Bullbars
Submitted: Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 12:43
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Ryan01
Hey,
Just wondering what the major advantages and disadvantages are between alloy and steel bullbars. eg. price, quality so on. As i am thinking about getting one but am not sure of which type.
thanx alot
Reply By: Member - Chris M (QLD) - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 12:47
Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 12:47
What do you want to use it for?
Do you want a winch? Steel is stronger so in the event of hitting a kangaroo, your more likely to continue on with just minor damage.
If no to above, alloy is lightweight, the genuine bars suit airbags and are now designed to absorb damage before damaging the vehicle. Alloy bars are more expensive.
Cheers
Chris.
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Reply By: flappan - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 12:52
Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 12:52
Steel Bars can be fixed , relatively easy. Weld , bent etc.
Alloy bars cant be (
well they can to some extent , but not easily).
Steel bars weigh more then alloy.
Alloy bars are a bit harder to keep looking good then steel bars. Normally a lot of polishing required.
Winch . . . steel . . . not alloy
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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 12:57
Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 12:57
What do they say??? A REAL BAR, IS A STEEL BAR..
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Follow Up By: MrBitchi - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 13:27
Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 13:27
but a Smart Bar is smarter....(sorry, couldn't resist)
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 16:20
Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 16:20
A plastic bar is pathetic....
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Follow Up By: MrBitchi - Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 08:20
Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 08:20
Like your attitude......
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Reply By: isaac - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 13:34
Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 13:34
Alloy bull bars are good until you hit something with them, then they become ugly.... cheers, isaac
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Reply By: Moose - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 13:35
Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 13:35
Mate flappan's answer is good. If it is to be air bag compatible then the strength issue in relation to hitting something is a non issue because each has to deform to set standards and so they should both deform equally. Good quality bars are all expensive. Quality - buy a reputable brand and you should be OK.
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Reply By: Utemad - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 14:24
Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 14:24
Steel bars are good for touch
parking. Alloy not so much LOL
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Follow Up By: Member - Rick (S.A.) - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 18:14
Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 18:14
I understand that steel has more elasticity than alloy. If this is correct, it explains why they can cope with the " little incidents " that occur in the bush much better.
I bought steel bullbar & roof rack for strength & elasticity. And I'm a happy camper with that decision afetr 6 years
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Reply By: marcus - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 16:56
Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 16:56
Hi Ryan01,
Steel is stronger and more durable than alloy and as both bars are around $1000 ea you would want it to last a while.A mate hit a roo at 110kph with no damage with a arb steel bar wheras an alloy would be a throw away job.Bear in mind the extra 65 kilo's on the front end from a steel bar would also require some
suspension upgrading.
cheers mark
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