Scrub bars for outback touring

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

G'day all,
Looking for peoples opinions/experience with scrub bars on the 150. I'm in 2 minds if I need them or not considering I don't do any scrub bashing. I do require new side steps though as a check rock has broken the standard plastic ones.
Here is my thinking for scrub bars/step combo vs. just steps
Pros:
- Extra side protection
- They look cool
- Stronger?

Cons:
- Cost $200 more than steps
- Stick out far from guards (ARB model)
- Weight vs steps alone.

I'm trying to consider weight a little. I ran my car over a weighbridge today and got 2740kg with 1/4 tank fuel.

Can anyone else weigh in?

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

I had the front returns (steps only) on my ARB sidesteps, got caught up on a big rock and bent it backwards. I've now replaced then with scrub bars to hopefully avoid further damage.