ARB bars made in Australia?

Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 15:48

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supertramp

Probably a stupid question, just wanted confirmation that those ARB bars are made in Australia not overseas?

As i am strong supporter and buyer of products made in Australia over imported stuffs.

Thanks

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Reply By: Shaker - Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 16:10

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 16:10

Why not just ask ARB?

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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 16:11

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 16:11

Supertramp : Crisis? What Crisis?

I can't seem to find it, but I'm sure I read it or saw it on there web site, it may have been on one of there videos manufacturing

If not give them a call, unless someone works for them on this site, they will be best informed

ARB Corporation Ltd
42-44 Garden Street
Kilsyth VIC 3137
Australia
Tel: 03 9761 6622
Fax: 03 9761 6807

Regards

Richard

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Reply By: Travelin OZ - Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 16:21

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 16:21

Yes they are made in Oz, If you have a Toyota I would buy one from Toyota, the Toyota ones that are half the price, By the way they are made in the same factory.

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 16:31

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 16:31

But the genunine ones are NOT as strong as an ARB

Cheers Kev

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Follow Up By: Rockape - Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 17:01

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 17:01

We have genuine Toyota ones on our work utes. The vertical outside bars are open underneath and they rust out with all the mud we get in there.

I am with Kev.

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 17:23

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 17:23

They also don't like hitting skippy's when not dead centre, Spot light mounting system is crap.

Winch mounting system also leaves a lot to be desired.

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Reply By: Rik R (QLD) - Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 17:29

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 17:29

I have a n ARB front bar and Rear step.

I have to say i am very happy with the stength of the rear bar.

My ute was hit in the rear by a stolen XR6 my SR5 hilux had $5,000 damage and the Ford was a right off.

I highly reccomend the ARB brand.

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Follow Up By: Member - joc45 (WA) - Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 19:24

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 19:24

Nasty!
Did you apprehend the perpetrators?
Or did they offer to drive your vehicle?

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Follow Up By: Fatso - Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 22:23

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 22:23

Sorry to say Rick, but its a Ford.
They can get that much damage hitting a cat. That's the one that gets up & runs away too.

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Reply By: Mad Cowz (VIC) - Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 19:42

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 19:42

I thought they were made in Thailand like a number of others. maybe I'm wrong

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Follow Up By: ben_gv3 - Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 22:05

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 22:05

No. They are made in their Kilsyth factory. I've been on a tour of the factory and saw them being made. They also make the lockers there as well.

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Reply By: whyallacookie - Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 22:27

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 at 22:27

Yes they are made at Kilsyth. So are the compressors (yes they are Australian made!) along with diff locks, roof racks etc. Most of the ARB product is Australian made.

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