Rear bar D2 Disco

[brooksy]

Here are some pics of 1 of the rear bars that I am building for my new business that hopefully will be up & running by the end of March. I will fabricate just about anything for your 4wd.
I am making 1 of these bars for Mick G at the moment as he will be a tester for some of my products.
I am working out of my Garage at the moment but my shop will be at Hervey Bay joined to a current 4wd accessories shop that a friend owns.
My intention is to make most of my stuff in kit form so the customer can fit himself to save money & I will be doing a deal with freight costs for the first 6-12 months.
This rear bar isn't finished yet but I had to quickly paint for some people to look at in Hervey Bay on the weekend, as it turned out I got 2 jobs out of it so https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ . I haven't fitted the bracing for the sides & reverse lights. I will be fitting 2 recovery hooks inline with the chassis also but they haven't been profile cut yet.
The bar is completely made from RHS which makes it VERY strong for it's weight as 1 person can handle it quite easily. It is made from 75x75 along the rear & 75x25 for the sides & 100x6 for the bottom triangulated pieces on the sides.

http://www.d2au.com/modules/G1/albums/album15/05_02_06_085.sized.jpg
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Let me know what you think & if want something done.


brooksy

[MickG]

Looks awesome Brooksy, looking forward to getting mine on!!

Willc al, you later this week to arrange next weekend......doing a recce either sat or sun so will hopefully see you on the other day.

Aye, Mick

[LoadedDisco]

What will be the cost for one of those rear bars.
I could also be interested in a few months time as I nearly riped my plastic one off on Sunday.

[brooksy]

Rear bars will be somewhere around the $1,000 mark & with wheel carrier around $1,500.
A lot cheaper than a Kaymar !!

brooksy

[LoadedDisco]

Brooksy,
Can you incorporate the D2 rear lower lights. I know they will take away a little of the great departure angle you have created but I would like to keep the lights if a steel souround could be done. :?:

[brooksy]

Originally posted by LoadedDisco
Brooksy,
Can you incorporate the D2 rear lower lights. I know they will take away a little of the great departure angle you have created but I would like to keep the lights if a steel souround could be done. :?:

Yeah, I would just make the bar out of 100x100 RHS instead of 75x75. The bar would effectively be 25mm longer & lower. Personally I wouldn't, have you priced replacements......expensive !!! 8O
I cut off Mick G rear quarters & test fitted the bar on his D2 today......PERFECT.
We have decided on which lights to use, so I will be ordering some sets this week. I have also shown him my rear wheel carrier design & he is stoked !! He now wants the carrier & my new designed R/Sliders that intergrate 2x 25mm dia. nerf/foot holds/hi-lift points, bars. 8) 8) :idea:


brooksy

[LoadedDisco]

Hmmm,
Very interested Brooksy. Can't wait till Mick gets back and I can check out what has been done. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[brooksy]

Here is Mick G rig with the rear quarter after cutting & with the rear bar on for test fit.

DON'T YOU LOVE THE CLEANLINESS OF HIS VEHICLE WHEN HE GIVES IT TO ME TO WORK ON (check out the tow hitch, it is chockers full of MUD) :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: 8O 8O :wink:

With my bar you gain 140mm clearance behind the wheel, 155 on the corner & at the contact point to the rear you gain 80mm..........NOT BAD YEAH !!!

http://www.d2au.com/modules/G1/albums/album15/bar_001.sized.jpg
http://www.d2au.com/modules/G1/albums/album15/bar_002.sized.jpg
http://www.d2au.com/modules/G1/albums/album15/bar_007.sized.jpg
http://www.d2au.com/modules/G1/albums/album15/bar_009.sized.jpg


brooksy

[Caveman]

That looks great Brooksy.... 8)

Is the stuff you make only for the D2, or do you make stuff for the D1 as well.??

I might be interested in a rear bar and sliders for my D1 if you can make them.

Cheers
Paul

[brooksy]

I am starting my own fabrication shop which I will be fabricating for all 4wd's but I am going to specialise in L/Rovers.
I will build anything you want for your 4wd as long as it is safe.

brooksy

[MickG]

Very happy with my fitting session at Brooksy's, can't wait to get it bolted to my beast. Super impressed with the quality of work and Brooksy's attention to detail when considering how best to fix the bar to my D2 in the strongest possible way and how the bar will perform for my driving style in the real world.
If anyone is considering getting some bar work done, you wont be dissapointed if you speak to Brooksy. He doesn't just tell you how it is going to look and fit, we both had several discussions about what would suit me and how certain things should look or fit - such as choosing the right lights, where to fit them, and ways to stop mud build up etc. He definitely knows his stuff.

