I will be putting an ARB deluxe bar on my '05 LX in the next year, but i was wondering what the opinion was about color matching the bumper color with the dark grey color that the cladding has. Or should I color match the cladding to the black exterior paint. Thoughts?
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Color matching today.
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dang that looks good! I just wonder how it would look on a black truck.
Off topic, but god damn black looks so sexy. Too bad they're hairpin scratch magnets.
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The black does look good. I just dont think that a grey bumper ( my dads idea) would look as good. Black just looks so damn good
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Currently trying to decide between a ARB Deluxe, my choice, or a ARB Sahara, my dads choice. Wanted to get the fine folks of 'mud's input on this decision. The bottom portion of both bumpers would be painted the same grey as the side cladding.
I live in deer and hog country.....as such, bullbar is the only way for me. I use the IronMan Commercial Deluxe which is almost identical to the ARB Deluxe.
The Sahara is a "cleaner" looking bumper IMO, but wouldn't protect the lights and fenders as well as the Deluxe in an animal strike situation.
I matched the Dissent Offroad bumper to the cladding and grille - Evo Gray powder from Prismatic is a very close match...
... and did a few pieces in black to tie in to the roof rack, sliders, etc.
... and did a few pieces in black to tie in to the roof rack, sliders, etc.
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Agreed. NH is deer country as well, so the bull bar is extremely helpful with Animal strikes. Plus, as a young driver, more metal is helpful, and safer.
To an extent more metal is nice. In low speed a solid bumper might help prevent some damage, but at higher speeds the bumper will transfer the energy to the next weakest leak, bending the frame without a doubt, and also transfer more energy to you, causing a higher chance of injury. That’s why I am a big fan of the aluminum bumper idea, a nice delta between strength and still yielding in the event of an accident.
Not sure that's always the case with the high speed impacts. Our Land Cruisers don't get tested much by the NHTSA because of low sales numbers. But in the one study I saw, the 100 did pretty well. Where it didn't do great was related to the front wheel/tire being pushed into the driver/passenger foot well in an offset front impact - and injuring legs. My theory - again MY theory - is that a strong bumper will distribute that load and help keep those 33 from joining us in the front seat... and taking the spot where my legs or my passenger's legs were.
A heavy duty bumper will help prevent damage, including intrusion into the passenger compartment, I totally agree with you on that. The problem is G-forces. That’s the function of the light factory bumper, it will yield in an impact, like a crumple zone in passenger vehicle, making the collision less elastic, and dissipating energy. This is the same reason why the Jeep Wrangler gets 1 star in euro crash tests, it doesn’t yield enough and puts too much stress on the passengers. Like running into a wall with a steel plate on your chest vs running into a wall with a pillow on your chest. Sorry for the big tangent.
In regards to color matching, I would say get it in black and see if you like it, then if your not happy take it off and get it coated. Black looks good on most trucks, regardless of the trim color.
In regards to color matching, I would say get it in black and see if you like it, then if your not happy take it off and get it coated. Black looks good on most trucks, regardless of the trim color.
...that looks familiar
These days it's got new tires, new front lights, new driving lights, new fog lights, new turn signals, but otherwise the same overall look.
@huboverland looks great. I am considering color-matching my cladding to match the
cashmere beige body paint. Was the painting difficult? Did you just order a spray can of touch up paint to match your main color? Was it difficult to cover everything up? Total novice here.
Color match looks very nice.
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Well the first off-road trip didn't go too well. A few new dents appeared that we have to get pulled and repainted. Will get a paint quote for the whole truck so I might end up following @kelly saad lead and go with Calvary blue.
When my bumper comes I'm going to match my bumper to the paint but paint the bull bar black (actually probably some textured bedliner) for the two-tone. Got some Galactic Grey color matching paint off Amazon along with clear coat
