Thread: Replacement rear bars

I once saw a NOS rear bar offered at over $1K. anything other than a new bar that has been in a dark warehouse is a no no as the sun makes them brittle as I am sure you know.
Funny when I broke mine up to fit the steel bar the top broke apart but underneath was supple.
Regards PhilipA

Absolutely, thats the problem with them. They're all cracked and even the good 2nd hand ones wont be too far behind.

Steel is the sensible and only viable option IMO. Same price for an item that will outlast the car.

Just trying to keep the weight out of the car, especially in that location. I built a really good steel bar, but a plastic bumper cover is so much lighter for touring and if I'm not slapping around in ruts anymore.

You can still find them for sale but too expensive IMO, google out DQB000410PMA

Originally Posted by sierrafery

You can still find them for sale but too expensive IMO, google out DQB000410PMA

Excellent, huge thank you! The part number!

Looks like they are still being advertised, hopefully they will be in stock.

They are an expensive bit of plastic, about $1000-1100 plus international shipping.

Edit: looking like it might be a no stock, no eta scenario..

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Excellent, huge thank you! The part number!

Looks like they are still being advertised, hopefully they will be in stock.

They are an expensive bit of plastic, about $1000-1100 plus international shipping.

Edit: looking like it might be a no stock, no eta scenario..

I think the weight difference is negligible, Simon, unlike the price.
Note the price of the out of stock, plastic bar at the bottom of the linked page.

Heavy Duty Steel Bumper Bar Rear suitable for Discovery 2 Aftermarket

Originally Posted by V8Ian

I think the weight difference is negligible, Simon, unlike the price.
Note the price of the out of stock, plastic bar at the bottom of the linked page.

Heavy Duty Steel Bumper Bar Rear suitable for Discovery 2 Aftermarket

I'm guessing there wont be any availability of them either.

Oh well, I might have to dust this off and fit some lights to it.