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  1. 12th January 2011, 12:15 PM #1
    Nova
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    D2/D2a bull bar fitting?

    How hard is it to fit a D2a bull bar to a D2 (2000 model)? I really like the ARB Sahara style bar, but they only do that for the D2a, hence my question.

    I have read a few posts here and there that mention swapping the lights and grill from D2a onto the D2, but is it that simple? Are the lights/grill a straight swap?

    Is there any other Sahara style bars out there for the D2 (I haven't found any, doesn't mean they don't exist though...)?

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  2. 12th January 2011, 03:15 PM #2
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    My understanding is that the D2a sahara bar can be installed on a standard D2 with only a minor trim to the bottom of the grill and the little panels under the headlights. About 10mm I think.
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  3. 12th January 2011, 04:32 PM #3
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    Nova,

    I just washed my hands after the lasts 3 hrs fitting an non winch d2a bar to my 2001 d2.... i had to trim the grille a bit and there is a slight gap under the lights, but I'm very happy with it...It a 4x4 no a show room car so ill live with little gaps.

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  4. 12th January 2011, 04:51 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by justin.boyd View Post
    Nova,

    I just washed my hands after the lasts 3 hrs fitting an non winch d2a bar to my 2001 d2.... i had to trim the grille a bit and there is a slight gap under the lights, but I'm very happy with it...It a 4x4 no a show room car so ill live with little gaps.

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    I wanna know where all these D2a bars are coming from

    Always Rob you Blind want $1900 plus fitting for a winch bar new.


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  5. 12th January 2011, 05:09 PM #5
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    My brother has just fitted a Sahara bar to a 2001 D2 and as Biggin mentioned it only required very minor trimming.
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  6. 12th January 2011, 08:23 PM #6
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    Sweet, trimming the grill isn't an issue. If the panel gaps are too big I can always find some sticky rubber tube (like a door seal) and fill the gap.

    Thanks guys,
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  7. 17th January 2011, 10:34 PM #7
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    Hey mate i just did mine yesturday started fitting at 1 was sitting down at 6 having a beer after cleaned up i did a project report too have a look

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