JK Front bumper roundup

[Dave]

SHROCKWORKS

http://www.shrockworks.com/files/cache/7d3f9ba2afed14d4ae45aa01fa280a9c.jpg

http://www.shrockworks.com/Jeep-JK-Bumper-Jeep-Front-Bumper-JK-Jeep-Winch-Bumper-pr-16202.html

WARN

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Images/75490/75490-md.jpg

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12122_100_07.htm

$680 + $250 shipping USD for above configuration

HIGHROCK

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Images/75831/75831-md.jpg

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12050_010_07.htm

PUREJEEP

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Images/76642/76642-md.jpg

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12048_1000.htm

LOD

http://www.lodoffroad.com/jeep_jk/custom-front-bumper-heavy-duty.jpg

$400US They never replied to any of my emails re shipping to Australia. http://www.lodoffroad.com/jeep_jk/2007-wrangler-jk-accessory.htm

SMITTYBILT

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22158&d=1193049085

$450US http://www.4wheelparts.com/jeep-parts-details.aspx?pid=S/B76722

TJM

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25489&d=1208138871

This is wranglertj's Jeep, not sure on pricing.

RUGGED RIDGE

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24311&stc=1&d=1202617186

This is Tiny's Jeep. Bar as above is $1175 from Ozadventure4x4 (http://ozadventure4x4.com.au/?q=node/27). Various configurations available, see Tiny's build up (http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=74832) thread or Ozadventure4x4's page (http://ozadventure4x4.com.au/?q=node/27) for more info / photos.

MOPAR

http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/7476/86346022qt0.jpg
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69105

This is Berts Jeep. Bert landed it for AU$900, the winch one would be a little more. The mopar recovery points are extra.

FABFOURS

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=21832&d=1191147457

This is Silver_JK's jeep. Cost is $1099USD (http://www.quadratec.com/products/product_search.php?cn=%3Cb%3E%3Cfont+color%3Dred%3 ENEW%21%3C%2Ffont%3E%3C%2Fb%3E+Fab+Fours+Bumpers&pn=12000+310+T%2C12000+311+T%2C12007+310+T) + $180USD shipping.

AEV

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/7052/aevbar4or1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

JKohn's Jeep. This would be my first choice but its a little pricey!! Available locally through procomp (http://www.procomp.com.au/).

ARB

http://my.project-jk.com/data/695/medium/DSCF1211.jpg

My Jeep. This is what I ended up with, its around $1250 including winch cover plate if you fit yourself.


BE AWARE SOME OF THESE BARS ARE NOT ADR COMPLIANT
http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/lic_CI-112B.pdf

Let me know if you find any others and I will update this post.

Im trying to fill this post with the bars on AJOR'ers Jeeps so send your pic over if there is currently a catalog picture above.

[Tropey]

I like the highrock and the shrockrocks. Not sure about the legality of the shrockrocks though not providing coverage at the front for the tyres.

[killa]

My vote is a Warn bar with Slimline number plate under the passenger side shackle :mrgreen:

[Bert]

Ok, I'll try not to be toooooo bias... :D

How I rate them:

#1. Equal first for LoD & Mopar - sorry cant help it. LoD would have been my second choice after Mopar.
#2. Shockworks - probaly the best looking stubby out, though as you said, may not look as good on a stockie + legality as tropey said.
#3. Warn - great looking bumper, I like the fact that it incorporates the stock foggies easily.
#4. PureJeep - quite simplistic in design, wouldn't offer much protection if you hit a roo!
#5. Highrock - i'm not a big fan of this bumper at all, 1# i dont want and chrome or shiny crap on my jeep and 2# it reminds me of our stock bumper too much.

[Stevil]

I reckon only the highrock and mopar would be legal under the latest ADR bullshit bullbar laws in Oz

[JKfan]

I reckon only the highrock and mopar would be legal under the latest ADR bullshit bullbar laws in Oz

I think the Highrocks one may not be compliant as I believe the hoop is inclined forward.

The Mopar and AEV bars (which are in a different price range) are the only ones which incorporate the crush cans, cover the front wheels and have the top of the hoop behind the front of the bar. The problem with ADR would be the non rounded edges of all of these, and any projections on most.

With the possibility of ARB coming up with something soon probably worth the wait. The ARB bar for the TJ looks close to what we will likely to get. Frankly ARB is the only one likely to be compiant.ADR compliance for mine is a balance between my need to protect the front of my vehicle, mount a winch if I want and recovery points AND all the other people on the road including pedestrians.

Try the link for a read.

[JKfan]

http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/lic_CI-112B.pdf

OOPs

[kalani]

My favourite is the schrockworks, but looks like it will be the MOpar Bar for ADR reasons.

My local dealer is fitting on today to a customers car - will try and get pics..see if any different from US version on berts truck..

[Sonik]

For the record the WARN bar is available from www.4wd1.com.au for $1,144 including free delivery to anywhere in Aus (I'm on their mailing list).

[Stevil]

By far the best looking bar


http://www.aev-conversions.com/products/jk_bumper/

[Tropey]

By far the best looking bar


http://www.aev-conversions.com/products/jk_bumper/

That looks quite good actually.

[charles]

Does anyone know if stock US bumpers can be installed? They don't look so bad and are selling for cheap as chips (except for shipping that is...) e.g.

http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.php?t=10061
http://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.php?t=8898

[Dave]

By far the best looking bar


http://www.aev-conversions.com/products/jk_bumper/

Very nice bar out of my price range sadly :( I have updated original post.

Im now thinking WARN bar without the grille hoop so its all sweet with ADR and a bit cheaper too.

I picked up my JK tonight pics soon :D

[DthStar]

I like this bar in the link below. I think only for the studded surroundings on the lights but. I'm about to ring Quadratec to get prices on the aev bar and the Fab Fours one in the link with shipping to Darwin.

I already got a quote of $928.00 to get the Highrock Bar with the stainless steel loop bar sent to Darwin with delivery time being 6-8 days. But I shyed away from that bar because of it not being legal in Australia.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/image_zoom.php?img=%2FAssets%2FImages%2F77264%2F77 264-lg.jpg (http://www.quadratec.com/products/image_zoom.php?img=%2FAssets%2FImages%2F77264%2F77 264-lg.jpg)

[DthStar]

Just for peoples information....

Prices from Quadratec for aev & Fab Fours bumpers:

Aev:
$1049.99 Purchase price
$175.00 Shipping to Darwin

Fab Four:
$1099.99 Purchase price
$683.00 Shipping to Darwin

Highrock 4 X 4:
$695.00 (With S/Steel tube bar) Purchase price
$233.00 Shipping to Darwin

[Dave]

Just for peoples information....

Prices from Quadratec for aev & Fab Fours bumpers:

Aev:
$1049.99 Purchase price
$175.00 Shipping to Darwin

Fab Four:
$1099.99 Purchase price
$683.00 Shipping to Darwin

Highrock 4 X 4:
$695.00 (With S/Steel tube bar) Purchase price
$233.00 Shipping to Darwin

You could get the highrock without the tube bar I assume that would make it legal? I wonder what the fab four weights thats a lot of shipping compared to the others. This is all USD yeah?

[DthStar]

Yeah US Dollars unfortunately.

Fab Fours bumper dimensions are:

Length: 63" Height: 14" Width: 20" Weight: 80Lbs.

[aussiemark]

so I was just about to order the AEV bumper from Quadratech, so do you guys think it wont pass ADR compliance?

[salesguy]

I reckon the AEV bar is road-legal, as is the Mopar.

All the others have recovery points on the front face of the bar - a big no-no these days. It's not an ADR-issue, it's a roadworthy ( RTA in NSW ) issue.

