hf radio aerial on back

In SA we would go to the Coventry Group - aka Sweetmans / Universal Fasteners - they have everything bolty, and more !

Steve,

whilst I have not done this, I have put a Kaymar spacer on the back of my GU so that I can fit a larger space tyre on the back.

The Kaymar kit supplies the extra bolts.

You should be able to get the longer bolts from a bolt specialist, - ie like cost less bolts in Ringwood. (I am sure that there are more suppliers in the yellowpages.)

Deano

Steve,

Have a look at the yellow pages under the headings:
Fasteners-Industrial
Bolts & Nuts

You should find plenty of local suppliers.

Steve,

Getting the bracket right can be a bit tricky - did mine on a Prado several times to get all the angles right. Need the aerial to be upright when viewed from behind, need to to lean backwards a little (transmits better) and maintain sufficient clearance from the bodywork (160mm for the base of a Barrett, and greater clearance as you head up).

Its best that the bracket leans forward a little into the spare tyre, as this will provide some extra support.

Like others have said - go to a specialist fasteners shop for whatever bolts you require - I used angle iron, so longer bolts weren't required.

And when you find that the aerial is leaning a bit in the wrong direction, make a tapered washer by grinding a standard half inch washer, and sitting it in the required direction.

Cheers
Phil

GO and have a look at the one at G&C in Cranbourne they hve one on their GU out the front

You can buy one commercially (i did), but @ $130- you might be better off making one yourself.

GOB & Denny

As I am not familiar with your GU spare tyre bracket I will get in early and admit I am flying blind with your set up.

However, as a suggestion and only a suggestion this is what I did in this situation.

I have a Kaymar rear bar and spare wheel holder(bracket). Also a a Jerrycan holder on the opposite side.

Kaymar make a HF bracket that can be attached to the spare tyre holder /bracket.

It costs about $100, fits easily, is made specific for the job at hand and is I believe in the long run worth the $100.

Now you may be able to purchase and use/adapt one of these, or have a look at it and see how it is engineered and adopted same.

It comes with all the required 'bolty'type thingo's that you need.

Regards

Ken Robinson

Hi Steve,

I have some pics of the one I made, incorporating a worklight. Member message me if you want the pics.

Cheers

Captain