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n1cktdv6

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2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi Silver

A Bar and spolight removal

I am looking to remove my A bar and LR spot lamps. I assume that there is a specific way to do this ??

Any advice appreciated. D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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11th Jun 2007 6:35 pm

10forcash

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2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Manual Zermatt Silver

permanently or temporarily?

11th Jun 2007 6:49 pm

n1cktdv6

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Permanently D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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XC90 SE Lux
A8 Quattro TDi
D3 SE

11th Jun 2007 6:59 pm

bkehoe

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2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver

Well you'll probably need to source a new front bumper first

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11th Jun 2007 7:04 pm

SN

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11th Jun 2007 7:06 pm

DG
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Re: A Bar and spolight removal

n1cktdv6 wrote:
I am looking to remove my A bat ........Any advice appreciated.

Just hold it firmly like this ...and pull

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11th Jun 2007 7:12 pm

n1cktdv6

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Re: A Bar and spolight removal

Don't need a winch, don't use the extra lamps and so thought about removal. D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
3.6 TDV8 Vogue
XC90 SE Lux
A8 Quattro TDi
D3 SE

11th Jun 2007 7:18 pm

craig

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2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Manual Cairns Blue

Nick - you'll definately need a new bumper as the a-bar is bolted through the existing bumper with 4 large 20mm bolts (approx size). Obviously this means that you'll have 4 large holes in your bumper that need filling... or you'll need a new bumper.

On the plus side - how much do you want for your spots?

11th Jun 2007 7:19 pm

DG
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Nick you would need a replacement bumper as the 24mm holes made to mount the bar are located on the fold of the bumper moulding ....in essence it's not a simple case of plugging them up

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11th Jun 2007 7:21 pm

fisherman

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I'm fitting mine on Thursday but I don't have the lamps.

If there were any second hand ones I might be interested.

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11th Jun 2007 7:24 pm

n1cktdv6

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Ok - so now I am thinking that maybe I should use the lamps and the A bar does look good....... D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
3.6 TDV8 Vogue
XC90 SE Lux
A8 Quattro TDi
D3 SE

11th Jun 2007 7:27 pm

christyler

Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: Cork, Ireland
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2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Zambezi Silver

Bars and Lights

n1cktdv6 wrote:
Ok - so now I am thinking that maybe I should use the lamps and the A bar does look good.......

why dont you swap your bumper with fisherman, worst case if its the wrong colour you might need to get it painted CLUB "Ah Shor it'll be grand"

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11th Jun 2007 7:46 pm

fisherman

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I'm in Ireland in August and I know where your winch is Chris!

In reality I was just after the lamps not a resprayed bumper, and a local bodyshop is fitting it as a favour and may wriggle if I start adding jobs into the deal.

But I can see the sense in your suggestion.

Now get me an HSE bumper with PDC by Thursday......................

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D4 HSE 2012 Like a second wife, more expensive but goes better! I almost cried this time!
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11th Jun 2007 8:25 pm

n1cktdv6

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Location: Warrington
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It's decided - the a bar and lamps are staying... D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
3.6 TDV8 Vogue
XC90 SE Lux
A8 Quattro TDi
D3 SE

11th Jun 2007 9:03 pm

fisherman

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Location: Hornchurch Essex
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Side protection, Tow bar and soon to be A Bar should keep me safer in car parks. You know it makes sense.

FFRR 2017 4.4SDV8 Autobiography. Cost so much I must be mad!
D4 HSE 2012 Like a second wife, more expensive but goes better! I almost cried this time!
D3 HSE 2006 (Almost 8 years together, true love)
Land Cruiser VX 1994 11 years together, wife cried when I p/ex'd for my D3

11th Jun 2007 9:14 pm