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Submitted: Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 00:50

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Bull Bars, Rails & Steps

A vehicle's bull bar, sides steps and rails are known as its "bar work". Some critics might suggest that bar work is not necessary but for people actually using their vehicles for offroad touring,

Member - Roger S (WA)

Hi I am looking for a bar that would be suitable for 2005 4.2 Diesel GU Patrol and be able to mount a Warn 8274-50 winch.

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Reply By: Kev M (NSW) - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 06:11

Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 06:11

Roger,

After my experience with TJM I would not use them again for any frontal protection, reason being is that their finish (powdercoating) is crap.
I had mine colour coded and TJM had to redo the colourcoding about 4 times to remove all the runs and thin spots on the bars.

After seeing ARB's finish from the few that I have fitted, I would have no hesitation in purchasing their bars.

Also ARB have additional mounting points for lights and aerials, TJM make you use clamps for any additional mounting points.

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Follow Up By: Johnny boy - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 08:52

Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 08:52

Hi Roger , mate I'm with Kev on the paint finish as mine was done in a grey hammer tone as I ordered it that way except I didn't ask for the free hand prints that they sent along with it so when I got to the shop to pick up the 4B I had to be mean and ask them to take it back off and get it repainted they didn't like it but they did it and as for a winch bar the shop that I bought it off said it was a good winch bar but forgot to tell me I need a steel cradle as well before fitting a winch so add over $250 for that before even installing the winch (NOT HAPPY JAN) well that was about 4 years ago maybe things have changed LOL :)

Regards J.B.

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Reply By: Skippy In The GU - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 08:58

Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 08:58

I don't know if you'll find one to be airbag compatible. ARB are the one's to ask.

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Reply By: Member - Karl - Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 09:04

Monday, Jul 30, 2007 at 09:04

Whereabouts in WA are you? I would suggest also that you look at Opposite Lock as they have a good range of bars etc or if you want one custom made you could try Midland Towbars in Midland as they also have a good rep.

Karl

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