What are Front Bumper Differences 1998-2002 & 2003-2007? (1 Viewer)

[Tentsontop]

Looking at what's out there and I like the Defiance and then the TJM. I've always been an ARB fan though and am leaning that way, but I like the 2003+ version of their deluxe bumper better than the 98-2002. Can you put an 03+ on a 98-02?

 

[MongooseGA]

Yes.

 

[MaadSteez]

I believe there is a 1” difference. As in putting an 03+ on a 98-02 would be a 1” gap at the fenders. Not 100% sure on this but have seen it around on some threads and videos with other bumpers

 

[MJTEX]

FWIW I acquired a used steal bumper (name brand not known) from a 1999 Cruiser build. I mounted it on my 2003 LX 470 and had to do some minor massaging (cutting) to the inner trip pieces below the grill. Remember our LX 470 from 03 has the grill attached to the hood. It was a bit of a battle but worth it because the bumper was economical and I plan to keep it on the rig for the rigs life. If was buying an ARB (awesome bumper), suggest getting the applicable model for the respective year LX.

 

[MountaineerLC]

I put an 03+ ARB on my 01 LC. There is a slight gap between the top of the bumper and the fascia under the grill and headlights. It is not visible unless you are looking down on the bumper. Very minor and doesn't look bad at all. I personally prefer the look of 03+ to the 98-02 and would rather have the gap and the new design than no gap and the old design.

Edit: Here's a couple pics I could find from when I mounted my winch.

 

[saucebox]

ARB Bumper Differences

Since there is not a thread specifically about the differences between the ARB bumpers for the 100, I decided to make one. Hopefully we can come to some conclusion about which one of the ARB bumpers is the best one to get. Here is what I know about them: 98-02 ARB Combo Bar uses a winch...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[FullyLitLED]

I installed both before, also swapped fenders between an 03 and pre-03 no difference between the two but then again I do post more basic questions so idk if I am a trustworthy source

 

[Tentsontop]

I put an 03+ ARB on my 01 LC. There is a slight gap between the top of the bumper and the fascia under the grill and headlights. It is not visible unless you are looking down on the bumper. Very minor and doesn't look bad at all. I personally prefer the look of 03+ to the 98-02 and would rather have the gap and the new design than no gap and the old design.

Edit: Here's a couple pics I could find from when I mounted my winch.

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That looks pretty good. I'm really leaning towards the TJM on my LX as I like the way the uprights in the center angle out like the LX grille/headlights do. I'm also putting a TJM locker in the front as well.

 

[MountaineerLC]

That looks pretty good. I'm really leaning towards the TJM on my LX as I like the way the uprights in the center angle out like the LX grille/headlights do. I'm also putting a TJM locker in the front as well.

I really considered the TJM as well, but at the time it had a longer lead times than the ARB. I don't think you can go wrong with either.