Bullbar for shorty

[treasureseeker99 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close treasureseeker99]

With retirement/redundancy coming up in a few months it's time to start adding a few modifications to my SX to improve her outback touring capabilities. High on the list is a bullbar and I've looked at the big brands (ARB, TJM, Ironman) but wondering does anyone have one of the other makes like Dobinsons or Powefull 4X4 on their SWB Prado. If you can add photos that would be appreciated.

Alan

[PradoJim Member Find all posts View Profile Close PradoJim]

I looked at all the options and settled on a Smart Bar with winch plate. All up weight of my VRS 9000 lb winch and bar is 70 kg vs ~ 120 kg for an ARB plus similar winch.

I thought they were ugly but went with practicality over looks and have been pleasantly surprised. Far more attractive in the flesh than in photos. Very pleased with it. It's primary purpose is hopefully to protect us from a stranding if we hit a 'roo or goat etc although we do drive some C/B grade 4wd tracks as well.

[120D4D Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close 120D4D]

Clever move by ARB, want a steel bar get a deluxe/commercial/summit, want a lightweight get a smart bar!

[fatty boy Member Find all posts View Profile Close fatty boy]

I like the look of AFN bar as well. If I haven't had sahara bar - I would have considered them.