ARB BAR vs TJM BAR

[150gxl]

We are keen to get a TJM T15 alloy Bullbar and were interested in the current prices for an item like this. ...... The quote we were given by TJM was:
T15 Polished Alloy - 150 Series $2258
Colour code paint option eyebrows $110
Labour $264
Total $2632

Does this sound like a reasonable deal?
Thanks Roger

Hi Roger,

That's pretty much what they are going for, in polished alloy. They are dearer than steel.
I was told by the dealer, that there are a couple of extra hours spent in polishing to high finish, so extra $s.
Seems a shame to pay for that polishing then paint over it though, however I can see why you do that to the eyebrows (anti-glare?)

FWIW, I went with the aussie built ECB, in hammertone silver - I'm too lazy to keep the polish up to the bull bar - had one of those years ago and found it a real pita!

Each to his own as they say.

Good luck with your choice Roger.

[starbuck76]

I have had my colour coded TJM T13 bar for 7 months and have no issues with the paintwork on the plastic infills.

[yowie]

I have a white 150 with a black TJM T13 bar (standard black paint job from the supplier) and black plastic inserts. Looks good to me.

I wipe the inserts every few months with CRC Liquid Armour (supposed to be better than Armorall, though not easy to find in shops) to keep off road grime, and it keeps them shiny as well.

To me, the inserts look as though they are made of a plastic that does not allow paint to stick to it for any length of time, so a base needs to be applied to the plastic to allow the paint to stick. Some of the fitters just slop the paint on without proper preparation.

Yowie.

[Brains]

Everything is made in China just have to get used to it. Some really good stuff gets made there.

[barryswanson]

Doesn't matter where it is made if that's the market price then so be it.

Richo.

I should probably rephrase what I said; I can't believe people pay so much for a bull bar made in china.

[Richoson]

I can't believe TJM charge so much for something thats made in china.

Doesn't matter where it is made if that's the market price then so be it.

Richo.

[Richoson]

When there is only 2 shops of one brand in town why would you discount, a couple of friendly beers at a neutral pub should resolve the prices, in the old days before the ACCC this happened all the time.

See ya on the tracks, Richo.

[barryswanson]

I can't believe TJM charge so much for something thats made in china.

[Rogera]

Thanks Rob, Thought the quote for the T15 was a bit steep, but hadn't found any indicative quotes for that type of bar. They were quoting $2028 for the steel T3 Black bar fitted, but I prefer the alloy look with the white car. I think there are only 2 TJM dealers in Adelaide so will need to try the other one.
So your view is I should be able to get one fitted for around $2k?

[mhawker]

I can confirm that TJM have an optional kit so you retain the headlight washers.

[Fluffy]

One question I have which would be the same with the Kakadu models, is that the ZR has the headlight washers on the bumper. Looking at the TJM bar, it appears that you lose these, whereas the ARB bar retains them because the bumper is cut below them. Can any Kakadu or ZR owners provide an answer regarding this?

[Chewbacca]

Went and got quotes today from both tjm and arb. Tjm told me they won't cut the bumper. Just wondering if the problem with the paint flaking on the inserts is only when the bar is colour coded? I am keeping it black.
Also does the arb bar come with the underbody protection as does the tjm? Still can't decide.

[Richoson]

Folks

I have had a look at numerous TJM bars and nearly all have the paint peeling off, so I think that Revs solution is the way to go, I have the ARB and haven't had any problems with the cut down bumper. Some folks have with it rubbing but they had much smaller gaps between the bar and the cut down bumper, just a matter of getting a good fitter.

See ya on the tracks, Richo.

[Hutch]

Wow Rogera, someone seen u coming?? Most bars r around 2k tops fitted.

[Rogera]

Hi, We have just taken the plunge and ordered a new D4D GXL Prado (White) due to arrive early in the new year. We are keen to get a TJM T15 alloy Bullbar and were interested in the current prices for an item like this. Have searched through a lot of the threads but there is certainly a lot of information but not much current on this particular bullbar. The quote we were given by TJM was:
T15 Polished Alloy - 150 Series $2258
Colour code paint option eyebrows $110
Labour $264
Total $2632

Does this sound like a reasonable deal?
Thanks Roger