I had a CJ many years ago. And you are right about one thing. There isn't much room.

Do you have a winch on the front??

I had a winch on the front of mine. But I used the winch that worked off of a trailer hitch so I could take it off when not using it.

I also liked that mount because I bought one of the storage racks that fit right into the same trailer hitch. I could easily put whatever I shot on that platform. Plus it was great for packing things in and out. Tom.