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99 GV Winch Bull Bar

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:58 pm
by guppy
Does anyone know where i can get a bull bar with winch mount to fit a 99 GV??? I have tried ARB, TJM & Ironman with no luck...

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:19 pm
by joeblow
formula offroad in sydney.

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:17 pm
by guppy
Thanks mate.... will give them a call

Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:33 pm
by fordy1
didnt know they did a winch bar :cool: i thought this was the only winch bar on the market

http://outdoorauto4x4.com/p/902476/gran ... ---05.html

do you have airbags?

Posted: Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:11 pm
by Pagie
The Formula Offroad T51 BBR bullbar in steel OR alloy for Grand Vitara (98-00) is a non-winch bar. Formula make quite a few bullbars for various model Suzuki 4WD's but all are non-winch and non-SRS.

ECB make an alloy BBR bullbar but it's not winch compatible.

Fordy's would be the only winch bullbar for any GV model.

Pagie

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:02 am
by DDIS
Pagie wrote:
Fordy's would be the only winch bullbar for any GV model.

Pagie
There is an ARB deluxe winch bar for 05+ models.

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:05 am
by guppy
I will make one if i can not find one that is suitable... I dont like the outdoor auto one, it limits the approach angle and doesnt need to be suitable for SRS as my GV is pre air bag.

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:17 am
by Pagie
DDIS wrote:
Pagie wrote:
Fordy's would be the only winch bullbar for any GV model.

Pagie
There is an ARB deluxe winch bar for 05+ models.
I've got the ARB August 09 retail pricelist (but there'd be a newer pricelist available) and there is nothing listed past the 1.6 wagon. So on the basis that you present, it's either just been released OR for some strange reason ARB have neglected to put it in their pricelist, which I doubt. Do you have the part number for it??

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:41 am
by BOG00R
Pagie wrote:
DDIS wrote:
Pagie wrote:
Fordy's would be the only winch bullbar for any GV model.

Pagie
There is an ARB deluxe winch bar for 05+ models.
I've got the ARB August 09 retail pricelist (but there'd be a newer pricelist available) and there is nothing listed past the 1.6 wagon. So on the basis that you present, it's either just been released OR for some strange reason ARB have neglected to put it in their pricelist, which I doubt. Do you have the part number for it??
Just a stab in the dark greg, but you could try to phone ARB sale,s team.

Then explain to the fool that answers the phone how the complicated part number system works refering to bull bars ie:

32***** =non winch
34***** = winch
342**** = winch suzuki
3424*** = winch suzuki sierra
3426*** = winch suzuki vitara
3426010 = winch suzuki vitara swb series 1
3426020 = winch suzuki vitara lwb estate 1.6ltr

Once this logic has been understood you can proceed with your enquiry.

Take sales team member buy the hand and lead them though the procees, be sure not to go to fast or you will spook them into the realm of, to hard basket.

You could suggest checking the computer running up the scale of series.
eg: 3426/030/040/050/,,,,,,,,,
or 3428010/020/

enjoy your quest sir. :rofl: :finger:

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:50 am
by DDIS
Pagie wrote:
DDIS wrote:
Pagie wrote:
Fordy's would be the only winch bullbar for any GV model.

Pagie
There is an ARB deluxe winch bar for 05+ models.
I've got the ARB August 09 retail pricelist (but there'd be a newer pricelist available) and there is nothing listed past the 1.6 wagon. So on the basis that you present, it's either just been released OR for some strange reason ARB have neglected to put it in their pricelist, which I doubt. Do you have the part number for it??
Yes it is new as of this year part numbers are:
05 to 08 : 3426040
facelift 08+ : 3426050

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:27 pm
by Pagie
BOG00R wrote:
Pagie wrote:
DDIS wrote:
Pagie wrote:
Fordy's would be the only winch bullbar for any GV model.

Pagie
There is an ARB deluxe winch bar for 05+ models.
I've got the ARB August 09 retail pricelist (but there'd be a newer pricelist available) and there is nothing listed past the 1.6 wagon. So on the basis that you present, it's either just been released OR for some strange reason ARB have neglected to put it in their pricelist, which I doubt. Do you have the part number for it??
Just a stab in the dark greg, but you could try to phone ARB sale,s team.

Then explain to the fool that answers the phone how the complicated part number system works refering to bull bars ie:

32***** =non winch
34***** = winch
342**** = winch suzuki
3424*** = winch suzuki sierra
3426*** = winch suzuki vitara
3426010 = winch suzuki vitara swb series 1
3426020 = winch suzuki vitara lwb estate 1.6ltr

Once this logic has been understood you can proceed with your enquiry.

Take sales team member buy the hand and lead them though the procees, be sure not to go to fast or you will spook them into the realm of, to hard basket.

You could suggest checking the computer running up the scale of series.
eg: 3426/030/040/050/,,,,,,,,,
or 3428010/020/

enjoy your quest sir. :rofl: :finger:
I'm hearing ya, OR Moorebank could reinstate 'wife swapper' :lol: :lol:

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 3:39 pm
by Pagie
DDIS wrote:
Pagie wrote:
DDIS wrote:
Pagie wrote:
Fordy's would be the only winch bullbar for any GV model.

Pagie
There is an ARB deluxe winch bar for 05+ models.
I've got the ARB August 09 retail pricelist (but there'd be a newer pricelist available) and there is nothing listed past the 1.6 wagon. So on the basis that you present, it's either just been released OR for some strange reason ARB have neglected to put it in their pricelist, which I doubt. Do you have the part number for it??
Yes it is new as of this year part numbers are:
05 to 08 : 3426040
facelift 08+ : 3426050
That's got to be a good option. Have they developed an air locker for the same?

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:57 pm
by DDIS
Not as yet and I've no idea if they're even planning too.

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:46 pm
by matsmad
DDIS wrote:
Pagie wrote:
Fordy's would be the only winch bullbar for any GV model.

Pagie
There is an ARB deluxe winch bar for 05+ models.
Just got one fitted released in march.

Image

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:51 am
by DDIS
Looks great. Did you fit stiffer springs ?
How does it affect the cars drive-ability do you notice the heavier nose alot?

No winch yet hey.

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:06 am
by Ferwoaza
Yep, that's the new combo bar from ARB, two models, one pre Aug 08 and one post 08, look the same, just different brackets due to some changes in the car.

Winch compatible, number plate in that pic is hiding the hole suit 6000 or 8000 winch.

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:51 am
by Pagie
The bar does look very good, ARB have done a top job of it.

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2010 4:54 pm
by matsmad
I fitted 40mm lifted king springs, the car rides slightly stiffer than factory. The bar doesnt affect handling at all, is really not that heavy. I think tho if a winch is fitted it may make a difference.