@@ozarkoverlandoutfitters9218 great, 99 4runner, using the Tacoma model, engineering is never considered enough. I have a warn winch to add, tundra coils on front should hold the weight.
Three weeks ago a intoxicated driver pulled out in front of me. I broadsided his vehicle at 40Mph. I have an ARB summit bumper on my Toyota Tacoma. While my front end did get damaged, I was still able to drive home and I did not get any injuries from the accident.
Mine showed up - 333 lbs shipping weight. By the time I added an 85 lb winch, I dropped my nose 1-1/2 and had to upgrade to 700# springs (yes, I know there was about 70 lbs of packing materials). "Light weight" is not how I would describe ARB bumpers for Xterras. Agree with everything else you said :)
Ronald Adams Most after market steel bumpers are about 150 lbs. The ARB at over 200 lbs is actually one of the heavier bumpers on the market nowadays. Didn’t use to be that way, but the newer off road companies are trying to cut weight everywhere. That said, I would still only use ARB.
Great video. New subscriber here. I own a 2005 Tacoma TRD off-road 6 speed manual. Looking at this bumper and also the warn zeon platinum 10s winch. Doesn't say it's compatible with the bumper .but I'm going to add those two led lights like u have and remount the head unit from the winch and place it between the two lights on the bumper. That's my thought anyways. A little confused on how u explain the winch bolts up to the bumper.
The winch will work fine with the Tacoma bumper. The Tacoma bumper along with other model arb bumpers the winch mounts to a cradle. The 80 series bumper along with other early model rigs the winch mounts to the face of the bumper. Changes were made for later model vehicles as they needed air bag capability. Thanks for subscribing!
Andrew Mclinden You will probably need stronger front springs on your coil over suspension. You should talk to someone on the phone who knows more than I do though. Wheelers off road would be one place that you could call and buy the springs from.
I see. Wow quick reply. Have fun and be safe on your trip. I have been enjoying your videos tonight. I really like your FZJ80 and what you have done with it. I have an FJ62 myself. I was curious about your winch-- I have an older warn model mx8000. Also, I envy that you are able to go out and enjoy nature so often. I think its great that you do so.
Bryan Eder I started using the smittybilt winches about 4 years ago before that I swore by superwinch and warn. The smittybilt is made by the same people as t max an Aussie company and actually has t max name cast into some parts that can be seen when you take it apart and clock the gearbox for better lever positioning. I’m glad your enjoying and that’s for your support and interest
ARB should send you free bull bars for this awesome testimony.
I just ordered one yesterday based on a few reviews, yours is great. Thanks
You won’t regret
@@ozarkoverlandoutfitters9218 great, 99 4runner, using the Tacoma model, engineering is never considered enough. I have a warn winch to add, tundra coils on front should hold the weight.
Three weeks ago a intoxicated driver pulled out in front of me. I broadsided his vehicle at 40Mph. I have an ARB summit bumper on my Toyota Tacoma. While my front end did get damaged, I was still able to drive home and I did not get any injuries from the accident.
Kevin Claire sorry to hear about the wreck but it sounds like the bumper did it’s job being the truck was still drivable!
Thanks!! My insurance company is replacing my bumper. It’s in the shop now. I’m thinking about having them color match the new one to match my truck.
@@kevinclaire3371 wow, my insurance statement said they dont cover any aftermarket into the vehicle 😒
Glazing starts at 0:11
Mine showed up - 333 lbs shipping weight. By the time I added an 85 lb winch, I dropped my nose 1-1/2 and had to upgrade to 700# springs (yes, I know there was about 70 lbs of packing materials). "Light weight" is not how I would describe ARB bumpers for Xterras. Agree with everything else you said :)
George Toft they are still heavy but as winch bumpers go they are lighter than most I have worked with over the last 20 years of doing this
George Toft thanks for watching and I hope you come back and see some of my near future projects
What the hell do you expect. Replace a plastic bumper with a steel bull bar of course it is going to sink the front.
Ronald Adams Most after market steel bumpers are about 150 lbs. The ARB at over 200 lbs is actually one of the heavier bumpers on the market nowadays. Didn’t use to be that way, but the newer off road companies are trying to cut weight everywhere.
That said, I would still only use ARB.
Great video. New subscriber here. I own a 2005 Tacoma TRD off-road 6 speed manual. Looking at this bumper and also the warn zeon platinum 10s winch. Doesn't say it's compatible with the bumper .but I'm going to add those two led lights like u have and remount the head unit from the winch and place it between the two lights on the bumper. That's my thought anyways. A little confused on how u explain the winch bolts up to the bumper.
The winch will work fine with the Tacoma bumper. The Tacoma bumper along with other model arb bumpers the winch mounts to a cradle. The 80 series bumper along with other early model rigs the winch mounts to the face of the bumper. Changes were made for later model vehicles as they needed air bag capability. Thanks for subscribing!
Let me add one thing, simple to run limb risers from the roof to the bumper
Great review!! Thanks!
I’ve been on the fence but yeah you sold me I’m getting one.
They are good bumpers
That’s why I run arb on my fj
Do you need a Leveling kit?
@@Kana0211 leveling kit for a bumper? Nope. But I have kings. Suspension upgrade is highly recommended imo to compensate for the added weight.
helpful insights here.
You had what looks like a mosquito on your left eyebrow at 10:25. Painful to watch man! Great vid!
Shut up🤣 lmao
I think it was just some gnat, it moved pretty quick.
Does this weigh down the front enough that you will need a leveling kit I ordered one without the winch
Andrew Mclinden You will probably need stronger front springs on your coil over suspension. You should talk to someone on the phone who knows more than I do though. Wheelers off road would be one place that you could call and buy the springs from.
What kind of lights do you have mounted to your bull bar?
Nc eBay look alike arbs 9 inch
I'm sold
You won’t be disappointed since this video I have hit a mule dear at 60 and a white tail at about 45 with no damage
What winch do you run?
Bryan Eder I’m running the smittybilt 9500 but you can run up to m12000 lbs warn which is a large frame winch
I see. Wow quick reply. Have fun and be safe on your trip. I have been enjoying your videos tonight. I really like your FZJ80 and what you have done with it. I have an FJ62 myself. I was curious about your winch-- I have an older warn model mx8000. Also, I envy that you are able to go out and enjoy nature so often. I think its great that you do so.
Bryan Eder I started using the smittybilt winches about 4 years ago before that I swore by superwinch and warn. The smittybilt is made by the same people as t max an Aussie company and actually has t max name cast into some parts that can be seen when you take it apart and clock the gearbox for better lever positioning. I’m glad your enjoying and that’s for your support and interest
That's great. Sounds like a good product! I just happened to get this warn cause it was cheap!
already i bought arb bumper😂
not bad for an overlanding bumper but not even close to the strength of a tube bumper
Dunno ive hit heaps of roos with mine. Id say no other bullbar matches the quality