Bullbars for 100 TD
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 21:27
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Vic
Hi all,
Just wondering what folks are putting on the front of the 100 series turbo diesel? I have declined the dealers Toyota alloy bar, and wondered how the ARB steel bar goes.
Reply By: Member - Eric- Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 21:59
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 21:59
How much did they want for the alloy bar ???
Do you need it for a winch ? looks ?? serious off road ??
if you just want it for looks and dont intend on using a winch , get a alloy bar , they hurt less in a accident ( i know first hand experience ) if you need it for off road work , roos or winch straight to ARB . TJM sells a toyota copy for around $1000 in alloy . I have a second hand one ( looks new ) off a 2001 100 series you can have for $400 .00 Genuine Toyota bar Craigs hut 2003
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Follow Up By: Vic - Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 22:28
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2003 at 22:28
Thanks Eric, I'll let you know about your bar. The dealer wants around 1400 for the original alloy bar.
Regards, Vic
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Follow Up By: Ian- Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 17:12
Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 17:12
Eric,
Is the bar you have a winch bar?
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Follow Up By: Member - Eric- Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 18:05
Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 18:05
No alloy bar is a winch bar , but you can purchase a cradle for your winch to bolt behind any alloy bar Craigs hut 2003
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Reply By: David - Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 10:46
Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 10:46
Hi Vic
Went through exactly this late 2002 and after looking closely at all the options I went the ARB way.
Did not think Toyota bar was anywhere near as good in terms of protection other than perhaps if you have a problem with airbags with a genuine Toyota bar then you may be better covered.
I had the ARB bar colour coded and it look a treat as it tones the bar into the car much more and does not have the visual impact that a black bar has. The colour coding is also proving quite practical - have not had to touch it up yet.
A potential plus also is that the ARB bar can also take a winch at a later date if required without any additional cost.
Cost for the ARB bar was comparable to the Toyota bar
Rgds
David
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Follow Up By: Vic - Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 14:20
Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 14:20
Thanks David,
What model bar did you install? Is it powder coated, or painted? My TD is Pewter, so colour coding sounds like a good idea.
Thanks for the advice, it sure save a lot of foot work!
Regards,
Vic
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Follow Up By: David - Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 16:16
Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 16:16
Vic
From the sales invoice ARB Part No 3413050 - All up cost including colour coding $1508 (painting was $200)
Our TD is an Advantage model that came only in a light metallic blue that is not a standard cruiser colour.
There is a Pewter cruiser in my area with a colour coded ARB bar and that looks really good.
If you can send me your email address I can send some photos if you like
Rgds
David
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Follow Up By: Vic - Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 20:41
Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 20:41
Thanks David,
I'd appreciate a couple of pics if it's not too much trouble. You can email me at lear35@bigpond.com
Regards,
Vic
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Reply By: Member - Robbo - Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 17:38
Thursday, Sep 11, 2003 at 17:38
Hi Vic
We have a 100 TD and had fitted a colour coded steel Sahara bar from ARB could hot be happier. cheer's Robbo.Bring on the next adverture
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