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New ARB bumper install

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kilo, Sep 27, 2009.

  1. Sep 27, 2009 at 6:13 PM
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    kilo

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    Picked up my new bumper this past Friday and installed it today. For the most part it went well. Did have a hell of a time setting the light brackets and wiring the lights. After we figured out what we where doing it all fell into place. The fog light kit is ordered and should be in a few days. I will post some pics of that as well. Her are some pics of how it sits now...

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    I didn't get my tocomaworld sticker centered and need another one to
    replace this one. Should be the center of attention! HINT! HINT!
     
  2. Sep 27, 2009 at 6:15 PM
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    Krazie Sj

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    Looks centered to me.
     
  3. Sep 27, 2009 at 6:17 PM
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    Burgman

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  4. Sep 27, 2009 at 6:17 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Looks good!
     
  5. Sep 27, 2009 at 6:32 PM
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    Negative1

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    Very nice..

    Curious as to how much that bad boy weighs though :confused:
     
  6. Sep 27, 2009 at 6:49 PM
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    Railtech

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    Looks great, I like the newer styling that integrates the OEM fogs. I had one on my TJ and used a few times and saved me from trail damage. I emailed them a while back on weight. Was advised the Taco version was 121lbs shipping weight. So probably around 100lbs after you subtract the huge box and packing materials. I have an XD9000i from my prior jeep and that sucker with steel rope weighs 90 by itself.

    Not sure if the 121 is the newer style or the old style. But they look alot heavier than they are. Looks great, can't wait for pics with the fog light kit.
     
  7. Sep 27, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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    Incognito

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    Very nice!

    This is going to be my next bumper.
     
  8. Sep 27, 2009 at 6:56 PM
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    InfidelTaco

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    Hot damn that looks beastly.
     
  9. Sep 27, 2009 at 7:08 PM
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    4x4Runner

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    With the foglight inserts it looks exactly like the FJ bullbar and the lack of the rubber guards on it. I'd really like the rubber guards on the FJ bullbar.
     
  10. Sep 27, 2009 at 7:11 PM
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    JimBeam

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    looks good :thumbsup:
     
  11. Sep 28, 2009 at 8:55 AM
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    It's off about an inch to the right and BUGS me.
     
  12. Sep 28, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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    Looks good!


    I wouldn't have noticed :D
     
  13. Sep 28, 2009 at 9:25 AM
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    Bassetdad

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    looks good.....
     
  14. Sep 28, 2009 at 9:43 AM
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    sloancallaway

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    Im gunna ahave to get me one pretty soon I think it would really add to the 6 inches of lift
     
  15. Sep 28, 2009 at 10:51 AM
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    gotta love the miller highlife camo can!
     
  16. Sep 28, 2009 at 10:56 AM
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    :thumbsup:great job, looks great!:thumbsup:
     
  17. Sep 28, 2009 at 11:18 AM
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    Jomama

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    Hey Kilo, are you running a lift too? Trying to find if anyone has done the ARB with the oem suspension.
     
  18. Sep 28, 2009 at 11:28 AM
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    Shanran71

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    I ran a OEM for 12 months with my ARB ~ Liked it. Now with lift, wheels & tires....love it.
     
  19. Sep 28, 2009 at 11:42 AM
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    TRDguyKC

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    i Really like the look of the ARB and the durability..... I dont like the gap under the headlights though...
     
  20. Sep 28, 2009 at 12:28 PM
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    kilo

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    Yes, a 3" Old Man Emu lift. It should work with oem set up? May need stiffer springs?
     

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