Thread: does an ARB bullbar from a 1994 defender fit to a 2009 puma?

The correct 1994 bar was closer to the front of the vehicle, and will not fit the puma with its extended grille. however, that pic looks like an extended nose bar to me,the mounting channels are quite long....if it is, it will fit the puma.


jc

thank you, Justin. If this is a correct 94 bar, is it possible to replace the stock grill with an aftermarket one to make the bar fit?

Originally Posted by justinc

The correct 1994 bar was closer to the front of the vehicle, and will not fit the puma with its extended grille. however, that pic looks like an extended nose bar to me,the mounting channels are quite long....if it is, it will fit the puma.


jc

Originally Posted by labrado

thank you, Justin. If this is a correct 94 bar, is it possible to replace the stock grill with an aftermarket one to make the bar fit?

no, the longer extended grille is for the airconditioning condenser. like i said i reckon looking at the pics it is an extended aircon grille compatible bar. if you can get him to measure from the side mounting holes to the front face of the bar channel, i can let you know if it is right as i have one on my 110

jc

Hi Wei,
I'm leaving shortly to drive down to pick up a new ARB bull bar for my 2009 Puma. I'll get there late morning. I'll take a tape measure with me and if you need any measurements call me on 0407 699620.
The bull bar, winch and driving lights you are looking to bid on look like a very good deal if the bar fits, and you are near enough to pick it up. Good luck with it.
Hayden

Originally Posted by Quigley

Hi Wei,
I'm leaving shortly to drive down to pick up a new ARB bull bar for my 2009 Puma. I'll get there late morning. I'll take a tape measure with me and if you need any measurements call me on 0407 699620.
The bull bar, winch and driving lights you are looking to bid on look like a very good deal if the bar fits, and you are near enough to pick it up. Good luck with it.
Hayden

Thank you, Hayden.
Which ARB bar are you going to fit?

I think the new ARB bullbar design is quite different from the one I'm looking at. I went through the fitting instruction pdf @ http://www.arb.com.au/media/products...00_fitting.pdf. If I'm not wrong it's not directly fitted to the chassis but via a pair of brackets.

Wei

Originally Posted by labrado

Thank you, Hayden.
Which ARB bar are you going to fit?

I think the new ARB bullbar design is quite different from the one I'm looking at. I went through the fitting instruction pdf @ http://www.arb.com.au/media/products...00_fitting.pdf. If I'm not wrong it's not directly fitted to the chassis but via a pair of brackets.

Wei

ARB make a new design/ shape bar, it is absolutely a disaster IMO because it is TOO close to the vehicle. The early design/ shape like you are bidding on is the best IMO.

Do you still want those measurements?
JC

Originally Posted by justinc

ARB make a new design/ shape bar, it is absolutely a disaster IMO because it is TOO close to the vehicle. The early design/ shape like you are bidding on is the best IMO.

Do you still want those measurements?
JC

What's the measurement of yours?

The seller replied he doesn't understand what I'm asking him to do, and asked me to call ARB to figure out whether the bar fits a puma. But I couldn't find the part number in the item description.

Even worse to me, the bid is over and I'm the only bidder, it seems I'm obliged to buy the item no matter if it fits.

The dimension you are after is 330mm, from the lower bolt in this pic to the weld at the furthest end visible inside edge of channel.2012-11-21 19.56.47.jpg

JC