CoolTech Wrangler JK CB
Antenna Mount
clever CB antenna mount that
hides in the JK license plate mount
In an effort to keep
a JK classy and clean looking there are certain
things that should not be overlooked. The
CB is an important piece of equipment on the
trail and a quality antenna securely mounted to
the Jeep is a necessity. Magnetic mounts
are darn near impossible to use on a Jeep and
are clumsy and impractical. Drilling into
the body of a new JK for and antenna is hard to
bring yourself to do and just seems wrong.
CoolTech makes a
clever CB antenna mount that hides within the
factory JK license plate mount and only requires
some simple trimming to the plastic.
The kit comes
complete with the mount, Firestik Firefly 4'
antenna, and cable.
Installation
Since the
CoolTech mount comes with detailed directions we
are going to highlight some of the installation
steps.
Remove the 2
inner screws that hold the tail light on, remove
the tail light. (pictured right) Remove the
license plate and mount. NOTE: The
two bottom screws will be easiest to reach if
you remove the nuts that hold on the rear
plastic bumper cover and pull down on the bumper
to remove the bolts.
With the mount
removed test fit the CoolTech mount bracket into
the plastic mount. (pictured right)
Trim the outer
part of the plastic mount as stated in the
directions to allow clearance.
After proper
clearance is achieved drill a hole directly
above the antenna mount for the antenna.
Trim the hole to achieve a proper fit.
Install the antenna mount and plastic mount to
the Jeep. (pictured right)
Run the antenna
wire through the hole that the existing wiring
harness uses. Route the antenna wire up
into the body going through the boot.
Install the outer
part of the plastic mount and reinstall the tail
light. (pictured right) Route the wiring
to the CB and install the antenna.
Tune the CB
antenna for optimum performance using a SWR
meter.
That's it.
You may choose to complete your installation by
using a quick disconnect to ease removal of the
antenna and a spring to allow the antenna to
bend while running the trails.
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