Have read this thread from start to (current) finish, and am now tossing up between the ARB and the TJM.
Thoughts -
The ARB has nicer lines to it than the TJM
The ARB looks to be higher ground clearance??? (can anyone comment? - would love to see two vehicles with side on shots of each)
The TJM has the lights mounted above the hoop looking like better airflow
Likewise, the TJM looks to have the winch fully enclosed - better airflow to radiator again
The ARB has yet another set of indicators!
The TJM comes with the fog lamps, the ARM are relocated originals??
The TJM has T slots for high lift jack.
Think that cover it all, except of course the price... Quoted $1045 for the TJM and $1542 for the ARB (supply only for both).
Thoughts? Or did I miss something or get something wrong?
I've got the Warn Rockcrawler and the winch is mounted in front of the radiator. I'm up here in Queenslands heat and have never had a problem with overheating. Just keep your radiator clean, it is amazing how much crap gets in there and does the real job of blocking your airflow.
Someone has a TJM bar in the for sale folder for $800, the bar looks like it is in Mt Isa. that's about 1/2 the price of your ARB.
Yeah I saw that one, unfortunately Mt Isa is a loooong way from here, and its only $200 less than brand new, so not worth the frieght I was leaning toward the TJM mainly due to the price, but the missus prefers the look of the ARB! Go figure...
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out of the 2 i took the TJM bar. Prefer its looks, solid and preferred the smaller hoop and price is reasonable unlike ARB where evrything is over priced. I have had no issues at all with approach on it but mine is lifted with 35's
However, if you do not limit yourself to just these 2 there are better bars out there.
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I was leaning toward the TJM mainly due to the price, but the missus prefers the look of the ARB! Go figure...
