Ham Radio Install Antenna Mount Problem

[Kilgore]

We had a Bronco come into the radio shop today for an install. The plan was to use this NMO bracket mount from Trailrax since I had one for my personal rig which was not installed yet.

https://www.trailrax.com/products/ford-bronco-trail-sight-accessory-mountl

Although advertised it's compatible with an MMO mount, its not. The antenna being installed was a Larsen NMO50B low band (6 meter) unit

The first problem is the mounting hole is too small for the threaded mount. Yes it can be drilled out, but shouldn't have to be. See photo.

The second problem is the bracket is too narrow to fully support an antenna. See photo.

Anyone know of a an old fashioned hood lip mount that would fit?

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[Roach011]

https://swarfworks.com/bronco-cb/vhf/uhf-antenna-mount/

This is what i used as a rear mount if thats an option for you. Its well made though pricy.

 

[Diller]

I'll second on the Swarfworks. Used one on mine. Though did have to open the hole a tad.

 

[Kilgore]

Our customer rejected the Trailrax product. We tried modifying the mount, but it just looks hacked.

Found this that should fit the bill.

https://topsyproducts.com/collectio...der-mount-nmo-antenna-bracket-for-ford-bronco

We use this type of bracket on 90% of our installs and they work very well. If this fits as advertised, we will stock then the shop and my personal rig will get two. One for vhf/uhf and one for 6 meters.

Two on order now. Will update.

 

[TEAMSLO]

I used this: https://mountains2metal.com/BR6LAPAM/

Not sure if that will fit what you need though.

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