Jeep Gladiator Truck Bed Antenna and Light Mount Installation

[@jlautomotive6349]

Not only is this super awesome but I will definitely be buying one!! Love your work!🤙

[@wayalife]

Thanks for the support. I appreciate it!

[@db_motorjoy7678]

They look like they will work perfectly with my tonneau cover, but give the option for mounting up some ditch lights and antennae' in such a clean way! Can't wait for you to have these back in stock will need to get a pair shipped up here to the Great White North.

[@s7courier]

A very nice solution to a tricky problem. Nice job.

[@wayalife]

Thank you! Glad you like what you see 👍

[@Procta78]

would like a similar mount for a 2020 model

[@PandaSJU]

You make every install looks clean and easy thanks for the video

[@wayalife]

Happy to hear you say as much and glad you enjoyed the video 😎

[@mikepierson3097]

Nice job with this kit… looks good and an easy install! 👍

[@wayalife]

Thank you, glad you like it :)

[@dos0711]

Just got mine installed. It got here very quickly. This is a very smart and sturdy design. I did have to dremel away some of my slip in bed liner but that was no big deal. After crawling under the truck for a while, I went under the hard top with the coax too. I left a small loop so water couldn't follow it in...slim chance I know but still...

[@wayalife]

Glad you got yours safely and that you're happy with it! 👍

[@StevenLowe575]

AWESOME!!!! I have a RAM with a tool box on he back. I am looking for antenna mounting options and this helps spawn some ideas. Thank you

[@lawaia14]

These antennae mounts are the best I have bought for my gladiator I tried all other mounts but they didn’t work for my cb and my GRMS but thanks to Eddie I really appreciate your products you do have the best quality products I got from you

[@wayalife]

Really glad to hear that you're happy with your mount and the products that we make. Thank you.

[@jeanettesantana4907]

Where can you buy the mount?

[@lawaia14]

@@jeanettesantana4907 I bought it from wayalife from Eddie perfect Mount for my gladiator

[@JasonSnailer]

I can’t wait to get a Jeep to have this Wayalife

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Hope you're able to get one sooner than later.

[@khook100]

Looks like a great mount - Wish it had been out a year ago when I was looking for ways to mount my 2M/70CM antenna

[@wayalife]

I'm sorry I wasn't able to get it out sooner.

[@khook100]

@@wayalife no need to be sorry, I’m glad it’s out now and it’s great to see you filling a need that a lot of Jeep owners need.

[@Blacksheeprc2024]

Very smart, i like the innovation

[@wayalife]

Thank you. Happy to hear you like what you see 😎

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

That is very cool. Good engineering work!

[@wayalife]

Glad you like it! 😎

[@frankENZC]

Totally awesome! I'm a Ham and planning to purchase a 2024 Gladiator when they become available. Going mobile! New sub here too!

[@wayalife]

Glad we could be of help with and hope you get your new Gladiator soon.

[@im2lost]

That's exactly what I've been looking for to add a light pod back there

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Glad to hear this is something you could use 😎

[@im2lost]

@@wayalife already ordered lol

[@drewbell9438]

Oh yeah can't wait for you to have these back in stock will need to get a pair! They look like they will work perfectly with my tonneau cover, but give the option for mounting up some ditch lights and antennae' in such a clean way! Really clever! Hopefully shipping to Canada won't be too harsh. ;)

[@wayalife]

We should have more in stock by the end of the week :)

[@stephencarbajal5657]

Thank you for this🙏👏 been waiting for a option like this.

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Glad we could provide you with a solution you've been looking for.

[@chrislarsen1033]

Very cool I just bought a Gladiator last month and I think a couple of those will work perfectly! Please say hi to Cindy for me…. 😊😊

[@wayalife]

Congratulations to you my friend! That is very cool 👍

[@djdannis]

Installed one on my JT, study design and simple install. Only issue was the NMO bracket was too thin for the Midland NMO antenna cable. Had to use washers. Looks great otherwise! I have my NMO bracket facing outward to the side vs. inward towards the bed center. Thanks for making this sweet kit! 🤙

[@wayalife]

Sorry to hear the NMO adapter was too thin for your Midland cable and appreciate you sharing that info with me. The adapter was designed around several different NMO antennas and all of which required it to be that thin to work properly.

