Tanks Rear Bar/Step - Forum Decision

[Bigrig]

OK

As per my post in the build thread, I'm opening up suggestions as to what to do about removing and replacing the alloy step at the back. I've decided it's got to go, but if you're all up for it, I'd like you all to offer suggestions as to what the custom centre piece/step/whatever should look like. Detailed description, cross section pictures, Photoshop, whatever etc you think will give the idea of your design.

Everyone can nominate a design and at a date to be set, I'll number the designs up and we can take a vote as a forum as to which one wins. From there, I'll have a genuine lash at building the winning design, and once done, get a stainless plate mounted to it (in a very visible spot) and engraved that says something like "Dedicated to the NissanPatrol.com.au Forum". We can decide on this also.

Thoughts??

My only requirement is the trailer plugs need to be mounted up and out of the way, but obviously still easily accessible.

Over to you!!! This could be interesting!! lmao

[nowoolies]

your game mate
i couldn`t be much help
but way to go hahaha

[Bigrig]

your game mate
i couldn`t be much help
but way to go hahaha

C'mon mate ... no ideas?? lol

Should be a bit of fun hopefully!!

[Warnie]

You know you can fill in those holes by just putting the rubber section of your rear bar ends back on. This might be easier.

Failing that, something simple with maximum departure angle is the way to go.

[Bigrig]

You know you can fill in those holes by just putting the rubber section of your rear bar ends back on. This might be easier.

Failing that, something simple with maximum departure angle is the way to go.

Thanks mate - but they don't fill the space and look a bit odd (photos in the build thread with them on - good 2-2.5" gap ..).

Sooooo .... define "something simple with maximum departure angle" lol ... departure will be always limited by the tow assembly, but as you said, it needs to be tucked up!!

[Warnie]

Yeah this is true, I guess only you will be able to decide on what sort of rear bar you want. When I do mine I am to go for a setup sililar to yours. Cheap and easy me thinks. Then later I might lash out at a professionally made rear bar with swing aways and the like.

[Bigrig]

Yeah this is true, I guess only you will be able to decide on what sort of rear bar you want. When I do mine I am to go for a setup sililar to yours. Cheap and easy me thinks. Then later I might lash out at a professionally made rear bar with swing aways and the like.

I'm hoping everyone else will decide for me!!! LOL

Just for sh!ts and giggles!!

[Warnie]

Fair enough, it will be funny to see what people come up with.

[Bigrig]

Fair enough, it will be funny to see what people come up with.

Haha! Too right!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Hey Scotty

I used a length of "C" channel. Heavy duty and will take a big hit with easy. I also took advantage of good bolt up points and it mounts up well. the plug is fitted inside the channel and well protected, you can make out the wires hanging out just to the right of the centre, i have not fitted the plug back up in that pic



Note i had a piece of Checker plate Ali bent up to fit over the top and folded to follow the profile, looks a treat.



I also put a axle stub into the right side ready for a wheel carrier but have not got around to it yet.

Here is the bar without the Alli top on, you can see the "C" channel a bit better there. Note also that eh wings are tucked up and under within the lines of the car almost.



With the Axle stub





my 3 cents.

Cheers