D4 Landrover Bull Bar - latest news

Good call Babs. Not just the kids though, that wireless control unit in the solenoid box gets water in it, anything could happen and without you knowing.

That's why I remove the hook and cable tie the rope to the bar..

No hook to steal, and if it activates - just snaps a cable tie and rotates till the battery goes flat (easy to rectify).

You can also fit a waterproof push button on the back of the controller to isolate the remote...

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Originally Posted by Babs

Fitted the isolator switch today to the winch, seen as the guys who fitted the winch didn't do it.

I wasn't comfortable having constant power to the winch, all I needed for a disaster was one of my kids to get the wireless remote out of the glove box and start pressing buttons.

I'm not happy where input it but I was limited by the short lead that goes from bat terminal to isolator.

It now sits on top of the auxiliary battery.

I will source another cable and relocate it to the side of the washer bottle.



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Cheers, Babs :D Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

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Have you had a look at the hood liner since putting that there Babs? I cut down the 2 hooks holding down the aux battery on mine because even those were rubbing on the liner... Before vibrations make a hole in it.

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Originally Posted by Russrobe

Have you had a look at the hood liner since putting that there Babs? I cut down the 2 hooks holding down the aux battery on mine because even those were rubbing on the liner... Before vibrations make a hole in it.

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I keep bloody forgetting to check this.

Hopefully tomorrow I'll remember, I'll keep you posted. [emoji106]

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Originally Posted by rhinosm

I'm having my ARB bull bar fitted today.
They have called me to say there is a problem.
The bar doesn't have provision for the Adaptive Cruise Control Radar.
They actually have a mounting bracket to suit from Ford Ranger BB but ARB HQ have not tried and tested. I spoke to LR who understandably said they honestly don't know if radar will work if relocated 200mm to the right, and may void warranty.
Anyone come across this issue?
I will have to turn it off for now until ARB come up with a solution which may never happen.

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Hi rhinosm,

How did you go with the radar mounting? I love mine and will hate to lose it. Is it still actually mounted/fitted and plugged in behind the steel bar work? I'd assumed it would have been originally mounted to the now replaced plastic bumper.

Ditto with front cameras - any progress or resolution?

Hi Andrew
The bull bar is on and looking good.
The ACC radar remained in its position, untouched, and is working also.
It is mounted car frame, rather than to bumper.
There appears to be just enough open area for it to work.
If I ever fit a winch it would be completely blocked.

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Originally Posted by rhinosm

Hi Andrew
The bull bar is on and looking good.
The ACC radar remained in its position, untouched, and is working also.
It is mounted car frame, rather than to bumper.
There appears to be just enough open area for it to work.
If I ever fit a winch it would be completely blocked.

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Awesome :)
Except I will be fitting a winch:mad:
Can you describe exactly where it is fitted please? I can't see it with OEM bumper in place.

Thanks too to everyone for all the posts and pics of the Summit bar. It has been a long time coming but looks like ARB has delivered a great product again, albeit with a few initial fitting and gap concerns.

Andrew

Its directly behind and above number plate in my photos.
It must be working thru grill above umber plate.
If they keep number plate low enough it works, if located high, in front of grill section it would be blocked.
You can make it out in photos, a rectangular shape at back.

Can you take a pic level showing more of the front - I think there may be a possibility that with a careful installation the Winch and Adaptive cruise could coexist

Your wish is my command.
I hope this helps.
Needs a wash.