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3rd August 2013, 03:48 AM
TPC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun 4x4

Just finished painting the rear point flat black. Looks great.

Are the original bolts back there good enough to reuse?

Also not sure if its in this thread but the bolts on the factory recovery point. WTF?
A 19mm socket relates to an m12 bolt, well every bolt I've had but not these they are bigger.

What size are the front bolts and where can I get some from on a Saturday?

You should be able to get high tensile M12 bolts from Repco on a Saturday.
3rd August 2013, 08:18 AM
threedogs

I think they are 14mm x 1.50 pitch, and 50mm is long enough.
3rd August 2013, 10:36 AM
Shaun 4x4

Quote:

Originally Posted by threedogs

I think they are 14mm x 1.50 pitch, and 50mm is long enough.

Cheers. Will have to go hunting.

Also did you just reuse the rear bolts for the back recovery point or get new ones?
3rd August 2013, 10:40 AM
threedogs

They should be long enough I just sprayed the heads
4th August 2013, 08:51 PM
Shaun 4x4

Either they aren't a 1.5mm cut or the dam shop gave me the wrong bolts!
30th August 2013, 09:19 AM
AB

Hi Everyone,

I would like to welcome John (Outback Ideas) to the forum as our latest Vendor Sponsor. John is well known in the industry for his quality recovery/tow points and has also ventured a little bit into lights, etc so please have a look at his first post in this thread to see what he offers and thank you for your support Threedogs!
30th August 2013, 09:47 AM
MudRunnerTD

Yeah but will he contribute to the forum??? Or just here for the manuals??

Well done John.
30th August 2013, 09:55 AM
Bloodyaussie

Quote:

Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD

Yeah but will he contribute to the forum??? Or just here for the manuals??

Well done John.

Daz you are funny like a brick!!!!
30th August 2013, 10:16 AM
meh

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Got a set of these, Love them!
30th August 2013, 10:23 AM
BigRAWesty

Good to see you joined TD.
30th August 2013, 11:10 AM
threedogs

Who's manuel ??? lol
30th August 2013, 11:43 AM
macca

Didn't realise you weren't, but now you are.

Good on ya John.
30th August 2013, 11:45 AM
rusty_nail

good on ya john for jumping onboard mate!
30th August 2013, 07:19 PM
Clunk

Quote:

Originally Posted by threedogs

Who's manuel ??? lol

Isnt he the guy that works at Farty Towels with Basil?
30th August 2013, 07:23 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Welcome John

Any forum member discounts??????????????????? *LMAO*
30th August 2013, 07:24 PM
megatexture

I'd be happy with an intro!
30th August 2013, 07:44 PM
TPC

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Onya John, good quality stuff.
24th September 2013, 03:56 PM
Drewboyaus

Hi TD,
What are my options on a GQ for front recovery points? I'm running an ARB winch bar if that has an impact.
cheers,
Drew.
24th September 2013, 04:13 PM
threedogs

I have a replacement for the drivers side OE hook,
or if you want to use two you'll need to remove the
bulbar and make a plate to slide inside chassis,
Mudski fitted two using this method.
The plate also has provision for one of those 4.7t black hooks with the spring steel keeper

Edit reason is you only have captive nuts on the drivers side
24th September 2013, 05:59 PM
Drewboyaus

Quote:

Originally Posted by threedogs

I have a replacement for the drivers side OE hook,
or if you want to use two you'll need to remove the
bulbar and make a plate to slide inside chassis,
Mudski fitted two using this method.
The plate also has provision for one of those 4.7t black hooks with the spring steel keeper

Edit reason is you only have captive nuts on the drivers side

What about something to bolt up using the same bolts that are used on the bar?
They make use of a plate with captive nuts attached as part of the bull bar mounting supplied by ARB
I really don't want to have to pull the winch and bar off. That would be a PITA....
24th September 2013, 06:18 PM
threedogs

Just wondering if my "tee" style would fit the GQ, I can check it out tomorrow at a local shop.
He only does Patrols so will have one there.
Or you could pop over one night and see what we can come up with only 12min from Essendon
24th September 2013, 06:19 PM
Drewboyaus

Quote:

Originally Posted by threedogs

Just wondering if my "tee" style would fit the GQ, I can check it out tomorrow at a local shop.
He only does Patrols so will have one there.
Or you could pop over one night and see what we can come up with only 12min from Essendon

Happy to drop over mate. Could possible do Thursday?
24th September 2013, 06:25 PM
threedogs

