ARB from 4WP

[SOCALFJ]

I just picked up mine from manafre on friday.. they had one left only... 2 on order.

 

[LandCrusher'70]

Yes, a safari snorkel. They aren't being discontinued. Coming out of production means that they're finishing up a batch of production to fill backorders and restock.

Ah. : whew :
That really wouldn't make sense anyway, now would it?

 

[firetruck41]

Cruiser karma, for not ordering from one of the many Cruiserhead vendors!

 

[LandCrusher'70]

Cruiser karma, for not ordering from one of the many Cruiserhead vendors!

Ha! Yeah well . . . 4WP was having a sale. It was cheaper there than anywhere else. Trust me, I would've preferred buying from someone else.

 

[IdahoDoug]

Got two of them from Kurt here on the list in August (Cruiser Outfitters). They both came on time, and in perfect shape. Bonus: Kids had a riot with the HUGE cardboard boxes they come in.

DougM

 

[TX_TLC]

Ha! Yeah well . . . 4WP was having a sale. It was cheaper there than anywhere else. Trust me, I would've preferred buying from someone else.

1. Great Service
2. Fast Shipping
3. Lowest Price


You can pick any two....but not all three. So no complaining.

 

[GXO]

the old fast good cheap (pick two) triangle.

I love project management methodologies applied to real world problems

 

[LandCrusher'70]

Honestly, if the bumber had been in good shape first time 'round, 4WPs would've meet all three conditions (this time).

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Most ARB bumpers aren't stocked at retailers. They're drop shipped directly from ARB in WA, so if you want to blame someone, blame ARB!

I don't think thats a fair judgement... I try and stock as much of the ARB/OME stuff as I can keep on the shelf. I don't think ARB is at fault for a retailer selling something they don't have. We've been dealing with ARB for ~15 years now, they do a pretty good job of knowing what they have in stock

 

[alia176]

I don't think thats a fair judgement... I try and stock as much of the ARB/OME stuff as I can keep on the shelf. I don't think ARB is at fault for a retailer selling something they don't have. We've been dealing with ARB for ~15 years now, they do a pretty good job of knowing what they have in stock

You're correct sir. I should've said that most "non landcruiser/toyota freak vendors" don't stock ARB bumpers for our vehicles Sorry!

With that said, if the bumper that's inside the crate is damaged, chances are it didn't take place at the retailer or re-shipper. It probably took place at the plant before being shipped over the pond. However, this is a rarity and not the rule. I don't think retailers are opening up the crates from ARB, inspecting them and then re-crate them.

I've received two ARB bumpers over the course of a few years and they were in great shape and packed excellently.

 

[sleeoffroad]

Actually the bumpers are boxes in Seattle. The bumpers are shipped in bulk to the US.

 

[LandCrusher'70]

Finally got the ARB back. Only a month later . . .

The carton on this one was different than the first. It had ARB markings and stickers on it. I would say, definitely boxed at a different location. The bumper was in perfect shape.

BTW: The ARB went on without any hammering, bending, or drilling (hole expanding). It was a perfect fit.

Glad this is over with. Now on to the next “project”.