bull bar hilux

Submitted: Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 08:43

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dustmike12

have been looking at the sports range 4x4 bull bar
for me hilux. steel winch compatible for 1325.00
plus fit . have looked at one & it looks the part.
has anybody had this brand before & is it any good.

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Reply By: Member - Marc Luther B (WA) - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 14:01

Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 14:01

Hi Dustmike12

What is a sports range bull bar ?

I thought that bull bars served the purpose of preventingnexcessive damage when on rural roads from stock, kangaroos and the like. Now it seems like they are becoming some kind of accessory. Am I ever so thankful that I do not live in a town or city.

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Follow Up By: dustmike12 - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 21:35

Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 21:35

hi you could be right these bars are made in.thiland
sports range is the brand name which is sold in Perth.
what i am getting at are they worth the money compared to
arb. or tjm.

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Follow Up By: Member - Marc Luther B (WA) - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 23:16

Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 23:16

Hi again Dustmike12

I would say with a name like Sports Range, they may be be just a good looking alloy accessory, of course if you do not go off road, and stay in towns and cities, that may be okay.

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Reply By: AlbyNSW - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 14:56

Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 14:56

Not familiar with the brand and they may well be ok .

I suppose it all depends on how hard the conditions are that you drive in. If you are going to give it a good workout it might be safer to stick with the tried and trusted brands like ARB, I have not heard any negative issues from Hilux owners with these, I have however a friend with a Hilux with another cheaper well known brand bull bar that cracked as a result of corrugated roads.

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Follow Up By: dustmike12 - Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 21:44

Sunday, Dec 12, 2010 at 21:44

are arb made in australia? sports range is made in thiland
sold in Perth. but you hit the nail on the head. will it be ok
on corrugated roads. looks like not to many people know
about this product.

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