Wish me luck, my TJM install is underway on a 2018

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I read a few years back that ARB opened a manufacturing facility in Thailand for bull bar production for the international (outside Aus) market. Not sure of the validity of that info. I know some of the other big names have bars manufactured in SE Asia.

I had an ARB bar on my Tacoma. PO had it professionally installed by ACC. It was well-made and stout, but had some QC cosmetic defects. Lots of spalling on the welds - that always bugged me.

Would be curious to hear from TJM if their bars are made in China. Regardless, I’ve got to say, the TJM looks like a better design when compared to the the ARB, just from an aesthetic approach alone. And I haven’t read any complaints with the T13 on this forum, or otherwise.



Smart move.

Thank you for sharing your install and photos

Thanks. There’s a big ole sticker on the back side of the bumper that says “Designed in Australia. Made in China.” The engineering is fabulous. Aussies did a great job. No complaints about the construction so far either so apparently they keep an eye on QC. Everything fit perfect.

 

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I’d love to know which bar is stronger. ARB or TJM.