In Dash Custom CB install, Custom CB Antenna Mount, Home made.

[Uparms]

https://president-electronics.com/CB-Radio/AM-FM/BILL-ASC
https://president-electronics.us/CB-Antennas/Radial-Whip/RW-MARYLAND-USA

Home made in dash mount. Home made Antenna mount. I mocked the antenna mount off of a similar design already available on the market. All Metal is 10-11 gauge.

President Electronics -"Bill", 40 chnl. 10 weather. No built in SWR meter. Awesome small CB.
President Electronics- "Maryland", 5/8 wave antenna. Whip. There is no way this mount on this flimsy cowl side could hold a 5 foot Firestik. I tried.
Had a CB shop install the 90 degree elbow on the microphone mount. 10 bucks.
I installed a temp SWR meter for about 4 weeks but this thing took 20 minutes to get it to .75 SWR. Has a 3 foot coax under dash and out the cowl.
Used in a 6.5 hour off road group ride and it was flawless. AOAA park in Penna.
Ain't much room in these front cabins. I like my set up.
Need to get the mic cord or mic mount relocated. Hits right knee.

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[takeitsleazy]

Very nice install. I put a cb in my jk, swapped the double din for a single marine unit and put the cb under it. I prefer an in dash install, looks cleaner imo.

 

[wannajeep]

Nice job on the DIY install! Yes there isn't much room for anything. In my '13 JK I installed a conventional CB unit under the seat, took out the display and controls and remotely mounted them via a DIY wiring harnesses. The display went into an aftermarket A pillar mount, the controls into the swaybar disconnect switch, and mounted a speaker behind one of the air vents.

It was really slick but a ridiculous amount of DIY work and I barely ever used it. Fun project that I'd never be able to do again just based on the amount of time spent vs. reward LOL

 

[kevman65]

Just spitballing here, wouldn't the minimal glove box be a good candidate to mount a unit in? The back of it could be trimmed out to allow cord/cable access to while also allowing air to get around the unit. Leave enough cord/cable so it could still hinge open and closed or be dropped to access cabin filter and such.

Just a thought....

 

[WhatExit?]

I like your creativity and willingness to cut into your Gladiator.

Not sure what antenna bracket you used; I like my "Topsy" stainless steel bracket (I rattle-canned it)...

Topsy Products - JL Fender Mount CB Antenna Bracket
It's a great CB antenna bracket - really well made and it's Stainless Steel (I painted it anyway) and it's $19.99
https://topsyproducts.com/products/fender-mount-antenna-bracket

 

[Uparms]

I like your creativity and willingness to cut into your Gladiator.

Not sure what antenna bracket you used; I like my "Topsy" stainless steel bracket (I rattle-canned it)...

Topsy Products - JL Fender Mount CB Antenna Bracket
It's a great CB antenna bracket - really well made and it's Stainless Steel (I painted it anyway) and it's $19.99
https://topsyproducts.com/products/fender-mount-antenna-bracket

No cut, that little dash insert that barely holds a phone or wallet just unscrews. I saved it with other misc. parts removed.

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