Rear Bar for NL

Post by **StephenF** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 3:39 pm

After a weekend at Briar Station have left the rear bar in a creek somewhere. Can anybody advise on an after market rear bar for a NL. I would prefer something in steel. Alternatively if I could be pointed in the right direction to somebody who could fabricate one.

Thanks

Post by **Bitsamissin** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 8:15 pm

Unfortunately there is nothing off the shelf that will bolt on such as a Kaymar etc.
The only ones I've seen have been custom made by local 4x4 shops (check your local area).
I asked Kaymar a while ago and they were not interested in developing one for the Gen 2 Paj as it was too difficult and not enough demand.

Post by **-Scott-** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 8:17 am

Just like once apon a time there wasn't enough demand for a front locker.

How about a role call? Who would be interested in a rear bar if Kaymar developed one? I've thought about a rear bar with dual swing-aways to carry two 33" spares, but I have no doubt there will be some reason that a bar developed for the LWB won't fit a shorty! :cry:

Am I the only one?

Scott

Post by **Noisey** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 8:29 am

I'm going custom - need the bling bling factor.

Post by **Grantw** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 9:37 am

I would like to see some of these custom jobs... When I see one I like Ill let you know if im interested.

Post by **Noisey** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 9:50 am

Grant

Have sent you an email - it's a starting point.

Post by **Grantw** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 12:42 pm

replied to email.... Sweeeeeet

Post by **StephenF** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 1:28 pm

I am happy to look at Kaymars or any custom bar work out there. How do we get the ball rolling to show manufacturers there is enough demand out there.

In the mean time any suggestions who would be worth talking to regarding a custom job.

Stephen

Post by **Bitsamissin** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 2:09 pm

Cheezy will do one for mine eventually probably a cross between a tube bar and something that offers lower quarter panel protection. I may even shave a bit off the bottom of rear quarters so get some extra clearance.
It will also have to have the built in lights for ADR.
The problem with a Gen 2 is that the chassis rails will have to be shortened so a flush fit bar can be mounted the stock bumper tapers in at the centre. Mine will be built so a 36" tyre can be mounted on the back door without touching. Another option is a swing away carrier so a high mount jack/shovel can be mounted on the back door.

Post by **Hekta** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 2:18 pm

Bitsamissin wrote:Cheezy will do one for mine eventually probably a cross between a tube bar and something that offers lower quarter panel protection. I may even shave a bit off the bottom of rear quarters so get some extra clearance.
It will also have to have the built in lights for ADR.
The problem with a Gen 2 is that the chassis rails will have to be shortened so a flush fit bar can be mounted the stock bumper tapers in at the centre. Mine will be built so a 36" tyre can be mounted on the back door without touching. Another option is a swing away carrier so a high mount jack/shovel can be mounted on the back door.

Did you raise your rear bar with the body lift Frank ? I raised mine and the 33" tyre just fits on. How will the door hold up to having a 36" tyre hanging off it ? Can it hold the weight alright ?

Post by **Grantw** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 2:55 pm

I hang a 35" claw on a steely on mine with no probs...

Post by **Hekta** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 2:58 pm

How does it fit with the rear bar Grant ?

Post by **Bitsamissin** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 4:01 pm

No my bar is still as original after the body lift otherwise the 34" JT2 would not fit.

Post by **Grantw** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 4:10 pm

We had to mod the bracket so that the rim sat about 20mm higher on the bracket. With the 35" tyre on the back i cannot see through the rear window basically.... But the door handles the weight no probs.

Post by **Grantw** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 4:12 pm

Rear bar was lifted with the body lift and then the bracket was modified to suit the spare.

Post by **Grantw** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 4:15 pm

Now heres a question? Are the rear bars the same throughout the GLS models?(Thinking that most of us have Gls) Ie. 1992 vs 1999. (NH vs NL) Are the Swb and Lwb bars the same?

Post by **-Scott-** » Wed Sep 15, 2004 5:49 pm

From swb to lwb the "caps" on the ends of the bumpers are different - shorty "follows" the wheel arch, LWB has vertical end on the cap, then another bit to the wheel arch.

I bought my "lift kit" from a NH LWB GLS, which included modified brackets to lift the rear bumper. These fit my shorty perfectly, so something is common...

After my lift the 33" MT/R has zero clearance to the bar - I'm not aware of it rubbing as I open and close the door, but there's SFA gap.

Cheers,

Scott

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