ARB bumper installed
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ARB bumper installed
Got my arb on a few day ago and i took a pic this morning. The install was easy, but i need to modify the mounting holes and slide the bumper up another 1/2 inch due to my body lift. it isnt too bad now, check it
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and yes it is a tacoma bumper. everything lines up and fits because the tacoma and 4runner have similar frames
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spray paint them rims man!!!!
anything can come in whatever color you want it..you just have to make it!
just rough em up with som sand paper..tape of some spots to make em stand out (not just all black..leave some spots chrome) spray em down..
anything can come in whatever color you want it..you just have to make it!
just rough em up with som sand paper..tape of some spots to make em stand out (not just all black..leave some spots chrome) spray em down..
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Looks nice and new!
How much body lift do you have on there? Remember you want about 1/2" gap anyways so it doesn't rub up against the body panels.
How much body lift do you have on there? Remember you want about 1/2" gap anyways so it doesn't rub up against the body panels.
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i have a one inch bl. and i was gonna slide the bumper up 1/2 inch leaving a 1/2 inch gap, or close to it i actually have not measured the gap. fixing it will be a pain in the a**
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ARB says the frame rail end (1999 4Runner) should be reinforced with a welded plate. Has anyone done this? From my hours of research on this forum, it would appear that most are simply cutting off the flanges and mounting the brackets & bumper.
Please - if anyone has photos or a writeup on the frame rail reinforcement, please post.
Thanks,
Bruce in Tsawwassen
Please - if anyone has photos or a writeup on the frame rail reinforcement, please post.
Thanks,
Bruce in Tsawwassen
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I do not think the bumper is all that heavy that you 'need' a suspension upgrade but it could never hurt. I have PP springs on mine and the ARB in the garage waiting to be powder coated and installed.
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ARB says the frame rail end (1999 4Runner) should be reinforced with a welded plate. Has anyone done this? From my hours of research on this forum, it would appear that most are simply cutting off the flanges and mounting the brackets & bumper.
Please - if anyone has photos or a writeup on the frame rail reinforcement, please post.
Thanks,
Bruce in Tsawwassen
Please - if anyone has photos or a writeup on the frame rail reinforcement, please post.
Thanks,
Bruce in Tsawwassen
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You, sir, are a gentleman.
Thanks Brian. That is great. It's one thing to fit the bumper on. But if one plans to use a winch, this mod is important.
How's the weather down south?
Bruce in Tsawwassen, BC
Thanks Brian. That is great. It's one thing to fit the bumper on. But if one plans to use a winch, this mod is important.
How's the weather down south?
Bruce in Tsawwassen, BC
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I figure the reason ARB DOES NOT provide complete instructions has to do with liability issues. The Taco bumper has not been officially tested - especially the airbag sensors - for the 4Runner. Even though everything will probably work just fine, if there is a problem and a complainant can point to ARB 4Runner install instructions..... oops.
ARB is a GREAT company. I have used their winch bumper, OME leafs, IPF lights, etc on my HJ60.
Bruce
ARB is a GREAT company. I have used their winch bumper, OME leafs, IPF lights, etc on my HJ60.
Bruce
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You're welcome Bruce. The weather down here is wonderful right now, but it was snowing last week. Looks like we might be in for a sunny Christmas this year.
BTW, I bolted my bumper on and then I welded the mounting brackets to the frame rails with 1" strips on the top, bottom, and both sides of each frame rail (where I could grind the welds if I ever wanted to remove the ARB). I think my method is easier and just as strong if not stronger than the "weld the L plate and bolt the bumper on" method.
Stockwell45, I haven't seen any actual write-ups, but these pics should help (courtesy of MillerPKA). You just need to cut the brackets and re-weld:
BTW, I bolted my bumper on and then I welded the mounting brackets to the frame rails with 1" strips on the top, bottom, and both sides of each frame rail (where I could grind the welds if I ever wanted to remove the ARB). I think my method is easier and just as strong if not stronger than the "weld the L plate and bolt the bumper on" method.
Stockwell45, I haven't seen any actual write-ups, but these pics should help (courtesy of MillerPKA). You just need to cut the brackets and re-weld:
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You're welcome Bruce. The weather down here is wonderful right now, but it was snowing last week. Looks like we might be in for a sunny Christmas this year.
BTW, I bolted my bumper on and then I welded the mounting brackets to the frame rails with 1" strips on the top, bottom, and both sides of each frame rail (where I could grind the welds if I ever wanted to remove the ARB). I think my method is easier and just as strong if not stronger than the "weld the L plate and bolt the bumper on" method.
Stockwell45, I haven't seen any actual write-ups, but these pics should help (courtesy of MillerPKA). You just need to cut the brackets and re-weld:
BTW, I bolted my bumper on and then I welded the mounting brackets to the frame rails with 1" strips on the top, bottom, and both sides of each frame rail (where I could grind the welds if I ever wanted to remove the ARB). I think my method is easier and just as strong if not stronger than the "weld the L plate and bolt the bumper on" method.
Stockwell45, I haven't seen any actual write-ups, but these pics should help (courtesy of MillerPKA). You just need to cut the brackets and re-weld: