Can I Have Another Amen for ARB?

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Just got out of one of the most boring OPS meetings. I see that my cell has a message. It's sereant Woo telling me that my wife had an accident. Appears some idiot shot through a red light, hitting her on the right front quarter panel.

I ran to emergency to see how she was... shaken and stirred, but in one piece minus a few bruises. She just happened to take shots of the accident in her stuper (doesn't surprise me). I took a look. Full size extra cab Z71, minus the front end. My FJ looks not so good, but all parts are on it. ARB DESTROYED the Chevy. Definitely saved my wifes life from at least a lot of pain.

My poor FJ was towed it was so bad. Sad to think I had just added my lift, tires and bumpers, but man am I glad I did now. If I end up without the FJ (totaled? Don't know yet, but most likely) I'll built another one. And for anyone THINKING about an ARB front bumper? DO IT. It may just save your life. The left side of the truck was dented. This scares me. It may have been hit so har that the motor shifted. I don't know if she is salvagable.

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Glad to hear your :princess: is Ok,

another 80 does what it is built to do.

Post up the pics when you get a breather,
 
I'll post 'em later this week... I'm still in a daze. (And I wasn't even there!) I'm dying here at work. I want my truck back! Other driver is fine, but what an a**hole. He immediately jumped out yelling it was yellow light. About 5 witnesses got out of their cars with another story. One just happened to be a CHP capitan. ; )
 
Amen.

Glad to hear the wife's OK. Post the pics so I could use them on my ARB budget petition ;)
 
Wow!! that just gave me chills, I am in process of convincing my wife on an ARB for our 4runner. This story should bring it home for me.
 
its amazing what these bumpers can take especialy rock rails for side impacts
glad to hear your wife is ok
 
My sentiments sir and good news on your wife's condition.

Please take your time and recover. Look forward to seeing the pics when you have time.
 
Do you guys think the ARB is safer than any other aftermarket add-on bumper? Is it the 'hocky goalie mask' mass of metal or just the added strength of the main beam.

The reason I ask is because I'm debating which bumper to get, and the slee is very nice, and not as bulky as the ARB ( or is the bulk part of the safety factor ). Also, rumor has it that both Metal tech and 4x4 labs are coming out with their own low-profile versions as well. Basically, will the low-pro bumpers be as 'vehicle saving' as the ARB?
 
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Do you guys think the ARB is safer than any other aftermarket add-on bumper? Is it the 'hocky goalie mask' mass of metal or just the added strength of the main beam.

The reason I ask is because I'm debating which bumper to get, and the slee is very nice, and not as bulky as the ARB ( or is the bulk part of the safety factor ). Also, rumor has it that both Metal tech and 4x4 labs are coming out with their own low-profile versions as well. Basically, will the low-pro bumpers be as 'vehicle saving' as the ARB?
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The Slee is a nice looking bumper and is by reputation great. I don't know how it does in collisions.

I live in a deer infested area. The ARB should give me better protection in case of a deer hit, due to the 'goalie Mask.' Minimizing damage from animal strikes is part of the ARB design. I own two ARB's.
 
When my daughter was hit in my truck, the low profile bumpers would have allowed some damage to get by it. The ARB totaled the other car and only left me a scratch in my black paint. The low profile bumper would have greatly reduced the damage, but based on the specific accident, I think I would have more damage.
 
Yes, that is what I was thinking as well. As much as I like the clean-ness of the low-pro bumpers, I think the ARB might be a better choice for my DD where I live. Lots of deer to contend with. Already hit one in the wifey's Passat. Since I don't do a lot of crawling, and my wheeling is more 'expidition' oriented the ARB should be a fine choice.
 
yes, it did seem to me that the consensus was that the ARB is more protection oriented, and some of the others more technical rock-crawling designs...
 
From what I hear the 4x4 Labs bumper is going to have an ARB type top half with a high clearance lower section. Maybe the best of both worlds, but no pix or drawings yet, so time will tell? Also Luke has a ton of projects going, so I wouldn't look for production units anytime soon.
 
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