ARB Bumper vs Others

[livinoffroad]

LOL You do that? Aren't you pushing against the parking pawl?

Usually only takes 6-8 inches. You have to be careful not to crawl up on the back of the little ones!;p

 

[kybishop]

I really like my ARB.

 

[WillT]

WOW! And I was an ARB guy cause my wife's TJ is solid. Bought an FJZ80 this summer and just assumed ARB, no more. Your rig is tight! thanks for the picture

 

[kybishop]

The ARB is plenty stout for what I need. Classic good looks, plenty of protection and clearance for the type of exploring I do (or wish I was doing more so...).

The recovery points can be strengthened.

 

[WillT]

ARB Front Bumper

Ok so weight was my concern also when I bought it for the TJ. On my 80 with the solid axle and 8k Warn not to concerned, the factory is no light weight

Note my weight includes Warn 8k winch

 

[FirstToy]

ARB's 'recovery tabs' are meant for a straight pull or using the hi-lift adapter that mates specifically to the bumper.
They recommend leaving the stock tow loops underneath.

As kybishop said, you can strengthen the ARB points. Someone sold tabs that doubled the thickness and they work great.

I like the ARB a lot and especially on the 80, I think it looks great and is very functional.

Slee, being the 4x4 guru, designed his for a different purpose and I thought that was very smart.
Love that one too.

 

[raynyc]

i sent them an email ti inquire on price and availability .
i'm getting my sliders and rear bumper installed next week , haven't chosen the front yet!

Surprised the Ironman Deluxe Commercial doesn't come up in more of these conversations - seems like it's comparable to the ARB, but with a better lighting kit and polyurethane bumper points for those of us who have to parallel park daily

Anyone who can share their experience with them?

http://www.ironman4x4.com/html/deluxe_commercial.html

 

[Red Oktober]

Here's my AOE...but it's a pretty serious bumper, more than just a regular upgrade

that sir .. is a seriously sweet rig ... if mine looks even half as good as yours by the time i'm done with it i'll be happy

 

[lt1fire]

IMHO if I could do anyone right now it would be a AOE, old style TJM full bumper, short bus, ARB....... and I do have an ARB and love it but I modified it

 

[WillT]

ARB's 'recovery tabs' are meant for a straight pull or using the hi-lift adapter that mates specifically to the bumper.
They recommend leaving the stock tow loops underneath.

As kybishop said, you can strengthen the ARB points. Someone sold tabs that doubled the thickness and they work great.

I like the ARB a lot and especially on the 80, I think it looks great and is very functional.

Slee, being the 4x4 guru, designed his for a different purpose and I thought that was very smart.
Love that one too.

Do you remember where you saw the recovery point beef ups? Or just go to a smart welder and let him go at it?

 

[NLXTACY]

IMHO if I could do anyone right now it would be a AOE, old style TJM full bumper, short bus, ARB....... and I do have an ARB and love it but I modified it

Its the only way to rock it!

Do you remember where you saw the recovery point beef ups? Or just go to a smart welder and let him go at it?

Read about everything you can do to an ARB:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/687943-got-my-arb-looking-mod-ideas.html