Jaydoc1
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A company called Cooltechllc. They make a great solution/all-in-one kit for installing the Cobra WX 75.
The "I don't really have a good name and probably never will" build.
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A company called Cooltechllc. They make a great solution/all-in-one kit for installing the Cobra WX 75.
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
Had the same set up back when I had my 75 and mounted it in the same spot. Nice and out of the way. Looks good!
AllAmericanInfidel
Caught the Bug
Aweosme, thanks! I just checked out their website. Ordering one as soon as I get home! :yup:
Tanner505
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How did you wire your CB?
Jaydoc1
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Used a Firestik Firering.
Got my SWR meter today and realized that my very clever routing of the cable actually would prevent me from using the EVO HiLift jack mount to actually carry the jack. :doh:
So I just spent the last thirty minutes unwiring and rewiring it. Ended up using the gate mount that came with the CoolTech Kit.
My SWR ended up being less than 1.1 across all channels with no tuning of the Firefly antenna at all. Felt very lucky.
Got my SWR meter today and realized that my very clever routing of the cable actually would prevent me from using the EVO HiLift jack mount to actually carry the jack. :doh:
So I just spent the last thirty minutes unwiring and rewiring it. Ended up using the gate mount that came with the CoolTech Kit.
My SWR ended up being less than 1.1 across all channels with no tuning of the Firefly antenna at all. Felt very lucky.
Tigrcky
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That's damn good! my truck cb has 1.00 and I have no clue how it got that low untouched
hbkid22
Member
Where did you ground your antenna if you dont mind me asking?
Jaydoc1
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I had a good ground using the gate mount. It didn't require additional grounding.
Jaydoc1
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The picture in your post was when I had the antenna on the Hi Lift jack mount. I'm not using it for the antenna mount anymore.
hbkid22
Member
Got it....Thanks.
Jaydoc1
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Finally getting ready to do some more upgrades to the JK!
My 35" Trail Grapplers are on their last legs so I'm dropping it off this weekend with Wes at Trail Jeeps to get some 37s put on. I'll be getting some chromoly axle shafts, a regear to 5.13, and some ATX Slabs since my ATX Cornices don't have the required backspacing for 37s. I had initially planned to replace my 3" Evo springs with 4" ones to fit the 37s but Wes suggested that we go with flat fenders rather than increasing the lift height. We had initially talked about putting the MCE flexible fenders on but I honestly am not the biggest fan of that look and have read that they are flimsy, as well. I have always liked the look of the "Wayalife Cut" so I decided to take the plunge today. Here in Colorado we have all kinds of horrible stuff on the roads so I really wanted to try to maintain the fender liners, as well.
I've only gotten the front fenders chopped and haven't trimmed the edges yet. The liners actually turned out pretty well. I figure I can get home with 37s before chopping the rears so I'll do that when Wes if finished with everything else.
Getting started. Man making that first cut took some encouragement from the guy helping me.
No, I did not use a pet badger to make the cuts as a few of my friends have told me based on how rough the cuts look. We tried several different cutting tools. My buddy's compressor wasn't working great so the pneumatic reciprocating saw and cut off wheels didn't get the job done. Ultimately we used a Dremel with a cutting wheel and I haven't even knocked the edges off with a file yet. We did use a Sawzall for the substructure. Gonna let it warm up a bit tomorrow and get everything looking good. I'm happy with the way the cuts turned out.
My 35" Trail Grapplers are on their last legs so I'm dropping it off this weekend with Wes at Trail Jeeps to get some 37s put on. I'll be getting some chromoly axle shafts, a regear to 5.13, and some ATX Slabs since my ATX Cornices don't have the required backspacing for 37s. I had initially planned to replace my 3" Evo springs with 4" ones to fit the 37s but Wes suggested that we go with flat fenders rather than increasing the lift height. We had initially talked about putting the MCE flexible fenders on but I honestly am not the biggest fan of that look and have read that they are flimsy, as well. I have always liked the look of the "Wayalife Cut" so I decided to take the plunge today. Here in Colorado we have all kinds of horrible stuff on the roads so I really wanted to try to maintain the fender liners, as well.
I've only gotten the front fenders chopped and haven't trimmed the edges yet. The liners actually turned out pretty well. I figure I can get home with 37s before chopping the rears so I'll do that when Wes if finished with everything else.
Getting started. Man making that first cut took some encouragement from the guy helping me.
No, I did not use a pet badger to make the cuts as a few of my friends have told me based on how rough the cuts look. We tried several different cutting tools. My buddy's compressor wasn't working great so the pneumatic reciprocating saw and cut off wheels didn't get the job done. Ultimately we used a Dremel with a cutting wheel and I haven't even knocked the edges off with a file yet. We did use a Sawzall for the substructure. Gonna let it warm up a bit tomorrow and get everything looking good. I'm happy with the way the cuts turned out.
Jaydoc1
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For sure! 37s will fit great. And now I HAVE to get them or it'll look like I'm driving a roller skate around!
Jaydoc1
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Thank you very much!
Chillin' The Most...
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The cuts look great. 37s are going to look awesome. Well done.
Jaydoc1
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So the 37s are on and the fenders all trimmed. The 5.13 gearing is perfect for Colorado, so far. Headed back up to Trail Jeeps tomorrow to have the new gears checked out.
I'm still jealous cozdude got to see it first!
I can't wait to get to Moab this week and try out the new gearing and tires!
At the shop and the Spyderco factory (right next to Trail Jeeps, strangely enough) the day I picked it up. Pre-rear fender chop.
Finished the fenders today. I'm thinking of dumping the rear bumper and getting the EVO MFG REAR BOLT ON D-RING MOUNTS tomorrow if Trail Jeeps has a set in stock when I'm up there.
Thanks again, Trail Jeeps!
I'm still jealous cozdude got to see it first!
I can't wait to get to Moab this week and try out the new gearing and tires!
At the shop and the Spyderco factory (right next to Trail Jeeps, strangely enough) the day I picked it up. Pre-rear fender chop.
Finished the fenders today. I'm thinking of dumping the rear bumper and getting the EVO MFG REAR BOLT ON D-RING MOUNTS tomorrow if Trail Jeeps has a set in stock when I'm up there.
Thanks again, Trail Jeeps!
boardsurfer
Active Member
Part of me is glad I don't live in Golden anymore. Tim and Wes would get sick of me stopping by to sniff around the shop for new parts. Jeep looks great!
