ARB 40 "Catchers Mask" Bull Bar

[wesintl]

I wish i bought a catchers mask back in the day

I'd buy one in a heartbeat if arb still made them.

 

[Eshu Elegua]

Welcome to the Club..congrats
This bumper is non winch version, 2 tabs for fog lights, 1 for CB antenna( Pass side) i cut off the lower bars to improve the angle .made or south america market ( seller bring it from Costa Rica with a few BJ40)

 

[78crzr]

Alright...how much did you get it for?

You really don't want to know. I'm sure many would think I need to have my head examined as it didnt come cheap. I've wanted one since I had my last 40 back in the '02 timeframe, and told myself I'd have one on my next 40. I was disappointed to find out they were discontinued around the time I sold my last one. It did come cheaper than the knock off version quoted at $1K from the builder here in Texas.

Does anyone know what they sold for new? I'm guessing $650-$700?

 

[SouthBostonFJ40]

We all have something on our trucks that we over-paid for, just like we have something that we "stole". It all balances out in the cruiser world.

 

[SouthBostonFJ40]

Lee-

Take a look at this...looks something like the shape you were after? Too bad it won't fit a 40.


http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/2895684313.html

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[ElHefe]

Go to Harbor Freight and buy a cheap ass bender + 2 joints of 1 1/2" black pipe from McCoys + 1 Saturday afternoon + welder +2 cases of beer = the creation of your choice..... That's what I did... may not be perfect, but it has knock down power.. that's all I care about......

Awesome. Just awesome.

 

[Sea Knight]

Lee-

Take a look at this...looks something like the shape you were after? Too bad it won't fit a 40.


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Exactly. That's a Safari Guard, and that's very close to the tubing configuration I'm after.. I attempted to order one for my FJ62 several years ago. They took my order by phone, then called back a week later and said they were going out of business. I seem to have a knack for bad timing.

 

[ElHefe]

Here is a pic of mine. Stout as , and an 8274 mount to boot. Not sure if I will be keeping it or going with a newer ARB.

If you look closely, the bottom edge on the driver is turned up. That is 3/8" steel. Probably saved the truck from something serious in a previous life.

 

[SouthBostonFJ40]

Another possible candidate...

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/2894266215.html

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[lcwizard]

Lee-

Take a look at this...looks something like the shape you were after? Too bad it won't fit a 40.


SafariGard Land Rover Defender Front Winch Bumper $500 obo

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Those looked good but they buckled in the middle under heavy pulls. The shallow
top leg of the channel offered no support and the center would buckle under load.
A couple Rover guys contacted me about a redesign. I couldn't get them to drive from California and leave me their truck.

 

[Sea Knight]

Here is a pic of mine. Stout as , and an 8274 mount to boot. Not sure if I will be keeping it or going with a newer ARB.

If you look closely, the bottom edge on the driver is turned up. That is 3/8" steel. Probably saved the truck from something serious in a previous life.

Who built that bumper? It's very close to what I've been trying to describe. There was an outfit in Albuquerque that used to build a bumper that looked very similar. I think the name was Stout, but they've been out of business for years.

Dave, I know the Safari Guard bumpers weren't rugged, but I never wheeled the 62 and they were a step up from stock. In the end it made no difference since I couldn't buy one.

 

[ElHefe]

Who built that bumper? It's very close to what I've been trying to describe. There was an outfit in Albuquerque that used to build a bumper that looked very similar. I think the name was Stout, but they've been out of business for years.

Not sure on the maker. It may very well be a one off production. But the 40 spent most of it's life before me in NM, close to ABQ.

I'll be home on break in a few days and I'll take some more pictures then and post them up.

 

[lcwizard]

Dave, I know the Safari Guard bumpers weren't rugged, but I never wheeled the 62 and they were a step up from stock. In the end it made no difference since I couldn't buy one.

Were the 60 versions as expensive as the Rover units. I thought the Rover bumpers were going for 1100.00. That might have been for the LR series.

 

[lcwizard]

You really don't want to know. I'm sure many would think I need to have my head examined as it didnt come cheap. I've wanted one since I had my last 40 back in the '02 timeframe, and told myself I'd have one on my next 40. I was disappointed to find out they were discontinued around the time I sold my last one. It did come cheaper than the knock off version quoted at $1K from the builder here in Texas.

Does anyone know what they sold for new? I'm guessing $650-$700?

That sounds about right.. ten years ago when they were around. Because they moved all bumper production to Malaysia and Thailand they would probably still be within 100.00 of that. When I went on a trip with ARB's 2nd man in 2002 he told me that the cost of producing the 60 series front in their overseas factory was about 80.00 US. That was finished and boxed. I'm guessing the workers there don't have a retirement plan

 

[Sea Knight]

Were the 60 versions as expensive as the Rover units. I thought the Rover bumpers were going for 1100.00. That might have been for the LR series.

The 60/62 version was $650. I think that was in 2004? I guess they thought Rover owners were richer? Or dumber?

 

[Sea Knight]

Not sure on the maker. It may very well be a one off production. But the 40 spent most of it's life before me in NM, close to ABQ

I just remembered. The name of the shop was Stout Equipment, in Albuquerque. They specialized in fabbing front and rear bumpers for Toyotas. The owner closed his shop several years ago and moved to New York. Your bumper looks like some of his work.

Stout Equipment Rear Bumper Review Off-Road.com: Off-Road.com

 

[Weber Sarge]

Looks like it's time for a road trip Lee , come up to Illinois and I'll build you one that doesn't cover up the damned headlights . Why do they do that ?? The one safari design is acceptable but I'd like something to protect the body/turn signals without causing interference with the other idiot drivers out there ....
Sarge

 

[Sully73FJ40]

I actually have a factory bumper. The last post was about the ARB measurements

I have a factory winch bumper I think it was a dealer option. It's set up for a 8274. I bought it from Wimberley. Anyways I actually don't own it anymore since I just sold it but I could get measurements tomorrow???

 

[Sully73FJ40]

Seems like I missed out on some good bumper talk while looking for Les's hog....

 

[lcwizard]

The 60/62 version was $650. I think that was in 2004? I guess they thought Rover owners were richer? Or dumber?

everything for rovers are more money. The fewer that sell the higher the price.
Can you find an ARB for a Rover under $1000.00? No more material that the 60 or 80, just no sales numbers