Thread: Codan 9350 on the back of a Defender?

I've been watching this thread and in my case I have the Disco D2. A mate and I decided to take a length of 60mil solid round 150mil long, and lathe gradually down to 49.6m at a point through the centre hole of the rear spare wheel and then mill down to 35mm flat top and bottom for the antenna thread to bolt on. When I get this final block it I'll post some pics. The 60mil end has three M8 bolts (the tricky bit is I need to allign this well) so basically I have the least amount of metal, for the occasional use of the 9350.

I know its not perfect given you have to remove the 9350 to get to the wheel but in my case, I do the 2 x a year trip so no need to leave on. Never new landies needed to change tyres anyway!!!!)

I have the open mag type with no covers and the two cables (light wateproofing) enter the top section and will be routed into the the rear door and through the existing electircal boot to a small radio base. I use the ft 857D for my needs.

This cheap option may suit the Defender as well.

Geoff

Hi SteveTd5
I'd be interested in some pics if you could put some up. How did you go with the flexing of the base when the car is in motion? I was keen to get a ladder and roof rack but as it stands now it would only get in the way of my the mt I have made.