Help! New ARB Bull Bar Won't Fit (Tried Two Bumpers)

[JLH911]

When I fitted my ARB the frame rails had spread outwards. I think I used a couple of ratcheting cargo straps to bring them together enough to get the ARB started. Once it got going it went on fairly easily.

@MANUCHAO and I (mostly him) did the same things. Get some beefy ratchet straps, a sledgehammer and a big block of wood(to pound the bumper in once you get a little bit of it on. Use the block to protect your bumper)

 

[excessive]

Very sad to see ARB “quality” control has gone down the shi$@&er

 

[sleeoffroad]

Actually the very first ARB bumper I installed on a 80 series in 1997 was exactly the same. This has been reported to ARB numerous times and they don't fix it. Bottle jack between the bumper horns fixes this easily.

This is not a recent QC issue.

 

[shocktower]

I have installed several, and this last one was a PITA I had to use a pipe clamp to pull the frame together , I think it is quality control, next time bottle jack

 

[offroadvegan]

Mine was a bear too. Used grease on the rail ends, spaced using straps, and had to wiggle each end a little to get everything on.

 

[Bryanseye]

Interesting read. I got the ARB because of a deal, and still like the style as cliche as it may be. Between the fitment issues that I and others mention here, and the PITA experience mounting a winch, I may have started with something else. Somewhere between buyers remorse and no regrets.

 

[offroadvegan]

Interesting read. I got the ARB because of a deal, and still like the style as cliche as it may be. Between the fitment issues that I and others mention here, and the PITA experience mounting a winch, I may have started with something else. Somewhere between buyers remorse and no regrets.

No ragrets?

 

[Ruggedly]

Interesting read. I got the ARB because of a deal, and still like the style as cliche as it may be. Between the fitment issues that I and others mention here, and the PITA experience mounting a winch, I may have started with something else. Somewhere between buyers remorse and no regrets.

I’m with you here. Although once I knew how to install it (thanks to Mud), I’m still good with the value of the product. The whole Macguyvering only took about 30 minutes and I really like the looks of the ARB (not a fan of the pre-runner look) and the price is solid.

That being said, I just saw the Dobinson’s bull bars and their classic is inline with the ARB on price, features, and similar looks, so I think it’s safe to say there’s some growing competition out there. I feel like the TJM stuff was a bit bulky even more my tastes. The only other appealing design I found was AOE, but I wouldn’t touch that company with a 10 foot pole at this point after all I’ve read.

Thanks again everyone.

 

[BILT4ME]

No ragrets?

Not one.

Not even one letter.


Know what I'm saying?.....hehe