New 4x4 Gear: AFN 4x4 & TJM Signature bullbar, & Zenith driving lights

As vast as it may be, the outback is still a wild world out there and if you plan on crossing it, always keep an eye out for any wandering fauna.

In this scenario, bullbars are an essential fitment for any 4x4, with plenty of choices available in the market. AFN 4x4 has a brand new offering for the Isuzu D-Max, whereas TJM has added a new variant to their Signature Bar series for the Toyota Prado 150. Though Zenith might not have a bullbar to offer, its new 155W LED driving light boasts the ability to pump out 6000K of 'cool daylight' to light the way ahead.

AFN 4X4 bullbar: Isuzu D-MAX (2017-onwards)

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The team at AFN have been busy, and the result is this new bullbar for Isuzu’s D-Max (2017-onwards). One of AFN’s new-gen bar designs, this unit fits the vehicle with fully moulded rubber joining panels (older-gen bars used pinch-mould rubbers that needed to be cut to fit).

The new mouldings fit the front fender and headlight areas. The bar mount system has been tweaked to offer better adjustment plus, there’s a new bash plate design, as well as integrated fog lights and indicators. There is also provision for fitment of driving lights and radio aerial. The fit and finish indicates the AFN team is looking to improve them all the time – a win-win for D-Max.

Website: www.afn4x4.com.au

TJM Signature bar: Toyota Prado 150

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TJM has followed on from the release of its Outback bar for the 150 Series Prado with this new alloy Signature Bar for the same vehicle.

The 76mm polished centre loop offers plenty of frontal protection, with the 63mm polished outer loops ensuring the big Prado’s lights are protected from potential animal strikes. The bar is winch and airbag compatible and also includes 8000kg-rated recovery points as standard.

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You can fit two aerials to the bar, and it can also be fitted with driving lights. The integrated LED fog lights and flush-mounted LED indicator and park lights are protected by polycarbonate outers. There is provision for relocation of the vehicle’s parking sensor, and the nicely styled bumperettes finish off the protective package.

Website: www.tjm.com.au

Zenith 155W LED driving light

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Two years’ worth of testing and development has resulted in this schmick new LED driving light from Zenith.

The light uses four 20-Watt extra deep dish, long-distance centre Cree LED chips, as well as 15 5-Watt spread Cree LED chips to punch out 6000K of ‘cool daylight’ per light. The result is the ideal combo of beam length and width for optimum visibility when touring at night. The lenses are ‘Total Internal Reflection’ jobbies, which help boost the total LED efficiency to 12,700 raw Lumens per light.

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The tough 8.25-inch multi-fin alloy housing keeps heat under control to ensure consistent temps, whether operating in hot or cold conditions. Add in a polycarbonate lens cover and a IP68 water- and dust-proof rating and you have a tough set of lights.

The lights are also super-versatile, owing to their ability to implement a multi-voltage power input range of nine to 32V DC to ensure compatibility with 12 and 24V batteries.

Website: www.dobinsonsprings.com