[JKohn]

I agree with you salesguy!!

I mean HOW COULD THIS...

MOPAR

http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/7476/86346022qt0.jpg

be more ADR compliant than THIS???

AEV

http://www.aev-conversions.com/storeimages/bumper_secondary.jpg

To me this one looks like the safer bar as it almost goes up to the guards, incorporates the standard fog lights, has the crush cans, and is air bag compliant. (Not saying the Mopar one doesn't but this one fills the same criteria plus more!)

The AEV one also looks like it sits up a little higher too.

(Maybe i am just trying to justify it to myself as I really like the look of the AEV bar)

[Daz7]

All the others have recovery points on the front face of the bar - a big no-no these days. It's not an ADR-issue, it's a roadworthy ( RTA in NSW ) issue.

Could you not just fit a couple of rubber bumperettes over the recovery points for rego inspection purposes (and thats not going to happen to any JK for the first 3 years even in NSW).

[kalani]

I would have thought the ARB Bar will be very similar to the AEV bar! I would wait for the ARB one....

[salesguy]

I really like the AEV bar, Mopar should have bought the rights to this one instead of developing their own. I reckon I could sell the AEV bar 10:1 over the Mopar bar.
But dealing with AEV has proved to be impossible, I think they have waaaay too much on their plate and simply can't keep up.

[DthStar]

I really like the AEV bar, Mopar should have bought the rights to this one instead of developing their own. I reckon I could sell the AEV bar 10:1 over the Mopar bar.
But dealing with AEV has proved to be impossible, I think they have waaaay too much on their plate and simply can't keep up.

Yeah, I rang them in early May, they said they won't ship to Australia and that there was about 6-8 weeks wait on the bars. Don't know if they changed this policy or not since then.

[Dave]

Yeah, I rang them in early May, they said they won't ship to Australia and that there was about 6-8 weeks wait on the bars. Don't know if they changed this policy or not since then.

Quadratec sell them for 1150US they will ship to aus.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12049_1000_T.htm

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Images/77050/77050-lg.jpg

[Dave]

If you want to save some money you can buy the AEV without the winch mount from http://www.customjeepwranglers.com/jkfrontbumper.html I dont need the winch mount so this is looking like a good option.

All USD

Bar: $799
Tow hooks: $99
Winchmount: $249
Skidplate: $299

[99JEEP]

Hi Dave,
on saturday i was at jeep maddington ordering our 4 rubicon and i asked about a front bar jeep price $2300 even my salesperson told me not to get it to pricey and not enough protection his own words he told me to got Northern 4Wd Wangara for the ARB bar said it cost $1700 i know thats not cheap either. Good luck.

Mark:D

[Dave]

$1700 is pretty pricey for the ARB bar, does that include fitting? The ARB on my XJ was $1200ish from memory!

[99JEEP]

yep that included fitting then again he also told me my old inline six 4l XJ motor was basically a old 245 hemi with fuel injection added.. what the ???

Mark:)

[Matt&Leisa]

Quadratec sell them for 1150US they will ship to aus.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/12049_1000_T.htm

http://www.quadratec.com/Assets/Images/77050/77050-lg.jpg



WOW:o :o Thats the best looking bar I have seen bar(LOL) none. Think I might tell ARB to keep their bar..Anybody else ordering one?

[Brettski]

Yeah, it does look good. I'm half considering it... Even has spots for the fog lights...

B.

[robbo1959]

Called into ARB in Brighton Vic this afternoon and asked them about the bar they are setting up for the JK.

They told me that it will look much the same as the KJ model they did have a small picture of it but it was very hard to see.

Price will be $1650.00 fitted and that's colour coded but I'm still not sure if that's with the lower skid plate?,the guys are going to let me know later on.

I think the winch option will cost a little more but they didn't say.

So have a look at the KJ and that will give a fair idea as to what it will look like.

Cheers Robbo

[Dave]

Price will be $1650.00 fitted

It would have to be pretty special for me to pay that much. The AEV with tow hooks, without winch mount would be just over $1000AUD say $200 shipping, It might need painting but not sure.

[rolli]

Remembering that the AEV bar has not been ARD complied, so you would 'have' to get it complied with your state road authority.

Personally its something I would be doing if I went down the AEV road. If you hit a pedestrian or another vehicle, then your insurance and roadworthiness issues start giving you greif regardless of who is at fault.

Something to consider.

[Matt&Leisa]

I got told today that the ARB winch bars are on their way to the dealers in the next week. Apparently they have finished the production run and are just going through the final stages???????

Hope its not just more Bull.

[jkrenegade]

the ARB bars are a little steep in my opinion, specially since they are talking at around $750-1200 USD for them in the states.
Apparently they are getting their 1st shipment in the next week or so.

might even work out cheaper to get an Aussie made bar shipped back from the US!!!

how does that work out????

[rolli]

has anyone noticed the price difference between www.quadratec.com and www.customjeepwranglers.com for the AEV bar??

Quadratec have for US$1150
while custom jeep have it for US$799


That makes the Custom Jeep sourced bar AU$900 (before shipping)

[rolli]

oops, think I just work out why - the Custom Jeep kit is the bare kit (no hooks or winch plate....)

[Dave]

What does e-coated mean? They say "Comes E-Coated, ready for paint" I assume I'd need to pay someone to paint it?

[Dave]

This MIGHT be the ARB bar and even then its only a tiny out of focas glimpse but we havent got anything else yet so I figured I will post it

http://arb.com.au/News/Australia/ARB-Newsletter-Winter-2007.pdf

Page 14

[Mur]

This MIGHT be the ARB bar and even then its only a tiny out of focas glimpse but we havent got anything else yet so I figured I will post it

http://arb.com.au/News/Australia/ARB-Newsletter-Winter-2007.pdf

Page 14

there is a better pic of that is the latest 4x4 australia mag.
They are going to have more on that same trip in next months, so there may be more pics of that jk bar.

[woody313]

yep that included fitting then again he also told me my old inline six 4l XJ motor was basically a old 245 hemi with fuel injection added.. what the ???

Mark:)

That is a common misconception even amongst experienced owners.
The 4.0 shares nothing with the Hemi, it is an AMC design based on the block architecture of the Chrysler Slant6.
Just because both engines are 4.0 straight sixes does not make it so.
cheers

[aussiemark]

Quadrtec had the AEV bar without winch plate for $799 about a month ago on their website, and now they dont, only the more expensive with winch plate option. So's I call em up and ask why? Their feedback after checking is that AEV determined that there was not enough rigidity / strength withour winch plate, hence are no longer shipping it - only the more expensive with winch plate version from now on. May be AEV is selling sooo many they cant be buggered making a cheaper version, but I have found Quadratec to be very good. So it would be interesting if you could actually order the 799 version from custom jeep.

[Fat Chili]

Here's another prototype bar that will soon be available, as with Hanson's TJ bars I'm sure the hoops will be optional.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/ausjeep/HansonJKprototypebar.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/ausjeep/HansonJKprototypebar4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/ausjeep/HansonJKprototypebar2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/ausjeep/HansonJKprototypebar3.jpg

[JKohn]

Nice find Fat Chilli...

but it doesn't do it for me.

Ordered the AEV bar and has now been shipped!! :D

[drewinmanx]

Think it looks pretty good for a US bar still a few legal issues but i reckon you'd get away with it.
So far AEV still wins till i see ARB (if they ever pull there finger out!!) offering

[bismark]

Does anybody receipt and installed there ARB bar jet??? I' hope that my bar will be ready next week:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[JasperJ]

Waiting to hear back from Smartbar over in WA, E-Mailed them to see if they had any intention of developing a bar with winch support for the JK. some of their bars look pretty good plus they are a lot lighter that the steel bars out there. Which is of course important these days as GVM is easy to blow.
I even put a link to the AEV bar to say "hey how about something like this."

