ARB Summit Bumper for 3rd Gen Tacoma!

Finding this gem solves a few riddles for me, one, how to mount a Rigid E-20" Combo LED light bar and two, a Warn Zeon 10 Platinum winch and have no mounting conflicts. As a bonus I get 2 Hi-Lift lift points to boot. I had hoped to keep everything stealth and/or hidden, it was not to be but who cares with a bumper such as this? ARB Summit Bumper

After speaking with the fine folks at ARB USA, they confirm that a matching rear bumper is in the works as well a snorkel. Too good to be true but true nonetheless. Also, it seems Slee Offroad has the lions share of these bumpers and soon a mounting plate for the ARB twin compressor for the 3rd gen Tacoma. Today started out with yard work but certainly had a high point afterwards...

 

I like the design I just hate how 80% of the bumpers for the terd gen you have to cut into the front bumper.

 

That looks awesome. I love that it's matched with the orange.

 

Not knowing for sure, but I suspect the OE bumper is removed and I see no indication that any sheet metal had to be removed.

 

It has to support a winch how else but by protruding could it do that?

 

Holy huge....

 

Interested more in the mounting plate for the compressor. Lol

 

ARB 2nd gen bumper protrude that much, but others for 2nd gens such as BruteForce fab, Pelfrey, Relentless etc.. all have it a little lower and tucked inside the front end. My brute force fab bumper only sticks out maybe 3-4" from the grille.

 

I'd say the Gen3 model has more stealth than previous years. Some of the reason ARBs stick out this far are crumple zones. ARB bumpers have replaceable crush cans to help prevent entire bumper replacement in the event of an accident among other things.

 

Get'ya one, I'm gettin' one too!

 

Any idea how long until it's out?

 

I really like the ARB, but it's pricey.

 

Just got this reply from Christo Slee

"We just completed it and the production parts have arrived, but we still have to assemble the kits and do instructions etc. We should have it in about 2 weeks ready to go.

I can enter and order if you send me your details and we will call you when they are available. No obligation, just get you in line.

Best Regards,

Christo Slee"

 

ARB is the only manufacturer who is making sure that they stay EXACTLY in line with your rig's impact chassis characteristics. I.e. they're making sure their product doesn't put you at risk. AFAIK, no other front bumper can make that claim. None. So yea, while others are drooling over the "sexier" looking front bumpers which actually put your at BIGGER risk, ARB's makes sure that your SRS operates as intended.
I'll take function over form any day of the week, folks.

 

Any idea if that is powder coated or paint for the Inferno color? I’d like to know the code for a matching Inferno powder coat.

 

I'm wanting to go with ARB with my 2018 Taco too. It's been a great bumper fr my fzj 80 Land Cruiser. My question is on weight and what suspension set up you have in the front . Does it support the weight well ? Thanks !

 

You will need heavier springs up front... I understand 650lb is the minimum and if you want a winch, 700lb. Those bumpers are stupid heavy.

 

Did you paint or powder coat your Summit bumper ?

Thanks, Dog_River