Install nudge bar

[rayyang]

Hi,

I'm thinking to purchase a nudge bar for my MY11 kluger KX-R but not sure if I can install it by myself. Since I am not a handy man or mechanic and do not have some special tools. Do I need to lift up the car to fit it?

Thanks.

-Ray

[whofan]

There's another thread in here somewhere posted by Hado, it's a rippa... This was regarding a nudge bar on the 07-10 model Kluger which I understand is a different part however I suspect the principle is the same.

I recently saw an ebay advert for genuine nudge bar and the price seemed crazy $199 delivered!

I smelt a scam as this was ridiculously cheap..... but looking at the seller's feedback gave me some re-assurance. He had 6 available and by the time I'd talked the missus into the purchase there were only a couple left so I hit the "buy now" button.

In about 2-3 days I have it delivered to me and sure enough, genuine, still in box, nice!

I suspect that because it's now for an old model Kluger there are a few people trying to reduce their stock of these items.. I've since seen them for sale for $700+

Anyway back to the original topic

The instructions state "20 minute installation", however I can assure you this is a little exaggerated as after 2 hours I was still struggling. Given, I've not a great mechanically minded person and I don't often work on vehicles but I was struggling and so drove the car to my father's house who spent another hour on it and we finally got it on.

So I suppose what I'm trying to say is, I suggest you get some professionals to do it unless you're prepared to swear and curse for 2 hours.

As per Hado's thread, one of the things you're going to need is a bloody huge spanner/shifter do do up the bolts that attach to the tow lines, I certainly didn't have one of these, I was fortunate that my father did. I think that in Hado's experience he had to go to his local auto shop and buy one. Otherwise all you will need is a socket set and screwdriver.