Arb bumper replacement indicator lights (1 Viewer)

[JonChimpo]

What are my options when replacing broken indicator lights in an ARB front bumper?

Mine are totally corroded, and cracked lenses. Not sure I want to pay $130 for ARB replacements.

Interesting, even as corroded as they are, they still work.

Thank you,

 

[jonheld]

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[jjdeneen918]

The width of the openings on the ARB are 5.25”.
I opened up those openings slightly & installed amber 6” LED off-road lights.

 

[lumbee1]

My lights burned out in less than a year. I ripped out the guts and put in some mini-LED light bars. I built some aluminum spacers to go behind the light and keep it parallel to the amber lens. The lights are waterproof already so shouldn't have any issues.

 

[devo]

@JonChimpo

I have a new pair in a box I’ll sell for way less than $130

PM if interested

 

[devo]

@jjdeneen918
@lumbee1

You mind sharing some part numbers ?

 

[JonChimpo]

The width of the openings on the ARB are 5.25”.
I opened up those openings slightly & installed amber 6” LED off-road lights.

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That’s bad ass!

 

[lumbee1]

@jjdeneen918
@lumbee1

You mind sharing some part numbers ?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087JMB616

I paid $17.99 for the pair back in 2021

I shaved down the light body to fit in the housing with some tension.

 

[JonChimpo]

My lights burned out in less than a year. I ripped out the guts and put in some mini-LED light bars. I built some aluminum spacers to go behind the light and keep it parallel to the amber lens. The lights are waterproof already so shouldn't have any issues.

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That’s awesome! Great idea.

 

[jjdeneen918]

@jjdeneen918
@lumbee1

You mind sharing some part numbers ?

I went with the Black Oak LED light bars.

I utilized 2 6” light bars for the ARB indicator housings & a 20” dual row light bars across the grill opening.

They come complete with wiring harness, switch, relay, ect. IP69 waterproof. Veteran owned company out of Florida.

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[ikarus]

I went with the Black Oak LED light bars.

I utilized 2 6” light bars for the ARB indicator housings & a 20” dual row light bars across the grill opening.

They come complete with wiring harness, switch, relay, ect. IP69 waterproof. Veteran owned company out of Florida.

6 Inch Single Row LED Light Bar | Affordable LED Light Bars

Barely noticeable during the day, this 6 inch single row light bar will be hard to ignore once on. Buy this affordable curved light bar with an IP69K rating.

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Thanks for sharing this setup, I'm gonna copy you. Light bars just showed up today.

Which brackets did you use?

 

[jjdeneen918]

Thanks for sharing this setup, I'm gonna copy you. Light bars just showed up today.

Which brackets did you use?

I utilized the brackets in a forward mount set up. The 2 holes on each side were flush with the backside of the ARB bumper. (You can see the stainless bolts going through the bumper in my photos.)

I did need to cut off the tab on the other side of the bracket to fit it behind the bumper. A quick cut with my angle grinder made quick work of it.

The clearance area behind the bumper, to tighten the nuts was pretty cramped, but was doable. Gorilla sized hands would make it more difficult for sure.

 

[lumbee1]