Don’t take it to heart. We are all just jealous. Well me anyways…Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
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Don’t take it to heart. We are all just jealous. Well me anyways…Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
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Nah all good mate. I deserve that handle. I earned it. LolQuote:
Originally Posted by mudski
Wow , that bullbar mounting kit looks like fun ! Looks like Ikeas version of mecanno haha
So it's Front Bar time. I chose the Rhino bar. Hoopless and sexy. What is not to like.
I have shot a heap of video and will be doing a warts and all video of the fit up. Let me premise that by saying NEVER AGAIN!. Take My Money!!!! Pay someone. I have PTSD.
I learnt a heap but fitting for $700 somewhere is A Bargain!!!
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The instructions were a disgrace. The kit was a train wreck at every turn. Wrong. Wrong and wrong! Did I mention Wrong!
First I had to figure out how to remove the front bumper. Wing it I did!
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The kit above was a joke! Half of that lot was wrong and not used. Fortunately I have a good stock of Metric bolts cause this kit was incorrect over and over again. Bloody frustrating I have to say.
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I mounted a Runva XP13 at the same time.
A lack of mountings meant I had to harvest the factory mounts. Buying new factory mounts would have been better... or just put a set in the kit right!!!!! It's not like it was cheap!!!
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The Rhino bar has integrated Recovery points which is nice.
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Aligning the bar was a NIGHTMARE!!!
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Cutting and fixing the inner guard was simply not even mentioned in the instructions. Not dealt with at all. I had to Magiver the shit of out that.
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Bash plates that didn't fit.....
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Agonisingly frustrating to fit.
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Once the pain was over I backed it out of the shed. Seriously, for $700 do yourself a favour! Pay someone.
Stoked with the final product though.
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Happy days.
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Looking good Dazza,
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didn't think one could make sexy sexier!
Very nice Darren. Is the fairlead under the number plate?
Thanks mate. Yes the front plate is on a flip up hinge. Not sure I like it but that's the way it is. Looks neat but I wonder what it will do on a deep river crossing. I cam see it flipping up and getting ripped off. I have it as tight as I can and it still functions.Quote:
Originally Posted by PeeBee
C'Mon Darren, that princess machine isn't going to go swimming! How could you do that? I think the spring holding the plate down will be fine, coupled with the pivot shaft. Looks great i reckon, very tailored and sleek.