CB Antenna Mounting Solutions in the Hood/Fender Areas

[safety_glasses]

This is where I mounted my dual band 2m/70cm antenna. Worked out slick. I'll mount my ID5100 tomorrow

Can you post a pic of the actual mount you used and how it's mounted to the body? I have the same antenna, and I used a generic NMO mount with 3 screws and drilled it directly into the body above the rear passenger tail light (I have a thread on here somewhere). I'm really interested in moving it and your install is the ideal place.

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[Hgrace]

Can you post a pic of the actual mount you used and how it's mounted to the body? I have the same antenna, and I used a generic NMO mount with 3 screws and drilled it directly into the body above the rear passenger tail light (I have a thread on here somewhere). I'm really interested in moving it and your install is the ideal place.

This is what I used.

 

[safety_glasses]

This is what I used.

That's the same bracket I have, lol. I guess I can just mach it up and confirm that it's the same and it will work. Thanks.

I guess I'll have to figure out how to plug the 3 holes I drilled in the rear body now.

 

[Hgrace]

That's the same bracket I have, lol. I guess I can just mach it up and confirm that it's the same and it will work. Thanks.

I guess I'll have to figure out how to plug the 3 holes I drilled in the rear body now.

Leave the bracket on the back.

 

[safety_glasses]

Leave the bracket on the back.

Why do you suggest that?

 

[prerunner1982]

Why do you suggest that?

You aren't gaining any height by moving it.
In the rear it's in close relation to the spare tire (steel belts) and the rear of the roll cage.
In the front it's in close relation to the windshield frame.
On the rear passenger side your signal is skewed towards the driver's front.
On the front driver side your signal is skewed towards the passenger rear.
Nothing really to be gained by moving it.

 

[Hgrace]

Why do you suggest that?

Because you won't have any holes to fill. Just put another NMO up front

 

[mrhumble1]

]I just finished my install of the Rugged Ridge Multiplexor kit on my 2018 JL today. More challenging than they show in the JK install video. Had to stuff the miltiplexor under the passenger glovebox. Not pretty. After extending the FS2 antenna extender past its limit with a 2.5 SWR I replaced it with a 3" stainless bolt of identical threads and got SWR down to 1:1.1. Tested on AM/FM and 27MHz, no issues. Works great!

I was just outside scoping out what's behind the glove box and I was not able to find the stock radio antenna cable going out the external antenna. In the install vid for this on the JK, that wire is readily available. It would be very handy to use that wire to fish the new antenna cable through the firewall.

How did you locate the FM antenna cable?? Did you have to remove the filter or anything else from behind the glove box?? I am not going to buy this kit until I am sure I can install it.

Thanks for any info you can provide!!

 

[MRFISH]

Harry - Would you mind terribly taking off the cowl cover, and taking a picture of the L-Bracket mounted with the antenna and cable? Thanks!!

 

[Hgrace]

Harry - Would you mind terribly taking off the cowl cover, and taking a picture of the L-Bracket mounted with the antenna and cable? Thanks!!

This isn't mine but it's the same

 

[Jeepers333]

I was just outside scoping out what's behind the glove box and I was not able to find the stock radio antenna cable going out the external antenna. In the install vid for this on the JK, that wire is readily available. It would be very handy to use that wire to fish the new antenna cable through the firewall.

How did you locate the FM antenna cable?? Did you have to remove the filter or anything else from behind the glove box?? I am not going to buy this kit until I am sure I can install it.

Thanks for any info you can provide!!

I had to open the quarter panel to look into the double wall where the cable passes through. Took a long flat screwdriver and detached the passthru rubber grommet. You can then pull the existing cable out and attach the new connector cable. Once you feed it into the glove compartment area you should be able to see the cable. It's not easy to see. Lots of wires up there. Hope this helps.

 

[mrhumble1]

I had to open the quarter panel to look into the double wall where the cable passes through. Took a long flat screwdriver and detached the passthru rubber grommet. You can then pull the existing cable out and attach the new connector cable. Once you feed it into the glove compartment area you should be able to see the cable. It's not easy to see. Lots of wires up there. Hope this helps.

That helps a LOT!

I REALLY do not want to install an antenna in the back near the tire carrier and this kit is a perfect(ish) solution. I am going to spend some quality time with the glove box and quarter panel tomorrow and see what I can see. If I can find that FM antenna wire and set up a plan to route the cables I am definitely buying this kit.

I did buy these and hopefully they'll help me get some panels off:

Thanks again for your help!!

 

[Jeepers333]

That helps a LOT!

I REALLY do not want to install an antenna in the back near the tire carrier and this kit is a perfect(ish) solution. I am going to spend some quality time with the glove box and quarter panel tomorrow and see what I can see. If I can find that FM antenna wire and set up a plan to route the cables I am definitely buying this kit.

I did buy these and hopefully they'll help me get some panels off:

Thanks again for your help!!

You are most welcome. Those tool do come in handy. Good luck. You will use some difficult positions to get in there.

 

[PriamX]

This isn't mine but it's the same

Where/how did you route the coax cable?

 

[Hgrace]

Where/how did you route the coax cable?

Into the hood then through the grommet near the brake booster. Same route for my power and supplemental braking system wiring

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