[Matt&Leisa]

Does anybody receipt and installed there ARB bar jet??? I' hope that my bar will be ready next week:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Ours will be fitted on tuesday. Along with the 9500ib high speed warn winch, IPF driving lights and long range aerial for the UHF....

Will post pics tuesday night..

[cbm8880]

Waiting to hear back from Smartbar over in WA, E-Mailed them to see if they had any intention of developing a bar with winch support for the JK. some of their bars look pretty good plus they are a lot lighter that the steel bars out there. Which is of course important these days as GVM is easy to blow.
I even put a link to the AEV bar to say "hey how about something like this."

gday jasper...
would love to hear the outcome of this one. Ive owned a few steel bars, and even a few alloy bars, but at the end of the day a poly bar would do just as well to mount a couple of spotties.**)

[JasperJ]

Got the reply from the Smartbar people today
"Unfortunately there are no plans for the production of another Jeep bar. I could source alloy or steel product if you are interested."

Oh well I guess I'll just have to get a bar from the states like anyone else who wants a choice of more than just ARB.

Here's a question though, is there a requirement for the front bar, be it a bull bar or just the bumper to extend the entire way across the vehicle's width. had a look through the ADR's today but could not find an answer.

[Fat Chili]

To my knowledge their is no specific ADR for bullbars, only that they must comply with ADR 69 (Full Frontal Impact Occupant Protection) if the method of deploying the air bags is effected.

As far as the bars width goes; from memory yes it is supposed to but I can't find the reference, so could be wrong? Will look later.

[Dave]

Updated with ARB bumper & more info I found on some of the others if there are any more out there let me know Ill update thread.

[Devilish]

I really like this bumper, but everyone I talk to in America about it says it's a 'MYTH' and that half the products smittybilt make don't actually exist because nobody can it any stock of them...

I still really like it anyways :)

[Dave]

Looks like it does exist: http://www.4wheelparts.com/jeep-parts-details.aspx?pid=S/B76722

Ill update first post

[Devilish]

I have contacted 4 places (Including 4wheelparts) in america and none of them can give me a price or a date in when they can get one...

[drewinmanx]

I really like this bumper, but everyone I talk to in America about it says it's a 'MYTH' and that half the products smittybilt make don't actually exist because nobody can it any stock of them...

I still really like it anyways :)

Yeah they look good!! Hope you have luck tracking them down

[micq]

Got a Mopar bar from local dealer the other day .Cost , Bar $712, Compliance Kit $135, Fitting $308 .

[jbee]

Got a Mopar bar from local dealer the other day .Cost , Bar $712, Compliance Kit $135, Fitting $308 .

Can you post a pic for me please - JB

[micq]

JB when the kids get home from school I'll get them to help me post the pics_micq

[Fasteye]

Fab Fours have a fairly good looking bar "Jeep JK Wranlger Front Winch Bumper" for $1352.25US which comes to about $1517.33AUS. I got a Ocean Export quote. Ocean freight $244.41 Pick up $38.00 Forwarding Fee $95.00 and delivery to Melbourne $464.94. Thats $945.00 AU pretty expensive by the sounds of it to import one.

http://www.fabfours.com/Jeep%20Front%20Bumpers%20Jeep%20JK%20Wrangler%20Fr ont%20Winch%20Bumper%20B1850 thats the Fab four site

http://www.justforjeeps.com/frofbu.html also have one for a much lower price. It looks like its a MOPAR bar???

[Sonik]

That delivery quote sounds 'spensiv. Get a delivery quote from qudratec.

[micq]

JB if these pics don't work I'll have another go at it tomorrow.

[MC4X4]

My AEV bar is now here. Pro Comp shipped out ten of them.

[millhouse]

There will be another jk front and rear bar soon, anyone in melbourne can get a sneek peek this weekend!!!!

[Fasteye]

My AEV bar is now here. Pro Comp shipped out ten of them.

MC4X4 can I ask how much did your shipping cost?

I love the AEV bar. The ARB is good but it's a bit plain compared to the AEV.

[MC4X4]

Fasteye, I dont know how much it is yet, Procomp 4x4 brought it in for me, plus they have more. You should give them a call

cheers mc

[Fasteye]

Fasteye, I dont know how much it is yet, Procomp 4x4 brought it in for me, plus they have more. You should give them a call

cheers mc

Thanks for that.

[Brettski]

Fasteye, I dont know how much it is yet, Procomp 4x4 brought it in for me, plus they have more.

And they have front bash plates to go with the bar...

B.

[MC4X4]

I believe they come with everything

[Brettski]

I believe they come with everything

I had to order my bash plate separately. On the AEV website they are listed as different parts...

B.

[micq]

JB can't get photos to work .My bar is similar to Berts bar at the start of thred, but instead of recovery points on top of bar mine has one under bar on drivers side & fog lights on top of bar

[Fasteye]

I've just spoke to a guy from Procomp in Melbourne, they've got the AEV bar in stock for $1850.00 or $2000.00 fitted.

[JKohn]

I've just spoke to a guy from Procomp in Melbourne, they've got the AEV bar in stock for $1850.00 or $2000.00 fitted.

Did you ask if that included the winch mount?

And what about the tow hooks and skid plate - do you know if they have them and how much??

[MC4X4]

I know each bar comes with bash plate and winch plate,but Iam not sure about the tow hooks

[silver_jk]

ill throw the fab fours bar in the mix i got them on mine and very happy with them www.quadratec.com is where i got mine from speak to procomp they may bring them in too as they were about equal to the aev bars price in the states

[Fasteye]

Did you ask if that included the winch mount?

And what about the tow hooks and skid plate - do you know if they have them and how much??

Sorry I forgot to ask about the winch mount, tow hooks and skid plate.

But there's a 4x4 outdoor and fishing expo this Sunday and Procomp will be there so I'll check it out and ask them then.

[Brettski]

And what about the tow hooks and skid plate - do you know if they have them and how much??

Tow hooks definitely come with the bar. I had that confirmed the other day.

B.

[micq]

http://1193208225http://1193207695http://1193208225

[Fasteye]

Nice bar Micq, but is there no way of mounting on the standard fog lights?

[Dave]

Updated with Fab Fours, also changed picture of AEV bar to JKohns Jeep.

If you install a bar that has a catalog picture currently please send your pic to me and Ill use your Jeep instead!

[micq]

Not unless you cut holes in it Fasteye.When I get time I'm going to cut the loop above the bar of & put a higher one on so I have more room for lights & somewhere to mount a screen to keep mud bugs out of the radiator .Also replacing plastic under bar with alloy plate

[Fasteye]

It would have been more handy if it came with the holes already but still its a great looking bar.

[Gojeep]

I cannot believe that no one has posted the new TJM bullbar pictures yet from the Melbourne 4x4 show!! Best looking bar out there so far and starts production in 5 weeks time. Nice side steps as well and the rear bar with twin swingaways was showing potential as well. I like that you only had to release one lever to open both.
I was kicking myself that I forgot my camera but Milhouse said he spoke to several Ausjeep members who were talking pictures. So where are they for all others to see??

[Dave]

Post em! Ill update first post.

If its the best looking bar yet Im not sure if I want to see it having paid so much for the ARB.

[jbee]

How much is the new TJM bar then?

[Fasteye]

Post em! Ill update first post.

If its the best looking bar yet Im not sure if I want to see it having paid so much for the ARB.

