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Install started today, lots of head scratching...
Will post pics tomorrow when done.
Will post pics tomorrow when done.
ARB Rear bumper in
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Pics added above
Ok, I've added some photos to an earlier post above. Not much but I'll add some more as the day goes on.
Ok, I've added some photos to an earlier post above. Not much but I'll add some more as the day goes on.
MORE PICS PLEASE!!!
And please post them as a new post so that I get my email updates asap
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Here are a couple more from this morning (day2). They plan on finishing this afternoon. We'll see...
Did you spray it with rhino liner, or is that the stock finish???
Also, with the jerries on the left you are going to block the lower-left corner of the camera, correct?
Looks good, hope the install goes well. Please let us know if they run into any hiccups with the install.
Also, with the jerries on the left you are going to block the lower-left corner of the camera, correct?
Looks good, hope the install goes well. Please let us know if they run into any hiccups with the install.
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Yes, most of the setup is sprayed to complete the look. Did not spray pivot points. Jerry can on left should have little obstruction. Tire is another story, it will block a good portion of the right side. In all, I expect about 60-75% coverage. Sensors will most likely be lost unless we move the to side panels.
Hiccups - chipped tail-light, ARB help line "make it work" and "we don't know, never had one installed here". I'm ok with the process as I expected them to run into delays as it's their first, and possible last.
Supposed to finish today but I expect tomorrow afternoon.
Well, I gotta be honest...I'm not fond of the rhino lining on only the rear. Any plans to do the front as well?
I'll hold judgment until I see it all together.
Best of lunk with dealing with ARB. I, for one, am getting tired of their lame excuses that they have never installed one. If the US office cannot help me, then let me talk to the AU guys.
I'll hold judgment until I see it all together.
Best of lunk with dealing with ARB. I, for one, am getting tired of their lame excuses that they have never installed one. If the US office cannot help me, then let me talk to the AU guys.
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Actually, front is lined as well. I debated about lining the rear but decided it will look better matching the front.
Do you have sliders as well? How about them?
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No, stock side steps. I'll wait until they get damaged first.
You haven't mangled them yet??? Man, mine were toast by the time I took them off. Rocker cover took some damage too because of those things! For me, I was afraid I would damage the rocker panels or doors when I slipped off a rock or something if I didn't have the sliders. Seems kinda a necessary upgrade, especially if you are doing the bumpers already.
The last thing you want is a $1000 slider cost to hit $4K+ if you damage a door that won't open anymore.
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Here are some pics showing carriers. The bumper came with a license plate bracket for the tire carrier but I decided to have it moved to the jerry can holder. This way I would not have to remove the license plate to gain access to the tire. Needless to say, the installation has been a challenge - 3 different installation manuals!
Don, do you have PDFs of these manuals? According to ARB there is only one...what are the 3 versions?? Thanks
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I don't have pdf but there are 3 - bumper, jerry can, tire carrier. Install will run into tomorrow and maybe Monday as they try to determine if they can save sensors.
Looks nice.....congrats!
Yes, any "words of wisdom" would be great!
I'm doing my install myself next weekend. Gotta love working in 108 deg. heat!
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First, thanks for the complements.
It has been receiving a good number of double-takes. As for words of wisdom, I can only offer observations since someone else is doing the hard stuff. Read, read, and re-read all instructions and familiarize yourself with parts. Prepare yourself for a long install. Mine's been in the shop for nearly a week, mainly due to their meticulousness and the fact this is their first ARB tire carrier install. I'm sure shops with more ARB experience will install in 2 days or less. Expect some :whoops:. They chipped one tail light installing the jerry can holder but had one on oder by the time I dropped on by for pics. Lastly, enjoy the process. Its been fun watching the process take shape. Frankly, I'm amazed at all the pieces this thing requires. JB, I admire your ability to take on such a project.
One suggestion I would make to ARB is to produce a complete side panel. Makes no sense to me to have to trash an entire OEM bumper just to creat a side panel.
Will post updated pics tomorrow.
Thanks, I've done all the previous work myself (with the help of my sexy assistant
).I'm installing the regular bumper...I don't have much use for the jerries or tire carrier and really like the clean look of the standard version.
I don't get what is different about the rear install in regards to having to sacrifice your OEM bumper. On the front, you have to do the same just to get that 2" strip under the grill. Frankly, I think this is a great approach as this provides the most seamless "factory" look.
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Another hick-up today. We've spent two days of trying to get running and turn lights to work. A call to ARB informed us of a solution. First, an explanation. The rear bar comes with running (amber) and brake (red) lights and a wire harness to acommodate. A later call revealed it "may" not be needed, depending upon model. After noticing brake lights also act as turn signal and the running lights also act as brakes we called ARB. This is when we found out wiring harness is for European models. Solution now is the replace amber lense with red. Confussing, for me yes.
The installers are trying to separate the signal so we can keep amber light. I like the look and am willing to accept funky turn signal and keep amber running light. Also, bumper has been cut and installed. Looking much cleaner now. Will post pic when trim is installed.
The installers are trying to separate the signal so we can keep amber light. I like the look and am willing to accept funky turn signal and keep amber running light. Also, bumper has been cut and installed. Looking much cleaner now. Will post pic when trim is installed.
