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[PKP80]

Anyone know if front bumpers from other trucks fit on the 80 (rover, J**p, Taco)? Without having to heavily modify the bumper or mounts? Just a thought, might not be too processed, but non the less a thought.

-Sam-

 

[Romer]

The 80 ARB fits perfectly over the frame rail ends. The 100 series is different and the 4 runners are different. It has to be a perfect and tight fit to provide stability and the safety you are looking for. Otherwise, it has potential to bend the frame when it has a slight impact.

I wouldn't go there. Either buy one that is made specific, or custom build one to the correct measurements.

 

[NorCalDoug]

Process the thought some more...

I must ask...Why?

 

[Kaderabek]

I'm with Doug, give that idea a few more spins around the brain blender.

TJK

 

[T Y L E R]

It has to be a perfect and tight fit to provide stability and the safety you are looking for. Otherwise, it has potential to bend the frame when it has a slight impact.

I wouldn't go there. Either buy one that is made specific, or custom build one to the correct measurements.

Read this over a few times ... and then go and search for a thread by IdahoDoug where he dissects the carnage of his brothers accident scene. It will open your eyes ...




TY

 

[PKP80]

Process the thought some more...

I must ask...Why?

Fair enough... looking at the ARB , slee, and TJM bumpers they are all excellent. I ask this question because having seen tons of bumpers on different non 80 rigs, I like the way they are setup having a lower profile while maintaining the strength. Not having front flares I wanted a bumper that would sit inline with the rest of the body (I know it's only a few inches difference), and a front skid plate would be nice. I just want something different without having to have one custom made (I priced that out, which was followed by me smiling and walking out).

I did read the accident report, and am aware that the bumper and frame must fit very snuggly, that's why I ask, figuring someone on this board has tried it or attempted something of the sort.

I've taken a few measurements, in terms of frame rail to frame rail distance, etc., but haven't had the time to go out and follow up on my research.
I appreciate the input and comments.

Oh and Doug.... right back at you buddy.

-SAm-

 

[Kalawang]

You're not going to get something different that's not custom unless you spend a lot of money shopping in other countries and bringing it home.


Kalawang

 

[NorCalDoug]

Once you factor in cost of the non-LC bumper, modification, time required to fit, measure, etc...
you might be better off just spending the $500 to $700 on a TJM or ARB bumper.

Customize one that already fits if you're concerned about bumper bits sticking out. Personally, I like having the ARB sticking out a bit on the side...better to hit it than to hit my quarter panel.

 

[sleeoffroad]

.... and a front skid plate would be nice.

What is that skidplate going to do? In IFS trucks they make the bumpers with plates to protect the front brackets. On a solid axle truck all you might be protecting is the drag link. However if you hit the draglink with a rock, you are not going anywhere forward since the diff will not clear either.

 

[Kaderabek]

Muddying the waters with facts.... ;p

TJK

 

[sleeoffroad]

More facts! If you do not have flares, the ARB commercial bar is a better fit.

 

[NorCalDoug]

More facts! If you do not have flares, the ARB commercial bar is a better fit.

ARB commercial bar? I thought it was no longer available.

 

[Kaderabek]

Do bell bottoms count?



TJK

 

[sleeoffroad]

It is not what you know, but who you know and also how long you want to wait?

 

[LX_TREME]

I just want something different without having to have one custom made.-SAm-

Hey.. i like that statement

 

[NorCalDoug]

It is not what you know, but who you know and also how long you want to wait?

Excellent point.

 

[PKP80]

Thanks for all the input guys

 

[elmariachi]

More facts! If you do not have flares, the ARB commercial bar is a better fit.

Kaderabek, because you now have no flares on OUR truck, you need one of those commercial bars. Then you can send OUR ARB back to me.

 

[Kaderabek]

Are we trading trucks at the Roundup?

TJK

 

[tarbe]

Todd

Just make sure you weld the fairlead hole shut before you give Jim the ARB. That way, he can be cool like me and not have a bumper with a huge hole in it.