I also questioned why ARB changed the winch mount design because it seems like the separate cradle would be better. However, somebody on here from Oz (100 TD?) said the old design also had problems with the winch cradle bending under heavy pulls.
ARB Bumper Differences
- Thread starter pman
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.
This is news to me. I have heard no other complaints on this board. Anyone know of issues with vibe on the ARB combo bull bar? Really want some insight as I am just about ready to pull the trigger ordering this bumper for my '99LC...
I have not had any problems with my 03+ bull bar on my 06 lx. I do not have winch mounted on it, so i can not comment on that, but i have not had any problems with vibrations on the freeway or otherwise. I have run this with various AT, and now MT, tires without trouble... I drive 100 miles per day.
I plan to install a winch sometime and can then comment on that.
I plan to install a winch sometime and can then comment on that.
Possibly. You might be able to fit one of single row LED bars there.
A 30" bar fits perfectly on the top. This is the Rigid Industries bar with their cradle mount.
I think I have to show these pictures to our local ARB in Oz.
They keep telling that only the Sahara bar will fit the LX470.
I went to a local 4x4 shop and they said that the chassis of both the LC and the Lexus are the same. What has been confirmed by you guys.
Those with the ARB full bar and AHC, are there any saggings or issues with the additional weight?
They keep telling that only the Sahara bar will fit the LX470.
I went to a local 4x4 shop and they said that the chassis of both the LC and the Lexus are the same. What has been confirmed by you guys.
Those with the ARB full bar and AHC, are there any saggings or issues with the additional weight?
The problem with the combination bar and the LX is that the grill is attached to the hood. So when you open the hood, the grill hits the light/antenna tabs on the upper bar.
The solution is to cut the tabs off, grind it smooth, and then repaint the upper section. It is far from hard to do, but it just makes it not a simple "bolt on" job since there is some fab work to be done. Shouldn't take longer than 20 minutes, minus waiting for the paint to dry.
I have a 20 inch dual row LED light bar on the way for testing that I can verify fitment with on 98-02 and 03-07 ARBs if Nick and Steve let me play with their bumpers for an afternoon.
It will fit...it is just a matter of how it will fit.
Cheers.
ARB isn't easy to deal with over here.
If it isn't in the list, it can't be done.
They don't think outside the box.
ARB isn't easy to deal with over here.
If it isn't in the list, it can't be done.
They don't think outside the box.
They do that for liability reasons. Not because they are short sighted or trying to drive away customers. Could they be a little more flexible about it? Sure...but that opens them up to potential issues. Stupid, but it's the world we live in.
I had a similar issue with them with my Surf.
It is the same car as the 4Runner but upspec.
I ordered a bullbar and they couldn't fit it. According to them they had to modify the bar and drill holes in the chassis in order to fit the tow bar.
I took the bar from them and drove to my mechanic. It tokk him longer to drive my car in his workshop, unload the new tow bar then to install it!
No drilling or modification needed, just took the blanks off where the holes were.....
It is the same car as the 4Runner but upspec.
I ordered a bullbar and they couldn't fit it. According to them they had to modify the bar and drill holes in the chassis in order to fit the tow bar.
I took the bar from them and drove to my mechanic. It tokk him longer to drive my car in his workshop, unload the new tow bar then to install it!
No drilling or modification needed, just took the blanks off where the holes were.....
I have a 03 + Sahara bar ARB Bumper I'm getting ready to put on my 01 LX, what LED bar will fit under the Bull bar? I'm thinking just above the main bumper, not on top of or below the Bull bar. Is the bumper install a one banana or more job? I may just take it to Iron Pig to let them install it for me.
One bananna job! However, it is best if you have a second person to help you align it.
What I dont get is the cost difference!?! I can get the 00 Sahara for $1250 but the 03 is $1470, thats C R A P! Thats with the Chrome hoop and lights.......
And the guys at ARB tell me if you dont install it on the correct year bumper on the correct year vehicle it will not be warrantied......so....."but it has been done".....
And the guys at ARB tell me if you dont install it on the correct year bumper on the correct year vehicle it will not be warrantied......so....."but it has been done".....
from arbusa's warranty webpage:
So not only is my bumper installed on "the wrong vehicle" but my tire size prevents warranty? Heck the way it's written on their website, my fridge warranty is void because of my tires.
So not only is my bumper installed on "the wrong vehicle" but my tire size prevents warranty? Heck the way it's written on their website, my fridge warranty is void because of my tires.
I got a set of 03 ARB bumpers (Sahara front) without instructions and a box of bolts and hardware. The instructions on the ARB website are for the Deluxe front bumper and must be for the 99-02 bumpers because my winch mount is not as pictured. I can't figure out the right bolts, washers, nuts etc on this and could use some help.
I reused the bolts that held my tow point and tie down brackets but the bolts are too short to keep the tie down brackets. The result is pictured here with almost an inch of space between the bottom of the winch mount and the frame.
After I installed those all the way around I noticed a bracket that looks like it needs to be involved somehow:
I do not have any 10mm bolts that will fit through the chassis mount and frame horizontally but did see some long bolts that fit vertically from top to bottom but don't quite seem right. You can see it below, it's the long bolt that starts at the top of the frame rail and goes through, sticking out the bottom, just in front of the tow hook.
Any help would be appreciated.
I reused the bolts that held my tow point and tie down brackets but the bolts are too short to keep the tie down brackets. The result is pictured here with almost an inch of space between the bottom of the winch mount and the frame.
After I installed those all the way around I noticed a bracket that looks like it needs to be involved somehow:
I do not have any 10mm bolts that will fit through the chassis mount and frame horizontally but did see some long bolts that fit vertically from top to bottom but don't quite seem right. You can see it below, it's the long bolt that starts at the top of the frame rail and goes through, sticking out the bottom, just in front of the tow hook.
Any help would be appreciated.
Last edited:
Flip that bracket upside down, it fills that space between the bumper and frame.
