What would you expect to pay for a arb bumper install?

Got quoted almost 600 dollars for install from local offroad shop. And then 400 from another mechanic. Seems ridiculously high to me. What do y'all think? I'm prolly just gonna do it myself if that's what it costs.

 

I have a 2006 and I installed it all by my self. Install it yourself and save a lot of money !

 

I did mine on my 09 and it was easy. would have been a bit easier if I had a friend help, but doable by yourself.

 

ya. I've watched a couple how to videos and it is by no means difficult. Convenience was on my mind when I called for quotes. Think I will do it myself. 500 bucks can buy me and a buddy quite a few beers and whatever tools and time we need to get it done at home.

 

$75 per hour.

This isn't something in any mechanics flat rate book, so if they've not done one before, they are guessing at time. A body shop might give you a better answer, 'cause removal of the OE stuff is part of the deal as well.

For you DYI types, how many hours did it take you, removal and install, any special tools required? Extra bodies? etc. Give the guy some idea what he's looking at?

 

How long did it take you guys?

 

it was a few hours by myself at night.....granted my OE bumper was removed by a a highway reflector at 80 mph

 

Word. Taking th oem off takes all of 10 minutes. Thanks for the perspective fellas. Looks like it'll be my project this weekend.

 

Here we go...

 

In for after pics

 

Almost done. Still hafta position it right, wire the lights and get the winch is mounted but still need to be sorted out.

 

Anyone mount a non roller fairlead to a bumper like this? Hit a wall w it. Any insight or experience would be much appreciated.