The AnD3rew Build Up

**oldsalt** · 14th December 2012, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by AnD3rew

Yes it is Autosafe, seems ok, you lose the set of tie down points closest to the seats which is where the bottom of the barrier bolts in. The top come from two metal strips which run from under the plastic trim directly inside the top of the rear door. I haven't tried to take it out yet, but it looks pretty simple 4 screws to undo which leave the attachment tabs in the car.

Not so - just use the supplied "Z" shaped mounting piece under the tie down and you still have the use of it...
cheers

**AnD3rew** · 14th December 2012, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by oldsalt

Not so - just use the supplied "Z" shaped mounting piece under the tie down and you still have the use of it...
cheers

Hmm, I will have a look and see if I can get them back on, good tip.

**AnD3rew** · 19th December 2012, 08:13 PM

So excited, I am like a kid before Xmas, my ARB bar arrived at the very last second this afternoon so bar and winch being installed tomorrow which will finish the list off.

For now anyway

The final result will be:

2009 D3 TDV6 SE
ARB bar
Champion/warrior winch
Llams
Traxide full power USI 160 dual battery kit
Rhino Pioneer platform rack with, wheel, gas bottle, shovel carriers and half bag.
Maxtrax
Foxwing
GME TX3540 UHF with Mic on Proclip dash mount
Ram iPad mount for HEMA equipped iPad.
Spot satellite communicator
Long Ranger Tank
Rear wheel Carrier
Mitch Hitch with Tigerz11 recovery hitch reciever.
Cargo barrier
Primus IQ brake controller
Fire extinguisher
GOE compressor guard.
General Grabber AT 255/60/18 tyres.
Bushman fridge.

Can't wait to go play

Hopefully post pictures of final result Friday.

**DoctorJ** · 19th December 2012, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by AnD3rew

So excited, I am like a kid before Xmas, my ARB bar arrived at the very last second this afternoon so bar and winch being installed tomorrow which will finish the list off.

For now anyway

The final result will be:

2009 D3 TDV6 SE
ARB bar
Champion/warrior winch
Llams
Traxide full power USI 160 dual battery kit
Rhino Pioneer platform rack with, wheel, gas bottle, shovel carriers and half bag.
Maxtrax
Foxwing
GME TX3540 UHF with Mic on Proclip dash mount
Ram iPad mount for HEMA equipped iPad.
Spot satellite communicator
Long Ranger Tank
Rear wheel Carrier
Mitch Hitch with Tigerz11 recovery hitch reciever.
Cargo barrier
Primus IQ brake controller
Fire extinguisher
GOE compressor guard.
General Grabber AT 255/60/18 tyres.
Bushman fridge.

Can't wait to go play

Hopefully post pictures of final result Friday.

Gee mate heading along at a rapid rate, you'll be blowing away all those patrols and cruisers off the tracks. Can't wait for the photos and I love the idea of the pro lip dash mount might have to look into that a bit further myself

Cheers
Julian

**AnD3rew** · 19th December 2012, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by DiscoWeb

AnD3rew,

Very nice.

What bar are you putting on ? winch as well ?

You might also want to consider rock sliders/sill protectors for that last bit of added comfort when off road.

I like the foxwing and am very close to making the decision to purchase one for myself for Christmas, similar to you I have an Oztent and with the foxwing seems I could be could be set up and enjoying an ale in 10min!!

George.

I thought about rock sliders but I already have the LR sidesteps I know they are not the same level of protection but I like the look of them and the convenience getting in and out of the car. I suspect I will keep them until I destroy one on a rock or something and then buy rock sliders

**SBD4** · 20th December 2012, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by AnD3rew

I thought about rock sliders but I already have the LR sidesteps I know they are not the same level of protection but I like the look of them and the convenience getting in and out of the car. I suspect I will keep them until I destroy one on a rock or something and then buy rock sliders

Very nice Andrew, you've some serious dollars invested there!

Be careful if heading over rough terrain that you don't get too much damage to the steps. I have read that they can prevent the doors from opening:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ml#post1766068

**AnD3rew** · 20th December 2012, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by SBD4

Very nice Andrew, you've some serious dollars invested there!

Be careful if heading over rough terrain that you don't get too much damage to the steps. I have read that they can prevent the doors from opening:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ml#post1766068

Yes more bucks than I want to add up, but my lease was up and I had a choice to either upgrade to a D4 without any accessories, or spend the money putting the accessories on my D3. Since it had been such a good vehicle I chose the latter.

Thanks for the link on the steps. I think you have persuaded my that when the finances have recovered a bit I will take the side steps off and sell them and then buy some rock sliders.

**DiscoWeb** · 21st December 2012, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by AnD3rew

Thanks for the link on the steps. I think you have persuaded my that when the finances have recovered a bit I will take the side steps off and sell them and then buy some rock sliders.

AnD3rew,

I purchased a set from Brad (Disco3QLD) on this site about a year ago and they were very reasonably priced, look great on and whilst I have not yet needed to rely on them during my trips they appear sturdy and well up to the job.

I went the narrow set, however if I purchased again I would probably get the wide set as they provide a bit of a step and would offer greater protection to the lower door panels if required.

Again you vehicle looks great.

George

**discojools** · 21st December 2012, 04:57 PM

Andrew,
Be interested to see if your Warrior winch fits with ARB bar. Peninsula Rangie tried to fit one to my Opposite Lock bar but it just wouldn't fit.
Looking for something else now..Damien there suggested a Superwinch.

I'll be watching to see what happens with yours.

Jools.

**AnD3rew** · 21st December 2012, 06:12 PM

Well I have it and it is complete (almost). It looks great and I am really happy. The Warriorwinch did fit, but the ARB bar isn't designed for the aluminum non roller fair lead plate for the synthetic rope it is designed for the roller fair leads for the wire rope so the guys at Cremorne Prestige, who have done an amazing job despite a number of challenges, had to modify the plate a bit to make it fit. But the winch itself fits fine.

The only annoying thing is that the incandescent bulbs in the accessory indicator lights overload the electronics and makes the system shut down and the indicators won't work at all, it resets when you turn the car ff and on again but then drops out. We had to disconnect them to get me going but in the new year we will have to figure out how to fix this. Anyone else had this problem? It's something I would have hoped ARB would have sorted out, they ave been making bars for D3's for a while now. Might see if I can find LED replacement bulbs for them and see if that sorts it but ARB make it a total pain to get to the bulbs, you have to remove the lower protection plates get in behind, unscrew and and remove the whole light assembly Pull it out and then remove the lens cover to get to the lights.

Ran out of time to take and post pictures but will see if I can take some on the road and post.

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