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    ARB Alloy or Steel Roof Rack

    Which do you prefer and why :?:

    There is a fair amount of cost difference, some weight difference but they both appear as good units.

    I have noticed quotes for the steel units here for approx $900 and I was quoted as follows by ARB Artarmon:

    - ARB Deluxe Alloy Rack with mesh floor ( 1790mm x 1120mm) $1359.00
    Prices include GST and Fitting charge
    11
    ARB Alloy
    27.27%
    3
    ARB Steel
    72.73%
    8
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  • #2
    Re: ARB Alloy or Steel Roof Rack

    Originally posted by LostDingo2
    Which do you prefer and why :?:

    There is a fair amount of cost difference, some weight difference but they both appear as good units.
    My preference and reasoning is already fully detailed (with pics) here: ARB roof rack
    [B][SIZE=4]ntp
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    • #3
      Re: ARB Alloy or Steel Roof Rack

      This all comes down to what you are going to put up there.

      Bear in mind that the weight of the rack is included in the 100kg max roof loading of the Prado. I'm not sure if anyone has posted the weights, but the steel rack and mount must be pushing up towards half of that. A spare wheel and tyre (MT ATZ) weighs 33kg.

      So, an ARB steel rack, a spare and a 20kg tent or something and you're about on the limit. It would be nice to know the weight differences, but alloy should be a lot lighter. Mine's a different brand, but I can easily lift my alloy rack onto the roof on my own, and I'm no strongman. Bet I couldn't do that with the steel one.

      Michael
      2008 D4D M6 GXL [MT ATZ-P3][Whitey's Ironman 45710FE/45682FE+KTFR101H/Dob487][extended Roadsafe links][Polyairs][DBA T3/T2][amts diffdrop & recovery points][Tin175's stone guards][Bushskins BashPlate][ARB Sahara][IPF 900s][Snorkel][WindCheetah][MaxTrax][IC-440][Parrot Asteroid][ARB Fridge][Lifestyle 2nd Row Fridge Mount][ARB Compressor][Thumper][SandGrabbers][Cargo Barrier][Tigerz Awning][MCC Rear Bar]

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      • #4
        Re: ARB Alloy or Steel Roof Rack

        Originally posted by ntpryce
        Originally posted by LostDingo2
        Which do you prefer and why :?:

        There is a fair amount of cost difference, some weight difference but they both appear as good units.
        My preference and reasoning is already fully detailed (with pics) here: ARB roof rack
        I read through your post earlier today, very informative but what really stood out to me is I would assume it is easier to modify the steel rack than alloy. Placing the two spare tire brackets was a great idea.
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        • #5
          Re: ARB Alloy or Steel Roof Rack

          Originally posted by LostDingo2
          Placing the two spare tire brackets was a great idea.
          I should've done this first up. We carried a spare tyre up top (using the front bracket) for our Central Australia, Oodnadatta and Flinders tour. Rock solid the whole way. Never had to worry at all about the tyre moving about or ropes/tie downs becoming loose.
          [B][SIZE=4]ntp
          [/SIZE][/B][COLOR=#000040][B][SIZE=1]Love the Outback............. Love my Prado.[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
          [I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/Picture23.png"]My Prado[/URL][/SIZE][/I], [I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/MyExtras.png"]My Extras[/URL][/SIZE][/I]
          [B]4wdriving First Party[/B][COLOR=#0000ff] - [/COLOR][B][COLOR=#0000ff]dןǝɥ ɹoɟ ןןɐɔ 'sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı[/COLOR][/B]

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          • #6
            Re: ARB Alloy or Steel Roof Rack

            have noticed quotes for the steel units here for approx $900

            ARB Deluxe Alloy Rack with mesh floor ( 1790mm x 1120mm) $1359.00
            Just to clarify the costs: (As of 7/2009)

            List price for the steel cage is $822 and $1096 for the alloy cage.

            The leg kit is $178 (same for steel/alloy) and fitting is $85.

            Hopefully someone will be able to weigh a steel cage and add it to the thread already running.

            Mick
            [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
            Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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            • #7
              Re: ARB Alloy or Steel Roof Rack

              Originally posted by MickL
              Hopefully someone will be able to weigh a steel cage and add it to the thread already running.
              I think they already have. Approx 50kg (steel) versus approx 30kg (alloy).
              [B][SIZE=4]ntp
              [/SIZE][/B][COLOR=#000040][B][SIZE=1]Love the Outback............. Love my Prado.[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
              [I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/Picture23.png"]My Prado[/URL][/SIZE][/I], [I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/MyExtras.png"]My Extras[/URL][/SIZE][/I]
              [B]4wdriving First Party[/B][COLOR=#0000ff] - [/COLOR][B][COLOR=#0000ff]dןǝɥ ɹoɟ ןןɐɔ 'sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı[/COLOR][/B]

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              • #8
                Re: ARB Alloy or Steel Roof Rack

                I think they already have. Approx 50kg (steel) versus approx 30kg (alloy).
                Yeah, I put the weight of the alloy cage on there but no one has weighed a steel one.

                The ally one came in at 22.2 kg (cage only no mounting kit)

                If someone could weigh a steel on that wouls clear up one more "about/approximate"

                Hmmmm.... this is starting to feel like a double up.


                Back to the point of the thread.

                My choice was alloy for the weight saving, not for when driving but for when taking it on and off. The Prado with rack simply wont fit under our garage door so it had to be easy for the wife and I to take off.

                It only takes 10min to take it off and hang it on the wall after getting home from a trip. I leave the legs on the Prado and just take the cage off.

                Mick
                [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
                Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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                • #9
                  Re: ARB Alloy or Steel Roof Rack

                  Originally posted by MickL
                  My choice was alloy for the weight saving, not for when driving but for when taking it on and off. The Prado with rack simply wont fit under our garage door so it had to be easy for the wife and I to take off.

                  It only takes 10min to take it off and hang it on the wall after getting home from a trip. I leave the legs on the Prado and just take the cage off.

                  Mick
                  This was my thought as well regarding the alloy....it can be difficult with height in Sydney and having the ability to easily remove would be a bonus.

                  I was surprised to see that the mounting rails left on less the rack actually does not look bad at all.
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                  [SIZE=1][B]2011 Silver 150 DVD[/B] [B]GXL[/B][/SIZE][SIZE=1], Safari Snorkel, Sand Grabba mats, Michelle Sacs seat organizer, ARB Bull Bar, Lightforce 170 HID, Bonnet and Headlight protectors, Dual Batteries, Engel Fridge, Kaymar rear spacer, Cooper STTs [B]x 6[/B], Rhino Pioneer tray in black, MaxTrax, Black Widow Drawers with top shelf, divider & cargo barrier, ARB Sports Nitrochargers and springs, ICOM IC 440N CB
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