ARB Bull Bar Install LIVE....NOW....Watch... - Page 2

Gilead · 05-25-06, 01:29 PM

That's all she wrote for this install. Maybe we can do a LIVE install on your favorite FJ accessory in the future. What might that be? Watch for the Warn Winch install soon. Looks like it might be the 9.5xp. Look for a review later after we drive it with th Bull Bar and IPF's. Thanks to ALL for checking this thread out.

BrentC · 05-25-06, 01:55 PM

How can I get my hands on the ARB Bull Bar for the New FJ? I was told it would be late this year. How much dlvd to Oregon?

Gilead · 05-25-06, 02:53 PM

The ARB Bull Bar is on BACK ORDER with every distributor. ARB just received about 120 bars this past Monday. There will be another shipment in late June to early July(about 100 bars or so) These too are pre-sold to distibutors and their customer's. Your best bet to get a Bull Bar this year is to place an order with any ARB distributor...get on the list of back orders and when they arrive at ARB they will fill the orders of those whom have placed orders with distrubutors...

valkyrie610 · 05-25-06, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilead

However, we have just encountered our first dislike for the BB. They want us/you to cut the end off of the inner splash guard! This seems rather odd. There is not a replacement panel of any sort for this area below the BB. It is meant to be left open to see the mounting brackets and stock body mounts. Yeah, it may be picky, but it seems to be a big hole/gap. We have our fabricator looking at it now. Maybe a quick sheet metal cover is in the future....

It's not really a big deal, try trimming it like this:

Also, BTW, for best appearance, we use a black satin spray paint on the color areas of the lower fender flange and the body mount… (NOT like the picture above

) it’s a little touch that really makes a difference.

Congrats on your install!

BC_FJC · 05-25-06, 03:46 PM

Thanks for the post... Hope my bumper is one off this last shipment.

sbechtold · 05-25-06, 10:09 PM

Man-A-Fre has received their ARB bumpers and has started calling customers on their pre-order list. They are going to start shipping them out tomorrow. At least mine ships out tomorrow, so I assume they are shipping a bunch out. I assume that other distributors have received their bumpers and are starting to ship them as well.

k_os · 05-26-06, 02:03 PM

If anybody wants my op on the Pre-order list.. you can have it.. first one to PM me gets it... I don't have the funds to buy it right now.. just putting it out there.

valkyrie610 · 05-26-06, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbechtold

I assume that other distributors have received their bumpers and are starting to ship them as well.

Correct... all shipped

cactusjk · 05-31-06, 04:18 PM

A couple questions on the ARB skid plate:

1. Do I have to remove the optional front skid plate I have?

2. If so, do I need to put the original factory plate on or does the ARB make up for that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilead

Okay, here is the "skip plate" that provide. This leaves a GREAT DEAL to be DESIRED. It is not even close to the original in gage/quality. Now, we would try to re-install the original, but to keep things going, we will install the ARB plate....

TexasBadlands · 06-01-06, 02:20 AM

I can't totally envision the splash guards, but you might take a heat gun and warm them to the point of moulding them a different way and reconnecting them??? Does this make sense?

The bumper looks great, and so do the lights.

valkyrie610 · 06-01-06, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjk

A couple questions on the ARB skid plate:

1. Do I have to remove the optional front skid plate I have?

2. If so, do I need to put the original factory plate on or does the ARB make up for that?

1. Yup
2. ARB has one

TexasBadlands · 06-01-06, 09:45 AM

Is the ARB bumper Steel, or Alluminum??? I am hoping steel so I can weld stuff onto it as needed.... Not holding my breath.......

valkyrie610 · 06-01-06, 12:48 PM

Steel.

sbechtold · 06-02-06, 05:53 PM

How is the ride height? Did installing the ARB Bull Bar drop the front end at all?

Do you expect the addition of a winch to drop the front end enough to warrant installing stiffer springs (i.e. 886's)?

From reading your other posts you have the OME 885 springs installed on the front. I installed an ARB + Warn M8000 on stock suspension and it dropped the front end (which I expected). I have a set of 886's on order to compensate for the ARB + Winch.

valkyrie610 · 06-02-06, 06:10 PM

Hope you're getting the new 886's

I am sticking with the (realtively) proven 885's for now.

When you figure the Prado weighs about 200# more than the FJC, the reality matches the math.

Bumper and winch (steel cable) drops stock suspension about 1/2", barely budges the OME 885's.

sbechtold · 06-02-06, 06:35 PM

I believe they are the new ones that are currently on their way over via boat from AU. I'll make sure to ask. Thanks!

My FJ is more than an inch lower with the ARB bumper + Warn M8000 winch (synthetic cable). I was originally considering the 885's. However, the ARB folks in WA said that they are recommending 886's for those people that have bull bars with a winch. I just don't want the front to be to stiff/harsh.

valkyrie610 · 06-02-06, 06:46 PM

You'll be the first to know.

sebo4wd · 06-06-06, 10:15 PM

What type of fog lights fit into the pre-existing holes in the blinker area of the bumper?? Just installed dad's and gonna get the lights next. Thanks.

