2013 Bullbar Question

**John_D4** · 8th January 2020, 10:55 PM

Would anyone know if a winch can be fitted to this style of bullbar? I was wondering if a discrete mount would work.

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**loanrangie** · 8th January 2020, 10:58 PM

Looks like the factory alloy bar which isn't winch compatible, not sure if a discrete mount would work with it.

**John_D4** · 8th January 2020, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Looks like the factory alloy bar which isn't winch compatible, not sure if a discrete mount would work with it.

Any idea if they’re a descent bar or not?

**BradC** · 9th January 2020, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by John_D4

Any idea if they’re a descent bar or not?

Is that for going down a hill?

**John_D4** · 9th January 2020, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by BradC

Is that for going down a hill?

Not following Brad, sorry

**Tombie** · 9th January 2020, 06:20 AM

Hi John

Obviously they are better than nothing, however they sit very close to the body and their design and materials means a moderately sized Roo can push them back into the body.

I’ve seen one painted black and it looked ok, in their polished finish they look pretty horrendous on the D4.

**John_D4** · 9th January 2020, 06:24 AM

Agreed I’m pretty sure that they’re not as tough as a 3-5mm thick steel bar but I really don’t do that much night driving at all. I live in metro, even when we’re travelling we try not to drive at night. I do like the look of the standard (non bullbar) D4 and really only need something to hang a spotlight and uhf antenna... and a winch

Plus the new arb suits quite close anyway

**Tombie** · 9th January 2020, 06:56 AM

Having taken a few hits on the ARB on ours - including one at well, let’s say close to 100 in the old language, and not a single bit of movement, I’m confident the ARB doesn’t suffer the same issues

Seriously- for your needs look at the Prospeed mount with the extra hoop at the top. Will look great and do everything you’re wanting.

**LRD414** · 9th January 2020, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by John_D4

.... I really don’t do that much night driving at all. I live in metro, even when we’re travelling we try not to drive at night. I do like the look of the standard (non bullbar) D4 and really only need something to hang a spotlight and uhf antenna... and a winch

You can easily fit spotlights using brackets through the grill. UHF aerial can be mounted to the bonnet or roof.
Various winch mounts are available, some with more features and better design and some cheaper ones too.
Details in this thread > hidden winch on D3/4 with standard bumper and NO roo-bar

Scott

**John_D4** · 9th January 2020, 07:08 AM

All fair points. I had already considered your suggestion Tombie. I only discovered the prospeed option a week ago

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