Reddit mentions of 18' RG-58A/U Coaxial Cable With Pl-259 Connectors

The connector and antenna look correct. Cable is wrong. You need PL259 coax like http://www.amazon.com/RG-58A-Coaxial-Cable-Pl-259-Connectors/dp/B001JT0CGI

I literally just put this one on the jeep as there's only like 1 other place you put it without having to make a custom bracket.

The bracket actually works pretty well for the placement of the antenna. I really didn't want to drill into the cab, which you don't necessarily have to, but it does provide for much more stability. Just align the bracket up a few times and use a sharpie to mark the hole and you should be fine.

Keep in mind that you should have an antenna at least 1/3 of its length past the jeep roof to get a good reception. With this bracket a 4' tall antenna works great.

Get the spring as I have known multiple people that have ripped their antenna off, offroading.

Also the bracket does not have a stud to connect the antenna cable so you will need that as well.

This is everything I purchased that works great:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002HRBSU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QB917Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00042LC9M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JT0CGI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Uniden-40-Channel-CB-Radio-PRO505XL/dp/B005ZLB0E4/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1487660806&sr=1-2&keywords=Cb+radio

Yea it's a handheld. Midland 75. Opted for his one because I didn't have to run power. Also I can take the unit off the cable in the jeep and plop on a battery pack and stubby antenna (all included) and use it outside the jeep if needed. But the install was straight forward for me. Put mounting hardware together, place between spare carrier and gate, run coax through gate along the rollcage under the glove box. Hook up the radio and plug into cigarette lighter. Pretty simple. Just takes time. Fishing the wire through the gate took the longest, but wasn't difficult. Followed this guide, but using different radio, so no need for power splice.

https://youtu.be/c3CgK3uTWkI

Edit : Parts Purchased
Heavy Duty Spring - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00042LC9M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Stud mount - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T4RSQ92/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Antenna - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000X3EP7I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (3 or 4 foot will work just fine.)

CB Radio - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000K2YR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Coax Cable - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001JT0CGI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1(18 feet is BARELY enough length to run from stud on mount to under the glovebox.)

Spare Tire Mount - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D5TNMNE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Optional, but suggested to get a quick disconnect.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UTQUAK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (still waiting on this to arrive, but antenna works without it.

Also be aware that you should get the antenna tuned. You can buy the meter and do yourself or find someone with it. Locally cost me $20 and about 10min of my day.

Hope this helps you with your install.

Glad I asked before even making the purchase then...

With a fiberglass antenna, can I easily remove the antenna and store it in the car without having to retune it every time I put it back into the mount?

Also..

what things will I need to buy to make it all work? There seems to be a lot of small things..

• Cobra CB Radio
  
  
• Firestik Antenna
  
• Coaxial cable
  
• Firestik stud
  
• Antenna Spring
  
  -Mount to car. Does the hole size matter? I keep finding hole sizes of 5/8", and the studs being 1/2"...
  
  Is that all I will need?