120 Prado Bullbars

Submitted: Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 16:37

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Member - Kroozer (WA)

Does anybody out there know a rough price for a bullbar for a 04 GXL Turbo Diesel Prado. I have been quoted $2300 from Toyota for the Genuine Alloy bar, plus labour which could be up to 6 hours, maybe more @ $100/hr. There is no way i will be paying that, thats just murder. Does anybody know the price of an ARB one and also are they much heavier then the Alloy bar? Little worried about putting a steel bar on though cause of the cracking issues. Will be doing some fairly corrugated work so dont wanna have too much weight over the front. Thanks

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Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 17:07

Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 17:07

Kroozer,

Have you had a look at hat TJM has to offer for the Prado?

It does have an alloy bar but as far as cost goes I don't know.

Wayne

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Reply By: Member - Stuart P (WA) - Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 17:14

Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 17:14

it doesnt take 6 hrs to fit. 2 max includes fitting winch. 2300 sounds about right. (winch only fitted to arb steel bar)

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Reply By: Member - desray (WA) - Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 18:19

Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 18:19

Have a look at Ironman Looks like ARB but half the price and possibly lighterhttp://www.ironman4x4.com/accessoriesbullbars.html

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Follow Up By: Member - Stuart P (WA) - Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 20:43

Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 20:43

there are some of these that dont allow you to open the bonnet. yes we ordered some ,amd you could not open the bonnet

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Reply By: Kim and Damn Dog - Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 20:53

Monday, Apr 27, 2009 at 20:53

Kroozer

I payed around $950 fitted from ARB. I’ve had both the aluminium bar on a 2003 Prado, and a steel bar on the current 2007 model. The difference in weight isn’t noticeable.

Not sure where all these cracking stories are coming from. I’ve never had a problem......maybe an urban myth?

Both cars have had their fair share of corrugated roads and tracks, so I don't think you have too much to worry about.

Regards

Kim

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