OK, OK, before you all scream I TOLD YOU SO... I picked up a used ARB REAR bumper from fellow mud member JonahTapert. It was a great deal and for less than $500 I couldn't pass it up. ($800 then I sold the tire carrier for $300). I was torn a bit with the Slee rear bumper, but ARB makes good stuff, so why not at that price.... Plus, I got it powder coated to match my Sonora GOld 2003 (will post pics later)
WELL - yes, quality of material was very nice, very sturdy and fit well. Directions sucked (no surprise there) but the BIGGEST issue was they must of had a MONKEY design the flipping thing. There are damn near 60, YES 60, bolts, and 1/3 of those are IMPOSSIBLE to reach unless you have the hands of a 3 year old. It took me 6 hours and I'm STILL not finished - need to put the mudflaps on tonight.
Next is the Saraha Bar (also powder coated to match) and that is probably this weekend or next week. I think that will be easier, even with the M12,000 installation.
ANYWAY - moral of the story? Get the Slee Rear... Yes, 10x easier to install, sturdier, no lighting crap to deal with, sits higher.... I know now...
I do like the end result for the most part, but I would have been happier with the Slee...
WELL - yes, quality of material was very nice, very sturdy and fit well. Directions sucked (no surprise there) but the BIGGEST issue was they must of had a MONKEY design the flipping thing. There are damn near 60, YES 60, bolts, and 1/3 of those are IMPOSSIBLE to reach unless you have the hands of a 3 year old. It took me 6 hours and I'm STILL not finished - need to put the mudflaps on tonight.
Next is the Saraha Bar (also powder coated to match) and that is probably this weekend or next week. I think that will be easier, even with the M12,000 installation.
ANYWAY - moral of the story? Get the Slee Rear... Yes, 10x easier to install, sturdier, no lighting crap to deal with, sits higher.... I know now...
I do like the end result for the most part, but I would have been happier with the Slee...