To ARB Bullbar or Not to ARB Bullbar

[Babs]

Hi guys,

I was was wanting a Camel Trophy type bolt on front bar, but it seems extremely difficult to find one, and I don't think they would account for the Puma's extended Grille.

I like the fact of not having much weight up front, and retaining that classic look, although it probably would not hold up from an impact with a Roo.

Anyways, the pros for the ARB would be more solid front protection, but the cons would be unnecessary added weight up front.

Would I have to change springs up front to accommodate the ARB bar, and no i'm not going to run a winch (well not ATM at least).

Other choice is leave it as is, which I dont mind, but am extremely concerned with any impact from the Roo's etc.

Any advice would be appreciated, cheers

Babs.

[Drover]

I put an ARB bar on several years ago and still not sure. It certainly takes away the classic look but it does offer good protection and a nice place to put the driving lights.

I have an idea to go a TF tube bar but still not sure

[460cixy]

There solid I got three roos in the row the other night 100kph no dramas

[wannabeexplorer]

Yes, exact same taste and thoughts...
Love the camel trophy style bolt-on bar and no it won't fit.
Those tube style bars aren't as bulky as the ARB, which I like, but offer little protection against animal strikes. Same goes for the 'A' bar.

We drove past 6 dead Roos from Jameson today (and I don't consider that to be wild country). Although as a rule I never drive at night and I take it easy most of the time, Roos do jump about during daytime too and it may not be possible to avoid collusion...
Personally I'll be fitting and ARB bar before heading out to no-mans-land

[lambrover]

I have a tube bar and they do offer protection over the vitals, radiator.

I am however thinking of getting the new ARB bar next year as it has better protection and it is better for clearance then there older bar.

[austastar]

Hi,
get a quote from a panel beater for a roo strike any where on the front. Then reassess the cost of an ARB bar.

cheers

[Babs]

Hi,
get a quote from a panel beater for a roo strike any where on the front. Then reassess the cost of an ARB bar.

cheers

Good point, but its not the cost that i'm questioning. More so the added weight and wether I will have to change spring rate, and obviously aesthetics.

[Babs]

If anyone has the tube style bar, some pics would be appreciated and where to buy as well. Cheers.

[pushrod]

Hey Babs.. Heres a link to the tubular style bar
They are a good compromise between protection and keeping
Some of the classic look..

Rovacraft Land Rover Defender Tubular Winch Bull Bar | Buy 4x4 Land Rover Toyota Nissan Accessories and Parts Online Store | Expedition Centre Australia by Mulgo

[carlschmid2002]

I have the bar that Mulgo sells. I don't have my car with me ATM but my profile will have picks.