[@johngrant1337]

great Idea and great product thanks

[@wayalife]

Glad you like it! 😎

[@jeffpjkelly3965]

Great video!

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sabinofreire8832]

Could you show the path where the antenna cable passed into the cabin?

[@joshua511]

Man, I need this for my 2020

[@CoRogue217]

I like. I need one like this for my 2022 GMC Canyon.

[@jameshubbard1257]

thats clean. great job!

[@wayalife]

Glad you like it! Thank you :)

[@jasonvincent1818]

Great vid....nice ingenuity. Got something for a 2015 F150 for a ham antenna?

[@wayalife]

I appreciate it. Unfortunately, I don't have anything for an F150

[@sigma6725]

MAKE DEDICATED VIDEO ON CHASE LED LIGHT INSTALLATION 👍

[@randallblack6525]

Are there any videos or instruction on how to run the cable to the rear of the Gladiator and get it outside to hook up to the brackett?

[@wayalife]

This video will show you how to run wires out side the cab through the windshield kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5qaapmApLqkidk

[@KQ4KQP]

Great video, I have a question. Do you think is posible to make a bracket like that one to the roof level for a NISSAN FRONTEIR 2024 ?

[@wayalife]

Sorry, I don't own a Frontier and wouldn't be able to know.

[@billlewis1617]

Nice bracket. How did you get the coax from the between bed & cab into the cab? Is there an existing penetration or does it require drilling a hole?

[@wayalife]

Assuming you have an automatic, you can go through the plug on the firewall where the clutch would be. Or, you can run it down the a-pillar and into the engine bay. Or, you can run it between the hard top and body under the rear window. There is a seam that allows for the thickness of a cable and the foam will wrap around it.

[@johnsnyder751]

Is there a video that shows how you routed the CB cable to get it up to your CB?

[@wayalife]

Assuming you're running an ACC BAR, you can use this video to run the cable down the windshield and down to the frame and then out toward the back. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5qaapmApLqkidk

[@scottsnyder8691]

I was excited to see this, then at the end you mentioned the 2020s have a nutsert that prevent this install without drilling. I was happy to see that at least in my case, my 2020 does not have the nutsert, so I'm good to go. Mine was delivered around September 2020 so maybe they deleted them mid year? Mine also has the bedliner so that could be the reason? Anyway...wanted to let you know.

[@wayalife]

Hey, that's great to hear! Jeep must have made the change later in the year.

[@DeanJohnson67]

what trim package JT ? Do you have the rail system ? I have JT-R launch edition which has the full rail system which I use for molle panels ! still going to purchase the kit and make it work one way or another ;)

[@scottsnyder8691]

@@DeanJohnson67 I have the Sport S max tow package no trail rail system.

[@joenord]

I have a 2021 and it has the nut. Pondering that it may accompany the factory tonneau cover as that is where the cover is bolted. I think there's enough room to put the bracket next to it, adding two holes. I will study more.

[@joenord]

Just a follow up: I added two holes to the bed just to the inside of the Tonneau cover mount and it worked fine.

[@kd5216]

I love your kit, I just received it yesterday, but I have a suggestion. I have a bedliner in my 2020 Gladiator, and yes I knew going in that I would have to drill out the bottom hole because it's a 2020, but with the bedliner, it presented a couple of problems. First, I had to drill out the top and bottom holes with a 3/8'' drill bit, just to get through both the bedliner and the holes in the bed. Second, the bedliner is somewhere between 1/8'' and 1/4'' thick, it seems, and with the washer and lockwasher on the bolts, I couldn't get it to thread into the mount at all. I had to leave the lockwasher off. If you made a bit longer bolt, it would help people with this issue. My spray-in bedliner was done at the dealership, I'm guessing, it is something Mopar did before I took delivery of the truck, so it's not some kind of off-brand thing. Again, I love the mount and I think it's going to work great.

[@wayalife]

I appreciate the feedback and glad you still like the mount.

[@Frostytravels]

Great kit...simple and quick to install.

