Just how dangerous is WINCHING w/ the ARB Bull Bar

uncc civilengineer

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Winston Salem, NC

• Oct 18, 2006

• #1

OK... I have heard of people "beefing" up the mounting for the ARB bull bar on the XJ. BUT, I have not heard of the Bull Bar actually failing during winching. I know there are plenty of options for improving the mounting but is it necessary? Im talking about light to medium winching (rocks and NO MUD) w/ a M8000.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

 

Last edited: Oct 18, 2006

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Rev Den

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Plainfield, IL

• Oct 18, 2006

• #2

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Pulled mine up a steep hill with a 10.5K MM....never had any problems.

Rev

 

seanR

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• Oct 18, 2006

• #3

Rev Den said:

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Pulled mine up a steep hill with a 10.5K MM....never had any problems.

Rev

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Yea, but you wern't sitting in the Jeep, were you.

 

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Rev Den

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Plainfield, IL

• Oct 18, 2006

• #4

Actually....yes I was, smart ass. Remember the fun times at Cliffs?

that sucker, pulled me through the mud....and up that hill.

Rev

 

uncc civilengineer

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Winston Salem, NC

• Oct 19, 2006

• #5

anyone else know any good or horror stories?

 

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Steve F

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Australia

• Oct 19, 2006

• #6

Tons of Jeepers here in Australia run ARB bars and even more Nissans and Toyotas. Never heard any horror stories re the ARB bar failing, as for positives, well they didn't fail, what more is there

Cheers
Steve