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Apr 19, 2009 | 06:58 PM

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a1racer

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Try mounting it on the back of the center console there are others here who have done that and it looks good and has good function

Apr 19, 2009 | 07:00 PM

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sideshow_joe

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never would have thought about that thats a good idea anyone have pics? tried searching for cb installs didnt realy come up with much

Apr 19, 2009 | 07:03 PM

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When I get home and am not using my I phone I will do a search for you

Apr 19, 2009 | 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sideshow_joe

never would have thought about that thats a good idea anyone have pics? tried searching for cb installs didnt realy come up with much

go to the bottom of this page and click on cb link

Apr 19, 2009 | 07:07 PM

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ive also considered maybe the Uniden Compact Professional Mobile CB Radio PRO-520XL
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...&tab=techSpecs
i was thinkin that that may fit in the above mentioned cubby below the heater controls with little mods to the console anyone here use that brand or familier with that specific cb

Apr 19, 2009 | 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sideshow_joe

perhaps some photos would be nice if anyone happens to have some handy. i have looked at the cobra radios they seem like they are to big to mount "cleanly" i want it to look really classy not trashy.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/cb-location-14024/
this thread has a ton of pics, check it out

Apr 19, 2009 | 10:00 PM

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Year: 1998

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This is where i mounted mine in my 98 xj. I'm about 5'9 and have plenty of leg room. Sorry about the mess on the floor board doing some instalation.

if pic does not show up go to this link. http://s382.photobucket.com/albums/o...nt=jeep003.jpg

Last edited by xj_john; Apr 19, 2009 at 10:03 PM.

Apr 19, 2009 | 10:05 PM

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This is where i mounted mine in my 98 xj. I'm about 5'9 and have plenty of leg room. Sorry about the mess on the floor board doing some instalation.

if pic does not show up go to this link. http://s382.photobucket.com/albums/o...nt=jeep003.jpg

That doesn't annoy when you drive? Also can you see the face (of the cb) easily when you're driving?

Apr 19, 2009 | 10:12 PM

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From: socal

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https://www.cherokeeforum.com/showthread.php?t=14024
this thread has a ton of pics, check it out

this is the pics i was talking about shows lots of options and a couple of mounts

Apr 19, 2009 | 10:37 PM

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No it doesn't annoy me when i drive it, if it does worst case just tilt it up and its out of the way even more, But yeah i can see the face of it right through the opening on the steering wheel.