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I want an ARB bumper...should I?

Discussion in 'Armor' started by uh_salt_rifle, Apr 21, 2017.

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Buy an ARB bumper

  1. Buy it

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  2. It's dumb

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  1. Jan 8, 2018 at 4:11 PM
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    swissrallyman

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    Thats insane for a 2nd gen that doesnt require any cutting. You can do it yourself in half that time. 3rd gen might take that long. Make sure to leave at least a 3/4 inch gap along your fenders. The arb intallation instructions are pretty good.
     
    swissrallyman, Jan 8, 2018
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  2. Jan 8, 2018 at 4:12 PM
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    Seems high.
     
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  3. Jan 8, 2018 at 8:30 PM
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    Wow- litterally just got a little chubby here! Did you do the install yourself?
     
    Heliguy, Jan 8, 2018
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  4. Jan 8, 2018 at 8:36 PM
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    Yeah, need to start saving my pennies again. Godamnit. 004-arb-tacoma-bull-bar.jpg 004-arb-tacoma-bull-bar.jpg ARB_2016_Toy_Taco_pre_SEMA-8.jpg facebook_insta_1.jpg ARB_2016_Toy_Taco_pre_SEMA-42.jpg
     
    Heliguy, Jan 8, 2018
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  5. Jan 9, 2018 at 11:19 AM
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    I think ARB says its 4 hours. I would take it to a body shop. I think they're retail rate are $45-55.
     
    Toy4Lyfe, Jan 9, 2018
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  6. Jan 9, 2018 at 6:34 PM
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    uh_salt_rifle

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    Yeah, I had my brother help.
     
    uh_salt_rifle, Jan 9, 2018
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  7. Jan 9, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    uh_salt_rifle

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    uh_salt_rifle [OP] High velocity lead dispenser

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    There are also good YouTube install videos.
     
    uh_salt_rifle, Jan 9, 2018
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  8. Jan 9, 2018 at 7:14 PM
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    2nd gen 2013-2015 re-uses a top portion of the oem bumper to fill the gap. So there is additional bumper prep/cutting required.
     
    euroshowoff, Jan 9, 2018
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  9. Jan 13, 2018 at 4:14 PM
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    I got my bumper installed now I have some questions about hooking up the lights if anyone has experience with these please shot me a pm for my phone number so I can ask a few questions.
     
    503MIKE, Jan 13, 2018
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  10. Feb 3, 2018 at 3:42 AM
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    uh_salt_rifle

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    I still haven’t hooked up the side marker lights. Been too damn busy. I need to find the proper way to wire them.
     
    uh_salt_rifle, Feb 3, 2018
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  11. Feb 3, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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    Same here
     
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  12. Feb 5, 2018 at 11:09 AM
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    So i got my ARB installed with the winch and offload lights connected and the tech who performed it had 7 hours into it total. ARB i think rec. the bumper at 4 hours then with winch and lights another few hours. I told them to take their time and not rush it as i wanted it perfect as you'd expect from the toyota dealer and it is. Hope that helps.
     
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  13. Feb 7, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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    Wasn't crazy about the arb bumper originally, but it's growing on me. Nice design
     
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  14. Feb 8, 2018 at 4:45 AM
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    Lets see some pics?
     
    euroshowoff, Feb 8, 2018
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  15. Feb 24, 2018 at 5:05 PM
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    Just installed mine. It took me about 6 hours, so I would expect a shop to be less (4 ish). Anyway, I haven’t hooked my lights up either, was thinking about paying for that part unless someone can explain it better than the instructions provided...

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    doorsidedown, Feb 24, 2018
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  16. Mar 2, 2018 at 8:57 AM
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    I just had mine installed via 4wheelparts. They had it done at round 3-3.5 hours. Did a fantastic job. I opted for the led indicators. Everything works as expected. The led indicators light up with the DRLs, and when headlights/fogs are on, there is a white led in the corners with the amber off. I'm very pleased with the installation. Even took the time to adjust the fender liners so that i have less of a chance of getting moisture up under where the lights are.

    9A176118-D734-4503-B21D-E18D32082BE4.jpg
     
    euroshowoff, Mar 2, 2018
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  18. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:02 AM
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  19. Mar 2, 2018 at 9:27 AM
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    Don't care if you like it or not, this is one hell of a bumper. Just get what you want and be happy with it. Big money item.

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  20. Mar 2, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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    Just got my CBI sliders installed a few weeks ago
     
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