Apologies again Brooksy for the mess I left your drive in, but I just have an addiction to mud!!!

Talk soon and thanks again for taking time out on Sunday, Mick.

[LoadedDisco]

Please post pics of Micks finished rear bar as soon as you get a chace. I’m interested to see recovery points and lights fitted.

[brooksy]

Originally posted by LoadedDisco
Please post pics of Micks finished rear bar as soon as you get a chace. I’m interested to see recovery points and lights fitted.

Will do !! I was going to post some more progress pics but the d2au site that I have all my pics is inactive at the moment so I can't download them.


brooksy

[brooksy]

Some more pics.

http://www.d2au.com/modules/G1/albums/album15/bar_003.sized.jpg
http://www.d2au.com/modules/G1/albums/album15/d2bar1_002.sized.jpg
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http://www.d2au.com/modules/G1/albums/album15/bar2_002.sized.jpg
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http://www.d2au.com/modules/G1/albums/album15/d2bar1_007.sized.jpg
http://www.d2au.com/modules/G1/albums/album15/d2bar1_005.sized.jpg

I thank Mick G for being patient with me in finishing as I am going through a bit of a roller coaster with the business & selling of the house & having to go to Hervey Bay & find a house to rent & organise my block of land up there & so on ........cheers mate https://www.aulro.com/afvb/


brooksy

[MickG]

Originally posted by brooksy
I thank Mick G for being patient with me in finishing as I am going through a bit of a roller coaster with the business & selling of the house & having to go to Hervey Bay & find a house to rent & organise my block of land up there & so on ........cheers mate https://www.aulro.com/afvb/


brooksy

No probs mate, looking forward to the finished piece so I can then start looking at the sliders and steering protector https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

For your info, I'll be back up in Brisbane on Thursday if you need the car for another test fit or anything. Cool if you don't as i'll be in a shirt & tie again and man do I hate being outside in a tie in this weather 8O

Talk soon, Mick

[brooksy]

I'll be on my way to H.Bay on Thursday so we will have to catch up next week.

cheers

brooksy

[MickG]

Originally posted by brooksy
I'll be on my way to H.Bay on Thursday so we will have to catch up next week.

cheers

brooksy

No probs Brooksy, good luck in Harvey Bay. With you moving that close to Fraser are you coming on the GCLRO trip end of March?

Aye, Mick

[brooksy]

Depends on situation with work & how busy I will be. It would be nice having to drive just 8km down the road to the barge :twisted: :twisted:


brooksy

[LoadedDisco]

Thanks for the follow up pics I like the that rear bar and will definiatly be contacting you later in the year to have one made for my Disco. :wink:

[brooksy]

Originally posted by LoadedDisco
Thanks for the follow up pics I like the that rear bar and will definiatly be contacting you later in the year to have one made for my Disco. :wink:

I appreciate the positive response & I look forward to doing work for you.


brooksy

[MacMan]

That looks great! Well done!

[MickG]

Guys, quick update, bar is now on my D2 - pics to follow - and is bullet proof and looks the business. Very happy with the finished design and finish quality. For anyone considering getting any bar work done, you really should get in touch with Brooksy - great value, considered design for the type of driving you do and extremely high quality work.

I don't stand to gain any benefit from advocating his work but am just dam pleased with the results of my bar. I hear he has been inundated with orders so get in quick.

Aye, Mick

P.S. Happy to answer any D2 specific questions anyone has on my bar and how it was done - just pm me.

[NOZ]

I imagine the D1 rear bar would look similar, but if anyone is getting one I wouldnt mind seeing a pic if possible.

[bolts]

Brooksy

Will you be looking at doing front bars for the D2. As I would be interested to see what design and prices you came up with. I have a ES with the fog lights in the front bar which I have now managed to ding. I have had a look at both ARB and TJM so far and neither really appeal to me as they seem to protrude to far for entry and the ones I've seen including Mick G end up hitting the ground, on entry.

Cheers

Bolts