A bar and lights

[TheBeastie]

Have never had A bar or additional lights so if stupid please enlighten kindly! My excuse is upcoming Highland tour and we may meet a silly deer.

Just got nice looking black A bar from Craddocks. It has three holes each side to bolt to bumper but there are currently only two bolts holding bumper on (and no spare holes). I can see the logic of three fixings to stop it swinging back into radiator if impact, but do I just drill additional holes into the bumper?

If so I presumably remove bumper and can then fix the third bolt/nut on whilst it is off? ( I did say my questions might be stupid )

Also the lights are Britpart and would seem to be intended to fit sitting upright given the gaps/holes around the fixing bolt. On the A bar they will need to sit upside down. Should I try to tape over the holes or is there some mystery fix known to all LR owners except me?

Any thoughts greatly appreciated and thanks for patience.

Thanks

Malcy

[BLACK CAB]

You do not need to remove the bumper in order to drill the third holes, also there is sufficient space at the back to get your hand/socket in to hold the nuts.

Fitting the third bolt each side is definitely worth the effort, you will find you can flex the mounting base plates otherwise.

Rod

[Muck Truck]

I had to drill a extra hole each side for a A bar. It pulled back too much and had a big gap under the front if i didnt put the 3rd bolt in.

Yes you can fit it without removing the bumper, but if you have a steering guard, you may have to remove that so you can get a nut on the bottom of the extra bolt, i did.