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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

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  1. Jun 28, 2018 at 3:07 PM
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    doorsidedown

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    Ah. No they won’t. If you get a 2.5” coilover for some reason, my 700lb coils ride great but I had no complaints on 650. Offer stands if you ever switch bro.
     
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  2. Jun 28, 2018 at 3:09 PM
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    Don't know if you're still on the fence. But do it.
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  3. Jun 28, 2018 at 4:13 PM
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    Awesome, thank you brotha! I don't have any immediate plans but it'll probably happen sooner than later. Thanks again!
     
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  4. Jun 28, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    MattCowsmasher

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    MattCowsmasher ( -_･)ᡕᠵ᠊ᡃ່࡚ࠢ࠘⸝່ࠡࠣ᠊߯᠆ࠣ࠘ᡁࠣ࠘᠊᠊ࠢ࠘

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    VIVA LA EBAY BUMPER!!!!:bananadead::bananadead::bananadead:
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    Seriously arb is the best IMHO just love the 05-11 style, 12-15 not so much makes truck look like is has a serious underbite.

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    MattCowsmasher, Jun 28, 2018
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  5. Jun 28, 2018 at 4:22 PM
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    Hahaha well played sir.
     
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    doorsidedown, Jun 28, 2018
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  6. Jun 28, 2018 at 4:22 PM
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    Thanks :fistbump:
     
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  7. Jun 28, 2018 at 4:24 PM
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    I ran 600 lb/in coils with a bare ARB and it was fine, actually the ride was pretty good. When I put a winch in it became too much. I run 650 lb/in springs now, happy with the ride and haven't sagged in 2 years now.
     
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  8. Jun 28, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    I had an ARB on my old truck for about 10 years and on my Tacoma for about 2 now. Colorado isn't the worst about road salts but things get peppered with rocks and we do get a winters. The black dulls a little (which may be the harsh sun more than anything here) but otherwise whatever finish ARB does holds up exceptionally well. Scrapes get some rust in them but it doesn't spread.
     
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  9. Jun 30, 2018 at 4:25 AM
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    Oh I did and haven't regretted it one bit, it's awesome!
     
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  10. Jul 1, 2018 at 9:11 AM
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    Picked up the bumper and installed it in my driveway yesterday. With the help of my bro it took us just under 3 hours to remove, install, and button things up. After settling it sagged 0.6" with 600lb coils. I need to decide what I want to replace the 5100/Eibach 600lb coil set up with -- any suggestions?

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  11. Jul 1, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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    If your 5100s are in good shape, grab a set of the OME 886 springs and set them to zero. Voila.

    Looks awesome!
     
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  12. Jul 1, 2018 at 9:21 AM
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    Thanks man! I put the 5100's on last Sept so they're pretty darn new still (>10k miles). That's the most cost-efficient method I've considered, but there seems to be some mixed reviews regarding issues with running OME coils on 5100s.
     
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  13. Jul 1, 2018 at 9:23 AM
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    Shouldnt be issues if it’s set at zero. But there are other coil options. My buddy has an ARB on his GX470 with 886 and 5100 and it rides niiiice.
     
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  14. Jul 1, 2018 at 9:24 AM
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    I have icons with 700lb king springs. Rides nice, but so much $$$. Wish I would have built my truck all at once. Would have saved some major cash.
     
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  15. Jul 1, 2018 at 9:35 AM
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    x2. thats exactly my setup (actually its OME 886 with OME 9000)
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    Hmm, OK. My ride quality has not suffered at all, it's the pronounced lean that's just kind of annoying so I think I'll tough it out for a bit. I'm going to spend the next few weeks deciding on a new fancy coilover set up with either 650 or 700lb coils.

    Same, dude... I'm typically pretty good with sticking to the buy-once-cry-once motto.
     
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  17. Jul 1, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    pelfrey fronts here outnumber arb by 10:1, i dont mind it. The pc on the arbs are stout, wish someone could replicate it here
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  18. Jul 6, 2018 at 9:21 PM
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    Thanks for the suggestion boys! Swapped the old Eibach coils out for 886s this evening and solved the sag. Truck feels great after a short test drive - just need to find time during the week to take her in for an alignment!

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    yep stout coils, im sitting at over 3" with them for several years with arb, winch, dual batts, etc. Always good to run the brand the bumper was built for.

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  20. Jul 7, 2018 at 4:34 AM
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    What a tremendous difference. Looks great!!

    Ageeed. Mines this close to becoming an Australian built vehicle haha
     
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