Thread: NEW ARB BULLBAR FOR DEFENDER (NEW DESIGN)

Originally Posted by 4wheeler

This is a photo of the new bar as seen at Wandin

Those pics make it look a lot better! If I didn't already have a Terrafirma tubular winch bar the new ARB bar would definitely be a consideration...I was almost going to go for the old ARB bar, but it didn't give enough approach angle - this new one looks like it's an improvement. The problem is it seems to always be a tradeoff between impact protection and approach angle...

Maybe when I get a new 90 as a daily driver I can get one...well I can wish...

mmmmmmmm still not sure

I had expected some more significant change,, its not bad but it hasnt really changed alot and im not a fan of the approach angle its an improvment but still not great, i heard they were doing something similar to the sahara bar range to suit the defenders.

Will the TJM Brush bars and side step kit fit this new ARB Bar, I like it !!

Dammit that just makes me want a 110 Dual Cab in red a lot more !
Dammit dammit dammit !

Geez I run hot and cold on my local ARB. Went in today to enquire if it was good for the SVX. Straight off they said no. It was designed for the Defender.

After a while they said no because the upswept wings would still foul the driving lights. They will make a phone call to see if it will fit. Also it was made for the 2009 models. Is there any difference between 2007 and now?
Kenley

After looking at the new protection bar at the Vic. 4WD show my feeling is that it probably would foul the light cluster of the SVX. The bar wings sit higher than the previous model and were a close fit (about 20mm) from the panel on the standard vehicle. Looking at photos of the SVX in other sections of the site, the lights seem to protrude further hence might foul.

I have an 10/2007 Defender and I was informed there was no problem fitting the new bar to the 2007 model. They did say that they have built in a fair amount of adjustemnt into the bar as the Defender build tollerance is all over the shop. This might mean the bar can be mounted further forward for clearance but I could not say for sure. In literature I was given it suggests that the lower grill gets trimmed if a winch is fitted (a reinforcement plate is sold with the winch fitting kit). This might indicate that there is not that much adjustment available.

I was told today that the bar I have ordered will be available between mid to late May. When it is fitted I will post some more detailed photographs to help people decide if they like the new bar, the old bar, or the tubed bar designs of other manufacturers.

After looking at it again, I am definitely warming to it even more.

I will try to find out from my local ARB shop as well to see if it will foul the driving lights. I will let other SVX owners know what I find out.

Still have the Rovacraft Bar just ahead at the moment but I think the new ARB will grow on people IMHO.