The TJM bar was alright, it's very similar to your ARB bar. BTW the ARB guy at the 4x4 show wanted to sell me the ARB bar for $1300 fitted. How does that price sound to you dave?

[Dave]

The TJM bar was alright, it's very similar to your ARB bar. BTW the ARB guy at the 4x4 show wanted to sell me the ARB bar for $1300 fitted. How does that price sound to you dave?

Good, I dont have my receipt here but I think I paid that or more for the bar and winch blanking plate no fitting.

[Fasteye]

I had a good look at the ARB bar and the aev bar and i think I'll go with the ARB. It looks alot better with the winch and the spot lights fitted.

For the price it was 2000 fitted for the aev and 1300 fitted for the arb.

too bad a good winch and spot lights both cost as much as the bar.

[kyro]

I cannot believe that no one has posted the new TJM bullbar pictures yet from the Melbourne 4x4 show!! Best looking bar out there so far and starts production in 5 weeks time. Nice side steps as well and the rear bar with twin swingaways was showing potential as well. I like that you only had to release one lever to open both.
I was kicking myself that I forgot my camera but Milhouse said he spoke to several Ausjeep members who were talking pictures. So where are they for all others to see??

yeah Millhouse said he been working with the design crew on the new bits**)


http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22271&d=1193574538

[JKohn]

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22271&d=1193574538

My personal opinion - not as good as ARB and AEV still the best!! (That's why I got it!!)

[Dave]

The TJM bar was alright, it's very similar to your ARB bar. BTW the ARB guy at the 4x4 show wanted to sell me the ARB bar for $1300 fitted. How does that price sound to you dave?

Just looked at my visa statement $1450 not installed for bar and winch plate, $1300 fitted is a sweet deal.

My personal opinion - not as good as ARB and AEV still the best!! (That's why I got it!!)

Agreed, I'd like to see it without the fugly colour coding but. Does anyone have pricing?

[Gojeep]

What I liked about the TJM bar in the flesh, ( looks much better than that picture ) is that it shows a lot more of the Jeep signature grille. It has a cleaner line too. Cant just judge by the pictures as thought the AEV bar looked good in them until I saw it in the flesh. The curves dont suit a Jeep at all unless it was a KJ and was way to fussing looking too. Bits hanging off it all over the place. Both the ARB and that one have the bumperettes too which effect approach angle as well. Like the fact the winch in the TJM bar sits lower too so wont effect airflow through the radiator as well or hides the Jeep grille.

[millhouse]

Here is a few pics of the new tjm gear, front bar is near complete and ready for production but the rear bar is still in development but will have prices for both soon!!!

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22331&stc=1
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22332&stc=1
http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22333&stc=1

[drewinmanx]

Not bad but i thort jeeps had to have the spare in the middle.
Might look odd with a 35" spare offset?!?
Least they put a swing out carrier on it unlike ARB.
Oops was that a dummy spit........ sorry.
So looks like the US made ones are winning, come on Oz manufacturers pull ya fingers out!!!

[Sonik]

I like the swing out carrier and the Jerry Can holder but they aren't serious about those lights/reflectors on the rear bar.... are they??

They look look $15 trailer lights from Kmart.

[Devilish]

I like the swing out carrier and the Jerry Can holder but they aren't serious about those lights/reflectors on the rear bar.... are they??

They look look $15 trailer lights from Kmart.

They probably are... so when u constantly break them on the trail doing hardcore offroad tracks... it only costs u 15 bucks to replace them :P

[drewinmanx]

I like the swing out carrier and the Jerry Can holder but they aren't serious about those lights/reflectors on the rear bar.... are they??

They look look $15 trailer lights from Kmart.

Yep gotta agree they look cheap, tho i 'm pretty sure they are actually about $120 ea! Making for expensive trail damage repair.

[Gojeep]

They are just temporary and are actually Australian made water proof LED ones. The others are to be flush or recessed into the bar I thought Millhouse told me.

[millhouse]

yeah you are right there, the ones we are trying to get will be recessed into the bar, Its still a work in progress so there will be some minor changes once we do some more R&D and off-road testing on the rear bar!!

[rolli]

It will be interesting to see where TJM prices their bar.

Anyone got any ideas?

[millhouse]

At this stage the tjm JK FRONT bar will have a RRP around $1000

and the retail outlets should have stock in availible in a few weeks!!!

[TassieMav]

Is that as is on the vehicle pictured.

If so, NICE!

Take that ARB!

(Am a little disapointed in ARB in that they are selling the exact same JK Bar in the states for, what amounts to, $1,000 approx AUD).

[millhouse]

yes it's the same as the one in the pics but in black only!!

[ride77]

just ran up the back of another car, does anyone know the cost of an orignal bumper not that I am going to replace it with that, I would hope to put an AEV on it, does anyone know where I can pick one up in the brisbane area. P.s give yourself enough braking room when driving your jk unlimited they dont pull up to quick AAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH

[silver_jk]

just ran up the back of another car, does anyone know the cost of an orignal bumper not that I am going to replace it with that, I would hope to put an AEV on it, does anyone know where I can pick one up in the brisbane area. P.s give yourself enough braking room when driving your jk unlimited they dont pull up to quick AAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH

my standard one is in the for sale section ;)

[Brettski]

I would hope to put an AEV on it, does anyone know where I can pick one up in the brisbane area.

While not in the Brisbane area Procomp may still have some in stock...

B.

[ride77]

thanks brettski

[Fasteye]

just ran up the back of another car, does anyone know the cost of an orignal bumper not that I am going to replace it with that, I would hope to put an AEV on it, does anyone know where I can pick one up in the brisbane area. P.s give yourself enough braking room when driving your jk unlimited they dont pull up to quick AAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH

a taxi just completely destroyed my front bumper both side guards both front rims my grill both my front tires :cry: and i dont noe what else maybe damaged under the hood:wall: . But its not my full so it should be covered by his insurance. All i:-( can think is if i had a arb bar the damage maybe alot less.

[Dave]

a taxi just completely destroyed my front bumper both side guards both front rims my grill both my front tires :cry: and i dont noe what else maybe damaged under the hood:wall: . But its not my full so it should be covered by his insurance. All i:-( can think is if i had a arb bar the damage maybe alot less.

Ouch, got any pics? Thats a lot of damage how did he do it? You will probally be able to score a free ARB bar out of it, the stock bumper will no doubt be very expensive. I did this when I crashed my XJ.

[DthStar]

Does anybody know if you are able to buy the studded fog light surrounds that are on the Fab Fours bumpers?

If so, where? Or are there any similar type of products in the market?

I would be wanting to put them on either the TJM bar or a custom made bar.

[silver_jk]

the fab fours ones are american there may be a place over there that sells them they were a pita to fit onto the bumper but look great the lights in them are hella

[Dave]

Updated with TJM bar, does anyone know pricing or have a better pic?

[Fasteye]

Ouch, got any pics? Thats a lot of damage how did he do it? You will probally be able to score a free ARB bar out of it, the stock bumper will no doubt be very expensive. I did this when I crashed my XJ.

I hope the pics worked. They aren't very good quality. The taxi ran a red light and I T boned him as he knocked me into a car on my left. How much do you think a stock jk front bar would cost? Do you think its worth the trade to get a new arb bar?

[silver_jk]

I hope the pics worked. They aren't very good quality. The taxi ran a red light and I T boned him as he knocked me into a car on my left. How much do you think a stock jk front bar would cost? Do you think its worth the trade to get a new arb bar?

ive got the standard bumber up here if the panel beater is intrested $300 bucks ;)

[Dave]

I hope the pics worked. They aren't very good quality. The taxi ran a red light and I T boned him as he knocked me into a car on my left. How much do you think a stock jk front bar would cost? Do you think its worth the trade to get a new arb bar?

