X Trail Bull Bars

Submitted: Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 20:52

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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,

Sir Kev & Darkie

Now that we have moved to Chinchilla and the likelyhood of striking wildlife has increased, I am searching for a Bullbar that fits an X Trail.

I want a full bumper replacement in an alloy bar (air Bag compliant as well), but also want it to look good ;) I will get it in the hammertone finish as the polished alloy is a PITA to clean and is a nightmare at night.

So far I have enquired at Tuff Bullbars in Toowoomba and had a quote of $2540 plus fitting.

I have seen the ones ECB and don't like the look of the design (yes I am being picky LOL)

Is $2500+ worth it or do you think we would be better off running the risk of hitting something and claiming it on insurance. It is possible that the X Trail will be doing some dusk/dawn driving.

I am tempted to run the risk.

Thoughts or other companys I could look at.

Cheers Kev

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Reply By: Rockape - Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 21:02

Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 21:02

Kev,
Have you considered a shuroo.

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 21:07

Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 21:07

I am a strong Non Beliver of the Shuroo's haha

I prefer to have a roo not move than be forced to move by the use of a shuroo, Driving slower is also another method to reduce the chances of hitting something as well.

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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 21:17

Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 21:17

What do ARB do, thats big dollars you are talking.

I would be tempted to run the risk, the bull bar isn't likely to save you from all damage, just more iikely to get you home, where you will claim on the insurance anyways

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 at 06:19

Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 at 06:19

ARB only do a steel Nudge Bar :(

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Reply By: Fred G NSW - Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 21:20

Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 21:20

Kev, never mind the bloody roo bar, just avoid the buggers. What "WE" most need is an update on your new post code's must see and do thingy's, and a bit of what the joint is all about, i.e what's that about the melon capital etc :-)))

:-) Fred

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 at 06:27

Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 at 06:27

Fred,

Let me find out what is here first LOL. I have updated the Places a small amount, with what I already know.

Chinchilla is the Watermelon Capital of Australia, as they produce the most Melons for the Australian market.

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Follow Up By: Fred G NSW - Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 at 09:38

Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 at 09:38

Thanks for clearing that up Kev. I thought you were refering to the locals heads LOL.

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Reply By: Madfisher - Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 21:32

Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 21:32

Fit some muddies to it Kev, they will hear you coming a mile away and be long gone when you arrive lol. Sal has and ecb on her Nullarbor and no one son has the same bar in hammertone(good idea). The ECb are very well made, we paid about $1700 six months ago so shop arround some more.Biggest negative of not having a b/bar is you are more likely to try and avoid a roo aqnd lose control of your vehicle.
Cheers Pete

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Reply By: Willem - Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 21:36

Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 21:36

LO Kev

Up your insurance or slow down at night. If you hit a roo with a BB fitted to the Xtrail you will do more damage than without one. Them Xtrails are pretty flimsy little cars :-)

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 at 06:24

Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 at 06:24

Willem,

I am thinking we just Take Darkie, but sometimes that is unavoidable LOL

If we travel in convoy Darkie would go shotgun, I am thinking driving slower or not at all at this stage for the X Trail

Cheers Kev

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Reply By: Matt(WA) - Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 22:02

Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 22:02

Make one yourself!

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Reply By: Wilk0 - Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 23:34

Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 at 23:34

Hi Sir Kev,

If you fit a Tuff bullbar it prob wont bend but the x trail prob will lol> They are a solid bit of kit.

Was it a 5 poster that you quoted on cause you can get cheaper versions dependingon channel size bar dia and number of post>

Cheers Wilko

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