Which winch bullbar for 76 series landcruiser

Submitted: Thursday, Mar 10, 2011 at 14:35

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John P

I am having trouble trying to decided on which type of bullbar to fit. I want to fit a 12,000lb winch so believe the Genuine and ARB bars are only rated to 9,500lb winches so therefore have to go for the commercial type in ARB. I have read that the commercial bars don't look as good. Is this true??

TJM's T13 steel bullbar are rated for 12,000lb winch's. I have read that these bars are now made overseas compared to ARB in Australia.

Anyone have a opposite lock bullbar? Also rated at 12,000lb winch but know nothing about them.

I will also be fitting side bars and steps. Out of the three, are there any that stand out from the rest?? I want the bullbar to look nice, don't want to have it look like it's not part of the vehicle!

Any views, pictures on these would be great.

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Reply By: equinox - Thursday, Mar 10, 2011 at 18:57

Reply By: Will 76 Series - Thursday, Mar 10, 2011 at 20:05

Thursday, Mar 10, 2011 at 20:05

John,

Can't help you with the 12000lb winch but i have an ARB steel bullbar on my rig with a warn 9.5lb. This has got me out of some tough spots and may be worth considering?

Regards Will

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Follow Up By: John P - Thursday, Mar 10, 2011 at 20:27

Thursday, Mar 10, 2011 at 20:27

Thanks will. The reason i am looking at 12000lb is because we will be towing 3.5t of offroad caravan behind us. I think i was reccomended 12000lb by TJM because of that reason. Cheers

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Follow Up By: Mudripper - Thursday, Mar 10, 2011 at 21:23

Thursday, Mar 10, 2011 at 21:23

John P,

Save your self a bit of trouble and go for 9500lb unit. Then use a couple of snatch blocks and if you need them some extension straps. I've only used a Tirfor in all situations and that's only rated to 2,500 kg (5500lb) single line. Use snatch blocks and you get more purchase.

Only my opinion.

Cheers,

Tim.

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Follow Up By: olcoolone - Friday, Mar 11, 2011 at 12:05

Friday, Mar 11, 2011 at 12:05

John we are going to a M12000 Warn winch for the same reason and yes you can fit a 12000 pounder to a ARB deluxe bar.

Our Warn 9500 has worked over time winching the vehicle and camper both at the same time so this time we are going bigger.

Tim why is it so much trouble fitting a 12000 pound winch and easier to use a couple of snatch blocks with a 9500 pounder..... there is no substitute for power and for ease a single anchoring point!

Me think a 12000 pound winch and no snatch blocks would be easier....

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Follow Up By: John P - Friday, Mar 11, 2011 at 12:22

Friday, Mar 11, 2011 at 12:22

olcoolone, Thanks for ya reply. I am gonna buy a 76series landcruiser and all the info i have and people i have spoken to have said ARB deluxe bar for this is only rated at 9500lb. I am sure you could proberly fit a 12000lb winch to it, but i would hate to see what happens to it if putting 12000lbs of pressure on it when only rated at 9500lb! You may have an earlier model pre 2007 i think it said in one of my replys which apparently can take a 12000lb winch. I am with you on your theory. Have the right winch to do the right job in the first place! Cheers....

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Follow Up By: olcoolone - Monday, Mar 14, 2011 at 17:50

Monday, Mar 14, 2011 at 17:50

There was concerns about the weight of the winch and strength of the bar attached to the vehicle.

We are in the mists of taking delivery of a 200 series and ARB would only allow 9500 pounders however there engineers approved the fitment of the M12000 to the bar and vehicle, this only became avaliable about 6 weeks ago.

There was some initial concerns about weigh and strength.

200 series may be different, we are dealing with ARB at Regency Park in SA.... might pay to give them a call.

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