Absolutely worth the trade, not sure how much the stock bumper would be worth couldnt be much under a grand possibly more knowing Jeep prices. The retail on the ARB is $1300, if the stock bumper is more expensive than that maybe get the AEV from pro comp which is around 2k from what I hear.

[Fasteye]

Well they are sorting out the assessment now so depends on the panel beater I'll be able to know if I can get anything out of him. fingers crossed for an arb

[ride77]

I wrecked my bumper the pther weekend, and whilst the original bumper is about 750 for a panl beater mine has agreed to let me replace it with something else and I pay the difference

[Fasteye]

I wrecked my bumper the pther weekend, and whilst the original bumper is about 750 for a panl beater mine has agreed to let me replace it with something else and I pay the difference

What bumper are you planning to get?

My jk's getting quotes tomorrow by someone from jeep through the panel beater. So the more expensive the quote will be the better off it will be for me if I do go aftermarket.

BTW the stock bumper is not as strong as I thought it would be.

[ride77]

thinking about an AEV I saw silver jks bumper which looks good, just need to find a cover for the winch mounts, the aev is just so expensive, 2k is a bit steep

[MC4X4]

Picking my AEV bar up tonight,will be fitting tomorrow night.
cheers mc

[ride77]

couldnt help myself I have bought they aev bar today as well, has anyone fitted a cover to the top of the bar where the winch would usually mount if so, what did you use .

[MC4X4]

sorry mines getting a winch

[MC4X4]

Fitted my AEV bar and winch last night. what a mission. Anyway thanks to SEVEN, TJTOM, GMJEEP, Alan Mac, Jlo, Ricardo (the spanish playboy) and Timmy Hood the job was done. Looks great.
I will get some pics
cheers MC

[silvergoat]

Heres another bumper to add to the list. Its from my buddys at TnTcustoms.

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb288/silvergoat_photo/jeepVedawoo024.jpg
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb288/silvergoat_photo/jeepVedawoo023.jpg

[Devilish]

I like it... even without the high bar....

[silvergoat]

They make it with or without the bar.

[SharpWraX]

What about the chrome tube MOPAR bar as in the JK accessories catalogue?

[SharpWraX]

Not sure what you mean. I'm new to this forum and having difficulty attaching a pic that i have but the bar is on the red JK on the front of the downloadable pdf catalogue. Have you been quoted a price? i can find virtually no pics of this bar fitted in Oz.

[Devilish]

you mean this one?? I found it on carsales...

It is a mopar bar I think,, but it's only for looks... it wouldn't stop anything if u hit something lightly offroad like a proper bullbar would.

http://images.carsales.com.au/dealer/carsales/8547024.jpg

[De-Lux]

does anyone know what this bar is, how much it is and where to get it from?


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v718/mickyounger/JeepJKUnlimited.jpg

[Dave]

Thats a factory 08 US JK bumper that has been colour coded, we don't get this one in Australia.

[De-Lux]

damn :( i also like the color coded flares on this one too

[J.B.]

damn :( i also like the color coded flares on this one too
.. Yes...the option of colour coded flares would have been nice.. 'a la Sahara'. We had the choice with the TJ...so I'm at a loss on why the JK missed out for Australia. Even NZ got the coded flares !.

[Devilish]

damn :( i also like the color coded flares on this one too


just paint the flares yourself... aint hard...

as for the bar, just order a US version bar, paint the sides and chrome the centre....

easy....

[jbee]

Having just done my first trip down narrow tracks with the sound of Ferns and plants dragging down the side of the jeeps paintwork - BOY AM I GLAD JEEP LEFT THE MUDGUARDS AS UNPAINTED PLASTIC - they obviously knew what jeeps were supposed to be used for.
My last vehicle was a Renault Scenic RX4 - that had the bottom half of the doors and the fenders covered with plastic guards- Brilliant, no scratches at all - no dick head could dent you car with their door or a shopping trolley , and a quick wipe over with a plastic treatment like 303 Aerospace protectant and it all stayed looking like new.

If you could buy clip on plastic covers for the doors on the jeep imagine how popular they would be - you could remain shiney on the street while enjoying the bush without damage :-)

[ride77]

jbee do you use that spray on your jk to protect the guards now I often thought about what you might use to stop fading etc

[ksk]

well said jbee...agree 100%

KSK

[jbee]

Hi Ride77 - yep i use the 303 Aerospace protectant on the Guards and the running boards - Its great stuff - not oily like Armourall tends to be and it has an SPF factor of 40 so it stops (i Hope ) the UV making the plastic brittle and fading it - I saw the guys on the US forum recommending it and thought i would give it a try - its great. The clay film came off the plastic guards really easy with a simple sponge after a trip off road - I am thinking of scrubbing the plastic shields under the guards too and then giving them a coat - maybe the road grime will hose off better there as well

Cheers - JBee

The spec sheet is here -
http://www.303products.com/tech/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=428

[Big Unit]

The TJM is my cup a tea.

[jj-jk]

Having just done my first trip down narrow tracks with the sound of Ferns and plants dragging down the side of the jeeps paintwork - BOY AM I GLAD JEEP LEFT THE MUDGUARDS AS UNPAINTED PLASTIC - they obviously knew what jeeps were supposed to be used for.
My last vehicle was a Renault Scenic RX4 - that had the bottom half of the doors and the fenders covered with plastic guards- Brilliant, no scratches at all - no dick head could dent you car with their door or a shopping trolley , and a quick wipe over with a plastic treatment like 303 Aerospace protectant and it all stayed looking like new.

If you could buy clip on plastic covers for the doors on the jeep imagine how popular they would be - you could remain shiney on the street while enjoying the bush without damage :-)

I get my new JK next month, and am thinking along the same lines as yourself: I just need something to protect the paint on the doors.

There is one product that I am considering for the doors, it is a clear plastic film that was originally developed for the rotor blades on helicopters.
Has anyone personally applied VentureShield to any of their vehicles?
Manufacturer web site is
http://www.venturetape.com/final/international/australasia.htm
Local installer is either
http://www.invisiblecarbras.com.au/
or
http://www.ozicozi.com.au/

Thanks,

Justin

[davidd]

Having just done my first trip down narrow tracks with the sound of Ferns and plants dragging down the side of the jeeps paintwork - BOY AM I GLAD JEEP LEFT THE MUDGUARDS AS UNPAINTED PLASTIC - they obviously knew what jeeps were supposed to be used for.
My last vehicle was a Renault Scenic RX4 - that had the bottom half of the doors and the fenders covered with plastic guards- Brilliant, no scratches at all - no dick head could dent you car with their door or a shopping trolley , and a quick wipe over with a plastic treatment like 303 Aerospace protectant and it all stayed looking like new.

If you could buy clip on plastic covers for the doors on the jeep imagine how popular they would be - you could remain shiney on the street while enjoying the bush without damage :-)

totally agree mate. paint is expensive as are panels, and rust repair when paint is scraped off.

[OzAdventure4x4]

Hi all,

Here's some pictures of our new Rugged Ridge XHD Bumper: (Now available/more info: http://ozadventure4x4.com.au/?q=node/27)

I've got to say that this is an awesome bumper system! Not only is it built extremely well, but the fit and finish is top notch too! It's certainly surpassed my expectations....

Sorry if anyone takes this as spamming, but I simply - I love it! **)

[kyro]

nice bumper but that cant be legal to use on road would it ?? can the stinger come off and just leave the bar

[Brettski]

Everyone to their own, so don't take this as an insult, but IMHO that is extremely ugly.

