MCC rear bar

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

Found this initially on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MCC-STEEL...item4631642a43
After some research I found the site it belongs to along with some extra info on it:
http://www.mcc4x4.com/index.php?opti...=25&Itemid=279

From what it seems it has holes drilled for parking sensors but no ability to move rear camera. It also does not relocate the towbar up higher but it is the closest thing I've found to a Kaymar. Pretty well priced at $1800 (which obviously raises questions about quality) but on search of reviews I can't find huge amounts of any reviews at all. I can think of a small list of each pros/cons
Pros:
- Cheap
- Does not require relocation of towbar
- Runs all the way to wheel arch

Cons:
- Possible quality issue
- less departure angle than Kaymar

In theory if you're not using it for hardcore off roading then the lesser departure angle shouldn't be a huge issue and is the extra 3-4 degrees of departure worth the $2000 extra? Also what is quality worth? Say the construction is really good but has slight paint chipping on one edge is that the sign of a terrible product or one that can be lived with?

Anyway... Has anyone had experience with this mob? Or any thoughts to add to the melting pot?

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

I have recently looked into these bars and left me thinking that it doesn't include a towbar but rather retains the Toyota tow bar.

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

That's what it seems to do. I found on their site that a towbar kit is 'optional'

[jonoxplor Member Find all posts View Profile Close jonoxplor]

What's the go with the reverse camera as well?...

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

I have one on my 120, no issues. Used the standard towbar, but a Hayman Reece can be fitted if required.

I don't have parking sensors so I put the camera in one of the parking sensor holes.

Kaymar prices convinced me to buy MCC. AJ120 now makes a 120 rear bar, would have bought one of those if they were available at the time. Don't think he makes a 150 version though.

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

SO I am guessing that no one here has a MCC rear bar on their 150. I am keen to get one however I have got a Hayman Reece tow bar and I emailed MCC and all they could say is the bar is designed to suit a factory towbar and an aftermarket towbar may be an issue. I would love to talk to someone who has one fitted so I can check.

This is they tow bar I have at the moment, that mounts over the rear cross member.

[Nik83 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Nik83]

I know this isn't the post you wanted to read, but, let me know how you go. I have a trailboss (HM with a plastic electric outlet) and am keen to know what you figure out.

I'm looking to go Opposite Lock at the moment but there's very little data out there about what they work with, appearance and end results.