did ARB every make a rear bumper for a 60?
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Landpimp said:its that Kens old 62?
not many red 62's with a ARB rear bumper
it is indeed. could not have bought a better truck
oh, i would not cut the crossmember, i like to be able to see under there and spray oil on the frame so it doesnt rust.
also, the side leafs are weak, both of mine are mangled from wheeling...
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Here are some pics of the rear ARB from the under/backside.
Since I bought the bumper used, the original mounting points were mangled from previous welding etc.
I welded a piece of stout angle iron to makeshift a new bracket. The result was better, stronger, and more functional than the original.
In the first pic. notice how the mount protects the bolts/nuts. I also rounded the edges off so that they are able to scrape and drag without much digging.
This also allowed me to bypass the flimsy side brackets that stick out from the left and right frame rails. The original ARB bumper, if I am right, used these as mounting points, similar to the stock bumper. These things are crap. I was able to mount directly to the frame rails with the new mounting brackets.
In the second pic. I want to point out the tubular reinforcement ARB used in the construction of this bumper. STOUT
The third pic shows how simple the new brackets were to weld on.
There are 8 grade ‘8’ bolts holding this thing onto the frame. It is STOUT, believe me.
The only thing I dislike about the bumper is the fact that mud, salt, snow, etc. gets stuck in the underside easily. To prevent premature rust, I may try to drill some drain holes for water to escape.
I hope this either spurs some creative thoughts that aid in home-made rear bumpers or makes ARB know that we are ready for a new and improved rear bumper for the 60.
Cheers
Since I bought the bumper used, the original mounting points were mangled from previous welding etc.
I welded a piece of stout angle iron to makeshift a new bracket. The result was better, stronger, and more functional than the original.
In the first pic. notice how the mount protects the bolts/nuts. I also rounded the edges off so that they are able to scrape and drag without much digging.
This also allowed me to bypass the flimsy side brackets that stick out from the left and right frame rails. The original ARB bumper, if I am right, used these as mounting points, similar to the stock bumper. These things are crap. I was able to mount directly to the frame rails with the new mounting brackets.
In the second pic. I want to point out the tubular reinforcement ARB used in the construction of this bumper. STOUT
The third pic shows how simple the new brackets were to weld on.
There are 8 grade ‘8’ bolts holding this thing onto the frame. It is STOUT, believe me.
The only thing I dislike about the bumper is the fact that mud, salt, snow, etc. gets stuck in the underside easily. To prevent premature rust, I may try to drill some drain holes for water to escape.
I hope this either spurs some creative thoughts that aid in home-made rear bumpers or makes ARB know that we are ready for a new and improved rear bumper for the 60.
Cheers
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Wow, I have been a skateboarding since 1989. I have actually thoght about using griptape, but I was thinking more on the lines of a diamond plate or something that would hold up better.
beaufort-fj60 said:
Everyone knows that Smittybilt totally rocks. The steel is almost twice as thick as tin foil (and I'm talkin Reynold's Wrap here). Actually, for lightish wheeling it holds up pretty well, and I've integrated rear Q panel/rear sliders now so its OK. And it has a provision for a spare and jerry cans-- up on the roof. Hey, come on it was one hundred bucks used. 
For instance, here it is holding up to some driveway punishment with three, yes count em three seven foot tall bookcases onboard. The rear quarter panels were never even scratched and the rear sliders held up to any obstacle in my driveway. Word up.
