I haven't seen anything yet on people installing CB's in 2011's as of yet, so I want to know if anyone has done so. If so, post up some pics, ideas, etc. I have a Cobra 29 LX LE that I'm looking to mount in my JKU and I can't figure out where the hell to put the thing. Above the rearview mirror is pretty much out, as I've already tried. The problem is the coax coming out of the back of the radio. Not enough room between the rear of the CB and the windshield.

So what suggestions do you guys have?

mine is mounted overhead and i have a 29 as well. ill post pictures up tomorrow for you.

they make 90* elbows that you can put in so the wire doesnt kink.

in a 2011? Not sure if they changed anything with the upper portion between 2010 & 2011, but I know the dash is different. If I didn't have that little cubby there, I could easily mount it there with the mount provided. But I even bought a longer, HD mount and really can't even make that work. The only option I've found so far that will for sure work is buying the Tuffy overhead console for $215 and mounting it there. Would look great and serve its purpose, but not sure I really want to impede my access to the open air when the top is off.

I may have to look for one. Radio Shack maybe?

http://www.gijoesradioelectronics.co...idCategory=147

not sure if radioshack has them. maybe try a truck stop if there is one near you or there is one $3

Radio Shack is hit or miss. If you go into Denton anytime soon, there's a TA on I-35 @ 77 and there's a Love's just North of there on 35. I've had more luck at Love's getting CB stuff.

Yeah, I've found that out on a couple things. I actually bought my Firestick and coax Love's on 35. The main issue is just finding a way to mount that thing in my rig. WOuld be easy if I had that flat panel on top of the dash like teh '07-'10, but because people wanted a little cubby to put crap, they added that there for '11. It's nice, but creates a problem for mounting a CB. I'm finding out slowly that they didn't really gear the 2011 interior for off-roading, which seems like a kick in the head for Jeep owners. When I bought it the salesguy told me they modeled the 2011 interior after the Commander. WTF?!

Radio shack has nothing. I just installed mine in my 2011 yesterday. Its not mounted yet because my drill is dead but I am mounting it to the right of the center console kinda by the passengers feet... Ill mount it tomorrow and try to remember pics

They do actulaly carry the coax 90 for about $5. Are you mounting a Cobra 29? I even toyed with mounting it to the center console, but couldn't even really find a way to do that properly. So yeah, pics when you get it done.

I went this route, since I got the overhead for $150. Couldn't pass it up. Works really well; just have to watch the headroom. I will never go back to a handheld CB. The 29s are far more capable.

Well there was nothing at my Shack but anyways I ended up finding this old cb/scanner shop that was owned by this old guy. He was obviously struggling for money so I was glad to buy from him. He ended up giving me money saving advise too.

I am not mounting a cobra 29 I have a midland 5001z. I am running my mounting bracket under the radio and mounting it on an angle facing me on the passanger side of the center console. Then the handset will be mounted just to the bottom left of the passanger air bag. I'm 6'3" so I have no problem reaching.

Perfect! I actually called Quadratech and asked it the Cobra 29 would fit. They said it would, but now that you've shown pics, I'm more confident that this option will work. And it looks great, too!

The 29 fits like a glove. Not rattles or issues at all.

The only concern I have now is the face on the 29 LX LE. The main knob is in the center and the bottom of the face is rounded beneath it, so it may require some "riggin" to make it work.



Where'd you get such a deal on the console?

I don't believe the knob should be much of an issue; there is plenty of room to move the CB back within the mount.

I got mine from a JKO seller about a year ago.

1" Alum square tube. been there 4 years and no issues! Holes my Original 29 very well. no bouncing or sag in the bar. Mic cord is long becouse of where i used to have moutnhs in my old truck, and radio was tuned with the mic so did not want to change it

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Mine is up high like that, putting a retractor on the mic is the best thing I've done to that setup. Highly recommended!

Now that's a viable option! At least until I can get enough cash for the Tuffy overhead console.

And BTW.....Nice Tits!

LOL thanks! Wife bought them for me! I like Tuffy's but with side pin mic cant use it. I also have Mossfit Finals and few other mods so wont fit in the tuffy anyway!

plus i can take it out anytime i want with just undoing the knobs for the top.

Funny! Usually it's the husbands buying the tits for the wife!

Yeah, that's something I like about the Tuffy....the fact that I can lock it up and not have to worry about any fingers walking off with my radio.

But until I can get my hands on one, I may use your idea and fab something similar up for the time being. At least it'll be mounted and I can be using it.

Clays Radio Shop sells them..



http://www.claysradioshop.com/acc_coaxconnector.htm

Sorry for the dumb question but where is that radio mounted? That's the radio I've been looking at and was thinking of doing the Tuffy overhead console but it's rather bulky..

Radio Shack sells them, but I haven't gone to see if they actually keep them in stock. And I actually drove to Clay's a few days ago to get a taller mount, but so far that idea hasn't panned out.

Honestly, I don't know. Just a picture I found of the radio online. From what I've been told, though, it should fit just fine. It's not really any bigger than a regular Cobra 29, with the exception of the rounded part under the knob.

Ok, that makes sense.. I thought maybe that was inside the glove box of a 2011.. When you say "it should fit just fine", do you mean in the Tuffy Overhead Console?

To be sure before buying a Tuffy, send them the photo or model # for fit.