Thread: New Bullbar on my defender

Originally Posted by patclan

PBob, the biggest clincher for me was that ARB do not make steel side steps/rails for the defender, Only TJM, I will be getting these later on but I wanted to make sure they would bolt onto the bar easily.
the helped make the decision.

Cheers
Patrick

I habve a '94 Defender, so don;t know whether the design of teh ARB bars has changed at all, but if its any help I have the ARB winch bar and TJM side bars/steps and they mate up nicely.

Is this an ARB or TJM bar?

Originally Posted by patclan

Is this an ARB or TJM bar?

Not sure - could also be factory LR (jury is still out on who makes those - but probably ARB or TJM or ...?). Whichever it was it looks like it saved the vehicle from what looks like a hard hit.

Originally Posted by isuzurover

Not sure - could also be factory LR (jury is still out on who makes those - but probably ARB or TJM or ...?). Whichever it was it looks like it saved the vehicle from what looks like a hard hit.

Its factory LR...

Which were made by a small factory in Sydney... They are not ARB or TJM made...

god thats one hell of a hit tho!! would of been a fast stop

Originally Posted by patclan

Is this an ARB or TJM bar?

Are you possibly feeling the need to defend your TJM preference, perhaps?

It's your choice, patclan! But you did ask for some feedback on the two bars. Many here who have owned Defys for years have given you their opinion.

How can any judgement be made from that pic? Compared to what?

Everyone is just trying to help. And to return to the indicator lens colour question for a moment - my thoughts are go with orange ones. They are indicators. They are designed to be seen. Orange indicators might not look bling to some, but they are effective and visible.

These are just my thoughts.

Originally Posted by Scallops

Are you possibly feeling the need to defend your TJM preference, perhaps?

It's your choice, patclan! But you did ask for some feedback on the two bars. Many here who have owned Defys for years have given you their opinion.

How can any judgement be made from that pic? Compared to what?

Everyone is just trying to help. And to return to the indicator lens colour question for a moment - my thoughts are go with orange ones. They are indicators. They are designed to be seen. Orange indicators might not look bling to some, but they are effective and visible.

These are just my thoughts.

Ha absolutely not, my original post was about the indicators and where to source them, I never asked for the feedback on the two bars, I think you will find that was PBob, not I.

If I did ask then I would take the 'opinions' given gratefully but at the end of the day it is my decision and I will be happy with the one I make.

Regarding the pictures, I was looking for a sump protector with front recover points and I came across the defender photos, I thought it was apt to post considering the conversation, seeing as everyone appears to have an opinion and there does seem to be some knowledgeable people here I thought they may be able to pick the brand of bar. I dont care which one it is I have mine and I am sure they both have the + and - But I did think the picture was was interesting, thats why I posted it.

Seeing as advice is given and taken here then allow me to give mine, read the posts correctly before you give your 'thoughts' but of course, thanks for your input..

Originally Posted by patclan

Ha absolutely not, my original post was about the indicators and where to source them, I never asked for the feedback on the two bars, I think you will find that was PBob, not I.

If I did ask then I would take the 'opinions' given gratefully but at the end of the day it is my decision and I will be happy with the one I make.

Regarding the pictures, I was looking for a sump protector with front recover points and I came across the defender photos, I thought it was apt to post considering the conversation, seeing as everyone appears to have an opinion and there does seem to be some knowledgeable people here I thought they may be able to pick the brand of bar. I dont care which one it is I have mine and I am sure they both have the + and - But I did think the picture was was interesting, thats why I posted it.

Seeing as advice is given and taken here then allow me to give mine, read the posts correctly before you give your 'thoughts' but of course, thanks for your input..

My mistake - sorry - and point taken. BTW - the bar is the genuine Land Rover bar. My understanding is that they are not as strong as either the TJM or the ARB, although I was under the impression that ARB made them too.

Again, re-reading the thread - my mistake and my humble apology.