So where have you been mounting the CB's?
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Mic Bracket
I have that same CB on order. Where did you get that mic holder/bracket? I have plenty of mic hang up clips but I need that bracket to go next to my stereo..................................
Last edited by bhs779; May 27, 2012 at 04:47 PM.
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Originally Posted by Rooster76
The L braces should be on the outside of the 3/8" clamp on this picture for a much tighter fit.
I posted this before but It seems that it will go with the topic
This mount will work with the new 2011/2012 hardtop that uses the footman loop. I copied this idea from someone who copied the idea(LINK-> So where have you been mounting the CB's? ). I got everything that I needed to do this mount for a Uniden 520 at Home Depot for about $10. This should work with almost any CB if it is not too deep. It works with the 2012 hardtop. It leaves the back of the radio about 2" to the windshield. I might have to get a right angle adapter for the antenna cable.
The insulated clamps are in a box in the nuts and bolts row. 3/8" is the size you want. It is best to put the L brase on the outside of the clamp instead of being sandwiched in there. It will give you a much tighter fit and won't scratch the paint.
The 1" corner brace was in the row with hinges and gate locks. It is the perfect size. You can also put one or both of the L braces facing in to move the mount or get it to work better.
I had some 1/2" size 10 bolts lying around so I used them. As a bonus they are brass so they will not rust. You need 4 of them and washers and nuts. They were the right size to fit very snug through the corner brace.
I put a strip of "rubber foam weather seal" right on the top back of the radio where it touches the windshield panel. It is the stuff you can put around your doors at home to stop drafts. I forgot to take a picture of it. I think it will remove any noise or abrasion to the panel.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=316015"/>
I did a write up of how I ran the wire and grounded the mount here -->https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...2012-a-231369/
I posted this before but It seems that it will go with the topic
This mount will work with the new 2011/2012 hardtop that uses the footman loop. I copied this idea from someone who copied the idea(LINK-> So where have you been mounting the CB's? ). I got everything that I needed to do this mount for a Uniden 520 at Home Depot for about $10. This should work with almost any CB if it is not too deep. It works with the 2012 hardtop. It leaves the back of the radio about 2" to the windshield. I might have to get a right angle adapter for the antenna cable.
The insulated clamps are in a box in the nuts and bolts row. 3/8" is the size you want. It is best to put the L brase on the outside of the clamp instead of being sandwiched in there. It will give you a much tighter fit and won't scratch the paint.
The 1" corner brace was in the row with hinges and gate locks. It is the perfect size. You can also put one or both of the L braces facing in to move the mount or get it to work better.
I had some 1/2" size 10 bolts lying around so I used them. As a bonus they are brass so they will not rust. You need 4 of them and washers and nuts. They were the right size to fit very snug through the corner brace.
I put a strip of "rubber foam weather seal" right on the top back of the radio where it touches the windshield panel. It is the stuff you can put around your doors at home to stop drafts. I forgot to take a picture of it. I think it will remove any noise or abrasion to the panel.
<img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=316015"/>
I did a write up of how I ran the wire and grounded the mount here -->https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...2012-a-231369/
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From: Abbotsford
The L braces should be on the outside of the 3/8" clamp on this picture for a much tighter fit.
I posted this before but It seems that it will go with the topic
This mount will work with the new 2011/2012 hardtop that uses the footman loop. I copied this idea from someone who copied the idea(LINK-> So where have you been mounting the CB's? ). I got everything that I needed to do this mount for a Uniden 520 at Home Depot for about $10. This should work with almost any CB if it is not too deep. It works with the 2012 hardtop. It leaves the back of the radio about 2" to the windshield. I might have to get a right angle adapter for the antenna cable.
The insulated clamps are in a box in the nuts and bolts row. 3/8" is the size you want. It is best to put the L brase on the outside of the clamp instead of being sandwiched in there. It will give you a much tighter fit and won't scratch the paint.
The 1" corner brace was in the row with hinges and gate locks. It is the perfect size. You can also put one or both of the L braces facing in to move the mount or get it to work better.
I had some 1/2" size 10 bolts lying around so I used them. As a bonus they are brass so they will not rust. You need 4 of them and washers and nuts. They were the right size to fit very snug through the corner brace.
I put a strip of "rubber foam weather seal" right on the top back of the radio where it touches the windshield panel. It is the stuff you can put around your doors at home to stop drafts. I forgot to take a picture of it. I think it will remove any noise or abrasion to the panel.
Attachment 316015
I did a write up of how I ran the wire and grounded the mount here -->https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...2012-a-231369/
I posted this before but It seems that it will go with the topic
This mount will work with the new 2011/2012 hardtop that uses the footman loop. I copied this idea from someone who copied the idea(LINK-> So where have you been mounting the CB's? ). I got everything that I needed to do this mount for a Uniden 520 at Home Depot for about $10. This should work with almost any CB if it is not too deep. It works with the 2012 hardtop. It leaves the back of the radio about 2" to the windshield. I might have to get a right angle adapter for the antenna cable.
The insulated clamps are in a box in the nuts and bolts row. 3/8" is the size you want. It is best to put the L brase on the outside of the clamp instead of being sandwiched in there. It will give you a much tighter fit and won't scratch the paint.
The 1" corner brace was in the row with hinges and gate locks. It is the perfect size. You can also put one or both of the L braces facing in to move the mount or get it to work better.
I had some 1/2" size 10 bolts lying around so I used them. As a bonus they are brass so they will not rust. You need 4 of them and washers and nuts. They were the right size to fit very snug through the corner brace.
I put a strip of "rubber foam weather seal" right on the top back of the radio where it touches the windshield panel. It is the stuff you can put around your doors at home to stop drafts. I forgot to take a picture of it. I think it will remove any noise or abrasion to the panel.
Attachment 316015
I did a write up of how I ran the wire and grounded the mount here -->https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...2012-a-231369/
Just curious. I purchased the cobra 18 WX ST II. From the center of the mounting hole in the cb radio you have to the back edge what is that measurement? I'm curious if mine is to big.
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From: Abbotsford
I like the way you did it but I have to have a functioning hard top. I don't have a soft top at all. I'm gonna try to mount it with the 3/8 hangers and elbow brackets and see if I can make it work. My problem is that I don't want to drill or cut any plastic (wife won't let me). I would love to put in the tuffy overhead box but then I have to put in the bars in the center as well. (did I mention I'm layed off) so cost is a big factor.
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From: Indy
I just happened to have some of that laying around. It might be a bit overkill but it's not hurting anything.The uniden 520 has dimensions of 4-1/2" W x 6-3/4" D x 1-3/8" H
the cobra 18 has dimensions of 7" W x 6.5" D x 1 7/8" H
I put a 90 degree connector from Radio Shack on the back of my radio for the coax so it wouldn't bend against the window. After it was mounted i realized that I probably didn't need it with the small PL-259 connector of the Firestick Firering coax.
Radio Shack
PL-259 Inline Right-Angle Adapter
Model: 278-199 | Catalog #: 278-199
You might have to drill a hole in the supplied mount to put the L brackets on? That's no big woop, I think you should be good.
FlameRedJK just used zip ties on his footman mount. You might try that to see how you'll like it and if it will fit. I did this myself before I got all my parts.
Good Luck,
Last edited by Rooster76; May 31, 2012 at 06:27 AM.
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From: Indy
You might also want to try "Gear Keeper" and attach it to the footman loop or passenger shade flap.
