Bullbar to suit GQ - ARB out of stock

[monty]

Hi
I had a tree fall across Patrol which amongst other things bent the bullbar.
So repair mob were booked to start next week including a new winch compatible ARB bullbar.
My preferred is ARB but none kept in stock and could be 8-12 WEEKS. Crash repair mob won't do rest of car in meantime; will only do the whole job all at same time.
If another maker has one in stock what choices are there? I guess TJM would be next in line, if available.

So please tell me, is TJM a good alternative, style and quality, to ARB? What else?

Need to know by tomorrow, FRIDAY 21st.
sorry about urgency but repairer wants to know what I want to do.
Thanks all,

[MudRunnerTD]

Ironman do an OK bar with Driving lights in them too.

Alternatively, Millweld, Raslar, Patrol Doctor all make a decent Tube style bar for the GQ. No Airbags so no ADR issues. For the coin you could probably get a Milled front bar and Scrub bars and sidesteps for the same price as an ARB Front bar.

[Winnie]

Ironman do an OK bar with Driving lights in them too.

Alternatively, Millweld, Raslar, Patrol Doctor all make a decent Tube style bar for the GQ. No Airbags so no ADR issues. For the coin you could probably get a Milled front bar and Scrub bars and sidesteps for the same price as an ARB Front bar.
The Ironman gq bar looks junk though!!
I would personally wait for the ARB bar if I were you and you want that style. I would not want a TJM or any of the others.
I have got a Millweld bar on my GQ and I love it. A lot cheaper too!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/10/228.jpg

[mudnut]

What about whacking a factory bar on to get your vehicle back so you can then order an ARB one?

[Covo71]

Have you had a look at Uneek? You can go 3 hoop, just the single hoop or no hoop at all. Look good.

[monty]

Thanks for replies. I am stuck a bit as assessor has already authorised ARB. Repair yard have suggested TJM but they don't know if they are in stock either.
I think, unless repairer gives no options, wait for them to get the ARB bar. Most of the other names you've mentioned I've never heard of. Apart from a few dings, onlu other damage was 1 spot light, radio aerial, 2way aerial, headlight protectors, driver's mirror, couple other small things. Pretty lucky that tree was dead and just 'exploded' on impact.
Many thanks,

[MudRunnerTD]

The assessor authorising the ARB bar is good new for you mate, Your entitled now to get another bar unto that value. Or spend a little extra for an upgrade if yu can find one.

When i crashed my GUIV i paid $200 to upgrade from the Nissan factory Steel bar t the ARB Deluxe bar, was a no brainer for me.

http://www.millweld.com/a/Winch-Bars

http://www.raslarr.com.au/products/nissan-patrol-gq-y60-tube-bull-bar

[monty]

Thanks MudRunner, it is good news as original bar on car when I bought it was an aluminium, non winch bar. It looked OK, no idea where it was from. Thanks for those links too. I think I still prefer the look of the ARB so will try and stick to that.
Cheers

[MudRunnerTD]

Thanks MudRunner, it is good news as original bar on car when I bought it was an aluminium, non winch bar. It looked OK, no idea where it was from. Thanks for those links too. I think I still prefer the look of the ARB so will try and stick to that.
Cheers

No Worries, the ARB bars looks great. ARB do 2 different bars for the GQ. The Deluxe bar and the Commercial Bar. The Commercial bar is designed around the HiMount winch and has a bigger nose cone winch cradle and a crappy approach angle. Make sure they are ordering you the Deluxe bar.

[mudski]

The Ironman gq bar looks junk though!!
I would personally wait for the ARB bar if I were you and you want that style. I would not want a TJM or any of the others.
I have got a Millweld bar on my GQ and I love it. A lot cheaper too!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/10/228.jpg
What a sexy beast!

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