Bullbar question for the parts guys

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jmc - 11 Feb 2006 17:28 GMT

Well, I have to say it some time: Our next posting is to Australia!

Been there before, but not with my Dakota or any 4x4, so I'm quite
thrilled! However, there's the danger of roos, cattle, and the odd
camel, so I'm thinking about a bullbar.

This is why it's to the parts guys: I need to know whether or not a
bullbar for a 2001 Dakota SLT, in it's original box, is mailable through
the APO, which means it must weigh less than 70 lbs and not exceed 130"
in combined length and girth. I suspect that it isn't.

It's a common item where I'm going, so I'm not worried about getting it
installed. However, as there's not even a Chrysler dealer there, I
doubt I can order one through a local retailer that'll fit. If you
think I'm wrong about this, please let me know.

Ideas on brands are welcome. I am looking for a real bullbar, not a
"light bar". It'd be a shame to have one of the most travelled Dakotas
in existence, only to have it totaled by a roo.

jmc

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Nosey - 11 Feb 2006 20:47 GMT

> Well, I have to say it some time: Our next posting is to Australia!

Sounds like fun. Where in Australia?

> Been there before, but not with my Dakota or any 4x4, so I'm quite
> thrilled! However, there's the danger of roos, cattle, and the odd
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> jmc

Couldn't you install it before sending the truck to Australia?

Tip: You can use Google to search for "Australian only" web pages at
http://www.google.com.au/.

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jmc - 11 Feb 2006 23:53 GMT

Suddenly, without warning, Nosey exclaimed (11-Feb-06 8:47 PM):

>> Well, I have to say it some time: Our next posting is to Australia!
>
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> Couldn't you install it before sending the truck to Australia?

Nope, I'm not in Dodge country, I'm in the UK.

> Tip: You can use Google to search for "Australian only" web pages at
> http://www.google.com.au/.

I already know they don't carry Dodge parts in Australia, what would I
search for?

jmc

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Nosey - 12 Feb 2006 06:51 GMT

> Suddenly, without warning, Nosey exclaimed (11-Feb-06 8:47 PM):
>>> Well, I have to say it some time: Our next posting is to Australia!
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> Nope, I'm not in Dodge country, I'm in the UK.

I thought you already had both the truck and the bull bar at the same place
and wanted to ship both the truck and the bull bar separately.

>> Tip: You can use Google to search for "Australian only" web pages at
>> http://www.google.com.au/.
>
> I already know they don't carry Dodge parts in Australia, what would I
> search for?

Anything you would normally search for except Dodge parts.

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Ken

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jmc - 12 Feb 2006 14:22 GMT

Suddenly, without warning, Nosey exclaimed (12-Feb-06 6:51 AM):

>> Suddenly, without warning, Nosey exclaimed (11-Feb-06 8:47 PM):
>>>> Well, I have to say it some time: Our next posting is to Australia!
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> --
> Ken

Forgive me if I'm dense. I know there's bullbars in Australia, but how
would I, or the seller, have any idea if they'll fit on a Dakota? I'm
already aware I can use different Googles when looking in different
countries.

jmc

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Nosey - 12 Feb 2006 16:35 GMT

> Forgive me if I'm dense. I know there's bullbars in Australia, but
> how would I, or the seller, have any idea if they'll fit on a Dakota?
> I'm already aware I can use different Googles when looking in
> different countries.

I'd be willing to bet you can get one fabricated for your truck there. I'm
sure someone down there knows how to bend and weld tubing.

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jmc - 12 Feb 2006 21:49 GMT

Suddenly, without warning, Nosey exclaimed (12-Feb-06 4:35 PM):

>> Forgive me if I'm dense. I know there's bullbars in Australia, but
>> how would I, or the seller, have any idea if they'll fit on a Dakota?
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> I'd be willing to bet you can get one fabricated for your truck there. I'm
> sure someone down there knows how to bend and weld tubing.

Good idea. Didn't occur to me.

jmc

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