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Bludozer
SILVER Star
Why would you want to buy the non-winch version? Are you absolutely positive you will not want a winch at any point?
There are a million different vendors to buy it from if you are set on it though. Personally I'd just call up cruiser outfitters but there are lots of other good choices as well. Prices will likely be similar. Just do a bit of research with the search function, there are a billion threads on topics like this.
There are a million different vendors to buy it from if you are set on it though. Personally I'd just call up cruiser outfitters but there are lots of other good choices as well. Prices will likely be similar. Just do a bit of research with the search function, there are a billion threads on topics like this.
DirtScaresMe
Trouble Maker
Look around at other vendors too. ARB is the big name but Slee, Bump It Off Road, and others make some nice (better?) gear.
Trail gear / Rock Defense makes a relatively inexpensive front bumper. Looks are a bit polarizing and there aren't any non-winch versions. They do have options with or without a stinger though. Not affiliated in any way, just adding to the list of other vendors.
Flank
American by Birth, Texan by the grace of God.
Cheap is relative. I agree the non winch version is better looking if you don't plan on ever having a winch. You'll have to shop ARB dealers for the price plus shipping, unless you have a local dealer. Best odds that your local dealer may not be the *cheapest* but may save you $ on shipping. If you are not a TLCA member, join and get a TLCA discount from many sellers. But that $35 for the membership and a great mag might put you over the threshold of cheap.
You are asking for a lazy hack on a commodity product. The best place is a reputable seller that supports the LC community and perhaps is local. The cheapest is Google.
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Man at Bar to server: Waitress, which is cheaper, the bottle of Bud or the Draft?
Server: You.
You are asking for a lazy hack on a commodity product. The best place is a reputable seller that supports the LC community and perhaps is local. The cheapest is Google.
See also:
Man at Bar to server: Waitress, which is cheaper, the bottle of Bud or the Draft?
Server: You.
I buy everything I can from the vendors on Mud but 4 Wheel Parts offers the 80-series ARB bumper at a price that cannot be beat. I have to agree with bulldozer. It may make sense to you now to buy one without a winch portal but down the line you are going to be sorry you didn't buy one with the winch slot.
LINUS
Waiting for the Great Pumpkin
You might get lucky & score one used off your CL, offerup, etc.
It's not unheard of to see one there, normally a winch version as people generally buy the bumper to mount a winch, but if you know you don't need or want one I get it.
If you see one used it may be a good enough deal to put up with a winch mount, maybe cut the roller fairlead off to flush it up. I did that & frankly seeing the slots they use to locate it (see better on backside) helps detatch it cleanly rather than just going at it with a cutting disc.
If new is the only way, not sure who does the winchless, ARB USA is local to me IIRC, you may need to give a ring their way & ask who a vendor is who does the winchless.
Edit : Only reason I cut off my roller fairlead was going Hawse & flush the front up.
It's not unheard of to see one there, normally a winch version as people generally buy the bumper to mount a winch, but if you know you don't need or want one I get it.
If you see one used it may be a good enough deal to put up with a winch mount, maybe cut the roller fairlead off to flush it up. I did that & frankly seeing the slots they use to locate it (see better on backside) helps detatch it cleanly rather than just going at it with a cutting disc.
If new is the only way, not sure who does the winchless, ARB USA is local to me IIRC, you may need to give a ring their way & ask who a vendor is who does the winchless.
Edit : Only reason I cut off my roller fairlead was going Hawse & flush the front up.
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When i bought my 96 80 series in 2012 the previous owner bought it new and had this bumper installed. 21 years late this bumper is still in A1 condition. It is expensive but by the looks of it , it should outlive the vehicle.
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I agree. I prefer to support local and or small businesses that support my hobbies. But if you're not near a local MUD vender get it thru 4Wheel Parts, good prices and free shipping.
That's why I have a Slee and the wife's 4Runner has an ARB.
Same thing here. We just put an ARB on the wife's 4Runner. The free shipping from 4WP was the cheapest route for out the door price.
When I bought mine years ago autoanything.com had the best deal with free shipping
DirtScaresMe
Trouble Maker
Damn, that is a good price with the free shipping.
Flank
American by Birth, Texan by the grace of God.
FWIW, 4 wheel parts is both a local vendor, and a supporter of our local TLCA chapter club. I got my ARB wincher from them 20 min away and did not have to pay for shipping.
If hitting Bambi is a big concern the ARB does offer more overall protection. If playing in the rocks and the bumper wings need to be able to support the weight of the whole truck, the Slee is better.
