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Roof racks for GU

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 10:05 pm
by Wilko76
Hey

Can anyone tell me the ball park figure you will pay for those ARB/TJM roof racks? Not sure what they are called but you can get them in either black or aluminium. they have a inclined front where a stone guard can be fitted. Vey common on the latter model 4x4's.

Thx

PS trying to con missus into letting me spend my tax cheque on it.....

Re: Roof racks for GU

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 10:41 pm
by bogged
$1200ish from ARB, they are called roofracks.

Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 7:25 am
by ddr
There are a few other makes around that less for nearly $400 less but look very similar.

$870 for the rack & $295 for the mounting brackets I was quoted for an ARB one. I dont understand how some welded & bent steel can cost that much. :shock:

Im trying to convince my Mrs to buy one for me :armsup: Maybe I should have bought it for her for Mothers day.

Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 8:06 am
by familybus
i got my ARB full length Tradesman roofrack from ebay for $600 for my GU in mad condition! is this the one your talkin about?
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 8:14 am
by bogged
as said Ebay is the go...

or Im going to go with a Rhino Rack, under $650 new racks and basket.

Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 3:21 pm
by Wilko76
that's the one. thx all. found one on ebay. will keep an eye on its price!

Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 4:26 pm
by mnpalmer
I found the ARB ones WAY too heavy for what they are... Rhino ones are a much better option....

Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 8:05 pm
by GUJohnno
True very heavy and you'll notice a lot more body roll.
Very well made though.

Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 10:13 pm
by bogged
mnpalmer wrote:I found the ARB ones WAY too heavy for what they are... Rhino ones are a much better option....
Exactly, you can fit the Rhino yourself, ARB you cant.

Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 1:00 pm
by MattGU
Try the misc stuff for sale section

Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 6:21 pm
by Wilko76
are the rhino ones the separate basket type?

Posted: Thu May 17, 2007 10:19 pm
by bogged
Wilko76 wrote:are the rhino ones the separate basket type?
yes
http://www.rhinorack.com/


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Posted: Fri May 18, 2007 10:02 am
by grimbo
there is a guy on 4WD Monthly who makes alloy roof baskets

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/show ... hp?t=24532