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  • #46
    I was told that ARB have their bars made in China now, perhaps they melted down one of our older rust ships to build this bar with, hehehe.

    Seriously, if they are made off shore now I'll be going to Tigerz, what's the difference in ARB Chinese steel over Tigerz Chinese steel?
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    • #47
      ARB make some of the commercial range in Thailand - in a factory they own and built, all deluxe bars and 90% of their core range are made in Melbourne. TJM make their bars in china - at their own facility. Ironman a mix of china and Thailand. Powerful 4x4 china and so on.
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      Daniel
      Toyota Prado 150 Series D4D VX Auto Graphite with a 2009 Jayco Hawk Outback
      My Rig Build Up - [URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9064"]viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9064[/URL]

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      • #48
        Originally posted by peril View Post
        I was told that ARB have their bars made in China now
        You were told wrong
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        • #49
          Originally posted by peril View Post
          I was told that ARB have their bars made in China now, perhaps they melted down one of our older rust ships to build this bar with, hehehe.

          Seriously, if they are made off shore now I'll be going to Tigerz, what's the difference in ARB Chinese steel over Tigerz Chinese steel?
          There is possibly a huge difference. Where something is made is irrelevant. What you want to know is whether ARB or who ever controls the manufacturing process end to end and do their own quality control. If they do then it is the same product as made locally. Many companies setup manufacturing overseas, some just outsource it, others just buy from a common production line and wack their own sticker on it it just depends on how it is done.

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          • #50
            I have since been in contact with Sam who will arrange someone to get in contact with me early next week to maybe have another look.

            Cheers, Mick
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            • #51
              Please keep us informed of the outcome... Cheers Steve
              Face lift 150 Prado V6 auto. No mods yet

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              • #52
                Originally posted by JoshF View Post
                There is possibly a huge difference. Where something is made is irrelevant. What you want to know is whether ARB or who ever controls the manufacturing process end to end and do their own quality control. If they do then it is the same product as made locally. Many companies setup manufacturing overseas, some just outsource it, others just buy from a common production line and wack their own sticker on it it just depends on how it is done.
                Josh, while quality is important, I am just as interested in keeping a few manufacturing jobs at home.
                Greg - 08 D4D Prado,
                Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country.

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                • #53
                  Hi guys, apologies for the silence here on my behalf. I've been off for a few weeks after the birth of a new bub. Mick has been in contact with me and we've arranged to take another look at his vehicle up here at Head Office (tomorrow). I'm sure Mick will report back after tomorrow. Cheers, Sam.
                  ARB 4x4 Accessories Head Office

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                  • #54
                    After the second assessment of the vehicle at ARB's head office on Tuesday i can report that ARB are happy to replace the bar (including fitting) as a gesture of good will. From ARB's perspective, it was still deemed that the light coming loose, which, coupled with the severe corrugations of the Anne Beadell Highway, caused excessive vibration and constant stresses to be applied to and around the mounting hole, which then caused the cracking . ARB suggested that they dont see this issue very often and when they do, it's usually as a result of ill fitted or loose lights. Once the bar is replaced i will be changing the mounting bolt used in the Hella mounting bracket to 12mm and continue to use the large steel plate (previously pictured) to spread the load under the mounting hole. The guys from ARB were very helpful and thanks to Sam for getting me in contact with the right people. Cheers, Mick
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                    • #55
                      Great Result Mick and very pleased to see common sense prevail!
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                      • #56
                        Great outcome Mick, u can't fault Sam on his service and commitment to his product.
                        [b]Rob[/b]

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                        • #57
                          this forum is a great tool to discuss in an open environment about these exact occurrences....Kudos to ARB on this one.

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                          • #58
                            A good example of the fourm resulting in them re-evaluating and you getting the right result.
                            [B]Robert
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                            • #59
                              Good result Mick and a good job ARB for doing the right thing...

                              Winston.
                              Winston.

                              White 2009 120 Series D4D GXL manual.

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                              • #60
                                Agree this is a good result and props to ARB for their support.
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