ARB... good deal? Should I go ARB instead of TJM?
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ARB... good deal? Should I go ARB instead of TJM?
I've been looking at the TJM's and I have realized that I really want one with the grille guard (T-15) but that's going to cost close to 1g after shipping.
I found this sale going on for this ARB and it seems like a good deal. Shipping is free, but since this is so big they probably will add a fee (understandable) so even so, it will most likely be under $750. What do you guys think? It looks very similar to the TJM T-15 quality-wise and the design is close as well.
I've notice that TJM is more popular than ARB. Is that a hint that they are better? Anyway... what do you guys think?
http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/produ...ular&man=BULL#
I found this sale going on for this ARB and it seems like a good deal. Shipping is free, but since this is so big they probably will add a fee (understandable) so even so, it will most likely be under $750. What do you guys think? It looks very similar to the TJM T-15 quality-wise and the design is close as well.
I've notice that TJM is more popular than ARB. Is that a hint that they are better? Anyway... what do you guys think?
http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/produ...ular&man=BULL#
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I've always thought ARB was more popular They just seem to always be more expensive than TJM. I'd go with the ARB in this case. Cheaper than the TJM and looks really good too.
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I have a TJM-15 and love it, but I like the ARB as well. I think ARB is a touch tougher, I think the TJM is a touch cleaner looking. They are about the same price. Rubicon 4X4 sold me mine for around $730.00 shipped a few months ago. Others sell the ARB for around $700.00 Shipped. Get what you like.
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I think I'd rather get the TJM-15 (yeah, I think it looks just a bit better... both really nice though) but I can't seem to find the 15 for as cheap as the ARB. I'll check out Rubicon 4x4 and if they can get the T-15 for 730 shipped then I might go that route. But hmmm... if they are the same price in the end, then I'll really have to think about which one to choose because I was going to go ARB since they were cheaper. Hmm... hmm....
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Aussyland? Is that a website because www.Aussyland.com does not work. $600 would be nice.
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Originally Posted by Sunday BBQ
Aussyland? Is that a website because www.Aussyland.com does not work. $600 would be nice.
I think he was talking about the country (Australia), you know, the land down under with crocs and kangaroos. That is where the ARB & TJM are designed and manufactured. The reason they are called bull bars is because they were designed to protect your truck if you hit a big bull kangaroo. Kangaroos will jump out into the road just like deer do here in the US.
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Originally Posted by Sunday BBQ
Haha, well I figured it wasn't exactly a website. I guess I was just hoping.
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Originally Posted by Gadget
I have a TJM. It is a nice unit, but I wish I had an ARB. The difference is substantial.
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Originally Posted by calamaridog
OK, so what is the difference? Is the quality that much different? And what about the approach angles?
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Originally Posted by Tman100z
They have the T-13 for the same price... and I actually like the look better. I think I'm going to go with ARB though because they are stronger and look better stock. Although I wish ARB made one like the TJM 13.
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