Offroad-Express

xj wrote:Last one I made stuck out in a similar fashion, designed to deflect impact away from the winch fairlead (which is projected forward of the stock bumper), should you happen to barrel into a pedestrian. The comment is about the pedestrian friendly shroud is as found in LVVTA threasholds. They dont describe what a pedestrain friendly shroud should look like however, so is purely my interpretation, which two WOF issuers agreed with. No reason at all why the rugged ridge one or similar should be any different. (aside from also being legal for sale here as well)
The "stinger" bars as seen on load of US TJ's XJ's etc however are a different story altogether.

Perhaps researching before commenting would serve two purposes, 1) it saves unecessary worry due to incorrect advise 2) helps educate yourself, therefore also providing the tools to help others.

What other restrictions are there?

Warrant of fitness inspectors have guidelines on bullbar designs (in their Vehicle inspection requirements manual) that are based on the External Projections Rule. An inspector may refuse to issue a warrant of fitness if, in their opinion, a bullbar:

slopes forward (unless the shape is necessary to fit closely to the vehicle's structure)

Class MB and MC vehicles: From October 2003 it has been generally illegal to fit bullbars to Class MB and MC vehicles manufactured after that date. As with Class MA vehicles, bullbars are only allowed if the vehicle has been crash tested and has met the requirements of the relevant frontal impact standard with the specific bullbar already fitted. You'll need to get this confirmed by the vehicle manufacturer.

xj wrote:
Wow is that the thompsons summit these days?
(Last one's a video link)

xj wrote:Refer LVVTA, Vehicle exterior, 2-1 External projections. esp "auxillary winches" (for reference to the pedestrian friendly shroud) and further down "auxillary bars - bull bars, nudge bars"

At "auxillary bars": Quote "no LVV referral required, inservice requirements for condition and performance must be met"
As the rugged ridge (and similarly manufactured) ones do not interfere with the air bag etc they are eligable to be used without LVVTA certs, and by default therefore should not be an issue with WOF. Relevant info can be obtained from the manufacturers if required.

How can you possibly suggest that the TJ shown is later than 2003, the shape ran from 1996 to 2007, 66% chance your guess is wrong.

LOLYF wrote:

xj wrote:Refer LVVTA, Vehicle exterior, 2-1 External projections. esp "auxillary winches" (for reference to the pedestrian friendly shroud) and further down "auxillary bars - bull bars, nudge bars"

At "auxillary bars": Quote "no LVV referral required, inservice requirements for condition and performance must be met"
As the rugged ridge (and similarly manufactured) ones do not interfere with the air bag etc they are eligable to be used without LVVTA certs, and by default therefore should not be an issue with WOF. Relevant info can be obtained from the manufacturers if required.

How can you possibly suggest that the TJ shown is later than 2003, the shape ran from 1996 to 2007, 66% chance your guess is wrong.

Just because it dosn't require cert dosn't mean it will pass a WOF they are two separate things

WRNGLR wrote:Greg

P.s how come I cant get a link to Photobucket anymore, what am I not doing or doing wrong ??? would be easier to copy and paste a pic wouldn't it

WRNGLR wrote:how did the drive home go mate , number plate was appropriate I'm picking (GAS )