ARB deluxe winch bar GXL

[chaterracing Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close chaterracing]

Hi all

My first post. My 150 arrives (supposedly) at the dealers today. A slight delay. Can any one tell me the price of the ARB winch bar? (winch coming later - much later). Can you get them as supply only? I preffer to fit most things myself. It normally takes me a long time, but at least I know it is right. Too many stories of dodgy dealer fits and my pre delivery on my 120 was shocking. My wife doesnt like the "reading glasses" look of the genuine model. Although the genuine bar is on ebay for $2400 new.

Thanks

[alternative Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close alternative]

Where are you located ?

ARB deluxe winch bar with driving lights, colour coded and fitted for $2090 in Adelaide.

There is 100 times more positive experiences out there than negative, its just you dont hear about it unless something goes wrong.

[smakb Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close smakb]

Good on you for the new car. Yes the ARB is the way to go if you can, but I strongly suggest that you get your suspension done at the same time. I have spoken to a couple of people with steel bars and they both reported that the car felt dangerous to drive on standard suspension. I had my suspension done first.

[Ryzz Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ryzz]

Good on you for the new car. Yes the ARB is the way to go if you can, but I strongly suggest that you get your suspension done at the same time. I have spoken to a couple of people with steel bars and they both reported that the car felt dangerous to drive on standard suspension. I had my suspension done first.

I've.got nearly 25,000km on my 150, never touched the suspension.and have a winch bar installed from 2 months after delivery. I wouldn't say the car feels dangerous in any way.

[Keeper Member Find all posts View Profile Close Keeper]

Got the ARB Sahara Bar installed same day as delivery - suspension not touched and still going strong (7500kms). Handles well - no danger. $2545 installed including colour coding. ARB (Darwin) did a great job.

[Badhabit Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Badhabit]

I had my ARB winch bar fitted prior to delivery and didn't upgrade the suspension untill 21,000km. While the suspension would compress under braking it certainly wasn't dangerous. That said I obviously prefer things after the upgrade.

[MRoss Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close MRoss]

Bought a ARB - 3421450 Prado 150 GXL Winch Bar - Colour Coded - Fog Light Kit (Sahara Style 55W) for $1,769.00. Admitedly, I got the original quote from the ARB Stand at the Sydney Caravan & Campoing Show a couple of week's before placing my order. However, when I went to their store in Newcastle and spoke to them, they were more than happy to supply the bar as per the original quote.

In relation to fitting the bar...... I must admit, that it probably took me a little bit longer to fit than what their fitter's would have taken. But, if you take your time and follow the instruction supplied ARB everything will be fine. (couple of head scratching moment's ........ but all fine)

MRoss

[chaterracing Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close chaterracing]

Thanks for your input guys. I found a ARB dealer nearby. Im going to place my order in the morning.