with this mount for a week, here's my mini-review:

Tereflex cb mount is very solid. The angle of the top plate is a bit slanted...very slightly. I think a better bracket design would be that of a question mark, rather than an upside down L. Because of the L design, I cannot easily mount/dismount the antenna from the base. On my rubi, the tire comes back just enough to rub the antenna, making it impossible to disconnect (with or without my K1A quick disconnect). Question mark design would move it towards the window enough that this would not be an issue.

Mounting was easy, 2 bolts and your done.

Powder coat looks great, but needs to be sanded/grinded off in order to ground properly. It would be nice if the tabs where the mounting bolts are were just left unpowdercoated.

[myfirstjeep]

Ok.....I am thinking of the following items from Walcott to build my CB system....Already have a basic Cobra radio..

1.JKCBM- Jeep Wrangler CB Antenna Mount Spare Tire Rack

2. FL4B ] Firestik Flexible 4 foot Ant. (BLACK, flexible, tunable

3. K48R18 -18 Foot Fire-Flex Coax w/ Fire-Ring Connector to PL259 connector & Stud

I have my doubts about the cable. I have never done this before and am hoping to get all items before installation. What else do I need? Ground Strap? How will I install that with this setup? Anyone done it? Picutures? Please help...

[deadspot]

I kind of like the mount from Arizona Rocky Road because it does sit higher and I can more easily take the antenna off. I ordered their Firestik COAX and connector but ended buying a two foot Wilson antenna (just because I found it locally).

After seeing it, I have to say I like the teraflex / wallcot mount - the Rocky Road mount uses washers to handle the spacing between the mount and the tire carrier (because of the raised lip) whereas it looks like the teraflex one has that piece welded on. Not a big deal but a slightly cleaner design. I would like to see the teraflex mount design with the pole the rocky road one has. Seems like the price is about the same - maybe a hair more for the teraflex.

I don't have a great pic of mine - but you can kind of see it - they have better pics on their web site - so far I like the mount.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s206/deadspotphoto/Green%20Ridge%20063007/3c56d8ca.jpg

[jsmoriss]

I got one of these mounts from Wallcot CB. Be sure you remove the powdercoating from around the bolts and the ant. mounting hole. I did not do this at first and the CB did not work at all. I checked the ground at the mount and it was non-existent. After I removed the powdercoating it worked fine.

It's a very nice mount, real sturdy and fits perfect.

Mike,

I see there are two antenna holes on top. Why? Which one did you choose?

Thanks,
js.

[TimzToy]

I have a pair of used, black Tereflex TJ antenna brackets from my wifes 2004 Unlimited we are selling (she has a new 09 JK now!!)
Left (drivers) side and/or right (passengers) side bracket.
Asking $15.00 EACH.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii274/TimzToy/Brackets.jpg

TimzToy