Minelab Bow Knuckle and Bungee Kit for GPX Series Metal Detectors

The Minelab Bow Knuckle and Bungee Kit is a factory replacement assembly for GPX series metal detectors, including the same 6mm RoHS bungee strap, bow knuckle connector, and nylon hardware that ships with new units. GPX owners working remote goldfields need a spare kit on hand because a failed bungee mid-hunt means lost mobility and detector balance. This kit restores the original swing feel when your existing strap stretches out or the knuckle cracks after years of desert prospecting.

What's Included with the Bow Knuckle and Bungee Kit

• Bow Knuckle connector (black injection-molded plastic)
• 6mm RoHS Bungee Strap
• 1/4-20 1.5 Nylon UNC Screw
• 1/4-20 UNC Black Nylon Wing Nut

Why GPX Owners Keep a Spare Kit

• Field-proven compatibility: Drop-in fit for all GPX series detectors (GPX 4500, GPX 5000, GPX 6000) with zero modifications or adapter brackets required.
• Maintains swing balance: The 6mm bungee strap tension matches the factory spec so your detector's weight distribution stays consistent across multi-hour prospecting sessions.
• Nylon hardware resists corrosion: The 1/4-20 nylon screw and wing nut resist corrosion in dusty or humid conditions.
• Compact backup for remote hunts: Fits in a belt pouch, so you can carry a spare kit on multi-day desert trips where a broken strap ends the hunt early.

RoHS Bungee Strap Construction for GPX Detector Mounting

The 6mm bungee strap uses RoHS-compliant elastic that maintains tension during extended prospecting sessions. GPX prospectors running the detector in vertical mode (coil forward, arm extended) put constant load on the bungee, and the factory-diameter strap prevents the bow knuckle from sliding down the shaft mid-swing. The black nylon wing nut tightens by hand without tools, so you can adjust strap tension in the field when switching between light and heavy coils.

The bow knuckle connector is injection-molded ABS plastic with a mounting tab, and it's the same part Minelab ships on new GPX units. When the knuckle cracks (usually from overtightening the wing nut or dropping the detector on rock), this kit gets you back to prospecting in under five minutes.

Specifications

• Compatibility: Minelab GPX Series (GPX 4500, GPX 5000, GPX 6000)
• Bungee Strap Diameter: 6mm
• Bungee Material: RoHS-compliant elastic
• Screw Size: 1/4-20 UNC x 1.5in (nylon)
• Wing Nut Size: 1/4-20 UNC (black nylon)
• Bow Knuckle Material: Injection-molded ABS plastic
• In the Box: Bow knuckle, 6mm bungee strap, nylon screw, nylon wing nut
• Warranty: Minelab manufacturer warranty

Why Buy from Serious Detecting

Serious Detecting is an authorized Minelab dealer, which means this bow knuckle and bungee kit ships directly from Minelab's U.S. distribution network with full manufacturer warranty coverage. Our team runs Minelab metal detectors and gold prospecting equipment in the field, so we stock the metal detector parts and accessories that GPX prospectors actually break or wear out on remote hunts. Every order over $99 ships free, and our 30-day return policy covers fit and function issues. Need installation help or compatibility confirmation for your specific GPX model? Our support team answers technical questions from working detectorists every day.