Where/how do you have your CB mounted in your TJ?

[DAA]

My Cobra 75 seems to have crapped out (lasted 6 years, guess it doesn't owe me anything). So, I need a new CB for the Jeep. The Cobra 75 was alright, worked fine for how I used it, and obviously made for an easy mount. Easiest thing to do would be to just get another one. I'm thinking I might want just a bit more radio this time though, thinking along the lines of a Cobra 25 or Uniden 510. Not sure where I'd want to mount it though.

Where do y'all have your CB's mounted in your TJ's? Pictures would of course be awesome .

- DAA

 

[Grimmjpr]

In the Blurple TJ i had a turbo city cb bracket that mounted to the middle top of the windshield frame....I had a full size cobra 148GTL/SSB raido mounted up there......Just took a look, looks like they don't sell the CB mount anymore....but how about this? http://www.quadratec.com/products/96080_1200.htm

 

[DAA]

That could work. I wonder if I'd hate having the mic cord draped in front of me though.

- DAA

 

[Grimmjpr]

That could work. I wonder if I'd hate having the mic cord draped in front of me though.

- DAA

I'm sure we could figure something out.....

 

[gijohn40]

that one is nice... and on sale at 4wdparts.com ( http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Interior-Pa...aspx?t_c=9&t_s=500&t_pt=9611&t_pn=RUG13551.09 ) or you can go with this one.... http://www.4wd.com/Jeep-Interior-Pa...aspx?t_c=9&t_s=500&t_pt=9611&t_pn=VCC710XX932 both would work great... or if you go with the smaller line the side of the center console works great too... that is where I placed the ex's radio in her jeep

 

[DAA]

That second one looks like maybe what Grimmjpr was talking about he had in his old-old Jeep. I think I'd rather have it mounted up in the middle like that than on the dash. Thanks for the link!

Side of the console could be good too though. Maybe. I might have to do some cardboard mock-up to make sure I wouldn't be kicking it or whatever.

- DAA

 

[rholbrook]

Mine was mounted under the dash between the shifter and steering column. I like the idea of having a cobra 75 style radio so you can mount the radio out of the way

 

[Hickey]

The new cobra 25 is pretty nice, especially if you have the RX 75 mod installed. Whatever you get, I suggest an external speaker. The sound bar is a good spot for that speaker.

I like the idea of the Cobra 75, but it has too many inferior internals to be a good solid radio.

FYI, a swinging mic cord will eventually break an internal wire near the mic jack. It's one of the more common problems people experience with mobile CB use. I keep my cord secured to avoid damage and to clear up visibility.

 

[Hickey]

Just a small bungee does the trick. Has worked for the last 500k miles.

 

[DAA]

Thanks for the input Hickey!

I think I should be able to squeeze a Cobra 25 in there somewhere.

- DAA

 

[Hickey]

http://www.copper.com/cart/product_info.php?products_id=1967
Call this guy, have him tune/align/tweak it.

 

[STAG]

 

[DAA]

Right on... Appreciate the pics.

- DAA

 

[Caleb]

It's been years, but I had a small radio and had it mounted in place of the ash tray since I never used it for anything but gathering junk. I used a quick release bracket so I could pull it out of the jeep without unplugging or unscrewing anything. It turned out super clean, but of course, I have no pics.

 

[Grimmjpr]

DAA did you get your CB replaced yet?

 

[DAA]

Not yet. Need to scrape up some funds. Probably be able to order one next week. As of now, I'm liking the Cobra 25 LX.

I'll wait until I have the radio in hand before deciding on where to mount it.

- DAA

 

[Grimmjpr]

Not yet. Need to scrape up some funds. Probably be able to order one next week. As of now, I'm liking the Cobra 25 LX.

I'll wait until I have the radio in hand before deciding on where to mount it.

- DAA

good idea.....always easier to figure out mounting when you have the actual piece. Cool

 

[Gravy]

Mine is mounted in a drawer in the garage, because so few people on the rides ive been on in the last few years use them. Seemed like a waste. Seems like I'm always breaking the antenna

 

[DAA]

http://www.copper.com/cart/product_info.php?products_id=1967
Call this guy, have him tune/align/tweak it.

Just did that - Cobra 25 LX, tuned and peaked headed my way.

- DAA

 

[Hickey]

Nice. I can help you tune the antenna if you are free on Fridays.