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Never again, ARB

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tdavis5f15, Nov 29, 2018.

  1. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:19 PM
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    4x4Runner

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    I’ve done 3 ARB installs, took time when doing it yourself but I’ve never had an issue with them. Only cutting I had to do was with the balance on the old 2010 4Runner
     
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  2. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:20 PM
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    here4cake

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    I've heard the same thing many times. Just wait until it starts breaking its own brackets and/or damaging the truck.
     
  3. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:21 PM
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    Ronzio

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    CBI was your first choice...I can see why you’ll never buy ARB again that’s good logic.
     
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  4. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:22 PM
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    I'm just here for the ensuing :crapstorm: storm.

    Continue...
     
  5. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:23 PM
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    whiteyotaguy

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    Sounds like you should have bought a CBI or other visually appealing bumper.
     
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  6. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:26 PM
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    MikeyMcFly

    MikeyMcFly This is heavy, Doc.

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    I've got the broken truck photos to prove it.
     
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  7. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:26 PM
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    4x4Runner

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    Eh?
     
  8. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:28 PM
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    socalexpeditions

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    Just saying, ARB is one of, if not the MOST tested and used bumper out there. I dont think any other company comes close in the market worldwide. The overland scene is completely different.

    https://expeditionportal.com/arb-bumper-review/
     
  9. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:29 PM
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    MikeyMcFly

    MikeyMcFly This is heavy, Doc.

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    [​IMG]Crash by Mike M, on Flickr

    Dude crossed the center line and drilled me. I was probably doing 25 MPH at least when he hit me. I'm still salty.
     
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  10. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:30 PM
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    I think any bumper with an extra foot hanging off the front will do well in impact testing lol
     
  11. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:34 PM
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    Looks like you need a new truck for your bumper.
     
  12. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:35 PM
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    MikeyMcFly

    MikeyMcFly This is heavy, Doc.

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    Bumper and truck were toast. I hopped out and was completely fine. I shudder to think how far up the side of the truck he'd have gone if I didn't have it. His complete driverside strut tower was gone.
     
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  13. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:38 PM
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    34D005EA-7327-4F88-8CA9-8729E44BF5A9.jpg Nothing wrong with a big nose :popcorn:
     
  14. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:40 PM
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    Could have been substantially worse, looks like the bumper did what it was supposed to and diverted the force down and under the truck.
     
  15. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:40 PM
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    ARB IS RRRRRRAAAACCCCCCCIIIIISSSSTTTTTTT
     
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  16. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:41 PM
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    Correction. Fab four and their approach angle reducing bumpers are by far the fugliest.
     
  17. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:46 PM
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    Brace yourself for soon being called an ARB fan boy. I’m already getting prepared.

    Apparently if you have multiple good experiences with a company and continue to support them, you’re a fanboy and nothing you says counts.
     
  18. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:49 PM
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    Lump me into that group then...
     
  19. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:50 PM
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    Well, those are the bro-est thing I've ever seen.
     
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  20. Nov 29, 2018 at 8:51 PM
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    Haha I’ve had some issues with arb but every single time they have come through in a very positive way. Out doing themselves every time.
     
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