Advice re bull bars.

Hi. There were a few answers to this question recently. Have a look at thread 63320 .Bob.

ARB have a better finish and from memory you have to buy an additional winch mounting kit for a TJM bar.

Cheers Kev

If I would on the market for BB now, I would simply ignore those one that have not got high-lift jacking points.

Cheers
Serg.

If price difference is not part of the equation also have a look at ECB bullbars , were the most expensive when I was looking for a new bar but must say they had the best overall finish when it comes to "looks",, as others have said some tjm require the winch mounting plate , acts as a solid bash plate as well , arb incorparate highlift jack points but can be on tjm as well.

MARILYN P


i have one of these....found it very good,cheers.


iron man bullbar

Marilyn
There is an ARB winch bar in the trader section to suit current model 76 series toyota. I know it is in good condition and only $850, is a good buy if that's what you are after.

The steel TJM bar for the troopy (there used to be a few from TJM and I am only refering to the model I have) does not require a winch plate, has hi-lift jack points and the spot lights I had fitted in between the bars. The equivalent ARB bar required some sort of bracket for the spot lights that moved them forward. Finish was good and it had sufficent rear facing brackets for UHF and sand flag etc. I am looking around for a new supplier as ARB have been painful both times I have dealt with them. The last experience with TJM was also not great though they had been good up until then.

Steve

There are ... other .... approved barmakers in aust ... quality as good without the price & advertising hype of the bling brands.

ARB quality .... the overpriced aussie stuff ... or the overpriced thai stuff ??????

Hi Marilyn

Had both - get ARB.

Motherhen

G'day Marilyn I am going through this process at the moment, ARB have one style of bar (all basically look the same) with various options,winch no winch, fogs no fogs,flares no flares.

TJM have two styles of bar to suit, the T13 Outback bar and T 13 Fleet bar, once again the out back bar comes with various options, the fleet bar has less options.
One of the major differences between Fleet and Outback,besides visual,is the way winch mounts.Fleet bar winch is mounted conventionally, bolts to front, where the Outback bar winch is mounted face down, bolts from underneath.

I will try and post some photos of the Outback bar and ARB bar, you will see, if photos work, ARB has the better approach angle.
I am trying to find a Fleet bar so I can see how the approach angle differs, if at all. To find a picture of Fleet bar download latest 70 series catalogue off the TJM website.


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I hope this helps, I still have'nt made up my mind. I personally prefer the looks of the TJM but I don't like the where the winch mounts and of course I would prefer the better approach angle. I will just have to keep searching for a Fleet bar so I can have a good look at it.

Adam.

Standard genuine Nissan steel bar is actually an ARB made bar. I have had 3 up the rear crashes (Me up the rear of car in front)and the damage to my bar in almost nothing except for a few scratches to the powder coating. I have also had the unfortunate incidences of hitting several roos and there has not been a mark on it. For me ARB is the way to go.

Goona

Thanks everyone for your responses. Can rely on Exploroz forum for advice. Now the hard work begins - sifting through it all.

Either will be OK, but if you want one that works get steel, Alloy will probably crack under decent size Roo strike.

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