Thread: Codan 9350 on the back of a Defender?

Hope this helps, I just need to have it powder coated to finish it off

I put a 9350 autotune on the back of my def. This mount on the door behind the spare, but was designed for a Barrett, which is shorter. Therefore the Codan sit a lot higher, the top of the autotune is above the roof rack.
Bought it from Australian 4WD Storage Systems & Accessories in SA.
Will post pics when in the next few days.

Originally Posted by CateNGeof

I put a 9350 autotune on the back of my def. This mount on the door behind the spare, but was designed for a Barrett, which is shorter. Therefore the Codan sit a lot higher, the top of the autotune is above the roof rack.
Bought it from Australian 4WD Storage Systems & Accessories in SA.
Will post pics when in the next few days.

That's the mount I ended up buying (Specifically for a Codan) and like you found it was obviously designed for a Barrett. So, on top of having to drill out the mounting hole, the aerial also sits too high, as you say. Still, it does get most of the tuning coil clear of the bodywork, which I guess is a good thing as long as you remember not to go under low height restrictions! I was also less than impressed with the mounting hardware supplied and will be making up properly fitting sleeves to go over the spare wheel mounting studs as soon as I can get to a lathe...

Sorry to everyone but resurrecting this old post.

I’ve got a Barrett auto tune that I’m trying to decide where to mount it. I was thinking of the NSW special that’s the bull bar mount. But I don’t like the loss of vision and I believe that in some states and possibly NSW it’s illegal.

At the back I’ve got the ladder were I’ve got the VHF & CB aerials mounted so that’s out and it doesn’t give the 150 body clearance.

I was thinking of making a four point bracket. It would go on the drives side under small rear window mount plates eithe side. My concern is the “flex” factor. I’d obviously have to put reinforcing plates on the inside.

Probably not the best description but would appreciated any photos you may have of your non standard aerial mount. Oh!!! my wheel carrier will not allow the post behind it and I don’t like the idea of swing it off the spares studs.

Anyhow, any thoughts much appreciated.

I had 2 options for mine, Front MOD wing top box, or side mount MOD stalk.

Originally Posted by Heggs

Hope this helps, I just need to have it powder coated to finish it off

Heggs, I take it the bootom of the Codan theres a bolt, that you fit a secure not to, then on to what ever you are using as a base plate???

As a matter of interest, why put it on the back? I have my antenna (a nine foot stainelss steel whip) mounted on an aluminium plate that replaced the plastic one on top of the drivers side guard. Under the plate is an auto tuner.

Not saying this is optimum or anything but it is an easy installation and quite effective.

howard

Originally Posted by juddy

Heggs, I take it the bootom of the Codan theres a bolt, that you fit a secure not to, then on to what ever you are using as a base plate???

Yep I have i secure nut within the unistrut bracket, cant be seen from the outside. the base plate is unistrut i use this product all the time at work and had a few bits left over from a project. I have the bracket rubber mounted to keep it off the ali body work and the base arial is earthed back tho the chasis, i have a suport clamp at the top of the tuner to prevent any major flexing and damaging the body work. it all seams to work well. the entire tuner fits below the roof line of the vehical so i can leave it on whilst around town and it dosnt get in the way of everyday life.



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