Putting that aside - is it legal here in Oz? I thought you couldn't have a forward protruding bar like that... But I'm not an expert...

B.

[killa]

The bullbar regs mentioned above, note this is an 'Interim Code of Practice': Click Here (http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/lic_CI-112B.pdf)

[OzAdventure4x4]

Hey kyro,

The stinger bar may not be legal as it sticks out, however the great thing about this bumper set up is that it is completely modular and therefore the stinger can be unbolted in 5 mins and a hoop put on instead - or just have nothing on.

When you have just the hoop on or no top on at all the big D rings similar to the Hummer also bolt on which I think look cool, as well as practical :D

Brettski, no insult taken mate - I think think Commodore's suck but I'm sure others will disagree... :lol:

[kyro]

thats not bad then if it can be changed like that

[Brettski]

thats not bad then if it can be changed like that

Absolutely. Nice to see the manufacturers thinking ahead...

B.

[Tiny]

this is the link to quadratec where if you click on each bit you can see what the bar will look like. i have been looking at these for a while and like the idear of a full bar a stubby as well as the other options
http://www.quadratec.com/showcases/rugged_ridge/modular_bumper/default.php

[Brettski]

this is the link to quadratec where if you click on each bit you can see what the bar will look like.

That is way cool. Looks much better with different options...

B.

[tdwrangler]

I've just put my name down for an ARB bar and driving lights. Itching to get it installed, I reckon they look really good. Might also stop my mate calling the JW "Big Bird" given its bird beak looking stock bumper! They say it will be available in around 2 weeks.

Sorry, this is a touch off topic, but can anybody recommend a good value set of driving lights? The ones they recommended were $599 fitted. Does this seam reasonable? They said they are good lights. But I have seen them in auto stores for much less. Are these ones not worth the money?

[JKohn]

Sorry, this is a touch off topic, but can anybody recommend a good value set of driving lights? The ones they recommended were $599 fitted. Does this seam reasonable? They said they are good lights. But I have seen them in auto stores for much less. Are these ones not worth the money?

What did they recommend??

I have the IPF XS900's and think they're excellent! I think they were around that price though.

[Tiny]

i got lightforce 170s on my work car and 240s on the jeep and love them

[tdwrangler]

Thanks guys. I can't remember the ones they recommended! (great lot of good I am!:roll: ). But they said they are really good lights, I am sure they will be a quality product if ARB stock them but I just wondered if "driving lights ain't driving lights" so to speak... or if I would be better buying cheapies. I think I'll just get it all done at once at ARB, probably the safer option.

I'll keep in mind the lightforce and IPF models you mentiond when I come to decision time. Thanks again!:)

[Tiny]

mate lights are like most things you get what you pay for dont go cheap or you will regret it in the longrun

[tdwrangler]

Beaudy mate, thanks.

[Rubicon27]

Everyone to their own, so don't take this as an insult, but IMHO that is extremely ugly.

Putting that aside - is it legal here in Oz? I thought you couldn't have a forward protruding bar like that... But I'm not an expert...

B.

Yes you are correct, I went to a site which sets all the regulations, I was doing a bit of research because I have just bought a bumper aswell. The bumper or hoop must not be pointing outwards, if you hit someone they are a gonner. The bumper must come inwards - towards the car at an angle. I know any bumper that has not gone through the testing in oz is illegal.

However you don't want a bumper which stands out and says Fine me I am illegal. No cop is going to spend the time going through all the specifications, they would only know the basic stuff ie fog lights on either side of bumper etc.

If your bumper stands out then its a yellow sticker, plus if you hit person/car you could be hit for damages without insurance.

[tdwrangler]

I'll be having my new ARB bullbar fitted some time this week. Can't wait. I'm going to get lights too, as mentioned above. IPF 900 jobbies I think the guy said on the phone. I'll try and post a pic when its all done!

[OzAdventure4x4]

Hi all,

I finally got some more pictures of our Rugged Ridge front bumper - I also managed to finally fit my Warn PowerPlant - I love it! **) No more queuing at the servo for me :mrgreen:

Pictures attached:

[wranglertj]

Hi all,

I finally got some more pictures of our Rugged Ridge front bumper - I also managed to finally fit my Warn PowerPlant - I love it! **) No more queuing at the servo for me :mrgreen:

Pictures attached:

looks great mate, where did you get it from?

[Tiny]

he is the supplier have a look at his website he is very reasonable and has fantastic service

[OzAdventure4x4]

Thanks for the kind words Tiny - much appreciated :)

wranglertj - we sell both the Rugged Ridge bumper and a full range of Warn winches including the PowerPlant: http://ozadventure4x4.com.au/?q=node/11 and http://ozadventure4x4.com.au/?q=node/27

I have to say that the PowerPlant is simply brilliant (did I say I love it :D ) - it'll air four (4) 35" tyres up from 8PSI to 30PSI in 8 minutes which is quite amazing, not to mention the fact that it runs air tools!!! There is some more info available here: http://www.warn.com/powerplant.shtml

Cheers,

[malexander]

From the Quadretec site
http://www.quadratec.com/showcases/rugged_ridge/modular_bumper/default.php

It looks like you can mount a winch or lights, but NOT BOTH!
Can this be right?

[OzAdventure4x4]

Hey malexander,

What lights are you referring to? The winch and light bar both allow for the factory fog lights to be fitted regardless of whether a winch is fitted or not: http://ozadventure4x4.com.au/?q=node/27

I assume that you're referring to fitting additional auxiliary lights??

Cheers

[Tiny]

take a look at my thread "sick of the standard jk" in the build up section i have 240 lightforce and room for a winch by having 2 lugs welded on
thid bar is brilliant absolutly love it

[mikalong]

Does anyone have the TJM T3 bar in black fitted to their JK with standard factory flares. If so, could you post a picture.

TJM bar is nearly $500 cheaper than ARB so could buy a few goodies with the leftover cash.

[JKohn]

Check out wranglertj's JK - he has a TJM front bar

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=23661&d=1199432943

[Sethgun]

woohoo, AEV bar getting delivered tomorrow......

[wranglertj]

Does anyone have the TJM T3 bar in black fitted to their JK with standard factory flares. If so, could you post a picture.

TJM bar is nearly $500 cheaper than ARB so could buy a few goodies with the leftover cash.

the TJM front bar now also comes with the fog light holes in them. I was the first rubicon they had ever done and at that stage it was not developed. if you want some other pics from different vantage point just let me know

[mikalong]

Looks good Wranglertj. Does the bar have an UHF antenna mount / lug and spottie mounts.

Do you have a skid plate under the front (or in fact do TJM make one to suit).

Think I will go with the TJM bar and get some new spotties with the savings.

[Brettski]

woohoo, AEV bar getting delivered tomorrow......

Pick of the bunch, IMHO. Did you get the bash plate as well?

B.

[wranglertj]

Looks good Wranglertj. Does the bar have an UHF antenna mount / lug and spottie mounts.

Do you have a skid plate under the front (or in fact do TJM make one to suit).

Think I will go with the TJM bar and get some new spotties with the savings.

