For those with a 2.5 Gen and an ARB bumper, does this look right or is something off?

these are the reasons i like it^

 

You do you bro! I'll keep my mouth hushed!

 

There are so many limited options and keeping any part of my current front bumper is sadly not a long term option

 

Pretty much all the front supports, didn't cut the grill though. I took the bumper off, because of how much I had to cut and trim, replaced all the parts with oem parts.

 

I didn't have to cut anything.

 

I’d avoid ARB bumpers..
-heavy
-poor clearance compared to just about any other bumper on the market
-more difficult to install than single piece bumpers
- 33 inch tires will rub the bumper
- 2012-2015 bumpers are even larger and you need to cut the oem bumper or modify a 05-11 bumper to fit on a 12-15 truck

my truck 8 years ago had one


Would go with relentless, BAMF, all pro, CBI, or just about any of the competitors before getting another ARB unless it’s used and costs $300

 

It seems nobody can actually show the real documented weight on one and that makes me super hesitant.

i refuse to spend $3000 for a bumper just to get aluminum. Thats insane.

i would like the least amount of weight but still maintain full hoops. Arb seemed like the only option in that category.

keeping my stock bumper is not an option. Its totaled. The previous owner ruined it completely. I knew I wanted to replace it when i bought the truck so i didnt pay any mind to it.

i appreciate the help and insight!

 

An ARB bumper adds 133lbs to the truck. I weighed everything I took off and added when I put mine on. It gives me plenty of clearance for my needs and I think it looks much better than the other options.

 

I didn't cut a thing on my 2012 bumper to make my 05-11 ARB bumper fit. I still have my OEM bumper laying around and its still in one piece.

 

Weirdly the allpro aluminum is cheap with the full hoops rn. Considering getting one myself

 

$2500 with powdercoat

 

I would get it bare and rattle can or take it somewhere yourself to get it coated.
Their powdercoat is overpriced and I would expect the finish to get scratched or chipped in shipping
Also I think 4WP is a a vendor for allpro, when I got mine I went to their store and paid for it and did not have to pay to have it shipped to their store

 

I dont think i have one anywhere close but i bet i could get it coated locally, i’d just have to arrange it ahead of time

 

Those nonARB bumpers have pretty thin sections under the headlights. I question the amount of on-road protection they actually will provide in an accident. I think they leave the front knuckles exposed. Probably great for rocky trails, not so much for dodging knuckle heads

 

Aluminum bumper for $1,500, bare metal? No thanks.

ARB Deluxe Bar (#3423140), made of steel, powder-coated & ready to install, $1,119? Yes please.

https://toysfortrucks.com/arb-usa-3423140-front-deluxe-bull-bar-winch-mount-bumper

(Screenshot for posterity. In 5 years the price will probably be $2,715.)