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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

    240 vote(s)
    64.7%

  2. It's dumb

    22 vote(s)
    5.9%

  3. Other bumper

    68 vote(s)
    18.3%

  4. Pie!

    41 vote(s)
    11.1%
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  1. Apr 21, 2017 at 4:22 PM
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    jwctaco

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    ARB bumper lust, there are very nice guys.
     
    jwctaco, Apr 21, 2017
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  2. Apr 21, 2017 at 4:23 PM
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    inesshell

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    inesshell blah blah blah

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    like i tell every local that is thinking of a bumper.....doesnt matter the cost, save up and make sure its something that makes you jiz your pants when you see it.

    I get terrible gas mileage with all the armor but it always puts a smile on my face after a good trip.

    [​IMG]

    cheers :cheers:
     
    inesshell, Apr 21, 2017
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  3. Apr 21, 2017 at 5:38 PM
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    HackD

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    HackD Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum

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    HackD, Apr 21, 2017
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  4. Apr 21, 2017 at 5:56 PM
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    sparkystaco

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    Have you looked at TJM bumpers? They are comparable to ARB except the center hoop and the foglight cutouts, and the TJM's come with foglights.
     
    sparkystaco, Apr 21, 2017
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  5. Apr 21, 2017 at 6:29 PM
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    Taco de Carnista

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    Don't get the ARB is ugly as shit. now go and find a manufacturer that can tell you "your bumper will work with your airbag" nobody has done the R&D and crash test like ARB.

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    Taco de Carnista, Apr 21, 2017
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  6. Apr 21, 2017 at 6:37 PM
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    Not Enough.
    My opinion? :D

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    Fish12South, Apr 21, 2017
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  7. Apr 21, 2017 at 6:54 PM
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    MikeyMcFly

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    MikeyMcFly This is heavy, Doc.

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    Pic-1_zpstvt9fodq_d4737336413ef9a63a4c028cb7a8875e6a25f3ac.jpg

    and how it saved my bacon.

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    I'd love an ARB on my 2016, but life has intervened.
     
    MikeyMcFly, Apr 21, 2017
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  8. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:06 PM
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    Would love to know how that accident happened?
     
    TACOtrd1106, Apr 21, 2017
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  9. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:09 PM
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    MikeyMcFly

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    MikeyMcFly This is heavy, Doc.

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    A guy coming in the other direction tried to clip a corner and crossed the center line and hit me head-on but offset. Tore the front suspension off my truck, bent up the frame and my insurance company (after some arguing) totaled it.
     
    MikeyMcFly, Apr 21, 2017
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  10. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:11 PM
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    Wow that is terrible. I'm glad your okay! That bumper took the hit like a champ
     
    TACOtrd1106, Apr 21, 2017
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  11. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:20 PM
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    buy it. your adding value protection
    versatility and style to your truck
     
    Toyota Truck, Apr 21, 2017
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  12. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    KILLINTIME

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    Here's my ARBIMG_8612.jpg IMG_8670.jpg IMG_8569.jpg
     
    KILLINTIME, Apr 21, 2017
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  13. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:27 PM
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    IronPeak, Apr 21, 2017
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  14. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:27 PM
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    MikeyMcFly

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    MikeyMcFly This is heavy, Doc.

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    It really did. I sent the photo to ARB hoping maybe they'd do something cool like give me a free bumper (ha!) for my 2016 or something. They never replied though.

    It actually tore the LCA in half. I walked away though with nothing but a half day or so of soreness, and a ton of sadness losing that truck.
     
    MikeyMcFly, Apr 21, 2017
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  15. Apr 21, 2017 at 7:30 PM
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    I just installed my ARB with fog cut outs and the arb fogs. Paid $891.79 new to my door... loved that discount. :bananadance:

    Besides hacking the stock bumper on the '12+ which is far easier than one would think, it was an easy install. FYI, the bumper chunk slips behind the ARB, so measure 4" from the top lip to the fogs, tape a straight line and hack away. It doesn't need to be perfect because you never see the cut edge.

    If you have ARB lust, there is nothing that is going to come close to it for fit, finish, and protection. I had options for anything I wanted to buy, and build, as I have everything needed to make my own in the garage. I chose the arb because there was little I could have improved upon to make it my ideal.

    The bumper with a TJM Stealth 12k dropped my TX Baja Pro suspension .5" left and .25" on he right. That is 650lb springs. So be prepared to loose some height. I am planning on swapping out 700lb springs in the not so distant future to accommodate the added spare battery and roof rack.
     
    corprin, Apr 21, 2017
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  16. Apr 22, 2017 at 5:17 AM
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    Ok! Care the share where you got that big of a discount? I'm another luster of the ARB...
     
    vssman, Apr 22, 2017
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  17. Apr 22, 2017 at 6:48 AM
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    Do it

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    Someone owed me a favor.
     
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  19. Apr 22, 2017 at 1:18 PM
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    That was a great deal.
     
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  20. Apr 22, 2017 at 3:35 PM
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