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Thread: New D4 Opposite Lock Bullbar

  1. 20th November 2010, 08:46 AM #11
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    Does the OL bar have a plate to replace the plastic one on the D3/4 (which coves the recovery loop)? If so, is this loop, now permanently available (a la ARB )?

    Has anyone compared the approach angle available with the ECB, OL and ARB bars fitted?

    TIA,
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  2. 20th November 2010, 09:40 AM #12
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    Sorry Peter - cannot answer your questions, but I can provide another pic from a different angle and this might be of use. Pic is from the same source as that posted by Craig earlier in the thread - many thanks to Peter at OL in Bunbury WA!
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  3. 20th November 2010, 11:51 AM #13
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    Did anyone ever establish what a D3/D4 OEM plastic bar & the other stuff you have to take off to fit the ARB or OL steel bar weighs?

    My estimate would be that a steel bar would only weigh 5 or 6 Kg's more than aluminium if you take into account that the alloy bars retain the factory plastic bars.

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  4. 20th November 2010, 04:55 PM #14
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    The ECB bar doesn't retain any of the plastic bumper or the light-weight metal bar behind it. I easily and gently lifted the ECB bar onto its brackets although the winch cradle was already fitted. The winch cradle cannot be omitted as it ties the bar to under the chassis to prevent the bar from twisting. I'll weigh the original parts shortly.

    The removed bits weigh 17kg.
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  5. 21st November 2010, 06:22 AM #15
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    Hi all, from what I can gather, the OL steel bar has a better approach angle than the ECB. How many degrees......not sure.
    Weight difference is unknown as well. I suspect that the steel bar would be 10 - 15Kg heavier.
    I can't see this extra weight being a major issue. It may make a difference in certain 'wear & tear' parts being replaced slightly earlier.
    What about all the other 4WD's out there on the road.....Patrols, Cruisers, Padjero's etc. Why would the Disco be any more sensitive to the extra weight of the steel bar? After all, they are meant to be robust enough?
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  6. 21st November 2010, 02:44 PM #16
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    Hi Jesse,
    I'll just have to wait for your close-up pics when the bar is fitted.

    Best Wishes,
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  7. 21st November 2010, 06:43 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bushwanderer View Post
    Hi Jesse,
    I'll just have to wait for your close-up pics when the bar is fitted.
    Best Wishes,
    Peter
    Yep - will do. But as my fitment is scheduled for Monday week Craig might beat me to it. Between the two of us I'm sure we can whet your appetite - and probably answer some questions too.
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  8. 22nd November 2010, 07:30 AM #18
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    Thought I would post a bigger picture of the new bar, now that I know how. I will post some bigger & better pics of my new bar once it is fitted.
    Cheers, Craig
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    Does the bar come with the underbody protection like the ARB?
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  10. 22nd November 2010, 02:02 PM #20
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    Hi Jesse,
    My interest is purely academic, and for the info of others.

    Best Wishes,
    Peter
    PS: There is no 3.0L D4 on my horizon.
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