CB Antenna Mounting Solutions in the Hood/Fender Areas

[KDB]

]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!

Nice, i like the dual purpose and functionality of that concept. Question however, can you elaborate on "more challenging" please? Basically if its doable but just more of pain in the ass to get er done or is this more of it's not made for a JL so you have to amend and re-fabricate anything. If the latter that's a whole other issue.

Any chance you can write up an install tutorial to share your pain points on the install?

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[Jeepers333]

So the RR kit does work with the JL? That's good news.

It does indeed! I also combined the Topsy Mic holder with the Magnetic Mic product to get a

mic mount I can grab and put back without taking my eyes off the road/terrain. (No screws in the Jeep, either!)

 

[Jeepers333]

Nice, i like the dual purpose and functionality of that concept. Question however, can you elaborate on "more challenging" please? Basically if its doable but just more of pain in the ass to get er done or is this more of it's not made for a JL so you have to amend and re-fabricate anything. If the latter that's a whole other issue.

Any chance you can write up an install tutorial to share your pain points on the install?

It was more of a PITA to find a place to mount both the Multiplexor and CB box. I ran a ground wire from a screw post to the Multiplexor itself rather than mount it directly on the firewall. The whole mess is zip tied just above the forward portion of the passenger floor mat. Stable but a bit ugly (but also out of sight). There is a rubber grommet through the interior wall that I had to remove to get the antenna wire through. Wish I had taken pics for you but contorting myself into very uncomfortable positions wasn't conducive for taking pics. Would have been easier if I had taken the passenger door off and the seat out (and if I were two feet shorter). Straight forward. First time always the hardest.

 

[DanW]

It does indeed! I also combined the Topsy Mic holder with the Magnetic Mic product to get a

mic mount I can grab and put back without taking my eyes off the road/terrain. (No screws in the Jeep, either!)

The police in our small town use these and love them!

 

[Jeepers333]

The police in our small town use these and love them!

Yeah, very powerful!

 

[DanW]

FINALLY, a solution! I just installed a Comet antenna mount for my GMRS. @macintux led me to this solution. I also went with a Comet CA2S4XR antenna with a spring insert, to protect it from low hanging branches. It fit perfectly, with plenty of space between the bottom of the lip mount and the fender. I was able to tuck the excess wire under the cowl panel, so it made for a nice, clean mount. Can't wait to get this thing out on some flat land to stretch the range out a bit!

Pics coming soon, if I can get Imgur to work.

 

[DanW]

Here are a couple pics!

 

[RockAltered]

Would the Baja Designs 447001 and low profile Fire-Ring connector work?

 

[Jeepin_Donnie]

Here are a couple pics!

That mount looks awesome!

 

[Jeepin_Donnie]

Just realized I never posted photos of my set-up. Here ya go.

 

[DanW]

Just realized I never posted photos of my set-up. Here ya go.

Nice! TIme will tell if the mount I'm using is strong enough. Yours is pretty well guaranteed!

 

[Jeepin_Donnie]

Nice! TIme will tell if the mount I'm using is strong enough. Yours is pretty well guaranteed!

I'm selling the passenger side bracket if you're interested? Haha. It's a solid mount!

 

[Jeepin_Donnie]

Would the Baja Designs 447001 and low profile Fire-Ring connector work?

I'm pretty sure I've seen someone with that setup.

 

[DanW]

I'm selling the passenger side bracket if you're interested? Haha. It's a solid mount!

Someone out there might snag it. I can't put a GMRS antenna near the radio antenna.

 

[Jeepin_Donnie]

Someone out there might snag it. I can't put a GMRS antenna near the radio antenna.

I've had a little interest so far. Just waiting for some one to show me the money!

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