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    Bullbar underbody protection

    I am considering a bul!bar / winch for my 2.7 D4 currently a name like arb or opposite lock. At the same time I am planning for underbody protection.

    Any current bullbar owners like to comment on what underbody protection is needed compatible with bar?

    Main concern is intercooler and radiator damage, rock sliders maybe.

    Main need is a robust tourer with a trip up the cape next year the biggest challenge.

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    I think I can help you there

    If I get out early enough (and it's light still) will try to get some pics...

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    If you fit a ARB or OL bar then you get plenty of great underbody protection back to the OEM steel plate that covers the sump etc.

    Yes you can get a protection plate for the auto and nearly everything else you can think off if you really want to, but in my opinion most are serious overkill other than the compressor protection plate that Gordon (GOE) sells.

    Add in a good set of rock sliders and you have most everything you need covered.

    The first thing that usually gets flattened is the dual exhaust pipes that go under the diff, but I had mine replaced by the local exhaust shop for, from memory, $120, so that's no big deal.
    Cheers,
    Terry

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    I make a replacement heavy-duty plate for the underside of the ARB bar, will consider one for an OL bar if there's the demand.

    Cheers,

    Gordon

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    I've had the opportunity to test my clearance and can say without the protection I would have done some much more serious damage.
    I'm plated from the bar back to the back of the TCase and then under the tank as well - I really mashed that up!

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    Last edited by Tombie; 12th November 2015 at 02:17 PM.

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    I then added some sliders
    Attachment 80447

    Next will be compressor guard, air tank guard, Arm sliders and rear diff guard.
    Last edited by Tombie; 12th November 2015 at 02:17 PM.

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    Tombie how much was the Ironman Engine / Transmission protection plate kit?
    2014 SDV6 HSE - LLAMS, Tuff Ant Tree Sliders, Tuff Ant 18" rims, Nitto Ridge Grappler tyres 265/65 R18, Custom Lipo4 battery, Custom Drawer storage system https://www.box.com/s/jem0ilac3cner2mexq64

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    $450

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    Hi Tombie, where did you get the fuel tank cover from? Was it a custom job?

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    Devon 4x4 - the freight was more than the plate

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