14TH JULY,  2016

The ever popular ARB Alloy bar range continues to grow with the latest addition of the 2016 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series GX and GXL models.

The ARB Alloy bar range has been a popular option for a host of models for which it has previously been available, including:

Toyota Prado 150
Nissan Navara NP300
Ford Ranger PXII
Ford Everest

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT FOR THE LC200 GX & GXLThe 200 Series Alloy bar adds to ARB’s range of Alloy bars and is based upon a few key characteristics. To achieve the weight saving expected of an alloy bar, ARB’s engineers have concentrated on strength through design. Three different alloys and tempers are used in production of the ARB Alloy bar. These specific grades of alloy have been chosen to provide excellent corrosion resistance and high fatigue strength.

Due to the size and weight of the vehicle and the requirement for fitment of winches up to a 12,000 lb in capacity, bar uprights and the separate winch cradle have been specifically designed and tested for the 200 Series. Thickness of the materials used has been increased to suit the additional loads.

Due to headlight washers, original equipment LED fog lights, parking sensors and Multi Terrain View Camera this bar does not suit the VX or Sahara model 200 Series.

PROTECTION & STYLING CHARACTERISTICSVehicle specific design for the 200 Series GX and GXL
Engineered, air bag compatible mounting system secures to the chassis via high tensile bolts
Extensive steel protection panels under the pan and wing panels
Will accommodate Warn, Magnum, Bushranger and Smittybilt low mount model electric winches up to 12,000 lb, excluding Warn M12,000 (separate winch mount is required)
5 mm alloy used for bar uprights. 4 mm alloy used for wings and pans. 3 mm wall thickness used in both 60 mm and 48 mm tubular outer frames and cross piece.
Incorporates ARB’s renowned multi fold upswept and tapered wing design for optimum strength and approach angle -
30 mm radius on wings and centre section
Split pan design for maximum strength and airflow
2 piece grill design for split pan
Pressed form top pan and polished aluminium winch cover panel
Durable two piece buffers
Provision to accommodate ARB Intensity LEDs and a range of Bushranger and IPF lights
Provision for optional ARB fog light
Includes ARB LED indicator and clearance light
Two aerial brackets located on the top of the centre cross tube
Bar adds approximately 210 mm to the overall length of the vehicle

WEIGHT:

Weight has been an important consideration when developing ARB’s range of Alloy Bars. The bar assembly of the 200 Series alloy bar compared to the ARB Summit bar equivalent bar assembly is approximately 50 % lighter..

Bar chassis mounts and under wing panels between alloy and steel alternatives are similar in weight.

ALLOY AND WELDS:Like with steel, alloy comes in different specifications and different resultant strengths. How alloy is processed through the manufacturing process can also affect the mechanical properties and strength of the alloy.

Three different alloys and tempers are used in production of the ARB Alloy bar for the 200 Series. The bar to chassis bracket mounts and uprights use a 5 mm 5083-H116 alloy. Centre pans and wings use a 4 mm 5052-H32 heat treated alloy. The outer and centre tubes use 6063-T4 heat treated to T4 temper for strength and workability. Outer frame is 60 mm x 3 mm tube and the cross piece is manufactured from 48 mm x 3 mm tube.

BUFFERS, SPLIT PAN GRILL AND FOG LIGHT SURROUND:ARB’s Alloy bar range features two piece buffers, split pan grill and ARB’s fog light surround (fog lights are optional). All three components are designed to integrate with each other and the bar design.

The upright section of the two piece buffer has a style line to complement the fog light surround.

To assist with valuable air flow to the radiator the split pan has a two piece grill for an integrated appearance.

An access door on the left hand side allows access to the winch clutch handle. Overcoming clutch lever access issues when larger lights are fitted to the top pan.

FOG LIGHTS:ARB’s new fog light surround is featured in the Alloy bar for the MY16 200 Series. The fog light surround accepts ARB’s 51 W fog light. The surround is supplied standard with a screw in cover if no fog light is to be fitted.

A clear fog light cover has been developed separately.

The fog light surround will be supplied in a natural black finish to complement the buffer design. Whilst colour coding is available as an option, it isn’t recommended due to the polished finish of the bar.

PRESS FORMED TOP PAN AND WINCH COVER PANEL:The top pan of the 200 Series Alloy bar features a press form to add strength and allow for the winch cover panel to be recessed.

For when no winch has been fitted, a 4 mm press formed winch cover panel is supplied. When fitted the winch cover panel is recessed in the press formed top pan to give a level and integrated appearance.

WINCH MOUNT:ARB’s Alloy bar range features separate winch mounts to keep the overall bar weight down (for non-winch applications) and ensures that the full weight of the winch and control box are on the bar mounts rather than on the bar assembly itself.

The lower pan of the bar features a knock-out panel for when a winch is to be fitted.

To suit the load and physical weight requirements of a 12,000 lb winch, the winch cradle is manufactured from 5 mm steel. The mount enables the winch control box to be recessed lower in the pan. Different mount holes and control box mount brackets are provided to suit different winches.

ANTENNA MOUNTS:Two aerial mounts are welded to the centre cross tube to allow fitment of UHF/AM radio and mobile phone aerials/antennas.
Synchro pulse controlled welding is used for a visually appealing weld with seam quality that is comparable with that of a TIG weld.

LED CLEARANCE LIGHT / TURN SIGNALS:Press formed apertures in each wing are provided to fit ARB’s LED clearance / indicator assembly.

DRIVING LIGHT MOUNTING:The press formed top pan includes laser cut holes for fitment of a range of compatible driving lights including ARB Intensity, Bushranger and IPF 800, 808 and 900 Series lights.

Pinning holes for ARB Intensity lights are also included.

It is recommended that driving lights are fitted at the time of bar fitment. If driving lights are being fitted after the bar has been fitted, the centre lower stone tray will need to be removed to provide access to the right hand side driving light mount.