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CB Antenna mount for a TJ

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by LYFZGOOD, Feb 10, 2018.

  1. Feb 10, 2018 at 5:57 PM
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    LYFZGOOD

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    Ok guys give me some ideas to
    Where I can mount a CB antenna
    I have pipe Bumpers. But I would like to mount it some where around the Spare tire any ideas
     
  2. Feb 10, 2018 at 7:14 PM
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    Thanks I’ll check it out.
     
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    Stock spare tire mount???

    You could do something like this but you'll need wheels with a 3.75" backspacing

    IMG_1276.jpg

    Or there's the tail light mounts like this

    IMG_1545.jpg
     
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    Problem with that mount is unless your willing to sand down the paint/powdercoat on the bumper and mount you won't get a good ground. You must have a good clean metal to metal ground in order to get the SWR's as low as possible. Guess you could figure out how to run a braided ground strap from the antenna mount back to the body/frame with clean mounting spots.
     
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    I like the taillight mount. Thanks
     
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  9. Feb 12, 2018 at 11:06 AM
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    Taillight mount would be one of the better options.
     
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