Thread: D2 bullbar onto D1

Hi Greg, I have been down the same road myself. There where a couple at very good prices on Trademe. If I recall correctly the answer was no. But I am willing to be proved wrong as D2 stuf is cheaper here for some reason.

Adrian

Actually i'm pretty sure a D2 bar will fit a D1, this was asked a while ago so a search should bring up some info.

The answer is - you can make it fit - if you cut, grind, weld, re-cut and re-weld.

So on reflection the answer is no

Most of us D1 owners have asked the same question as the D2 bars are cheaper. The answer being no is one of the reasons the D1 bars hold their value.

hmm, someone should take some D1 bars to NZ from Aus and bring back some D2 bars, cos the D1 bars are cheap and D2 expensive in aus, and looks like the other way round in NZ

thanks guys,
it looks like the correct answer is - no if I am wanting a straight bolt on fit. And the other answer is - yes if i want to weld on new mounting brackets. Finally found a post - titled "brush bars" while i was looking for "bull bars" where a member welded new mounting brackets to fit the D2 bar onto his D1. Very nice job it was too.
There were also a few comments about the lack of strenght of the standard factory bars - they are not designed for serious knocks while off roading and bend easily, or the end wrap arounds fall off after hours on bumpy roads. A bit discouraging really as aftermarket bars in NZ are quite heavily priced - $1300 for a couple advertised on trademe is too steep for me.
cheers
Greg

Pretty sure id can be done with an ARB bar with just a fair bit of fiddling, not sure if the cutting and welding is needed... there's a guy in our club that has done it he's a member on here but i'm not sure what his forum name is... i'll try and find out for you and get back to you.

Shamo