05-25-06, 01:29 PM	#31
Gilead IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2003 TLCA# 1272 Posts: 85	That's all she wrote for this install. Maybe we can do a LIVE install on your favorite FJ accessory in the future. What might that be? Watch for the Warn Winch install soon. Looks like it might be the 9.5xp. Look for a review later after we drive it with th Bull Bar and IPF's. Thanks to ALL for checking this thread out. Attached Images __________________ TLCA#1272

05-25-06, 02:53 PM	#33
Gilead IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2003 TLCA# 1272 Posts: 85	The ARB Bull Bar is on BACK ORDER with every distributor. ARB just received about 120 bars this past Monday. There will be another shipment in late June to early July(about 100 bars or so) These too are pre-sold to distibutors and their customer's. Your best bet to get a Bull Bar this year is to place an order with any ARB distributor...get on the list of back orders and when they arrive at ARB they will fill the orders of those whom have placed orders with distrubutors... __________________ TLCA#1272

05-25-06, 03:46 PM	#35
BC_FJC IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC TLCA# 16085 Posts: 685	Thanks for the post... Hope my bumper is one off this last shipment. __________________ Drew '07 Voodoo Blue FJ Crusier with a few upgrades Photos

05-26-06, 02:03 PM	#37
k_os IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 392	If anybody wants my op on the Pre-order list.. you can have it.. first one to PM me gets it... I don't have the funds to buy it right now.. just putting it out there. __________________ 07 FJC 33" STTs, OME lift

06-01-06, 02:20 AM	#40
TexasBadlands IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 256	I can't totally envision the splash guards, but you might take a heat gun and warm them to the point of moulding them a different way and reconnecting them??? Does this make sense? The bumper looks great, and so do the lights. __________________ 2007 6-Speed Toyota FJ Cruiser 2002 Land Rover Discovery II 1978 Toyota FJ-40 Cruiser I UNDERSTAND THE JEEP THING, THAT'S WHY I DON'T OWN ONE.

05-25-06, 01:55 PM	#32
BrentC IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 3	How can I get my hands on the ARB Bull Bar for the New FJ? I was told it would be late this year. How much dlvd to Oregon?

05-25-06, 10:09 PM	#36
sbechtold IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 176	Man-A-Fre has received their ARB bumpers and has started calling customers on their pre-order list. They are going to start shipping them out tomorrow. At least mine ships out tomorrow, so I assume they are shipping a bunch out. I assume that other distributors have received their bumpers and are starting to ship them as well.

06-01-06, 09:45 AM	#42
TexasBadlands IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 256	Is the ARB bumper Steel, or Alluminum??? I am hoping steel so I can weld stuff onto it as needed.... Not holding my breath....... __________________ 2007 6-Speed Toyota FJ Cruiser 2002 Land Rover Discovery II 1978 Toyota FJ-40 Cruiser I UNDERSTAND THE JEEP THING, THAT'S WHY I DON'T OWN ONE.

06-01-06, 12:48 PM	#43
valkyrie610 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas TLCA# 14572 Posts: 1,644	Steel. __________________ Toyota Trail Riders

06-02-06, 05:53 PM	#44
sbechtold IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 176	How is the ride height? Did installing the ARB Bull Bar drop the front end at all? Do you expect the addition of a winch to drop the front end enough to warrant installing stiffer springs (i.e. 886's)? From reading your other posts you have the OME 885 springs installed on the front. I installed an ARB + Warn M8000 on stock suspension and it dropped the front end (which I expected). I have a set of 886's on order to compensate for the ARB + Winch.

06-02-06, 06:10 PM	#45
valkyrie610 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas TLCA# 14572 Posts: 1,644	Hope you're getting the new 886's I am sticking with the (realtively) proven 885's for now. When you figure the Prado weighs about 200# more than the FJC, the reality matches the math. Bumper and winch (steel cable) drops stock suspension about 1/2", barely budges the OME 885's. __________________ Toyota Trail Riders

06-02-06, 06:35 PM	#46
sbechtold IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 176	I believe they are the new ones that are currently on their way over via boat from AU. I'll make sure to ask. Thanks! My FJ is more than an inch lower with the ARB bumper + Warn M8000 winch (synthetic cable). I was originally considering the 885's. However, the ARB folks in WA said that they are recommending 886's for those people that have bull bars with a winch. I just don't want the front to be to stiff/harsh.

06-02-06, 06:46 PM	#47
valkyrie610 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas TLCA# 14572 Posts: 1,644	You'll be the first to know. __________________ Toyota Trail Riders

06-06-06, 10:15 PM	#48
sebo4wd IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jonesboro, GA Posts: 117	What type of fog lights fit into the pre-existing holes in the blinker area of the bumper?? Just installed dad's and gonna get the lights next. Thanks. __________________ 1989 FJ62: 33x12.50s, 350, 700-R4, ARB front, custom rear bumper, and a few other mods. 1972 FJ40: BONE STOCK!! My next project after college graduation. SEE THESE RIDES: http://photos.yahoo.com/sebo4wd

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