Yes it has 2 uhf mounts, and the spotties sit on top of the loop with two pre mounted holes and has two rated recovery points at the front also.
As for the skid plate, no it didnt come with one but i am currently following that up with TJM as we speak to see if they do do one. If not i could get one fairly easily fabricated.
But for the price you pay it is a good bar for what you get

[De-Lux]

I'm definitely going to get the TJM bar... good price, looks hella good, leaves cash left over for spotties all the same price as the ARB / AEV one... I was quoted $1070 fitted yesterday :)

[wranglertj]

I'm definitely going to get the TJM bar... good price, looks hella good, leaves cash left over for spotties all the same price as the ARB / AEV one... I was quoted $1070 fitted yesterday :)

Hey De-lux, just make sure you wait until the new bar is released with the fog light holes in it (if that bothers you) and i am awaiting a response from my TJM guy whether or not the new TJM bar comes with a skid plate or not. But for that cheap price you could get one made up.
Either way i'll keep you posted

[De-Lux]

mine must be the only Jeep in australia that doesn't even have fog lights... I have a plastic insert where they should be...

[millhouse]

The new updated TJM JK front bar with will be avail around the 20th of march,
what are you wanting to protect with the skid?

[RedRuby]

Our Rubicon with its new ARB bar and winch. The spotlights are a temporary thing until we can remove our large ones from the Pathfinder and relocate them. :)

Next the lift kit - on order and arriving soon.:)

[mikalong]

I have been quoted $1290 (fitted) for a tjm bar (with the fog light holes) by Opposite Lock Toowoomba.

Hey Delux, I thought all JKs came with fog lights.

[tdwrangler]

Probably about time I posted a piccy of my JK with its ARB bar and IPF lights. (the bird crap on the bonnet is an added extra)

[JKohn]

Hey tdwrangler - looks sweet.

Is that where the mounting brackets are on bar for the spotties, on each side near the hoop?? I thought they would have evened it out a bit more.
Just my opinion.

[Brettski]

what are you wanting to protect with the skid?

Steering components?

B.

[tdwrangler]

Hey tdwrangler - looks sweet.

Is that where the mounting brackets are on bar for the spotties, on each side near the hoop?? I thought they would have evened it out a bit more.
Just my opinion.

Thanks Jkohn,

I presume that's where the spotlight brackets are mate. I just let ARB do it all. Yep, I agree, I would have thought they'd be more evenly spaced...

[wranglertj]

The new updated TJM JK front bar with will be avail around the 20th of march,
what are you wanting to protect with the skid?

The ESD mate the ESD

[wranglertj]

mine must be the only Jeep in australia that doesn't even have fog lights... I have a plastic insert where they should be...

i thought they all came with fog lights, you should have them

[Sethgun]

Brettski: nah havent got the AEV skid plate yet, just the bar. Planning on winch and ipf's pretty soon. Fitted the AEV bar today, christ what a job! Instructions on doind it were pretty crappy. Where the hell are the cruch cans on these jks?? I mean its pretty much an accelerometer, but in the install manual they show that u have to cut the crush cans outta the stock bumper, recut it and fit it to the front of the aev bar?

I tell ya, AEV bar is a pain to fir, but worth it. Fitting the stock foggies in the holes without a gap around the edge means cutting about 5mm be the winch plate. I reckon with the beer stops and mucking around it too about 6 hours to do! Wellworth it tho, I love this bar. Ill post some pics tomorrow maybe

[Brettski]

I thought the instructions were ok. The US car has crush cans but we don't (accelerometer as you say) so you don't need to cut anything that they talk about. You just need to remember to put the crush can covers on before fitting the bar (like I didn't - had to take it off again). I didn't need to cut the winch plate to fit my fog lights on but it was a very tight fit.

Getting the skid plate on isn't hard but it is damned heavy.

B.

[Sethgun]

Yeh i think I found it a bit hard because of all the alcohol consumed over the weekend lol. The fog light bracket...did you mount that behind everything else (ie behind the spacer, and behind the stock rail plate)? If I put mine there, I had gap. I ended up mounting it between the spacer plate and stock rail plate, but had to cut the rail plate so the holes would line up. Pain in the bum.

I ended up using the stock plastic skid plate with a few mods to make it fit with the tow hooks....gotta get the proper skid plate, yours looks sweet.

[Brettski]

I've used my skid plate already - an excellent investment. ;-)

I mounted the fog lights as you describe - they weren't a perfect fit - if you get up close to the bar you can see a gap between the lights and the bar but they are on straight. I've had a close look at the ARB bar and it is the same way.

B.

[Alaskandwnundr]

http://www.jeepforum.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23024&ppuser=151495

[acetj]

thought it was time i posted my pic off a hi rock bar, warn 9.5ti and hella rally 4000. i fitted them up in about three hours. its not to the standard of arb stuff but it does the job a lot cheaper!!!!

crap photo from a phone

[WHHEMI]

Looks great that was one of the front bars i was considering went with arb instead

[wranglertj]

thought it was time i posted my pic off a hi rock bar, warn 9.5ti and hella rally 4000. i fitted them up in about three hours. its not to the standard of arb stuff but it does the job a lot cheaper!!!!

crap photo from a phone

Looks good mate. I reckon it looks better than the ARB bar!!

[Tassie Jeep Boy]

Hey guys, can anyone recommend a supplier for the AEV bar? Also what have people paid for them (If that's not a rude question)?

[Tiny]

Hey guys, can anyone recommend a supplier for the AEV bar? Also what have people paid for them (If that's not a rude question)?

in aus pro comp or qudratec in the states

[JKohn]

Hey guys, can anyone recommend a supplier for the AEV bar? Also what have people paid for them (If that's not a rude question)?

All up I paid about $2,500 inc the skid plate and two hooks, freight and customs, but that was when the dollar was at US$.80c, whereas now it is at US$0.95c.

[Jeeptheone]

Here is a pick of my MOPAR front bar. Came fiited to the vehicle so its better than nothing. Looks very strudy from underneath and I do like the laser cut JEEP logo in it. Just need better recovery points and my spotties fitted. Rear MOPAR bar is just as good if not better!

JTO

[malexander]

New bumper by rampage products. Looks nice if the bars are removed and winch mounted, am seriously considering their rear bumper.
http://www.rampageproducts.net/products.html

[Jk2Door]

with the arb bar where does the antenna for your uhf go coz it said that it has point to put them but where

[WHHEMI]

I fitted mine to the left hand tag on the hoop

[Dave]

The two points on the hoop bit are for a antenna, the spotties go on two brackets underneath the hoop.

[Jk2Door]

so it has tags on the hoop you dont need to fit them or get on of those brackets to mount them

[Jk2Door]

how does this sound to everyone a red rock 2 door crd with colour coded front and rear arb bars and colour coded flairs??

[WHHEMI]

Personaly i don't like the colour coded bumpers but it might look alright with the flares done too but i think painted flares will show scratches

[aussiebulldust]

Thanks Jkohn,

I presume that's where the spotlight brackets are mate. I just let ARB do it all. Yep, I agree, I would have thought they'd be more evenly spaced...

they have to be there as the warn winch box sits in the middle

[aussiebulldust]

so it has tags on the hoop you dont need to fit them or get on of those brackets to mount them

thats correct already welded on

[Dave]

How is everyone finding the paint on the ARB bar? My'ne already looks shiate I might take it off and get it powdercoated. I left drings hanging on the bar and that was enough to take the paint off the recovery points. Maybe I got a dud?

[WHHEMI]

Mines been on for over 12 months and still looks brand new altho i dont keep d rings on it .Also it is already powdercoated from factory

[aussiebulldust]

How is everyone finding the paint on the ARB bar? My'ne already looks shiate I might take it off and get it powdercoated. I left drings hanging on the bar and that was enough to take the paint off the recovery points. Maybe I got a dud?

mine looks good. Maybe you got a friday arvo one

[Aaronsjeep]

i am liking the SMITTYBILT tube style bar, mainly cause its a bit different to all the others, and what most people would go for, plus its got good approach angles...

[IndigoReef]

What is the issue with the Mopar Bar in the Adventure pack, I don't mind the look of it and the quality should be good.

