CB mounting Qestions

UpsideUp

UpsideUp

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Hey all...I have been desperately searching the forum for options to mount my CB. I have a 2012 JKUS and of course as all have said...space is limited. I took most recommendations and went for the Cobra 29 in the LX model but was floored when it arrived. I could not believe how big it truly was!
Now I have seen the write up by WOL about putting it on the dash but I guess this is unsightly according to the better half.
My ultimate desire is to put it over head above the mirror but the bracket that came with it doesn't fit the 2012.
So...my question is....is there anybody running a "Full Size" CB over their mirror with something other than a custom made bracket? Is there a specific bracket that works best in this option? And if someone did customize a bracket....can you help a brother out with a basic designs to pass on to a fabricator.
Thanks for the help....I just didn't see radio specific topics that I was looming for so I thought I would start a new thread.
 
It's been posted a few times, I believe the mount everyone uses above the mirror is the strike force zebra mount.

If you got to the search bar and type in cb mount I'm sure a good amount of threads will be pulled up to confirm this

Edit- here is one thread on it.
http://wayalife.com/showthread.php?t=14604



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Thanks Coz! I have done the search several searches on here and I guess my impatience gets the best of me. All i could find was mostly peoples builds where i would have to spend more time searching which was painful. In fact I had the radio last weekend but wasn't able to use it up on the High Lakes area of N. Cal because I didn't want to "just mount it to the center console". Great trip but I was the on truck on the trip. So an emergency radio could have come in handy if something happened.
I really appreciate the help and will promptly look up your suggestion.
Cheers!!
 
UpsideUp said:
Hey all...I have been desperately searching the forum for options to mount my CB. I have a 2012 JKUS and of course as all have said...space is limited. I took most recommendations and went for the Cobra 29 in the LX model but was floored when it arrived. I could not believe how big it truly was!
Now I have seen the write up by WOL about putting it on the dash but I guess this is unsightly according to the better half.
My ultimate desire is to put it over head above the mirror but the bracket that came with it doesn't fit the 2012.
So...my question is....is there anybody running a "Full Size" CB over their mirror with something other than a custom made bracket? Is there a specific bracket that works best in this option? And if someone did customize a bracket....can you help a brother out with a basic designs to pass on to a fabricator.
Thanks for the help....I just didn't see radio specific topics that I was looming for so I thought I would start a new thread.
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I use the strike force mount and it is awesome
 
I have a cobra 25 ltd classic, and I used the original bracket that comes with it, I just needed an 90* elbow to plug the coax cable because it comes real close to the windshield. It is bolted in the plastic trim with 2 small metal screws. I also have the smittybilt overhead console, and attached a gear keeper under one of the pocket to attach the mic. I really like that setup.

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Strike Force Zebra has a bracket for $20. It goes above the rear view mirror. I'm running a Tuffy overhead console.
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I ran a 1" tube painted bedliner black..
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Holeshot said:
I have a cobra 25 ltd classic, and I used the original bracket that comes with it, I just needed an 90* elbow to plug the coax cable because it comes real close to the windshield. It is bolted in the plastic trim with 2 small metal screws. I also have the smittybilt overhead console, and attached a gear keeper under one of the pocket to attach the mic. I really like that setup.

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Lol. Did you notice you snapped yourself in the pic?
 
JeepKeeper said:
Is the Strike Force mount pretty stout? I don't really want my radio to jiggle on rough terrain. Wasn't sure if the mount was just flimsy sheet metal or not
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No rattling. It's been real solid. I've been off-road with it once and no contact with the mirror. It's a nice clean install. Highly recommend it.
 
JK-JOHN-E said:
No rattling. It's been real solid. I've been off-road with it once and no contact with the mirror. It's a nice clean install. Highly recommend it.
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Looks like that'll be my choice when I get a radio. My dad drives a truck over the road so I have him looking for a deal on a good cb.
 
Thanks guys for all the help. Its awesome to see the fabrication that you guys do. I never think of those things and its pretty cool to see that there are some great ideas out there.
Cozdude...thanks for your suggestion..I rushed right over and bought that mount. $20 for a recommended solid piece of equipment is totally reasonable.
This is why I love this site.
 
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