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Post by Paulus17 on Jul 10, 2020 14:44:53 GMT
We have the opportunity to go and pick up a genuine Toyota bull bar, the one with RAV4 on the chrome part.
So before we go and pick it up does anyone know if they are easy to fit and what parts there should be with it, the seller says it is just eight screws that hold it on ?
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Post by roger37 on Jul 10, 2020 15:06:06 GMT
We have the opportunity to go and pick up a genuine Toyota bull bar, the one with RAV4 on the chrome part. So before we go and pick it up does anyone know if they are easy to fit and what parts there should be with it, the seller says it is just eight screws that hold it on ? dont know about fitting it ,but let insurance company know ,some dont like it |
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Post by davrav on Jul 10, 2020 15:09:19 GMT
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Post by Paulus17 on Jul 10, 2020 15:33:32 GMT
That's the one David thank you. :TU: More work involved than i was thinking but still looks good when fitted. |
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Post by Paulus17 on Jul 10, 2020 15:37:49 GMT
We have the opportunity to go and pick up a genuine Toyota bull bar, the one with RAV4 on the chrome part. So before we go and pick it up does anyone know if they are easy to fit and what parts there should be with it, the seller says it is just eight screws that hold it on ? dont know about fitting it ,but let insurance company know ,some dont like it I know i called it a 'bull bar' but is it really classed as a bull bar as the instructions call it a guard so not sure if it'd have the same implications as a true Bull bar? |
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Post by davrav on Jul 10, 2020 15:43:03 GMT
dont know about fitting it ,but let insurance company know ,some dont like it I know i called it a 'bull bar' but is it really classed as a bull bar as the instructions call it a guard so not sure if it'd have the same implications as a true Bull bar? I believe, as it is an original manufacturer part and type approved for the vehicle, there should be no insurance implications. Good opportunity to get some frontal rust protection applied whilst the bumper is off Paul :TU: |
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Post by firemac on Jul 10, 2020 16:06:31 GMT
I know i called it a 'bull bar' but is it really classed as a bull bar as the instructions call it a guard so not sure if it'd have the same implications as a true Bull bar? I believe, as it is an original manufacturer part and type approved for the vehicle, there should be no insurance implications. Good opportunity to get some frontal rust protection applied whilst the bumper is off Paul  Umm, not so sure about that Dave. Many cars have different sizes of wheels and tyres specced as options but if you change wheel/tyres most insurers deem that to be a notifiable change that you are obbliged to tell them about. There have even been (ludicrous) reports of insurance companies not accepting the fitment of winter tyres!
Common sense NEVER applies when it comes to insurance. Personally I would inform them, citing that it is an approved manufacturer's accessory.  |
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Post by Paulus17 on Jul 10, 2020 16:26:58 GMT
Just had a look at the insurance,as it's on line, and it does state bull bar as a mod in the list but the policy was unchanged.
Also looked for side steps or running boards but they weren't listed?
So all good but best to be safe than sorry :TU:
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Post by Paulus17 on Jul 10, 2020 16:29:52 GMT
What would the protective tape be required as in page 5?
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Post by davrav on Jul 10, 2020 16:41:44 GMT
What would the protective tape be required as in page 5? Some is used to protect surfaces from scratching/scraping and it would appear that some is used to make 'pulling tabs' to help with disassembly Paul. Do you have any plastic trim removal tools?If not there's loads of options on the bay for not alot of money. I bought a 'mid price' set a few years ago and use them far more than I thought I would. |
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Post by jasehutch on Jul 10, 2020 16:59:36 GMT
We have the opportunity to go and pick up a genuine Toyota bull bar, the one with RAV4 on the chrome part. So before we go and pick it up does anyone know if they are easy to fit and what parts there should be with it, the seller says it is just eight screws that hold it on ? You jammy s"".. They're hard to find...😉 |
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Post by three5 on Jul 10, 2020 17:18:36 GMT
What would the protective tape be required as in page 5? Some is used to protect surfaces from scratching/scraping and it would appear that some is used to make 'pulling tabs' to help with disassembly Paul. Do you have any plastic trim removal tools?If not there's loads of options on the bay for not alot of money. I bought a 'mid price' set a few years ago and use them far more than I thought I would. My two penn'orth: The tape was supplied as part of my Toyota towbar wiring kit. It's very similar to 50mm wide masking tape. I would suggest that the blue low tack type might be best but equally well you could almost certainly manage without it if you work carefully ( which I'm sure you would! ) A piece of carpet or underfelt is useful for protecting the bumper whilst it's on the ground while you disconnect the fog lamps ( I've a piece of old fashioned underfelt that I keep in the garage for these sort of jobs ). |
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Post by Paulus17 on Jul 10, 2020 18:33:50 GMT
We have the opportunity to go and pick up a genuine Toyota bull bar, the one with RAV4 on the chrome part. So before we go and pick it up does anyone know if they are easy to fit and what parts there should be with it, the seller says it is just eight screws that hold it on ? You jammy s"".. They're hard to find...😉 I know Jase , just luck again looking at the right time :TU: |
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Post by bigkev on Jul 11, 2020 13:30:07 GMT
Saga Insurance.....I used the expression Bull Bar and they refused to insure me on the premise that a Bull Bar can do more damage in the event of a collision. Tell your insurance nothing. It is purely an aesthetic add on, albeit they would NOT replace it as part of any claim. It’s plastic and aluminium and lighter than ma frisbee.
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Post by davrav on Jul 11, 2020 14:53:33 GMT
Sidee steps I fitted to my RAV post purchase were replaced by insurance subsequent to a coming together with a cycle rack no questions asked. As Kev says, just fit and forget. How does anyone know that a car of that vintage wasn't bought with the guard previously fitted?
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