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HF Auto Tune Mount

Submitted: Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 21:16

Kruzr

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Hi , Can Anyone Tell Me If There Is a Auto Tune Aerial Mount You Can Buy For Alloy 100 Series Toyota Bullbar?
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AnswerID: 267876   Submitted: Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 21:22

Andrew from Vivid Adventures replied:

probably not... in most states it is illegal to place it on the bullbar, although clearly that doesn't stop a lot of folks.
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AnswerID: 267883   Submitted: Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 21:38

Footloose replied:

A fabrication shop should be able to fix it.
However, not only is it illegal in many states, but SWMBO will hit the roof when she sees it in front of her all the time. Wheel placement on the passengers side may also be affected.
Rear mounted A/T's work well, and do not restrict vision.
There are a number of mounts around for the rear of a 100 series.
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FollowupID: 530283   Submitted: Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 22:19

Stu050 posted:

Footy,
Up here, one hardly ever sees a rear mount HF aerial, bullbar mounts are the most common.
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AnswerID: 267886   Submitted: Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 22:07

Stu050 replied:

As Footy says, a welding works should be able to weld the required tab(s) onto your alloy bullbar.
Make sure that you tell them it is for a HF autotune antenna, and the rough weight of it. Otherwise they may not make it strong enough.
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AnswerID: 267890   Submitted: Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 22:45

Member - Doug T (Qld) replied:

Try the ARB antenna mount very strong and reliable, No welding required
TJM mount is not suitable, not strong enough and even with a CB antenna on them they flex and crack off
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FollowupID: 530308   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 at 06:14

Member - Doug T (Qld) posted:

Been giving the mount some thought, Could be best to get one welded on because I would presume the Auto tuner weighs a bit , but as you have a nice clean bar you don't need to ruin it so I would agree with all the suggestions for the rear mount on the tyre carrier idea m although I have seen them mounted down low on a bullbar on the flat section , only needs a hole drilled for that method, but would not be ideal for some of the modern bars that lean back to much .
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AnswerID: 267894   Submitted: Monday, Oct 22, 2007 at 23:23

Mogul replied:

Bullbars are a great place to mount aerials until you have an accident and guess what, no aerial, no radio.

Best to mount it at the rear.
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