Thread: NEW ARB BULLBAR FOR DEFENDER (NEW DESIGN)

I am not too worried about the lights, it should protect the radiator though.

there are alot of defers out there with ARB and TJM bars, I wanted somthing a little different. and it was cheaper, I bought the bar with out the top hoop and I paid 850 forit from Rovacraft in Sydney, once fitted I made the top hoop up out of stuff lying around.

Originally Posted by stig0000

im sure you still could get the normal arb bar,,,

Well, I think I may have gotten the last one in Brisbane a couple of weeks ago. They will probably be running the old style ones out so I would hurry if you really prefer that style.

Good to see ARB finally doing new stuff for the Defender.

I'll reserve judgement on the new design till I see it in the flesh...but IMO, on a stock Defender it looks a bit overkill, however I reckon with a suspension lift and bigger mud tyres it would fit in.

Yes, I wonder how much? 2 grand? more?
Like the recovery point with hi-lift "hole".
I am with lanbrover though - my original Land Rover bullbar (ARB copy) is a heavy old thing, the tube style seem a lot lighter and shoulld give enough protection to save the oily bits. Yes you can still take out the wing/headlight but should be able to limp home.
I guess it depends where you do most of your driving. If you drive daily in the bush at sunset then the bigger bar is probably worth it.

I reckon it will fit the SVX Kenleyfred......but..........apart from the upswept wings on the side, it looks the same as the old one with the bar removed on each side for the driving lights like some members have modified.

It sounds like mosy of us agree, the new one looks odd. I think it is because the bullbar looks more modern the the vehicle


I am going to go with this one from Rovacraft.....



It may not have as much protection all round, but it is lighter. I think they look great on the Defender.

If an animal strike occurs, it should keep me going as well as any other bullbar would as it will protect the radiator.

Let's hope none of us have that happen to our Fenders.

I can't say the looks of the new bar enthuse me, but it looks as if it should protect the front of the vehicle, which after all is what it is intended to do.

Note that they say it fits all models from 1985 on.

John

Originally Posted by SVX37

I reckon it will fit the SVX Kenleyfred......but..........apart from the upswept wings on the side, it looks the same as the old one with the bar removed on each side for the driving lights like some members have modified.

It sounds like mosy of us agree, the new one looks odd. I think it is because the bullbar looks more modern the the vehicle .....


I am going to go with this one from Rovacraft.....



It may not have as much protection all round, but it is lighter. I think they look great on the Defender.


If an animal strike occurs, it should keep me going as well as any other bullbar would as it will protect the radiator.

Let's hope none of us have that happen to our Fenders.

That one also looks good. I do like the ARB bar, the new one I will wait to see how it looks in the flesh before committing to it. To me the ideal bar is the old bar modified for the SVX. But from what I have been told, a modified bar will void insurance.
Kenley

There seems to be some what of a consensus that the new ARB bull bar will cost about $2K. No doubt more if you get ARB to fit it. There is also some what of a consensus that the critical area to protect is the radiator. Why not consider just getting an OEM A-bar? Much cheaper (less than $1300 fitted), much lighter, and should more than adequately protect the radiator. No insurance issues and no possible impact on your warranty (if your vehicle is still under warranty).