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Old 11-22-2008, 05:32 AM
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Someone has to have done this. I want to take the "ski slope" stock dash topper off and mount my CB there. I'll probably fab a flat mounting bracket. I have not seen anyone do this. Is there something I'm missing? Will it cause radio interference? I don't have the mygig or any of the other gadgets. Just the stock stereo
Old 11-22-2008, 06:11 AM
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Hello... new '08 JK X owner here.

To answer part of your question, you can buy a mounting bracket for a few $$$ at any truck stop or CB shop.

I also have the same question... I did a search but couldn't find an answer, so here goes....

I have a full size, peaked and tuned Cobera 29 LTD that I used to mount on top of the center stack in my TJ. I'd like to mount it in the same position in my new KJ. Has anyone mounted a CB there and how do you pop off the plastic top on the center stack?

Excuse the GPS mounted on top of the radio... it was a one time trial idea that got canned.

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The ski slope center topper tabs can just be pushed in from the sides. A flat blade screw driver helps. But be careful not to damage the easily scratched plastic sides.

Taking apart the center of the dash area is a whole different issue. I've seen write-ups and picture of this on this forum. Much more than I want to do. Most likely, I will just run a power wire to the fuse block.
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So, no one here has mounted a full size CB on top of the center stack?
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It seems like Jeep designed the dash for it to be mounted there.

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Thanks. I thought there had to be some. I just wasn't able to pull any up with the search
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x2 thanks for the pics.

One question... isn't the compass mounted under that top stack cover and doesn't the magnetic field from the CB speaker interfer with it?

I know if I mount my old Garmin c530 it screws up the compass, but my newer Garmin Nuvi 260W is not a problem.
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Does mounting the radio there, not invite shady characters to peep inside your jeep ?
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For the larger CB's, I'm wondering how it would look if you took the plastic bit off, and just rig it up to mount right above the stereo...
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Originally Posted by kenny Kustom
Does mounting the radio there, not invite shady characters to peep inside your jeep ?
I only use the CB on the trail. When not in use, I take it out.


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