Nudge Bar Opinion

[dantheman1]

What are everyone's thoughts on the LR nudge bar? This is not the a-frame plastic one, but the actual metal wraparound bar. My local dealer has one for a really good deal, but not sure how it will affect front end weight, approach angles, etc. Any thoughts? Pictures would be nice too if you have any. Thanks

 

[drzjoint]

I think it looks nice. it wont be to heavy.

 

[jimbiram]

Had one for 4 years. Works great. I often nudge rocks with it to be sure I wont tear front end up.

It isn't too heavy, and it even survived my wife backing into it in her car.

 

[dantheman1]

Yup, looks great. Any more pics of it on your black LR3? Also, is there any noticeable increase in wind noise? I already have the LR expedition roof rack, so I probably won't notice it anyways, but just curious.

 

[angasreid]

I have a Stainless one like this made by Aires if anyone wants it. Make an offer and it's yours. PM me.

 

[GrahamWelland]

I much prefer it to the plastic square one that I had originally. I ripped that sucker off as soon as I could as this looks so much better IMHO and doesn't completely hide the front of the vehicle. It's also a lot easier to get the hood open too. I've never noticed any noise from it either, although that might be due to the rack.

 

[angasreid]

I'm using the A-Bar made by Rover. Thought it didn't look bad:

http://members.***.net/angasreid/world/a-bar.jpg

 

[Houm_WA]

I think the A-frame looks better too, Angas....everyone's taste is different; don't sweat it.

 

[GrahamWelland]

I agree - that's why there's choice. The A-frame I originally had did look more integrated and hi-tech and was a better match stylistically with the rest of the LR3 trim. The tubular setup has a different appeal but ultimately they both do the same job. Heck, some people love the agricultural bridge girder look of the ARB too (yuk btw)

I think the A-frame version is probably more people friendly though. However, I'm not people friendly

One benefit I do find with the tubular nudge bar is that it doesn't intrude into the view over the hood. The A-frame version presents a bar across the end of the hood that you see from inside and this has the effect of making the hood look a little longer and higher. It's not a big deal but it was a difference I noticed when I changed over. The tubular nudge bar is completely invisible to the driver by comparison. I'm not saying it's better, just different.

 

[morrisdl]

I vote a-frame too. Those with out one may not realize its coated in a dense foam. Nice to sit on, but already I lost a chunk on the trail. Luckily its hidden by my front plate.