90 series bullbar compatibility

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Just wondering if any bullbars off landcruisers or other 4wd 's will fit onto a 90 series prado.

Cheers. :?:

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Re: 90 series bullbar compatibility

Just wondering if any bullbars off landcruisers or other 4wd 's will fit onto a 90 series prado.

Cheers. :?:

Just wanted to Re-fresh this topic as i have been pondering the same thing.

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Re: 90 series bullbar compatibility

Just wondering if any bullbars off landcruisers or other 4wd 's will fit onto a 90 series prado.

Cheers. :?:

Just wanted to Re-fresh this topic as i have been pondering the same thing.

No mate, you must put a bullbar on the vehicle that the bullbar was designed for. Then you must also ensure that it is airbag compatable. (if you have airbags). Your insurance will wipe you if it isn't ADR complient, and they will try anything to not pay out.

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Re: 90 series bullbar compatibility

The only reason i ask is that its a generic shape, I still wouldn't be wasting my time and money on something inferior, just curiosity sake.
Thanks for the reply.

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Re: 90 series bullbar compatibility

Definitely not landcruisers or patrols as they're a much wider vehicle. Need something narrow like a Hilux, Pajero, Pathfinder, etc.

The biggest problem will be custom mount modifications and insurance. Another point to consider is whether the upper bars will obstruct lights.

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Re: 90 series bullbar compatibility

So a 90 with airbags doesn't have the same mounting method used by the non-airbag-equipped model?? due to sensors or what not?? are they still compatible?

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Re: 90 series bullbar compatibility

So a 90 with airbags doesn't have the same mounting method used by the non-airbag-equipped model?? due to sensors or what not?? are they still compatible?

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Re: 90 series bullbar compatibility

So a 90 with airbags doesn't have the same mounting method used by the non-airbag-equipped model?? due to sensors or what not?? are they still compatible?

Don't know about your country, but in Australia, it is illegal to fit a non air bag compatable bull bar to an air bag equiped vehicle.
Yes the mounts are different, the air bag compatable ones have an accordian look to them, while the non air bag ones are flat.

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Re: 90 series bullbar compatibility

So a 90 with airbags doesn't have the same mounting method used by the non-airbag-equipped model?? due to sensors or what not?? are they still compatible?

Don't know about your country, but in Australia, it is illegal to fit a non air bag compatable bull bar to an air bag equiped vehicle.
Yes the mounts are different, the air bag compatable ones have an accordian look to them, while the non air bag ones are flat.

Thanks man, another question though, wouldn't hitting something at a much slower speed with a bullbar set off the airbags? as it's not made to absorb slow speed bumps the way bumpers are designed to.. This is what's keeping me from buying one...

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Re: 90 series bullbar compatibility

So a 90 with airbags doesn't have the same mounting method used by the non-airbag-equipped model?? due to sensors or what not?? are they still compatible?

Don't know about your country, but in Australia, it is illegal to fit a non air bag compatable bull bar to an air bag equiped vehicle.
Yes the mounts are different, the air bag compatable ones have an accordian look to them, while the non air bag ones are flat.

Thanks man, another question though, wouldn't hitting something at a much slower speed with a bullbar set off the airbags? as it's not made to absorb slow speed bumps the way bumpers are designed to.. This is what's keeping me from buying one...

A bullbar when fitted to an airbag equipped vehicle, must not change the amount of impact needed to set off the airbag, this is why it is imperiative that the bull bar you fit meets these requirements, you should be able to locate a sticker that says this bull bar meets these requirements behind or ontop of the main body of the bull bar.

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just want to know if a bull bar of a 120 series will fit the 90 series or will the nudgebars of a 120 series fit the 90 series

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

No and No

Regards, Jason.

[gleeson21351 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close gleeson21351]

Just read this tread & am going to throw a spanner in the works. My mate was throwing away a bulbar off a EA Falcon. Being a recycler that I am, I adapted it to fit my Prado. Fit quite well actually.
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[scottkz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close scottkz]

Lol classic ! Looks pretty good
Your only limited to your imagination
I love it when ppl say "that can't be done" .... Coz then it gives me more reason to go and do it

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Correct, nothing is impossible.