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RE: New ARB H3 bar in Oz - 5/8/2008 8:48:16 AM

Doc Olds

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Doesn't look bad. Wonder how much it weighs, ..... I'd like to see a side view to see how far out it sticks out.

Me too!

I also am VERY serious about getting their rear differential cover ..... if they ever get one on the market for the 3!!!

Hello ARB, I got $$ burnin my pocket for your diff cover!!

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RE: New ARB H3 bar in Oz - 5/8/2008 2:21:25 PM

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ORIGINAL: Doc Olds

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ORIGINAL: ReconH3

Doesn't look bad. Wonder how much it weighs, ..... I'd like to see a side view to see how far out it sticks out.

Me too!

I also am VERY serious about getting their rear differential cover ..... if they ever get one on the market for the 3!!!

Hello ARB, I got $$ burnin my pocket for your diff cover!!

Why not get the Boulder Accessories one? It installs in minutes and it's proven to work. Trust me I used it on one of the trails at Rausch Creek.

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RE: New ARB H3 bar in Oz - 5/8/2008 2:42:46 PM

ozHummer

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I have had ARB bars on previous vehicles (not H3) and it does require a suspension upgrade. The are a heavey steel bar and weigh a lot, esp if you add a winch and some lights. So anyone thinking about would need to address that first ....

If cost of other bars is anything to go by I would expect it to be about $1200 (AUD) + fitting + paint. The fog/driving/indicator light insert are additional and normally add $500. They don't use the oem driving lights which is a bit of a shame as that would reduce the cost . All up about the $2.5K mark..

To me I think the bar looks too ARB! - I think with the distinctive styling of the H3 they should have put a bit more thought into it's asthetics and made it look Hummerish..

The bar is called the Deluxe Winch Bar, ARB have another series called the Sahara bar that may look better. It has the same bumper structure with a single stainless or alloy polished loop. I would like to see this on the H3 as I think it would look much better.... Like on the Lexus below ...

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RE: New ARB H3 bar in Oz - 5/8/2008 3:14:45 PM

hma03

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I am with you ozHummer. I had a Sahara bar on a T1 Patrol and loved it and when ARB originally told me what style they were doing my immediate reaction was the same as yours..Sahara.

I reckon it would have looked a lot better given the big chrome grill of the H3. I understand why they have gone the way they have as the numbers in Oz are going to be limited. I must admit I am still a bit undecided.

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RE: New ARB H3 bar in Oz - 5/8/2008 10:49:45 PM

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I would like one in black.

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RE: New ARB H3 bar in Oz - 5/8/2008 10:58:06 PM

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I would like one in black.

All ARB bars are black to start with - they are cheaper too ! - but are ikky flat black!

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RE: New ARB H3 bar in Oz - 5/9/2008 7:38:07 AM

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ORIGINAL: Trey124

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ORIGINAL: Doc Olds

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Doesn't look bad. Wonder how much it weighs, ..... I'd like to see a side view to see how far out it sticks out.

Me too!

I also am VERY serious about getting their rear differential cover ..... if they ever get one on the market for the 3!!!

Hello ARB, I got $$ burnin my pocket for your diff cover!!

Why not get the Boulder Accessories one? It installs in minutes and it's proven to work. Trust me I used it on one of the trails at Rausch Creek.

I shouldn't speak for Doc but I think it's 'cause the ARB diff cover looks sexy as hell. I couldn't wait and got a (color matched) Purplecranium spider diff cover.

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RE: New ARB H3 bar in Oz - 5/9/2008 9:32:28 AM

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The bumper in the pic is the completed one for the Australia market. There are some changes being made for the North American model that should be completed shortly.

I can tell you though it does not stick out very far, it is well tucked. In my opionion it is in the top 3 good looking bars ARB has put out.

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RE: New ARB H3 bar in Oz - 5/20/2008 7:04:41 PM

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Here are more details and images. It's going to be released in oz in June, and should be available in the states by mid to late summer.
Features:

• SRS Airbag compatible

• Mounts reinforce and strengthen chassis

• Suitable for WARN 9000, XP9500 and XDC9500 low mount electric winches

• Reinforced HiLift jacking points in pan

• Two aerial brackets inside uprights on top tube

• Suits IPF 800 and 900 Series driving lights

• Combination turn signals/running lights in wings

• Injection moulded fog light/turn-signal surrounds

• Five fold upswept and tapered wings

• Large diameter 60.3mm tube compliments vehicle and offers maximum strength

• Heavy duty factory recovery hooks bolt to front of bar

• Durable black powder coat finish

• Factory aluminium bash plate bolts to centre pan

• Pre 2008 overseas models require bash pan from 08on model vehicle

• Cover panel supplied for non winch applications

• Compact front overhang for excellent front approach angle

• OEM fog lights are not compatible with bar. Bar has provision for optional ARB Fog Light kit 6821201.

• Bar is designed for models fitted with factory flares

Optional Accessories:

• ARB Fog light kit - 6821201

Available: June 2008

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RE: New ARB H3 bar in Oz - 5/23/2008 7:54:15 PM

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Looks great, I wonder if they have a model w/o the bush guard and just the bumper?

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RE: New ARB H3 bar in Oz - 5/23/2008 8:23:28 PM

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I love the original look, but I like that better. Man if I only knew how much extra money I would like to spend on this H3.....

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