Thread: What happened to your D3/D4 today?

Originally Posted by Narangga

End of day and job done with window working correctly and lock locking correctly by all three methods. Overall a win.

I apologise - four methods.

The old actuator worked from the remote but not when using the button on the dash, the internal latch on the door, nor the key in the barrel externally. The door now locks by all four methods.

Replaced the broken rear drivers side light cluster with a 2nd hand one from a fellow forumite. Glad I did so. I drained about 50ml off water out of the old one that I didn’t know was there (couldn’t see it)

The spotlight and UHF antenna mount arrived today. Yes I know it’s a bull bar but I live in metro and don’t drive at night very much. I got it from a guy on gumtree and really couldn’t justify $3k for an ARB bar. Going to get it powder coated before fitting. I can’t decide between Matt black and gloss white.

Thoughts?

Also, should I get 2 pieces of aluminium welded onto it to mount the UHF and sand flags before powder coating, or use clamp on ones? I know this bar suits quite close but I don’t know anyone with one so I can have a look in person. Is there room for a 2-3” piece of aluminium behind with the top of the risers or behind the tube that’s above the lights?



Actually... what are these rivnuts for?

I'd go black to reduce reflection/glare.
Rivnuts - maybe for underslung mount for aerial. Any welding etc pre painting/powdercoating.
I've used clamp/bolt on mounts with no problems - but get good ones that won't rust.

Originally Posted by John_D4

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I can’t decide between Matt black and gloss white. Thoughts?

Also, should I get 2 pieces of aluminium welded onto it to mount the UHF and sand flags before powder coating, or use clamp on ones?

Actually... what are these rivnuts for?

Clamp on - welded will fatigue and eventually snap.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Clamp on - welded will fatigue and eventually snap.

Fair point, thanks

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

I'd go black to reduce reflection/glare.
Rivnuts - maybe for underslung mount for aerial. Any welding etc pre painting/powdercoating.
I've used clamp/bolt on mounts with no problems - but get good ones that won't rust.

Good point about reflection, I hadn’t thought of that. I think I’m leaning towards stainless clamps actually.

It’s not the strongest bar in the world, but it’s strong enough for my needs. Again, at $1k with freight, I couldn’t justify spending another some $2k for ARB. $2k buys me a discrete winch mount and winch.

Go to Adelaide powder coaters. You may be able to go for Black lower Blade and Colour codes upper section.

Their work is top notch.