[@wayalife]

Glad you like what you see 😎

[@jttribe7683]

How do you pass through the antenna cable inside?

[@wayalife]

To be honest, you can just run the cable between the hard top and body. There is a seam near the corner where it dips a bit and you route it there to help reduce pinching it. Or, you can run it through the firewall and back along the frame rails.

[@ChasingFloridaa]

If I were to run the antenna mount and secure it the adapter to it with a cb antenna could I run a HAM antenna to the adapter or will it cause interference?

[@wayalife]

Sorry, I'm not exactly sure I understand what you're asking but you should be able to use a HAM antenna with the NMO adapter I make.

[@RussellJohnson-e5i]

How did you get the coax cable from that mount inside the cab? Is there a hole or did you drill a hole?

[@wayalife]

I just ran it in between the hard top and body right where there's a seam at the quarter panel.

[@sheldoncharles5274]

Can you make one for a GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax turbo diesel

[@timxerri1253]

Any idea if you can mount the adapter plate using the CB antenna and run the nmo radio right next to it or will it screw up the signal.

[@wayalife]

So long as you're not running both radios at the same time, I would imagine it'd be okay but I don't know for sure. Sorry.

[@Jackal_Blitz]

For ages now, I've been saying how one day I plan to mount some reverse-facing LEDs for when people are blowing up my rearview with their high beams. This will work perfectly. 😈

[@wayalife]

LOL

[@paolob4785]

Dilemma, use my ATAS 120 on the bed wall mount or tonneau cover? Well, problem solved. I can have both. Thanks and best 73, NH2BV.

[@wailalenizi]

Nice product! I'm just curious can you offer a version for direct mounting of NMO antenna for a clean install?

[@wayalife]

NMO antennas require a thinner mount, a LOT thinner and it wouldn't hold up as a single piece at this location.

[@omarrosales3803]

Can you put a whip light on this bracket? Or a flag holder?

[@wayalife]

So long as either can be installed on a standard CB antenna mount, I see no reason why not.

[@q95oldies57]

How's the swr that close to the cab? Can you buy those mounts somewhere?

[@q95oldies57]

Oops..I see now how to purchase.

[@wayalife]

Glad to hear you found how to purchase the mount wayalife.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=PARTS-JT-ANTENNA-MOUNT

[@markrice1186]

Do you make them for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma?

[@wayalife]

Sorry, I do not own a Tacoma and so I haven't been able to see if it can even be done.

[@ac0m-glennthompson432]

I have a hard folding cover on the back of my Gladiator, can this be used the the cover?

[@wayalife]

I am sorry but I don't know how your cover is installed on your Gladiator and have no way of knowing if it would work.

[@ac0m-glennthompson432]

@@wayalife No problem, thanks for the reply. Once I get the Gladiator back from the body shop (it's been 3 weeks), I'll see if that might work.

[@edp7795]

Will this work in concert with the bed rail system?

[@wayalife]

Yes. The bed rails do not use these mounting holes.

[@dos0711]

You ran the coax under the hardtop?

[@wayalife]

I did. On the corner where there's a divot where the back of the cab meets the corner. Been using this setup for about 4 years now and without any issues.

[@willschreiber6376]

Have you made a mount for those with Gladiators and a camper shell?

[@wayalife]

Sorry, not sure how to make something like that work.

[@willschreiber6376]

@@wayalife maybe a bracket behind the taillights?

[@richardlinn5512]

What size should be used to drill out the Nut-Cert on 2020 Models ?

[@wayalife]

Sorry, not 100% sure yet. I intend to do this on my 2020 JT but it's been snowing and stupid cold out so I haven't had a chance yet.

[@kd5216]

I used a 3/8'' drill bit on both holes because I have the bedliner as well, and it closed up the holes significantly. If you don't have the bedliner, you might be able to get away with the 5/16'' drill bit. I would start with that one, and if it doesn't open enough, go up to 3/8''.

[@elsuperpollo2273]

Do offer these mounts for a dodge 1500 and dodge 3500, I have a dual band UHF and VHF Transceiver and an HF Transceiver for amateur radio

[@wayalife]

I am sorry but I do not.

