Mirror mounted CB installed

5Greens · 02-18-2007, 11:17 PM

I needed to install a CB for some group runs. I could not find a location I liked on the forum so I decided on mounting at the headliner. I used a piece of aluminum 3/16” and shaped it to fit the curve from the mirror up the headliner. Mounting with the mirror allows for the mirror break-away to release the CB if needed. The Cobra 19 is light (20 oz.) and inexpensive less than $40. By cutting a hole in the aluminum bracket the size of the raised mounting location for the mirror then using the mirror to trap the bracket (you must shim the mirror mount out the thickness of bracket material) holds bracket tight. I mounted the antenna like the Bandi mount with cable entering at the rubber tube connecting door to body then thru Jack area to and under scuff plates to A pillar then up along windshield to radio. I ran power and PA cables along windshield and down A pillar to fuse block.

bankerkys · 02-18-2007, 11:39 PM

Nice mounting job, but that dangling cord would drive me nuts. I'd have to rig up something to contain it. Still, I like the CB's placement.

Runner Ryan · 02-19-2007, 09:51 PM

I mounted mine where the passenger arm rest would go. But I really like the mirror mount. Just not sure if I could live with the dangling cord....

Terahex · 02-19-2007, 10:11 PM

Very nice. I really like the placement. If I hadn't gone with a removeable option, I might have followed your placement. You can already remove the mic when you are not on the trails.

big-boi · 02-19-2007, 10:24 PM

nice , great idea

**KD7NAC_07FJ** · 09-08-2007, 08:06 PM

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5Greens previously said:

I needed to install a CB for some group runs. I could not find a location I liked on the forum so I decided on mounting at the headliner. I used a piece of aluminum 3/16” and shaped it to fit the curve from the mirror up the headliner. Mounting with the mirror allows for the mirror break-away to release the CB if needed. The Cobra 19 is light (20 oz.) and inexpensive less than $40. By cutting a hole in the aluminum bracket the size of the raised mounting location for the mirror then using the mirror to trap the bracket (you must shim the mirror mount out the thickness of bracket material) holds bracket tight. I mounted the antenna like the Bandi mount with cable entering at the rubber tube connecting door to body then thru Jack area to and under scuff plates to A pillar then up along windshield to radio. I ran power and PA cables along windshield and down A pillar to fuse block.

I plan on mounting the same on the headliner and now I don't have to cut the headliner to do it. Thanks

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bankerkys previously said:

Nice mounting job, but that dangling cord would drive me nuts. I'd have to rig up something to contain it. Still, I like the CB's placement.

I don't like the dangling cord either so I'm modifying the Cobra to run the mic cord out the back and it will come out the side of the center console. I'll post pics when I'm done.

1leglance · 09-09-2007, 12:17 AM

very clean install...let us know how it stands up to use on the trail

BOBTAILFJ · 09-09-2007, 12:20 AM

Nice idea. Thanks for alternative.

5150 Cruiser · 09-09-2007, 12:29 AM

Very sweet setup! I'm going to do somthing simular myself. Looks great!

5Greens · 09-09-2007, 10:51 AM

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1leglance previously said:

very clean install...let us know how it stands up to use on the trail

I have over 36,000 miles on the FJ. Over 20,000 of those with CB installed. Mostly Los Angeles freeways that pound on the suspension, also a few miles running local trails just to give the rig a break. No problems to report.