I couldn't really find a spot I liked in the JK to install my 20 year old Cobra 20 CB so I picked up the popular Cobra 75 all in one unit and thought I'd share some pics of the install...

First the antenna, a 36" Firestick mounted to the spare tire carrier (purchased the mount from a local CB shop that sells through Quadratec). The antenna cable is routed through the same rubber grommet used by the brake light wires.



The CB box is installed under the glove box on the metal bracket and quick disconnect on the panel beneath the glove box. (This is wired directly to the battery)



Cooltech VersaMount with cb mic bracket riveted in ...


Finally, the mic mounted on the CoolTech VersaMount:


That's it...it sounds great and the antenna tuned real well...off to the trails !!!

 

Looks great.

 

I would like one of the mounts for rear tire but couldnt find it on quadratec site or catalog, any info on how to get one would be appreciated.

 

The mounts are still pre-production and not listed in the catalog yet. Call Bob at Chadds Ford Electronics in Chadds Ford, PA who designs and manufactures them. You may be able to get one directly. You can look up the number on Google.

 

I contacted Bob and he said Quadratec should have them soon, thanks.

 

One thing I've noticed about most of the antenna mounts posted in the forum is people don't seem to be using a spring between the mount and the antenna. I suppose many people don't live or wheel in/around a lot of brush OR there's enough flex in the antennae so a spring isn't needed. Any thoughts? Sorry if I hijacked the thread HG97TJ. I like the install you did - very clean.

 

When I instal mine it will have a spring I broke 3 off my old jeep befor I relized the problem

 

I have the ultra mount. If I had a spring, it would just be too tall. As of now, it still bangs a little on the garage door opening.

A spring would add what? 6 or so inches? I have been pretty happy without a spring, so lets see what happens.

 

Most of the brush I encounter hangs over from the side of the road, which is tougher on side-mounted antennas. The spare tire mount puts them in the middle of the vehicle. I am hoping there is enough flex in the Firestick to handle most overhanging obstacles. If it appears close, I will remove the antenna since a spring mounted antenna tends to whack the body a lot.

 

check walcott cb, they have one thats almost identical and is made by teraflex. I'll post pics of it tonight.

teraflex part#004997100