D4 ARB Delux bar

[Robocop]

Hi all & sundry

My D4 is as I type this in the process of getting the above bar fitted.. I stuck my head in this arvo & saw the bar & flares off & the front looking kinda bare.. Anywho the hold up is the mechanic fitting the bar is a little unsure as to what tool to use to cut the flares. At first I thought it would be obvious, but then, I wouldn't want to F it up either..

Cheers Rob

[Robocop]

Yes I realize my 'Deluxe' spelling mistake.

[Robocop]

No one knows?

[ADMIRAL]

Hi all & sundry

My D4 is as I type this in the process of getting the above bar fitted.. I stuck my head in this arvo & saw the bar & flares off & the front looking kinda bare.. Anywho the hold up is the mechanic fitting the bar is a little unsure as to what tool to use to cut the flares. At first I thought it would be obvious, but then, I wouldn't want to F it up either..

Cheers Rob

An air hacksaw is usually the tool of choice. The area around the surface to be cut is normally taped up. You do need to be careful...as the saw blade heats up, it cuts faster. If you hesitate, the plastic reseals/hardens around the blade. This can make the blade jump, and damage other surfaces....or break the blade.

[Robocop]

Thank you Admiral, I've passed the info onto the mechanic.

[oldsalt]

When they finish the cut they put a little piece of "trim" plastic on the edge, it's held in place with double sided tape and in my experience this comes unstuck very quickly so I re-glued mine with some strong glue and now it's there to stay ... only a small thing but it annoyed me to see it hanging after a few days in the weather.
cheers

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[Robocop]

Yes I noticed that piece of trim.. It's still in the shop but almost finished. My mechanic can't believe the 'novel' for an instruction manual.

[Robocop]

Ok I have to get a little technical.. Went & saw the D4 this morning, guards cut, no real issues except one thing... The under guard on the passenger side won't fit & by a long shot due to the size of the washer bottle (it hangs too low).



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[DiscoWeb]

Rob,

I recall some discussions on this forum regarding the need to move the washer bottle when fitting an ARB bar, but I thought that was on the V8 and petrol models.

Not sure what you have (petrol/diesel - 2.7 or 3.0) but should be easy enough to knock up another bracket or alter the mounting to allow it fit (I say this with absolutely no idea if that statement is is true or not) !!.

Alternatively have a chat to ARB as i am sure they are aware of this issue and might have a solution.

George

[Robocop]

Hi George,

Thanks for your input, for the record my D4 is the 3.0L TDV6.. I'm actually not fitting the bar myself, I could have but decided against it due to work & family commitments etc.. I also thought it was a half day job.. Anyway the mechanic has contacted ARB but we're still waiting for a reply. Meanwhile I'm on foot...

[disco4now]

I had an ARB fitted to a Feb 2010 D4 3.0 and had to wait a while for it to be released and then a wait for new brackets etc.When it was all a goer they took three days to fit it and basically I think most of it was around the issue of not fitting up because of the washer bottle. They seemed to think something had change with D4. In the end they said it was done and were sort of apologetic about it taking so long and needing to use 4 washers to give a bit of gap so it fitted. There are three washers between the plate and the mounting all around to make it look the same on both sides. I don't notice anymore, and you really don't notice and have not had any issues with it. I got a set of max tracks for $100 because of the wait. So depending how close you are to fitting a few washers may do it?
Regards
Gerry
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[Piddler]

I had an ARB fitted to a Feb 2010 D4 3.0 and had to wait a while for it to be released and then a wait for new brackets etc.When it was all a goer they took three days to fit it and basically I think most of it was around the issue of not fitting up because of the washer bottle. They seemed to think something had change with D4. In the end they said it was done and were sort of apologetic about it taking so long and needing to use 4 washers to give a bit of gap so it fitted. There are three washers between the plate and the mounting all around to make it look the same on both sides. I don't notice anymore, and you really don't notice and have not had any issues with it. I got a set of max tracks for $100 because of the wait. So depending how close you are to fitting a few washers may do it?
Regards
Gerry


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Maybe some Sikaflex along here in the gap?
cheers

[Robocop]

I had an ARB fitted to a Feb 2010 D4 3.0 and had to wait a while for it to be released and then a wait for new brackets etc.When it was all a goer they took three days to fit it and basically I think most of it was around the issue of not fitting up because of the washer bottle. They seemed to think something had change with D4. In the end they said it was done and were sort of apologetic about it taking so long and needing to use 4 washers to give a bit of gap so it fitted. There are three washers between the plate and the mounting all around to make it look the same on both sides. I don't notice anymore, and you really don't notice and have not had any issues with it. I got a set of max tracks for $100 because of the wait. So depending how close you are to fitting a few washers may do it?
Regards
Gerry

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I think the bar is out by a long shot. I know the bar is sitting almost an inch lower than the bottom of the headlights just to allow for the washer bottle & even then the plate under the washer bottle is spaced out to fit. I did notice the bar sits right up close to the grill, if the bar was to move forward a little it may leave more room for the washer bottle but I'm not sure. I'll have a look when I wake up tomorrow.

It's interesting that ARB acknowledged the fitting problem with Gerry but not with mine.

Cheers Rob

[Canaussie]

Rob,

Just curious what the final price was?

[drowell]

More than happy with mine. Fitted in 2010. Took a while but Ok.

[LGM]

My ARB Bar was fitted last Nov. No issues around the fit or finish nor did washer bottle did not cause a problem.

[go-disco4]

Hi All,

I am considering fitting a front bar on my Disco 4

Rather than starting a new thread, I have a couple of question re the ARB/OL D4 bar.

1. Does an animal strike on the bar set off the protection airbags?

2. Has anyone struck anything with the bar eg. tree, another car etc and set off the airbags?

3. Anyone knows whether LR has rejected any warranty claims because of the bar?

4. can the front lamp be removed with the bar on?

regards

GD4

[Redback]

Hi All,

I am considering fitting a front bar on my Disco 4

Rather than starting a new thread, I have a couple of question re the ARB/OL D4 bar.

1. Does an animal strike on the bar set off the protection airbags? If the strike is big enough, as it would without the bar

2. Has anyone struck anything with the bar eg. tree, another car etc and set off the airbags? For me, not yet thankfully.

3. Anyone knows whether LR has rejected any warranty claims because of the bar? They will if they can

4. can the front lamp be removed with the bar on? YES

regards

GD4

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Baz.

[go-disco4]

Thanks Redback

I remember now that someone put a post as to how to remove headlamp with bar on, if anyone can point me to the post, I can take it to my mechanic who thought that you need to remove the bar.

regards

GD4

[drowell]

I made sure I had a good conversation by email (filed) with my dealer saying none of my mods would affect warranty so long as they were professionally fitted.