Sounds like a plan
28th September 2013, 12:52 PM
AB

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Attachment 34711
Here you go 3d
28th September 2013, 03:05 PM
Clunk

can't really tell by the photo but how exactly are the ARB bars attached?
28th September 2013, 03:25 PM
taslucas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clunk

can't really tell by the photo but how exactly are the ARB bars attached?

bolts are the norm

lmao
28th September 2013, 04:07 PM
BigRAWesty

I think AB's is just a standard bar modded for a winch..
The deluxe winch bar wraps around the chassis and uses the 3 bolts either side and 2 under..
28th September 2013, 04:28 PM
taslucas

Quote:

Originally Posted by taslucas

bolts are the norm

lmao

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories

I think AB's is just a standard bar modded for a winch..
The deluxe winch bar wraps around the chassis and uses the 3 bolts either side and 2 under..

yeah on a serious note, i think mine is an ARB bar (modded to fit a winch) and it slides into the chassis rails with two side bolts and one from underneath on each side
28th September 2013, 04:37 PM
Drewboyaus

I have the ARB deluxe bar. I will post a pic if either side in a little while.
28th September 2013, 06:45 PM
Drewboyaus

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Rhs
Attachment 34730

lhs
Attachment 34731
28th September 2013, 07:44 PM
Clunk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewboyaus

Rhs
Attachment 34730

lhs
Attachment 34731

So if that's how they attach, then the left hand side should have captive nuts in place on the barwork so you'll be able to use the standard GQ plates but may need longer bolts.
28th September 2013, 07:54 PM
Drewboyaus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clunk

So if that's how they attach, then the left hand side should have captive nuts in place on the barwork so you'll be able to use the standard GQ plates but may need longer bolts.

That is what I hope will happen. There are only 2 bolts used for securing the bar on the LHS so I'm hoping that is enough......I would think it should be.
28th September 2013, 08:04 PM
Clunk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewboyaus

That is what I hope will happen. There are only 2 bolts used for securing the bar on the LHS so I'm hoping that is enough......I would think it should be.

Having said that though, those holes are in a different orientation to the ones on the right hand rail. Did the have to droll those holes in the left rail, or were they already there?
Mine were already there but the mirror image to the right side.
28th September 2013, 08:28 PM
Drewboyaus

All the holes were already there and ARB supplies the mounting plates that slide down inside the chassis rail.
I think you'll find the positioning of the two holes on the LHS is the same as two of the holes on the RHS but there is a third on the RHS that could be drilled on the left but would need a nut in the inside of the chassis and I'll be buggered if I'm pulling the winch and bar off again to do it.
28th September 2013, 08:30 PM
Clunk

2 Attachment(s)

Like so........ Fit TD's plate to the left side rail with the aid of a captive nut plate from patrol apart.
Attachment 34740

Right side
Attachment 34741

As you can see my bar attaches to the inside edges of the chassis rail not through the inside.
28th September 2013, 08:36 PM
Drewboyaus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clunk

Like so........ Fit TD's plate to the left side rail with the aid of a captive nut plate from patrol apart.
Attachment 34740

Right side
Attachment 34741

As you can see my bar attaches to the inside edges of the chassis rail not through the inside.

That still means I need to pull the bar off to slide the captive nut plate down the chassis rail though.
28th September 2013, 08:50 PM
Clunk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewboyaus

That still means I need to pull the bar off to slide the captive nut plate down the chassis rail though.

now I've jumped on the lappy I can see your photos properly and understand what you mean
28th September 2013, 09:02 PM
BigRAWesty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewboyaus

That still means I need to pull the bar off to slide the captive nut plate down the chassis rail though.

Yes, yes you will.. I'd pull the drivers side out and make a mirror image for the passenger side..
Also make them all the same bolts..
For some reason mine are different..
28th September 2013, 09:06 PM
Drewboyaus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories

Yes, yes you will.. I'd pull the drivers side out and make a mirror image for the passenger side..
Also make them all the same bolts..
For some reason mine are different..

No. No I won't. LOL
I have zero intention of pulling the bar off. I have many more useful (or frivolous) things to do with my time than that. That LHS will either go on with 2 bolts or not at all.
28th September 2013, 09:18 PM
BigRAWesty

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewboyaus

No. No I won't. LOL
I have zero intention of pulling the bar off. I have many more useful (or frivolous) things to do with my time than that. That LHS will either go on with 2 bolts or not at all.

I'm with you.. It should be ok with 2. I'll be doing mine soon so if you guys want a set give us a yell..

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