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The thing is how on earth do you design a REAL Bullbar for a chassis that is designed to " crumple" on impact?
With a ladder frame chassis it isn't a problem to put a fair bit of "Beef" into a bullbar But with a monocoque chassis this becomes problematic.
My best advice for anyone that has new Defender is for gods sake don't hit anything [bigwhistle]
So what you are saying is its only there for show[bigwhistle]Quote:
Originally Posted by trout1105
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Originally Posted by scarry
Slightly off topic, but great to see Ford Australia partnered with ARB here in Melbourne to develop the accessories for the new Ranger, including a decent Bull Bar.
The top part of the new Ranger bar looks similar to the Defender bar (to meet ADR’s), but the centre and lower section is much more solid.
It is the difference between a “fashion design house” and a “engineering design house” when it comes to accessories.
At the end of the day putting a decent Bullbar on a new Defender is like putting lipstick on a pig.
The chassis is NOT designed to withstand the inertia of an animal strike.
On the Defender topic,have a look at this,absolutely amazing.
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Hopefully it will work
So much knowledge from someone with a 2004 D2....[bigwhistle]let me guess. Retired engineer?Quote:
Originally Posted by trout1105
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Originally Posted by ramblingboy42
what are those numbers loanrangie?
do you realise what mine represent?