UHF antenna mounting on LR AU bullbar

[Struan]

Hi folks,

Wondering if anyone has a solution to mounting a UHF antenna on the (genuine Land Rover AU accessory) bullbar on a 663 Defender? My local ARB says there's not enough clearance.
Surely someone's done it locally?
Many thanks!

[loanrangie]

There is a bull bar ?

[Tins]

There is a bull bar ?

RU serious??? There's one for every configuration. The car is a nightmare. Option Up!

[zilch]

Hi folks,

Wondering if anyone has a solution to mounting a UHF antenna on the (genuine Land Rover AU accessory) bullbar on a 663 Defender? My local ARB says there's not enough clearance.
Surely someone's done it locally?
Many thanks!

Struan did you look at the one Lourens suggested on the FB Ozzie owners group ??

[dontwakemeup]

I just used a stedi mount. It's a 60mm appx diameter bar. Most antennas need a 16mm hole.

60mm to 65mm Black Bull Bar UHF Mounting Bracket Clamp

[loanrangie]

RU serious??? There's one for every configuration. The car is a nightmare. Option Up!

I obviously don't spend as much time trolling the internet as you do.

[Struan]

I just used a stedi mount. It's a 60mm appx diameter bar. Most antennas need a 16mm hole.

60mm to 65mm Black Bull Bar UHF Mounting Bracket Clamp

Ordered & will try it out - thanks!

[Struan]

Struan did you look at the one Lourens suggested on the FB Ozzie owners group ??

Yes the Repco one gives about 2mm clearance to the bonnet - with 4WD flex it might gouge the panel. But the bracket could be modified to remove some metal and give a little more clearance.

[Struan]

There is a bull bar ?

Here are the details:
LAND ROVER ACCESSORIES - Land Rover Defender - EXTERIOR - EXTERIOR PROTECTION - Bull Bar Kit - Air Suspension

[trout1105]

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Thats not a BULL bar its a RABBIT bar
I am pretty sure that that bar would cave in if it hit anything bigger than a rabbit.