Any thoughts? I actually think the adventure pack is a good buy.

Chris

[wranglertj]

What is the issue with the Mopar Bar in the Adventure pack, I don't mind the look of it and the quality should be good.

Any thoughts? I actually think the adventure pack is a good buy.

Chris

i think mopar bar robs too much approach angle as sits quite low

[WHHEMI]

I just don't like the look of it compared to ARB or AEV bars also the fog lights they put on it look sht and are in a stupid spot

[Brettski]

I just don't like the look of it compared to ARB or AEV bars also the fog lights they put on it look sht and are in a stupid spot

Yeah, it amazes me that Mopar would build a bar that requires the originally fitted fog lights to be replaced. And with such dorky looking ones.

B.

[Stanly]

guys that first bumper photo in the thread.. is that bar legal is auz.. i want to get a short bumper which doesnt cover the wheels.. pretty sure they are illegal..

[Dave]

Not sure about the laws regarding not being full length but the protruding recovery points would make it illegal.

[hemijeepy]

Mines been on for over 12 months and still looks brand new altho i dont keep d rings on it .Also it is already powdercoated from factory

I thought ARB bars were painted not powdercoated.......???? Thats what i was told...

[WHHEMI]

I thought ARB bars were painted not powdercoated.......???? Thats what i was told...

Everything i have read about them states they are powdercoated black,if you want it colour coded they paint over the powdercoat with two pac

[IndigoReef]

I thought ARB bars were painted not powdercoated.......???? Thats what i was told...

I called ARB yesterday and colour coding paint would be $200 extra.
$1642 for the bar add $70 for the winch cover, if I add IPF900's it would cost $399 for the lights plus $149 fitting.

Decided to stick with the Adventure pack and Mopar bar, anyone know if the IPF 900's fit?

Chris

[hemijeepy]

ohh furry muff.... So the Black ones are p/coated all the colour coded ones are painted! Sweet That makes sence! :)

[Dave]

I wouldnt mind getting powdercoated again with the pourous stuff.. Just spoke to ARB they reckon that once you use thw recovery points once or twice its normal for the powdercoating to come off!!

Jezz they didnt tell me that when I was buying it.

[WHHEMI]

I don't think there's anything that will stay on a recovery point when used powdercoat is stronger than paint but wont stay on under those forces

[Auscruiser]

TJM Front bar fitted on Saturday - $1170.

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=28469&d=1221542456

[Jeeptheone]

Auscruiser,

The TJM bar is nicely styled to the JK and your rig looks the goods. What spotties did you get?

JTO

[Auscruiser]

Hi JTO - They're the Narva Ultima 175's as discussed on here. $175 from AutoBarn. Blues were there too but not in the broad beam that I wanted. They were $209.

Also picked up a Driving light loom (Can't remember the brand) for $50. Made installation very easy.

[CrazyNuts]

Auscruiser....

Would love to see more pics at different angles.

That is a really nice looking bar. And the price isn't too shabby either.

[Auscruiser]

Here's some more:

(Click on the thumbnail for a larger pic)

http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/Auscruiser/SCJC%20Service%20Day/th_IMGP0105.jpg (http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/Auscruiser/SCJC%20Service%20Day/IMGP0105.jpg) http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/Auscruiser/JEEP/th_IMGP0122.jpg (http://i374.photobucket.com/albums/oo185/Auscruiser/JEEP/IMGP0122.jpg)

[Mojotec]

Here are some more too ;)

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/pmmalg/IMG_0715-Copy.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/pmmalg/pm_jk_jpforum2.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w292/pmmalg/IMG_0536-1-1.jpg

Winch is coming soon, in the next month. When I have it installed, will fill in a lot of the "flat" space between the grill and the bar. Should fill up nicely :D

[MickJeep]

The ARB bar at $1712 for the bar and winch cover is alot of money. There are much better deals for other Bars around.

I do wonder why this bar in the USA cost a lot less even allowing for exchange rates. Slightly cheaper to buy it in the US and ship it here, that is really odd.

I am getting a Rugged Ridge Bar, importting it myself, is a lot cheaper, i will save about $700.

[kyro]

yeah they are a bit more dollars but they are a nicer looking bar and ADR approved not like the USA one we import so you need to think about the insurance side of things as well i guess....

[Dave]

The ARB bar at $1712 for the bar and winch cover is alot of money. There are much better deals for other Bars around.


The ARB bar and winch cover is around the $1300 mark.

[WHHEMI]

Shop around as mine was cheaper than that and there not to hard to fit yourself

[Tiny]

time for some pics of mine now it has the winch fitted
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1020047.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd129/tiny2829/P1020053.jpg

[CrazyNuts]

I really like the simplicity of the TJM bumper

[dmjeep]

For anyone who is interested & doesn`t already know, the Mopar non winch front bar is available from Leo Mullers at $750 & it`s compatable with Mopar rated recovery points.

dmjeep.

[De-Lux]

does that include spotlights?

for some reason my JK came from the factory without any :(

[BlackJKRenegade]

does that include spotlights?

for some reason my JK came from the factory without any :(

when you say spotlights do you mean foglights???

[De-Lux]

sorry, yeah - that's what i meant

[Auscruiser]

I've seen a couple in the dealerships without foggies - all sports, all 08 models.

[dmjeep]

does that include spotlights?

for some reason my JK came from the factory without any :(

Yes De-Lux it includes what they call "Front compliance kit" which is the fog lights each side. It winds up looking the same as the "Chief`s" JK on the front cover of Jeep Action magazine for September. If you want the rated tow hooks
you have to buy them through Mopar/Quadratec in the US, bring them in to Aus. yourself & Leo Muller will fit them at the same time as the bar.
Check with Wooders though if you want the hooks - he was looking to import them when we spoke recently. Might be easier.

dmjeep.

[De-Lux]

thanks for the info mate :)

[mcnamg]

If bumpers with protrusions on the front are illegal how come winch mounts are not illegal as the hook protudes out the from of the bar??

Can someone confirm are shorty bars actually illegal in WA as i like the look and the weight of the shorter bars like the shrockworks without the hoop.

[Auscruiser]

'cause the majority of the time you're moving forwards and so the front of the bar is what is going to hit things first (like pedestrians)

[mcnamg]

'cause the majority of the time you're moving forwards and so the front of the bar is what is going to hit things first (like pedestrians)
Correct whatever is sticking out will hit them first so if you have a winch and it has a winch plate and a great big hook sticking out of the front of it if you have a thorugh bumper style winch then its a protrusion so isnt that just as bad as shackle mounts on the front.

[Sethgun]

i agree, they make all these legalities with front bars, where ppl are more than happt to get ripped up by metal or synthetic line, massive hook to blow their kneecaps out and rollers/hawse to finish the deed. lol Its a joke, bring some decent US style bars out here and make pedestrians watch where they walk lol

[ksk]

The new range from LoD...(midwidth front) and rear with lights...

http://d.imagehost.org/0022/LoDMidwidth.jpg

http://d.imagehost.org/0577/LodRear.jpg

KSK

[Tiny]

who carrys lod i dont mind that rear

[ksk]

who carrys lod i dont mind that rear


search google for their website Tiny...no-one does it in OZ ...u have to import....prices are crapola right now...im gonna wait till the dollar gets stronger..getting front and rear..

KSK

[tonkatoy]

that lod rear bear is pretty darn sexy. The front bar looks pretty similar to everyone else but I think it's mid with size makes it more visually pleasing that stubbies and more practical than full wings.

[ksk]

those rear lights will come in handy for ppl driving behind me with high beams... ;)

KSK