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.Originally Posted by Drewboyaus
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.
1997 GQ Patrol RX, TB42E. Mods: OME 2" lift, 33" BFG KM2'S, ARB winch bar & reconditioned X9 Superwinch, IPF 900 spotties HID conversion, ARB side steps and scrub bars, Kaymar rear step & spare wheel carrier & jerry holder, Rear 55W LED worklight, Safari Snorkel, 147L LRA tank, Extended diff breathers, dual batteries, GME UHF, Home built drawer and fridge slide, ARB 60L fridge.
BigRAWesty (28th September 2013)
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.
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.
1997 GQ Patrol RX, TB42E. Mods: OME 2" lift, 33" BFG KM2'S, ARB winch bar & reconditioned X9 Superwinch, IPF 900 spotties HID conversion, ARB side steps and scrub bars, Kaymar rear step & spare wheel carrier & jerry holder, Rear 55W LED worklight, Safari Snorkel, 147L LRA tank, Extended diff breathers, dual batteries, GME UHF, Home built drawer and fridge slide, ARB 60L fridge.
Like so........ Fit TD's plate to the left side rail with the aid of a captive nut plate from patrol apart.
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Right side
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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.
1997 GQ Patrol RX, TB42E. Mods: OME 2" lift, 33" BFG KM2'S, ARB winch bar & reconditioned X9 Superwinch, IPF 900 spotties HID conversion, ARB side steps and scrub bars, Kaymar rear step & spare wheel carrier & jerry holder, Rear 55W LED worklight, Safari Snorkel, 147L LRA tank, Extended diff breathers, dual batteries, GME UHF, Home built drawer and fridge slide, ARB 60L fridge.
BigRAWesty (28th September 2013)
now I've jumped on the lappy I can see your photos properly and understand what you mean
Drewboyaus (28th September 2013)
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..
Cheers
Kallen Westbrook
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.
1997 GQ Patrol RX, TB42E. Mods: OME 2" lift, 33" BFG KM2'S, ARB winch bar & reconditioned X9 Superwinch, IPF 900 spotties HID conversion, ARB side steps and scrub bars, Kaymar rear step & spare wheel carrier & jerry holder, Rear 55W LED worklight, Safari Snorkel, 147L LRA tank, Extended diff breathers, dual batteries, GME UHF, Home built drawer and fridge slide, ARB 60L fridge.
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..
Cheers
Kallen Westbrook
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