Thread: NEW ARB BULLBAR FOR DEFENDER (NEW DESIGN)

Originally Posted by 4wheeler

I dropped in to ARB Kilsyth today to check to see when the new ARB bar that I have on order will be available. I am one of the first on the list. I was told the first bars are due around mid June at this stage according to their computer.

I also asked about fitting the new bar to the SVX model. I was told the new bar will not fit due to the driving lights in the SVX light cluster which would foul the bar. I think that the higher position of the bar would block the beam of the lights anyway. The sales person seemed to have good knowledge of the Land Rover Defender so it is not looking good at this stage for SVX owners wishing to fit the new bar.

mid June........gee I was told end of may why can't companies ever meet there. Deadlines

I got one last week
(Will attempt to put up some pics next week after the lights go on.)

Out of curiosity, does ARB still do their fabrication work here, or is it all done offshore (China ?) these days ?

Done here.

Pbob,
That is interesting that you have received your new protection bar. How long ago did you order it if you don't mind me asking? I placed an order around 9-10 weeks ago.

4Wheeler

About January - when I first heard that a new one was on the way. I think that the rest of the first bunch went o/seas. I nearly missed out on this one too.

Originally Posted by rick130

Out of curiosity, does ARB still do their fabrication work here, or is it all done offshore (China ?) these days ?

No ARB bar work comes from China.
You might be thinking of 'the other guys'.

-daniel
AIR LOCKER

I discovered a new Puma utility in Mudgee the other day and it was fitted with the original ARB bar (new), so parked beside it and compared it to my new version. I must say that the new one really is an improvement over the earlier one. It has a much larger main bar, there is more room for lights in the centre area, it wraps around the side of the vehicle and looks a far neater and snug fit. I'll bet it is a fair bit stronger in a hit as well. Didn't have the camers with me at the time, otherwise I would have lined them up side by side for a comparison.