ARB or Dobinsons Front Bumper

[Fishbulb]

I need to get a front winch bumper for my 1994 HZJ 73. I would really like the ARB deluxe bull bar, but there seems to be a long back order on all of them. The Dobinsons bumper looks pretty similar…. Anyone have any insight on the ARB vs. Dobinsons on build quality, etc?

 

[BarnFab]

ARB are the best option IMO, I run them on everything and they always fit well and perform well

 

[Irish11]

ARB would be my vote. Though if you want something more low profile there are other options too (Coastal Offroad for one).

I have had ARBs on two land cruisers and two tacomas. Never had an issue. Gives you a good place for a winch mount, lights, recovery points, protection for the whole front and core. Weight is not horrible (until you add a bunch of stuff). My only gripe is the cost but you have to pay for quality. At least with the Tacoma's and 60-series you can find them used and get a better deal. The 70 I looked for a year and one came up on the opposite coast. With shipping a new one was cheaper.

 

[misterclean]

I think ARB is the better option. Quality aside, Dobinsons has been having stock issues leading to outrageous lead times for 70-Series parts.

I’m only speaking from my experience, but if I had to once again wait more than a few months for my Dobinsons order to arrive, I would immediately look elsewhere. Never had this issue with ARB!

 

[Fishbulb]

I ended up going with the ARB Deluxe bar. They also gave me 60% off which didn’t hurt either

 

[prwillard2]

I ended up going with the ARB Deluxe bar. They also gave me 60% off which didn’t hurt either

Can you get me 60% off too?

 

[Fishbulb]

Can you get me 60% off too?

I wish I could!