Pics of new installed ARB Bull Bar
05-21-2005 | 04:40 PM
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Pics of newly-installed ARB Bull Bar
Well I finally bit the bullet and paid for the ARB and the Yakima...I had the ARB installed and did the Yakima roof rack myself.
I had the SAW torsion bars installed as well at the recommendation of several on this board, and they have made an incredible difference in turning/cornering. Also, I think the added weight of the bumper up front has helped me stop a bit quicker, or at least it feels firmer and more secure under heavy braking.
PIAA lights up front on the bumper as well as on the roof rack are on the way. Also, I plan to get a winch--but not until I have more cash. This baby's bleedin' me dry.
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I had the SAW torsion bars installed as well at the recommendation of several on this board, and they have made an incredible difference in turning/cornering. Also, I think the added weight of the bumper up front has helped me stop a bit quicker, or at least it feels firmer and more secure under heavy braking.
PIAA lights up front on the bumper as well as on the roof rack are on the way. Also, I plan to get a winch--but not until I have more cash. This baby's bleedin' me dry.
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05-21-2005 | 10:28 PM
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Thanks for the compliments guys. 
Are the PIAA 520 lights I buy going to include what I need to hook them up to the front of the bumper or am I going to have to buy some accessories? Naturally I will need cabling, relay, and switch, but what about the mounts?
Are the PIAA 520 lights I buy going to include what I need to hook them up to the front of the bumper or am I going to have to buy some accessories? Naturally I will need cabling, relay, and switch, but what about the mounts?
05-21-2005 | 10:34 PM
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Looks good man, I love the ARB's!
I know that with my Hella's that I had bought they came with all the wiring I needed. However, if you are going to be mounting them to your roof rack you will probably need some mounting brackets from Yakima. Atleast thats what I needed for my Surco Safari.
Looking good man! The lights will definitely make thing look a lot better, but some mud terrains on that bad boy would really set it off!
Nice work with that truck!
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I know that with my Hella's that I had bought they came with all the wiring I needed. However, if you are going to be mounting them to your roof rack you will probably need some mounting brackets from Yakima. Atleast thats what I needed for my Surco Safari.
Looking good man! The lights will definitely make thing look a lot better, but some mud terrains on that bad boy would really set it off!
Nice work with that truck!
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05-22-2005 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by rpeAMP
Thanks for the compliments guys.
Are the PIAA 520 lights I buy going to include what I need to hook them up to the front of the bumper or am I going to have to buy some accessories? Naturally I will need cabling, relay, and switch, but what about the mounts?
Are the PIAA 520 lights I buy going to include what I need to hook them up to the front of the bumper or am I going to have to buy some accessories? Naturally I will need cabling, relay, and switch, but what about the mounts?
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05-22-2005 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 96LtdYota
wow, that looks really nice... lets wheel sometime soon in san antonio... i am there everyweekend and i know a few places to go...
Have you been to The Den? Or at least that's what its called... It's a great place to wheel.
05-22-2005 | 07:54 PM
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Looks sweet! Where'd you get the ARB from? Looks nice and mean now.
Not to be the guy that hates on everything PIAA, but I think that for the money, there's better lights than the 520's. I had them on my Jeep, and they're over rated. For how expensive they are, they don't put down a lot of light.
Not to be the guy that hates on everything PIAA, but I think that for the money, there's better lights than the 520's. I had them on my Jeep, and they're over rated. For how expensive they are, they don't put down a lot of light.
05-23-2005 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rpeAMP
Hey man sounds good. I'm always up for that.
Have you been to The Den? Or at least that's what its called... It's a great place to wheel.
Have you been to The Den? Or at least that's what its called... It's a great place to wheel.
05-23-2005 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Randomness
Looks sweet! Where'd you get the ARB from? Looks nice and mean now.
Not to be the guy that hates on everything PIAA, but I think that for the money, there's better lights than the 520's. I had them on my Jeep, and they're over rated. For how expensive they are, they don't put down a lot of light.
Not to be the guy that hates on everything PIAA, but I think that for the money, there's better lights than the 520's. I had them on my Jeep, and they're over rated. For how expensive they are, they don't put down a lot of light.
I don't have my mind set on the PIAAs, they were just what came to mind first. Which ones would you suggest?
05-23-2005 | 04:43 PM
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The PIAA's look cool, but you could get 2 sets of Hella 500's for the same price. I'm getting some amber 500 fogs soon. I've heard great things about Lightforce lights, but they're pretty dang pricey.
