Rear bumpers: ARB vs Dissent, what say you hivemind?

[ekolpack]

Trying to decide betwixt ARB modular dual swingout vs Dissent modular dual swingout for my 200. I already have an ARB front bumper, so leaning in that direction just for continuity, but I know Dissent makes amazing stuff! Any suggestions? Advice? Thanks!

 

[Mingus Dew]

No dog in this fight, but biggest decision for you is probably steel (ARB) versus aluminum (Dissent) construction.

I'd go aluminum for weight savings and resistance to rust and will be installing Dissent front and rear bumpers on my truck if I decide to do that particular mod.

 

[Bisonthecruiser]

Oooppps. Not an 80 thread.

 

[grinchy]

A basic dissent and then add on as you need or want more stuff.

Aluminum much easier to maintain than steel.

Don’t forget to put your aux tank in before.

 

[tbisaacs]

not even close. ARB’s rear bar design came out with the 80 series and hasn’t been updated since other than fitment.

The wings of the bumper are unsupported also.

I’ve smacked and dragged my dissent hard and it never flinches are wiggles. You don’t really give up much with the hybrid steel/aluminum construction

 

[ekolpack]

A basic dissent and then add on as you need or want more stuff.

Aluminum much easier to maintain than steel.

Don’t forget to put your aux tank in before.

Thanks grinchy! By aux tank I'm guessing you mean whatever tank (water, gas) is replacing the spare tire? And that should be done BEFORE installation?

 

[grinchy]

Thanks grinchy! By aux tank I'm guessing you mean whatever tank (water, gas) is replacing the spare tire? And that should be done BEFORE installation?

I could be reverse in order, but yeah, these things all want similar holes. My aftermarket bumper didn’t conflict with my oem style aux fuel tank. But it wouldn’t hurt to take a look at the options you are considering and put them in the order that eases install of both.

Also I use the aux tank every day, and the bumper a couple times a year.

So I’d lean aux tank first anyhow.

 

[CanadianRockyCruiser]

I went with a Dissent rear on my 200 series and 100 series...I would do it again. Nothing against the ARB though.

 

[Artie]

As mentioned already, if weight is a factor go with Dissent.

We went Dissent, mainly for the weight but also for the looks. The Dissent fits the styling of the 200 series far better than the ARB. The ARB seems to have been designed to emphasize the curvier 80 and 100 series and this wasn’t changed for the more angular 200.

Dissent is also a small American business started by a cruiser guy.

 

[Blackwater]

I do love that you can start with the base Dissent, then add swing outs later.. that's a little easier to swallow than the full setup all at once

 

[ekolpack]

Picked up a Dissent with 2 swing outs. I'll probably post some install vids and a review.