[@rickkimbley8991]

Anything like this for a 2021 F150? Thanks

[@wayalife]

Sorry, I don't own an F150 so I couldn't tell you.

[@v6eclipse43]

@wayalife Do you have any pointers on running the antenna cable ? I cant go under the top like you did and i went with alittle higher quality cable. Thinking maybe passenger drain plug ?

[@wayalife]

You can run the cable through the plug on the firewall where the clutch would be. Otherwise, you can also run it down the windshield like I show in our CB BAR video.

[@jav_eee]

If you’re mounting an antenna like this and need to get the wire into the cab there are drain plugs under the carpet in the back seat. Use those so you don’t need to run such a long cable.

[@v6eclipse43]

@@jav_eee yup that is my plan i got a 14ft cable coming to do just that

[@v6eclipse43]

@@wayalife ya i was avoiding a 25 foot run to go all the way to the driver side firewall then back to the passenger side where the radio is

[@NYMedic212]

Where did you run the cable from the radio to the antenna?

[@wayalife]

You can run cable out of the cab through the rubber plug where the clutch would have been. Also, there is a seam where the corners and the back of the cab come together and there's enough of a dip to allow for a standard coax cable to be run through and without damaging it.

[@mikemurphy43]

does it need a ground strap to the frame, or are you using a no ground plane antenna?

[@wayalife]

I recommend using a no ground plane antenna but the bed does offer good enough ground.

[@mikemurphy43]

@@wayalife thank you for your reply, your bracket is outstanding! I had rivnuts installed for something else so i drilled them out and got a very good ground to the frame. i used your nmo adapter and mounted a comet ca-2x4sr antenna.

[@wayalife]

@@mikemurphy43 Glad to hear it!

[@TheNarwhal671]

Will it work with a LED whip light?

[@wayalife]

What I can tell you is that there are a lot of people who've purchased one just for that purpose.

[@juanzuniga5976]

Would this work with off road whip lights

[@wayalife]

So long as the whip light mounts to a standard CB antenna mount, yes.

[@vaughnwarriner1220]

Will the mount work with a 2013 F150?

[@wayalife]

Sorry, I don't think it will.

[@TheSidewinder35]

hi there will it fit 2011 Toyota tundra?

[@wayalife]

Sorry, I don't own a Tundra and do not know.

[@jdiator1047]

ordered this earlier 🍻

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Thank you and hope you like it 👍

[@jasonlampton2504]

Will it work for the weboost antenna?

[@wayalife]

I haven't installed one so I couldn't say for sure but from what I've seen, I don't know why it wouldn't.

[@eddewitt-vg3se]

Where can I buy the bracket

[@wayalife]

wayalife.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=PARTS-JT-ANTENNA-MOUNT

[@CJPetersonjr]

My 2020 JT doesn’t have the pre threaded hole

[@wayalife]

If that's the case, you should be able to use this mount.

[@MikeyBikesIt]

Does this fit with a factory tonneau cover?

[@wayalife]

Yes.

[@scottymac5174]

GMRS.. ect... so many different radio options.

[@wayalife]

I recommend running whatever your friends - the people you wheel with run.

[@rbaffrey]

Can someone send me a link or tell me about where to route the coax on my 2023 Gladiator? Also, I bought a 9’ long coax cable. Is that long enough for an antenna mounted on the bed next to the cab? I read somewhere that it should be 18’ long for optimal performance. I’m not sure why this would be.

[@wayalife]

I believe you had reached out to us by email and I have since sent you a response.

[@rbaffrey]

You did and I thank you. Routing my coax cable from the bed into the cab is where I'm stuck at the moment. I don't really want to pinch it under the hard top, so I'm looking for a good way to get it into the the cab from the bed.

[@rbaffrey]

I did just find a reply of yours here on KZbin that answers my question. Thanks again.

[@chillis28]

👍👍

[@ericstjean4143]

Were do you order i don’t seem to find the right place

[@wayalife]

wayalife.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=PARTS-JT-ANTENNA-MOUNT

[@Mike___Kilo]

Very cool. Where's the radio mounted? Update: Scratch that. Everyone was asking the same question, which you've been patiently answering. New question: What about mounting a radio atop the overhead speaker bar?

