[maxwell]

Hey guys

Im looking into getting a new ARB ali roof rack for my GU and was wondering if anyone has one on thier 4by and what you think of it?

Cheers

Phil

 

[Smokey2.8]

From what I understand they are exactly the same as the heavy steel ones I have both tradesman one and sided one. They are great and highly recommend.

 

[Smokey2.8]

If I could get them to be lighter which the alloy ones are the better. Get one.

 

[Frosty1970]

My biggest concern is corrogations and ally??? I've heard to many stories, both good and bad about Ally racks. I dunno which way to go?? I have a steel rack and it's HEAVY!! My mates all have steel roofracks so I can't get any feedback on ally. My truck needs to lose some weight BADLY!!

Buy one and let me know!!

 

[truckster]

Speak with awill4x4 on here. he used to make alloy roofracks before going to leminova Icoolers.

 

[maxwell]

i Worked with ali ships for 7 years so im not worried about corrigations and cracking, if the welding is to standard it should be fine. I was just wanting to know if the arb racks are good quality. Some of the racks ive seen sit quite high off the roof, are the arb ones the same?

Cheers

Phil

 

[Frosty1970]

i Worked with ali ships for 7 years so im not worried about corrigations and cracking, if the welding is to standard it should be fine. I was just wanting to know if the arb racks are good quality. Some of the racks ive seen sit quite high off the roof, are the arb ones the same?

Cheers

Phil

Thats what I reckon!! Ya hear all the stories...........

 

[maxwell]

even if someone knows very little about welding, you can tell with ali if the welds are of decent quality or if they have been sprayed on there 1 hour before nock off on a friday.

You cant beat the weight difference tho, think the ali one is 22kg from memory? and i think the steel one is close to 60kg? Im sure the steel ones are awesome but i want to keep my weight down for when my rear twin wheel carrier comes!

cheers

phil

 

[geoff11]

I enquired with ARB a couple of months ago and they told me they no longer make alloy racks.

 

[Towie]

Frosty could lose some wieght & ive heard alot of stories also up here on the Cape..

I have 3 friends with ally racks but they do not know what brand/who made them etc they are not marked have no stickers ect & were purchased secondhand..

They have had zero problems so for some feedback there are 3 happy punters with alloy.... i would prefer aaloy also but whats the price difference between the two?

 

[GeoffM]

Frosty could lose some wieght & ive heard alot of stories also up here on the Cape..

I have 3 friends with ally racks but they do not know what brand/who made them etc they are not marked have no stickers ect & were purchased secondhand..

They have had zero problems so for some feedback there are 3 happy punters with alloy.... i would prefer aaloy also but whats the price difference between the two?

I have a mate that has one on his troopy. He has never had any trouble with it and they load it up. It must be about two years old.
Geoff

 

[marco81]

Im about to buy a rhino rack cheaper and not as heavy i did look into the arb rack.

 

[gqmad]

PM Sudso (or check in vendor section). He has built his own alloy roof rack and it's pretty tough. Don't know if he would build anymore (worth asking), but I don't think it will be falling to pieces anytime soon.

 

[awill4x4]

Speak with awill4x4 on here. he used to make alloy roofracks before going to leminova Icoolers.

No Bruce, I don't build them anymore, I'm too busy with everything else.
Regards Andrew.

 

[Frosty1970]

Frosty could lose some wieght & ive heard alot of stories also up here on the Cape..

I have 3 friends with ally racks but they do not know what brand/who made them etc they are not marked have no stickers ect & were purchased secondhand..

They have had zero problems so for some feedback there are 3 happy punters with alloy.... i would prefer aaloy also but whats the price difference between the two?

You sayin I'm out of shape???????:crazy:

Rounds a shape!!!!!!!!!!


And you'll keep!!!!!!!:eviltong:

 

[maxwell]

well over here in wa arb said they have them in stock but wait for it $1640 fitted!!!

I know the price of alloy is high but dam thats steep, i really like the look of them tho over others so i guess im going to have to bite the bullet and pay the ransom!!!

cheers

phil

 

[Don]

Have you looked at these http://www.tracklander.net.au/racks.html

When we were in WA they were popular in the 4wd shops and from memory they may be manufactured there

Regards Don

 

[Garreth]

Also check out 'Black Widow', they make a good alloy rack and use the rinorack system to clamp it to the roof. Around the $1400 mark and i just fitted it outside the store.
Beaware of the different sizes that they offer, mine is 1350 wide and 2200 long. Some are only 1200 wide.

Cheers
Garreth

 

[Jamus]

Tjm?

 

[Towie]

You sayin I'm out of shape???????:crazy:

Rounds a shape!!!!!!!!!!
And you'll keep!!!!!!!:eviltong:

yeh but your no worse off than me :crazy: i been eating too many pies..

I have a steel tracklander & its awesome but its heavy & overkill for my needs so am selling it..... As Don suggest worth checking out..

the only down side to steel is wieght & rust if you get some....I personally would "Never" buy an ARB rack as i have had 2 & both rusted badly in 3 years yes 3 years so i would give them a wide berth & go elsewhere..