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I just got off the phone with ARB - I called regarding their range of bullbars for the Ra Rodeo. My model is a 2wd but that asside it would prove to be both useful and provide more saftey.
However they said there is a difference between the 2wd and the 4wd models .
A mate of mine is a mechanic for holden and has assured me that the high ride 2wd model which I own has the same chassis etc as the 4wd model.
Can anyone provide more of an insight into this for me?
Paul
PS: ARB bars are cheaper than most other places which is why im trying to pursue this problem.
Not sure on the RA but I have a 97 model 2.6 litre with ARB winch bar and it has a different bullbar to the 98 onwards V6 even though it is the same shape body. Apparently the difference is that the 98-03 Rodeo front radiator grill sits lower than the 97. The 98-03 also has an airbag compatible bar.
Why not go to ARB and say if they can fit the bar you will buy it. It is a sale after all.
Yup, well at the moment the sales person i'm dealing with at ARB is talking to holden about it and should be getting back to me about it tomorrow hopefully.
Ive spoken to other companies about this and they dont see any difference, they 4wd bars fit 2wds, however they are more expensive.
Would anyone have any pics of a ARB bar on a RA rodeo?
Would you know if ARB only do color coding on their bullbars or is there a generic colour or will they go polished steel? Sorry I know this is a dumb question but couldnt find the answer anywhere.
barbz wrote:Would you know if ARB only do color coding on their bullbars or is there a generic colour or will they go polished steel? Sorry I know this is a dumb question but couldnt find the answer anywhere. Paul
ARB steel bars quoted price is for black powder coat. If you want colour matching I think that is another $200. They don't do polished steel however they do have polished alloy. If you get their catalogue the colour coding is discussed at the front somewhere.
Have you tried TJM? Their bar comes in polished alloy or black/colour coded steel. I have seen a polished alloy bar of theirs on an LT 2WD the same colour as yours and it looks pretty good.
Got onto arb today, when I said 2wd they automatically thought i ment the 2.4l one which uses coil springs for the front end. Whereas it will mount onto 2wd model which uses tosion bars.
but that asside it would prove to be both useful and provide more saftey.
