[kyzermattingley]

Picked up a Jimny bar a while back for a mate, turns out he doesn't want/need it now so for $150 a lil chop here and there and well see how I go, this is what I want to do;

1 - Cut off all the top crap

2 - Cut 55mm out of the top half

3 - Cut the bottom lip off

Then go from there






Might need to cut more in the middle to fit over the intercooler, Let me know what you think.



Kyzer

[monley]

That's what i was going to do, IF i got the ARB jimny bar.

[kyzermattingley]

Yeah I always thought they looked a little bench seat looking, will be trying to keep it a lot more snug at the front, will try and at least halve the amount it usually sticks out by

Also will be keeping the recess where the badge sits and grinding all welds on the inside and out dead smooth, want it too look just like one ARB made like that (can then just tell some that its a custom ARB bar)

Might need four or so hole saw holes in the middle or a slot, might be a bit boring and plain


Kyzer

[kyzermattingley]

Need to buy more welding chocks I think

Kyzer

[e-van]

will definately cut down on the weight! put up some pics when you have it on, hope it looks mean.

[just_cruizin]

kyzermattingley wrote:

a custom ARB bar

there's an oxymoron, nothing ARB do would be considered 'custom'.

[got_bar_work]

Or strong

[monley]

How did you go with this?

[kyzermattingley]

monkey wrote:

How did you go with this?

Ahhhh, gettin there, hove chopped the top off and marked where the front needs to be cut, that's about it

I've bought two more Jimny's in the mean time, so they have been taking up a bit of time, should get more done on the bar this Sunday



Kyzer

[kyzermattingley]

New bar is well on it's way, it's just tacked together here though it's all welded up now, just file finishing it smooth





New 15 x 8 -25 rims, offset looks heaps better now, also found some 2nd hand black chrome wheel nuts to suit




Placing a bash plate under the cooler part to


Kyzer

[vitzookman]

Looks awesome but with your skills you could have built that bar as it looks nothing like an arb bar lol...

[31zook]

freaken sweet!

[Glynn.]

looks the goods man

[2.7turbojimny]

what lift does this have? also what size tyres are they? looks good what are you doing with the rear bar

[Gwagensteve]

Too much and not enough

It's a really cool build though.

Steve.

[Birdman1985]

Damn that looks schmick.

[2.7turbojimny]

what size tyres lol

[boostedbrick]

Those are its road tyres if im correct... 235's?

[monley]

boostedbrick wrote:

Those are its road tyres if im correct... 235's?

I think they are 30x9.5's

[boostedbrick]

monkey wrote:

boostedbrick wrote:

Those are its road tyres if im correct... 235's?

I think they are 30x9.5's

Just checked his other thread.. they are indeed..

[kyzermattingley]

Yeah the tyres are 30x9.5

As for the rear bar ive started fabricating one from scratch, it will join to the tow bar that ive had for a while and will incorporate some tow points

The lift is 90mm rear and a little more up front


Kyzer

[honks]

Got any pics of the front bar finished looks pretty good

[kyzermattingley]

honks wrote:

Got any pics of the front bar finished looks pretty good

Been in the States for 6weeks, will be home in a few days and ill take some picks then


Kyzer

[Breno]

I think I may have seen it yesterday on Ney Road towing a trailer. I was heading in the other direction in a Red Jimny and I'm sure we gawked at each other.

[abclarke]

Thats one tough looking jimny mate!

[jimbo_jones]

where's the new update pics?

[kyzermattingley]

Breno wrote:

I think I may have seen it yesterday on Ney Road towing a trailer. I was heading in the other direction in a Red Jimny and I'm sure we gawked at each other.

Yeah that was me Breno


Haven't quiet finished it yet, had other stuff to do

[kyzermattingley]

Front bars is all finished




Front edge of the tyre is level with the front corner of the bar when viewed from directly above



Just have the rear bar to go, have bought the steel just need to get crackin



Kyzer

[zukenutter]

Best looking the ARB bar has ever been.

[Fatzook]

zukenutter wrote:

Best looking the ARB bar has ever been.

I concur completely!

Only grip I have is that the upright section with your recovery holes needs a laminated face/ edge, as it is currently illegal. Flatbar on edge is a danger to drunk J-walkers and furry animals.