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GQ TUBE FRONT BAR PICS PLEASE

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Post by bogged »

adriand82 wrote:Can some of you guys please post some prices??? I am northside of brissie. Really keen on some of these designs, just really want a quote or two.

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$1000 upwards.
You can get ARB etc for similar prices.
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I reckon you would get more air flow to the radiator with these.
It seams that you have some different winch cradles between these models
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Post by Fathillbilly »

Pricing, what a nightmare!!! our laser cutting price has more than doubled in the last 5 years, its insane. but it's not the only thing, when we first started making these we were paying $66inc for sand blasting and powder coating, now that number is up to the $200 mark, just crazy.

just don't get me started on tube prices!!!!!! :bad-words:

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(i have only just put this price up, i had been holding it at $1250 for the last 4 years but i just can keep absorbing the costs)
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Post by Fathillbilly »

Bogged you can't compare the pricing of an ARB or TJM bar to a tube bar, you are looking at thousands of units per year V's hundreds.

their manufacturing costs (per unit) would a tenth of ours. and someone has to pay that difference.

a question.
is a pressed metal bar a better, stronger, safer frontal protection devise? or, is it the millions of dollars the above brands have spent on advertising that has you thinking they are a superior product?

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has FAT got dealers in perth?
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Post by GUEEY »

Millweld comp bar.

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Post by narnturbogq »

Here's two bars that I've made for my Patrol.

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This one I'm running now to suit my hydraulic winch.

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And this one was to suit a warn high mount, with the two vertical bars to protect the gearbox casing. (if anyone is interested this one is for sale)
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Post by stann_the_man »

this in one i got made up by bubs off this forum
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Post by Nelso »

I made my latest tube bar to look more stock to avoid unwanted attention, but still be strong enough to take plenty of abuse.

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Post by tanz-e »

does any body know/own this car?
pics of the flares is wat im after???
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Post by AFeral »

Not finished I know but you get the idea

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Post by SIM79 »

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Post by twodiffs »

One of the best threads for 'bar pics' I have seen, and there are some sh** hot looking designs as well.

One thing I noticed is that not many have the upper protection for tops of the guards or headlights etc?

Over here most set up's have full front bars to protect those areas...probably just a preference thing I guess.


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Post by rusty bus »

That cruiser bar looks unique with the upper headlight protection bars not being linked to the lower bumper bar, i like it.
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Post by Mrowka »

1. I like the look of the Miliweld [SIC?] commercial bars. Basically what I need. Too bad they do not sell them in Ukraine.

2. @MQ: from one Yank to another (although I have not lived in the US for years) when I see your truck I really want an MK or an MQ! The feeling is not unlike lust.
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Post by BGH »

A1 wrote:My attempt a few years ago

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thats a tuff shot..........


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Post by Tommie »

Here' mine

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Post by purplebus »

here is my new one Paul from Kustom Kages just finished for me. there is a low mount hiding in there too....

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Post by turps »

Some of those bars look good from a distance. But there is bugger all strength in the wing areas. As long as you hit something dead centre or along the chassi rails it might be ok. But a little tap on the edge and there going to fold back into guards, headlights and grill.
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Post by purplebus »

turps wrote:Some of those bars look good from a distance. But there is bugger all strength in the wing areas. As long as you hit something dead centre or along the chassi rails it might be ok. But a little tap on the edge and there going to fold back into guards, headlights and grill.
I think that most are built like mine and have a bracing bar on the side that runs through to the chassis and the lower sections are braced back as well. also thickness of tube is a big help.
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Post by BadMav »

I plan on building side scrub bars to slip in and bolt to the front wings which will add even more strength.
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Post by familybus »

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love it, love it, and love it!

hope its not pattened dude cause thats gonna be the basis for my tube bar when i finish this dual cab chop on my GQ!


damn ive looked and looked and theres been no bar yet that i can realy say i like the shape but your one gave me a woody when i seen its potential as a finished bar with some extras!

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before it was powdered.

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Post by Reddo »

Mine without the highmount

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