ARB bumper is sagging

5280Hawk · 12-11-07, 09:02 AM

I noticed yesterday that it is lower off the fender on one side. Bolts seem to be tight.

Jacket · 12-11-07, 11:52 AM

Did you crash into something, or slam it on some rocks? Did you install it yourself, and if so, did you drill out and install the 2 extra bolts per side that install once the final mounting position is set.

Mines taken a few shots, and seems to be holding steady in position.

5280Hawk · 12-11-07, 04:11 PM

I got hit a while back - a car rear ended me into another truck. The bar has been taken off since then and the winch was installed.

I didn't put the extra bolts in so maybe i will take it off, adjust it and try adding those bolts.

It's about a 1/2" to 5/8" off the fender on the passenger side and only 1/4" on the driver side.

5280Hawk · 12-11-07, 04:13 PM

Hey and Jacket - I really hope to see a SIX-ZERO in that sig in the future.

Jacket · 12-12-07, 08:49 AM

Well more than likely it'll be 40. I'm a big fan of the wagons, but since I already have a pretty big hauler with the Tacoma, a 40 would be a nice compliment. But you never know....

IIRC - the first set of bolts to secure the bracket to the bumper were threaded through elongated holes in the bracket to allow for up/down adjustment of the bumper. The final two (per bracket) were supposed to be drilled to secure the bumper in its final mounting place.

offroad_nomad · 12-12-07, 10:27 AM

Are you saying the gap between the ARB and your truck's front end is increasing? Such as the space created with the addition of my TJM:

5280Hawk · 01-03-08, 08:06 AM

Got to looking under there and Found that the Bolts had Loosened on one side and If i yanked up on the bumper, the gap went away. Now when i have some time i will go in and drill the holes for those extra bolts. Problem Solved!

12-11-07, 09:02 AM	#1
5280Hawk IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 998	ARB bumper is sagging I noticed yesterday that it is lower off the fender on one side. Bolts seem to be tight. __________________ - 1983 FJ60 - 229K 2.5" Man-a-fre HD leaf springs, HFS shocks 4runner Calipers, 4.11 thirds 33x10.50MT's Wilderness Roof Rack CORN TACO - DD - 2005 Tacoma Double cab with Ethanol full flex converter ARB Front bumper w. warn winch and PIAA lights 3" Toy Tec Lift Rock-tec rear bumper

12-11-07, 11:52 AM	#2
Jacket IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado TLCA# 17718 Posts: 125	Did you crash into something, or slam it on some rocks? Did you install it yourself, and if so, did you drill out and install the 2 extra bolts per side that install once the final mounting position is set. Mines taken a few shots, and seems to be holding steady in position. __________________ 2006 Tacoma, slightly built 1976 FJ40

12-11-07, 04:11 PM	#3
5280Hawk IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 998	I got hit a while back - a car rear ended me into another truck. The bar has been taken off since then and the winch was installed. I didn't put the extra bolts in so maybe i will take it off, adjust it and try adding those bolts. It's about a 1/2" to 5/8" off the fender on the passenger side and only 1/4" on the driver side. __________________ - 1983 FJ60 - 229K 2.5" Man-a-fre HD leaf springs, HFS shocks 4runner Calipers, 4.11 thirds 33x10.50MT's Wilderness Roof Rack CORN TACO - DD - 2005 Tacoma Double cab with Ethanol full flex converter ARB Front bumper w. warn winch and PIAA lights 3" Toy Tec Lift Rock-tec rear bumper

12-11-07, 04:13 PM	#4
5280Hawk IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 998	Hey and Jacket - I really hope to see a SIX-ZERO in that sig in the future. __________________ - 1983 FJ60 - 229K 2.5" Man-a-fre HD leaf springs, HFS shocks 4runner Calipers, 4.11 thirds 33x10.50MT's Wilderness Roof Rack CORN TACO - DD - 2005 Tacoma Double cab with Ethanol full flex converter ARB Front bumper w. warn winch and PIAA lights 3" Toy Tec Lift Rock-tec rear bumper

12-12-07, 08:49 AM	#5
Jacket IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado TLCA# 17718 Posts: 125	Well more than likely it'll be 40. I'm a big fan of the wagons, but since I already have a pretty big hauler with the Tacoma, a 40 would be a nice compliment. But you never know.... IIRC - the first set of bolts to secure the bracket to the bumper were threaded through elongated holes in the bracket to allow for up/down adjustment of the bumper. The final two (per bracket) were supposed to be drilled to secure the bumper in its final mounting place. __________________ 2006 Tacoma, slightly built 1976 FJ40

12-12-07, 10:27 AM	#6
offroad_nomad IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA TLCA# 14082 Posts: 103	Are you saying the gap between the ARB and your truck's front end is increasing? Such as the space created with the addition of my TJM: __________________ Ian '01 4Runner - An Evolving Expedition and Search and Rescue Response Vehicle SAR Field Team Leader - Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group Last edited by offroad_nomad; 12-12-07 at 10:34 AM.

01-03-08, 08:06 AM	#7
5280Hawk IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 998	Got to looking under there and Found that the Bolts had Loosened on one side and If i yanked up on the bumper, the gap went away. Now when i have some time i will go in and drill the holes for those extra bolts. Problem Solved! __________________ - 1983 FJ60 - 229K 2.5" Man-a-fre HD leaf springs, HFS shocks 4runner Calipers, 4.11 thirds 33x10.50MT's Wilderness Roof Rack CORN TACO - DD - 2005 Tacoma Double cab with Ethanol full flex converter ARB Front bumper w. warn winch and PIAA lights 3" Toy Tec Lift Rock-tec rear bumper

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