[@wayalife]

Glad you like what you're seeing! Here's how I have my radio mounted wayalife.com/threads/acc-bar-jeep-jl-wrangler-jt-gladiator-overhead-accessory-mount-installation.64450/ And here is a video of the original version of it as the install is similar kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnuQdHiPrth0irs

[@DUNEATV]

🍻

[@wayalife]

Thank you 😎

[@Adventuredude2024]

What radio do you use?

[@wayalife]

For all the events we do with EVO/Nitto, we run an Icom race radio.

[@JendellOverland]

How will this work if I have the RSI Smart Cap installed?

[@wayalife]

Sorry, it won't.

[@JendellOverland]

@Wayalife no worries, looks like an awesome mount.

[@willieeverett8978]

Man I wish this was an option for a 21 Tundra...

[@wayalife]

Sorry. If I had a Tundra, I would probably make one for it LOL

[@joepro5915]

Is there a reason why I can’t login to your app?

[@wayalife]

I am sorry but we no longer have an app. Apple made it impossible for us to keep it. Google wasn't any better.

[@joepro5915]

@@wayalife, sorry to hear that. Thank you for the quick response.

[@keon8625]

Somewhat unrelated question, but how stiff is that spring for the firestik antenna? Does it sway a lot while driving?

[@xdboardsurfer]

In my experience it doesnt move at all. Its meant to serve as a break for rubbing tree limbs and things like that.

[@wayalife]

Stiff enough to accommodate a 2-3' antenna and not move too much. A LOT better without it but if the antenna were to catch a branch or something, it'll bend away and not break the mount. However, it will flop back and hit the cab. Seen this a lot on Wranglers. It's a give and take.

[@scottymac5174]

Do you CB or are you HAM???

[@wayalife]

I like CB but none of my friends run them anymore.

[@drillbittreed10]

Why not just make a mount thats already for NMO.

[@wayalife]

Well, for one, not everyone needs an NMO mount. Two, the thickness of the mount that an NMO antenna needs is really thin. As in, making a dedicated mount for it in this design would make it very weak and prone to bending.

[@drillbittreed10]

@@wayalife I see . That makes perfect sense.

[@MtnMoto]

Who uses CB anymore? 😂 Great option for a flag mount for Sand Hollow trips😉

[@wayalife]

LOL - me personally, I still like CB's a lot but nobody uses them anymore.

[@mylesbrinkley6305]

DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT IF YOU HAVE A LIGHT TRUCK @wayalife you should really remove the "light truck" portion from this video. It is misleading because this mounting bracket does not work with a light truck. The cable from the radio to the antenna doesn't fit between the bed and the bottom of the bracket.

[@wayalife]

@mylesbrinkley6305 You'll forgive me but it would have been nice if you could have tried reaching out to me by email to see if I might be able to assist you before coming on to my channel to blast me and tell others not to buy this mount. And, to be clear, the title is "Antenna and Light" truck bed mount made specifically for a Jeep Gladiator. NOT just any "light truck". Also, there are LOTS OF DIFFERENT antenna cables you can buy and as you can see in this video, the one I used and recommend DOES. Perhaps, all you need is to use a different cable.

[@mylesbrinkley6305]

@@wayalife this video title clearly states jeep gladiator AND light truck bed installation. You should do better rather than falsely advertising your product to generate views and sales. If you had, then I wouldn't be here blasting your terrible practices.

[@wayalife]

@mylesbrinkley6305 You truly are an idiot on a level I have not seen before. You own a GMC Denali HD and for you to suggest that is a "light truck", is just beyond stupid. And, for you to chose how you read a "video" title is somehow more important than what the title screen says, what is shown in the video and trumps what the product description states on our store, that it's “FOR USE ON A 2021-UP JEEP GLADIATOR ONLY", is completely asinine. Please, do us all a favor and tell everyone you can just how much of a moron you really are. 👍

[@chrisfreeman8183]

Ford mount superduty with a tonneau cover what do you suggest.thanks

[@wayalife]

Sorry, don't know if I can help you there.