Cherokee NMO roof mount

[asdfg]

So I have deciede to bite the bullet and drill a hole in the roof. Is there any easy way to do the install without having to remove the headliner? I have speakers and an overhead console with lights and wiring that I would like to get around if possible. Has anyone have any tips on making this go smoothly?

Thanks in advance!

 

[mrweather]

I've come across this article before for a late 90's Grand Cherokee. It may be applicable to your situation.

http://www.gmrsweb.com/gmrsjeep.html

 

[RESCUE4NFD]

Drill It...

 

[asdfg]

I am going to drill it...I like the suggestion in the post above, taking the center roof console out and not pulling the entire headliner out seems like a good solution. However since I am going through the roof I wanted to center it for optimal performance. If I go through my console it will end up forward of center about where the front seats are and I am not sure if it will look good or have the optimal performance.

 

[n9mxq]

I used this type of method on my van. You can use the dome light positions also.

I used a magnet from a hard drive (inside) and a ball from a computer mouse outside (Rubber coated steel) to visualize the centerline of the van and where the antennas would be. Marked, drilled, and voila... Hard part is fishing the coax where you need it.. Just be patient and you'll get it.

 

[hoser147]

Good thread I to am looking at Putting an NMO on my Grand Cherokee, unfortunately the dome lights are on the side........Hoser

 

[kadetklapp]

I just recently did this myself. I mounted my VHF quarter wave in the center of the roof directly over the back of the backseat. Don't do what I did! I drilled right into the edge of a crossmember supporting the roof and almost had a orphan hole in the roof. I was able to finagle the mount in place and it worked out fine, but check before drilling. I did not pull the headliner. Just all the trim and used a fish wire to pull the cable thru to the C pillar.

 

[hoser147]

I just recently did this myself. I mounted my VHF quarter wave in the center of the roof directly over the back of the backseat. Don't do what I did! I drilled right into the edge of a crossmember supporting the roof and almost had a orphan hole in the roof. I was able to finagle the mount in place and it worked out fine, but check before drilling. I did not pull the headliner. Just all the trim and used a fish wire to pull the cable thru to the C pillar.

Sounds like something I would do. Atleast ya got it....Thanks Hoser

 

[asdfg]

I just recently did this myself. I mounted my VHF quarter wave in the center of the roof directly over the back of the backseat. Don't do what I did! I drilled right into the edge of a crossmember supporting the roof and almost had a orphan hole in the roof. I was able to finagle the mount in place and it worked out fine, but check before drilling. I did not pull the headliner. Just all the trim and used a fish wire to pull the cable thru to the C pillar.

Do you have any pictures?

 

[kadetklapp]

No pics. I can take pics of the antenna installed, but I don't have any of the install itself.

 

[asdfg]

No pics. I can take pics of the antenna installed, but I don't have any of the install itself.

What kind of radio did you mount and where did you squeeze it in the Cherokee?

 

[FFPM571]

Here are pics of my setup .. at the bottom of the page

http://www.radioreference.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100563&page=2

 

[code3cowboy]

In both of my XJs at home and the three at work, I just pull the front and back door headliner trim, shove a big screwdriver or BFH between the roof and headliner, then drill the holes. Run the cable down the pillar closest to your radios.

You will need a T15 and #2 Phillips to drop the trim.

 

[asdfg]

what do you do about the wiring for the speakers and dome light?

 

[FFPM571]

It has no effect on those.. they run up the A and C pillars

 

[code3cowboy]

what do you do about the wiring for the speakers and dome light?

I leave it alone and ensure I do not drill or put a screw threw it.

 

[kenisned]

I did this with a 1993 grand cherokee limited 12 years ago.

Worked great!

Also, that overhead console had some blank space towards the rear. I cut a hole in it, for a speaker. Took a rectangular speaker and flush mounted just the front of the speakerto that console with the cone into the hole I had made. It was SO nice to have that speaker in the center of the car just above my right ear.

I wish I took pictures!