looking for this bull bar....where to find?

[skunkworks]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus-LX-4x4-1997-Lexus-LX450-1-Owner-Diff-Locks-Land-Cruiser_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ13473QQitemZ4615771043QQrdZ1

I just bought a 94 lc and I was wondering if this style fits? Also who carries this unit and or others.thanks for any help

 

[MoJ]

Not a bull bar - just a bumper mounted damage multiplier. Believe Manik manufactures them. I see them on ebay a lot and also in the ih8mud parts for sale section. You might search that section for "brushguard" or "manik".

 

[FJ809496TLC]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus-LX-4x4-1997-Lexus-LX450-1-Owner-Diff-Locks-Land-Cruiser_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ13473QQitemZ4615771043QQrdZ1

I just bought a 94 lc and I was wondering if this style fits? Also who carries this unit and or others.thanks for any help

Yes it's Manik. My '94 came with it and it's long gone. Saving money for an ARB.

 

[firetruck41]

As MOJ said, it is not a bull bar, just a POS brushguard, it will ensure extra damage to your vehicle if you ever bump anything with it. For instance, if you have a minor accident and bump into a vehicle with it instead of just smashing you bumper, that thing will get pushed back and also take out your hood, and both fenders.
You can find some "real" bullbar/bumpers at www.sleeoffroad.com , also look in the faq, there is probably a thread on bumpers there.

 

[Biff]

You are better off not wasting your money on a Manik Brush guard. I would just save for an ARB or Slee bumper. I bet you could find a non winch ARB for $550.

 

[bdyer]

I have one and I will take $200 obo.

 

[skunkworks]

I went on slee's web site andI saw a few but is there anyone that sells a nicer unit I want the functionality but also the protection. I saw dozens in my Jap Hyperrev magazine but they would cost alot to import. any other good-looking sturdy options

 

[MoJ]

I went on slee's web site andI saw a few but is there anyone that sells a nicer unit I want the functionality but also the protection. I saw dozens in my Jap Hyperrev magazine but they would cost alot to import. any other good-looking sturdy options

try this page on slee's site

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/bumpers/front_bumpers_80series.htm

 

[skunkworks]

yes I saw those but I'm looking for something that looks like the one in my ebay link but with sturdiness to match

 

[Biff]

I have one and I will take $200 obo.

 

[Biff]

yes I saw those but I'm looking for something that looks like the one in my ebay link but with sturdiness to match

There is no such thing.

 

[MTNRAT]

yes I saw those but I'm looking for something that looks like the one in my ebay link but with sturdiness to match

It does not exist!!!!! Any other than a true bumper will be a damage multiplier. Do not waste your money. If you don't have enough for something better, wait till you do.
Cheers,
Sean

 

[skunkworks]

MTNRAT Are you saying that all the one's avail in Japan are damage multipliers? If so...the only durable ones are on slee's website.?

 

[Riley]

yes I saw those but I'm looking for something that looks like the one in my ebay link but with sturdiness to match

Hi Skunk - What the guys are trying to say is that it's not a question of sturdiness, it's a design/concept thing. Once the design of the bumper extends up over the lights/fenders/hood, it becomes a damage multipler. As Sean states, you won't find it because it's opposing design goals.

The brush guard is putting fashion design over function, it should have never been invented.

 

[skunkworks]

Thanks for the explanation

 

[Riley]

No problem and welcome to the board. It's truely a great place to learn about everything cruiser. One of my best finds.

 

[LandyLover]

To be honest, an ARB is the closest thing for style but with a design goal on sturdiness. Please remember, ARBs are engineered and made in a country where risks can be life threatening. Hitting a 200lb kangaroo at 120Km/h in a hot desert where no-one will find you for hours or days is a reality for all who travel around Oz. ARB does a good job with the sex appeal, as a secondary goal... this is your best option according to your bumper criteria.

Cheers.

 

[mot]

MTNRAT Are you saying that all the one's avail in Japan are damage multipliers? If so...the only durable ones are on slee's website.?

Not a great pic, but something like this was available in Japan, too (not quite as sturdy as ARB, but...).

Just an F.Y.I.

 

[landtank]

Looks like a Chinese knock off of an ARB

 

[mot]

Looks like a Chinese knock off of an ARB

How did you know? -


Mot