MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up

[MudRunnerTD]

OK, might of missed it but how are you mounting this. Does this bolt up to other bar work?

Hey Toddie, it's a direct Weld On Permanent rack.

It welds along the gutter and roof as a roof slider and welds to the A Pillar at the front.

Here is a pic off the guy I bought the original rack from and have modified it to suit with the rear to be utilized for a bit of fire wood it needed.




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[MudRunnerTD]

So I had to drill 14mm holed up into the bottom of the chassis to mount the GU tow bar. I'm pretty stoked with how it's come up.

I wire brushed and painted the towbar before mounting it.





Today I cut off the factory tie down points off the back as they are in the way and not required.





Then I made a start on my new rear bar. I bought some 100mm wide flat plate 16mm thick to use as the mounting plates and will incorporate a recovery point at each chassis rail too.

In between it Pissing down rain today I got a little bit done.

I will make the middle of my new bar the same as my old one with C channel as I like the look.

The mounting plates.



Marked out and centre punched ready to be drilled in steps.





Now the 25mm recovery hole suitable for a shackle. The plate is 16mm thick and I left 25mm of meat in front of the hole. I consulted 3dogs about this and he reckoned that would be fine.









Using a 100mm cutoff wheel I marked where I will grind to later.





I bought this drill bit set off eBay years ago! Bloody handy bit of kit!!!



Did I mention it pissed down most of the day!!



Damn I need a Shed!!!



Mounted up the mounts to the GQ Factory towbar mounting holes.





I'll grind the radius later.

Cut and test fitted the C channel





Measured, marked and drilled the holes for the 4 mounting points across the back where I have previously welded nuts on for my last bar.



I have also decided I will cut the end of the towbar off behind the pin hole and per mantle mount a new hook into the tow bar tube with new longer bolts through from the top like the removable one but permanent.



Getting there.


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[mudski]

Top stuff Darren. Makes me think i should get off my rrsss, remove my ARB delux steps to start making them into sliders. I got the materials...

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[BigRAWesty]

Can I ask why have you added the tow bar?
I thought you would have gone the kaymar style setup and put it all to your chassis.
Keep a wicked departure angle.

[MudRunnerTD]

Can I ask why have you added the tow bar?
I thought you would have gone the kaymar style setup and put it all to your chassis.
Keep a wicked departure angle.

Hi Kallen,

To be honest i Ummm'd and Arrrrr'd about this for a long time. I took a heap of measurements of my old bar and the tow bar and there was very little in it. The old bar hung down and the tow point stuck out almost the same distance.

When i made the rear bar originally it was about 12 years ago. I Over Engineered it heaps and was / am confident that it is a Strong bar and up to the task. Well tested too i tell you. Back then though i knew less than i do now about Snatching forces off the tow point. No discussions then really about Tow Balls (well a little).

So this option removes all doubt i may have and i know for sure there is No Risk. I have managed the Risk as much as i can.

Note also the Significant Damage to the bottom of the LRA Tank!!! The Tow Bar fully protects the tank now and this damage will be almost Impossible to occur again! Big Winner and probably the deciding factor.

Once bolted up with the hook in it looks like it sticks out heaps!! But with the new rear bar on too it will not look at bad. I will cut about 150mm off the end of it and that will actually mean it will be a better departure angle than before!!! add the 37s and its a win.

The new Hook will be permanently mounted the same way as it is in that receiver but straight through the Towbar with holes drilled from the top through to the bottom so t will be very snug.

[BigRAWesty]

Hi Kallen,

To be honest i Ummm'd and Arrrrr'd about this for a long time. I took a heap of measurements of my old bar and the tow bar and there was very little in it. The old bar hung down and the tow point stuck out almost the same distance.

When i made the rear bar originally it was about 12 years ago. I Over Engineered it heaps and was / am confident that it is a Strong bar and up to the task. Well tested too i tell you. Back then though i knew less than i do now about Snatching forces off the tow point. No discussions then really about Tow Balls (well a little).

So this option removes all doubt i may have and i know for sure there is No Risk. I have managed the Risk as much as i can.

Note also the Significant Damage to the bottom of the LRA Tank!!! The Tow Bar fully protects the tank now and this damage will be almost Impossible to occur again! Big Winner and probably the deciding factor.

Once bolted up with the hook in it looks like it sticks out heaps!! But with the new rear bar on too it will not look at bad. I will cut about 150mm off the end of it and that will actually mean it will be a better departure angle than before!!! add the 37s and its a win.

The new Hook will be permanently mounted the same way as it is in that receiver but straight through the Towbar with holes drilled from the top through to the bottom so t will be very snug.

I was thinking the tank protection would be the winner..
And yes I guess departure angle isn't an issue when running monster truck tyres lol..
It's looking good.
Might have to drop in if we make roofys and see it personally..
Show the wife what could have been...

[lucus30]

Following this as I'll be interested in seeing the finished product. Will it make an appearance at the donk party ?


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[AB]

Following this as I'll be interested in seeing the finished product. Will it make an appearance at the donk party ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Of course he's bringing this mysterious Gq up to the meet up...pffft!??

[Winnie]

Following this as I'll be interested in seeing the finished product. Will it make an appearance at the donk party ?


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Hahahaha you're funny you are!

[MudRunnerTD]

Following this as I'll be interested in seeing the finished product. Will it make an appearance at the donk party ?


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I wish. Nah not a chance unfortunately. I still have a fair bit to do and keen to drive this winter. Given the state of affairs with defects and Police these days it will most likely be a Night Drive car. Lucky I LOVE NIGHT DRIVES!!!