TJM Vs ARB Bullbar

[hks3sgte]

ok... simple as that. Those who have owned either, what do you have to say about them? Strength, weight, looks etc.

I know most of you have ARBs, but why not the TJM? Both are similar in price and both have very good reputations as great bullbar makers.

and we all know what the ARB looks like.

 

[AKcruiserfreak]

Looks stout enough for me. Who is the vender for TJM?

 

[hks3sgte]

http://www.tjmbullbars.com/distributors.htm

 

[svo_jon]

were are the prices?

 

[hks3sgte]

http://www.tellico4x4.com/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/263/products_id/27514

$695

 

[hks3sgte]

No one? Absolutely no one?

 

[High Desert]

Here is another link (unless it is a duplicate of the one's above)

I dunno a thing about them..

http://www.tjm.com.au/

 

[landcruiserjunky]

The second picture reminds me so much of the Amazon. Except no dense folliage next to the road.

 

[hec4x4dk]

Well, I dont know much abount TJM, but chose ARB for my 100 (my 60 has no bar, only a winch-plate) because of looks and known reliability.

The TJM's has in some cases a higher center which is not to my liking....

Some of the pictures in the links indicate a sharp plate over/under the rollers, this would never be tolerated by authorities where I live (DK)...

Not have had any problems with my ARB... only in rusty climate the side-bars may need some extra protective coating where they join up anywhere...

just 0.02$

 

[hks3sgte]

That is the response I'm looking for! Thanks. Basically, I just want to know why some people choose ARB over TJM or vice versa.

 

[macneill]

I went with TJM for the 100, because I wanted aluminum. AFAIK, ARB doesn't make AL.

I have no bar on the 60... yet.

 

[Corbet]

I have a friend with the TMJ. He has not complained about it to me. But what do I know, I choose the SafariGard.

 

[hks3sgte]

Safarigard is really nice also! Really goes well with the round headlights. Only reason I probably won't get one is because of the cutting needed to fit a winch. But it does maintain a good approach angle... price you pay

 

[D'Animal]

They have a couple for the 100 series on sale in the Blem department.

http://www.tjmbullbars.com/sale.htm

 

[Fourrunner]

Safarigard is really nice also! Really goes well with the round headlights. Only reason I probably won't get one is because of the cutting needed to fit a winch. But it does maintain a good approach angle... price you pay

I like it...

Just have to cut the valence as hk3sgte said.

 

[D'Animal]

There are no prices.

http://www.safarigard.com/

 

[brownbear]

damm with tires like that...no wonder he is stuck in that mud.

Those tires are awful.

 

[toy60]

Have the TJM (ActuallyI have Had TJM Bars on my last 5 fourbys. Always been a good solid bar and have been around since year dot (At least 30 years that I know of. Longer than ARB I believe. Certinly in Aus they and ARB ar the Big 2 off road suppliers.

By Either You cant go wrong

 

[hks3sgte]

damm with tires like that...no wonder he is stuck in that mud.

Those tires are awful.

I consider those tires to be one of the best (if not the best) tires ever made. They are the Michelin XZY 12 Ply Load Range G...

http://www.tirecraft.com/commercial/MichXZYspecs.htm

http://www.destoop.com/trip/1 PREPARATION/2 Vehicle specification/XZY_page.htm

I wish they were for sale here in the U.S.

 

[cody c]

ive looked at a couple TJM bumpers and they are thinner metal than the ARB.
They actually double up the metal where they cut out the TJM logo to make them appear thicker. Did see some cool alloy ones though. There is another company in OZ that makes them, powder coated aluminum, fairly tough but really light in comparison. Cant remember the name off hand though.