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FAT Bars

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FAT Bars

Post by mudmav »

Anyone have one for a gq and does anyone have pics of one they can post im desperate to see one on a car before selling by cheezy bar to buy one
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Re: FAT Bars

Post by bogged »

mudmav wrote:Anyone have one for a gq and does anyone have pics of one they can post im desperate to see one on a car before selling by cheezy bar to buy one
whats wrong with the cheezybar?
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Post by mudmav »

just dont like the way it looks anymore, i havent seen fat bars on a car but they look awesome on the showroom floor at procomp, Just got some $'s to spend and like the look of them
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Post by beretta »

Here you go, looks tuff as phark! Specially with a V8 sitting behind it!
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Post by patrolpaul »

A few on my trol. It is one damn strong bar :armsup:

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Post by bogged »

patrolpaul wrote:Image
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is there any real difference in looks thats worth spending a grand on??
but I do like how Stu's protects the grill a tiny bit more.
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Post by ats4x4dotcom »

bogged wrote:
patrolpaul wrote:is there any real difference in looks thats worth spending a grand on??
but I do like how Stu's protects the grill a tiny bit more.

And I havent seen a F.A.T bar with porosity :D
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Post by mudmav »

THANKYOU VERY MUCH TO THOSE WHO POSTED PHOTOS AND CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK
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THANKYOU VERY MUCH TO THOSE WHO POSTED PHOTOS AND CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK
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Post by blackmav »

[quote="patrolpaul"]A few on my trol. It is one damn strong bar :armsup:

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Post by Vulcanised »

i like the look of the FAT bars..... very nice..... I'm waiting for Brooksy to get his shit together to make me the Pootrol prototype :D
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Post by GUJohnno »

Pics of them on a GU

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Post by zookjedi »

do they make these for air bag models or is your bag disconnected gujohnny

looks good but than again so does the cheesy bar
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Post by GUJohnno »

no, not airbag compatible.
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Post by challenger »

I'd take either if the price was right!
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Post by steveothedevo »

Nothing personal, but i think the Cheezy bar is very weak toward the outer ends in a horizontal direction (which is where you need it)

What do u guys think of this bar??
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Post by bogged »

fwiw, I'd have a fat bar over the 2 having seen Johnnos one, but I like the look of the ARB bar, where it protects the bonnet/grill/headlights etc way more than the others. These bits are all expensive to repair/replace.


But if I had one (fat/cheezy) I wouldnt bother swapping for the other - better things you could spend money on..
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Post by Gollywog »

I think he's afraid of the dark........
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Post by pongo »

For general alround/ touring i swear by the ARB bars. I lost count at 14 roos . I expect above 30 have hopped in front of mine and almost the same in front of my next door neighbours disco ( arb as well ) back in the day. Neither have any dents or sracthes from our national icon.

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Post by YankeeDave »

arb bars do look great and are designed and built well, just some people want different. just like different 4wd's. we all have different tastes


and personally the cheezy bar looks nice, but i question it's strength as stevothedevo does. it's got some fundimental engineering flaws.

the fat bar however looks strong as, but doesnt appeal to me looks wise. but again if you bought it, i'd say you've got a well made and bar. just get him to put the top hoop on facing back not fwd.
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Post by AFeral »

bogged wrote:fwiw, I'd have a fat bar over the 2 having seen Johnnos one, but I like the look of the ARB bar, where it protects the bonnet/grill/headlights etc way more than the others. These bits are all expensive to repair/replace.


But if I had one (fat/cheezy) I wouldnt bother swapping for the other - better things you could spend money on..
Problem with the ARB bar is they are squarish along the bottom and tend to dig in when winching. Rather than slide over the obstacle
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Re: xxxx

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AFeral wrote:
bogged wrote:fwiw, I'd have a fat bar over the 2 having seen Johnnos one, but I like the look of the ARB bar, where it protects the bonnet/grill/headlights etc way more than the others. These bits are all expensive to repair/replace.


But if I had one (fat/cheezy) I wouldnt bother swapping for the other - better things you could spend money on..
Problem with the ARB bar is they are squarish along the bottom and tend to dig in when winching. Rather than slide over the obstacle
agree.. but how often are you in shit that deep? I realised ages ago that DEEP shit like that costs money and effort in maintanance and greasing more regularly ;)
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Post by junr »

I know you gotta have a better pic of your rig than that Beretta!!!
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Post by junr »

ooops- just read another post wid u init- wrong Robert! Hey Pauly!
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ooops- just read another post wid u init- wrong Robert! Hey Pauly!
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Post by GUJohnno »

YankeeDave wrote:.... i'd say you've got a well made and bar. just get him to put the top hoop on facing back not fwd.
He has redesigned them with the top hoop verticle to the main bar. I should have the new version in the nest week or so. I can post picks up when it's fitted.
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Post by Hales231271 »

ooops- just read another post wid u init- wrong Robert! Hey Pauly!
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Re: xxxx

Post by AFeral »

bogged wrote:
AFeral wrote:
bogged wrote:fwiw, I'd have a fat bar over the 2 having seen Johnnos one, but I like the look of the ARB bar, where it protects the bonnet/grill/headlights etc way more than the others. These bits are all expensive to repair/replace.


But if I had one (fat/cheezy) I wouldnt bother swapping for the other - better things you could spend money on..
Problem with the ARB bar is they are squarish along the bottom and tend to dig in when winching. Rather than slide over the obstacle
agree.. but how often are you in shit that deep? I realised ages ago that DEEP shit like that costs money and effort in maintanance and greasing more regularly ;)
Off road work allways cost more money what ever.
Was out Gem brook last weekend in a shallow mud hole with a real nasty step out. I winched real easy. Got an Aus 4wd bar. my mate with an ARB bar caused grief. Had to get the spade out, round off the step. Just to stop the winch exstenstion strap from breaking.
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Post by CRUSHU »

YankeeDave wrote:the fat bar however looks strong as, but doesnt appeal to me looks wise. but again if you bought it, i'd say you've got a well made and bar. just get him to put the top hoop on facing back not fwd.
I would prefer it sit forward a touch, like the US style bars... prevent you from endo'ing.
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Post by YankeeDave »

pretty rare for a GQ to endo, unless you're doing some WE rock style rocks.
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