2nd Genner DIY ARB Installers
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2nd Genner DIY ARB Installers
OK guys, I have an ARB on the way and the plan as of now is to install it myself.
After talkin to several 3rd genners they have mentioned something about cutting off stock bumper brackets in order for the ARB to fit. I am just wondering if this applies for 2nd genners also, if so I will need to get a grinder and a cut-off disc.
And then just as a side not, if there are any helpful hints or useful tricks to installing these suckers I would really appreciate it if you clued me in on them...stuff I can do to make it easier. I already have a second person so thats no big deal, but anything else would really be helpful. Thanks guys!
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After talkin to several 3rd genners they have mentioned something about cutting off stock bumper brackets in order for the ARB to fit. I am just wondering if this applies for 2nd genners also, if so I will need to get a grinder and a cut-off disc.
And then just as a side not, if there are any helpful hints or useful tricks to installing these suckers I would really appreciate it if you clued me in on them...stuff I can do to make it easier. I already have a second person so thats no big deal, but anything else would really be helpful. Thanks guys!
Fink
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Take off all the stuff on the front of the truck. It should come off in one piece. Then hold up the ARB. Fill all holes with supplied bolts.
I found the best way doing it completely solo was to hold it in place with my thighs pushing against the truck and then loosely stick the stock bolts that are used on the side in. Get one side, then slide it over.
I found the best way doing it completely solo was to hold it in place with my thighs pushing against the truck and then loosely stick the stock bolts that are used on the side in. Get one side, then slide it over.
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what he said. It should bolt tight on........
http://pics.montypics.com/photomike7...2-02/loud_.jpg
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http://pics.montypics.com/photomike7...02/it_s_on.jpg
I think I had to take those cup looking spacers of the bottom in the first pic for it to fit but they are only bolted on.
Mike
http://pics.montypics.com/photomike7...2-02/loud_.jpg
and
http://pics.montypics.com/photomike7...02/it_s_on.jpg
I think I had to take those cup looking spacers of the bottom in the first pic for it to fit but they are only bolted on.
Mike
Originally Posted by Flygtenstein
Take off all the stuff on the front of the truck. It should come off in one piece. Then hold up the ARB. Fill all holes with supplied bolts.
I found the best way doing it completely solo was to hold it in place with my thighs pushing against the truck and then loosely stick the stock bolts that are used on the side in. Get one side, then slide it over.
I found the best way doing it completely solo was to hold it in place with my thighs pushing against the truck and then loosely stick the stock bolts that are used on the side in. Get one side, then slide it over.
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So I need to take the upper grill part off too? Can I not just take the bumper and valence off? That upper part looks like a b*tch to take off cause of all the clips and stuff at the top of the chrome grill.
Can I not just take the bumper and valence off?
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Can I not just take the bumper and valence off?
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I dont know but I had to install my horns as well so that's whi I did.
It's really not that bad....
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It's really not that bad....
Mike
Originally Posted by 4x4Fink
So I need to take the upper grill part off too? Can I not just take the bumper and valence off? That upper part looks like a b*tch to take off cause of all the clips and stuff at the top of the chrome grill.
Can I not just take the bumper and valence off?
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Can I not just take the bumper and valence off?
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I actually bought mine used form a board member when I was on 4X4wire.com alot......
It was a great deal.
Mike
It was a great deal.
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Where did you buy your ARB. I'm going to be in the market for one very soon.
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Ya just tell Simon, that Victor sent you. He's a good guy. Gave me my ARB for my Landcruiser $660, so yours should be cheaper. Only thing is that you have to go pick it up.
http://www.faultlinefab.com/contact.html
http://www.faultlinefab.com/contact.html
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Just a thought, but is it the same if you will be winching. I thought I read somewhere that you had to do some sort of reinforcement on the 2nd gen runners so that the winch wouldn't rip the bumper off. Is that right?
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Alright well I'm hopin that I just have to take the bumper and valence off, not the whole girll assembly. I'll just wait until I get it so I can read the instructions and really find out what I've gotten myself into.
Thanks for all the help guys!
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Thanks for all the help guys!
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It is purely bolt on.
Take off the bumper and valence, bolt on the ARB. No cutting, no welding, just bolting. It is plenty strong, I have tugged until my 9500 winch was near stalling.
Take off the bumper and valence, bolt on the ARB. No cutting, no welding, just bolting. It is plenty strong, I have tugged until my 9500 winch was near stalling.
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Originally Posted by 4x4Fink
Alright well I'm hopin that I just have to take the bumper and valence off, not the whole girll assembly. I'll just wait until I get it so I can read the instructions and really find out what I've gotten myself into.
Thanks for all the help guys!
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Thanks for all the help guys!
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Hydro,
I just sent you a PM with the measurement for your PIAA's, let me know if that works for you, if not I can go back and take more.
Just an update for everybody else, the bumper is on, only the grill and valence had to come off and it was purely bolt-on as everybody else has said, and MAN does it look good!!
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I just sent you a PM with the measurement for your PIAA's, let me know if that works for you, if not I can go back and take more.
Just an update for everybody else, the bumper is on, only the grill and valence had to come off and it was purely bolt-on as everybody else has said, and MAN does it look good!!
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As for the strength issue, I believe it was on the newer models that they are having so much trouble and need some extra re-inforcement. Though you can NEVER have too much of it. Thats why I'm content on having friends with winches instead of having my own. I never wheel alone so its not that big of a priority. Plus all the added weight, my coils are compacted enough
Though I must say, they do look pretty bad ass...
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Originally Posted by 4x4Fink
Hydro,
I just sent you a PM with the measurement for your PIAA's, let me know if that works for you, if not I can go back and take more.
Just an update for everybody else, the bumper is on, only the grill and valence had to come off and it was purely bolt-on as everybody else has said, and MAN does it look good!!
Fink
I just sent you a PM with the measurement for your PIAA's, let me know if that works for you, if not I can go back and take more.
Just an update for everybody else, the bumper is on, only the grill and valence had to come off and it was purely bolt-on as everybody else has said, and MAN does it look good!!
Fink
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My ARB winch bumper arrived today . Do you have to mount the winch on the bumper first and then manhandle it onto the truck or can you put the winch on after the bumper to make things a bit easier?
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It may actually be easier to mount the winch to the bumper first but I'm not sure, there is a write-up that Brian (waskillywabbit) did when he mounted his to his old 3rd gen, you may want to check that out (www.drawhorn.org) and see what he says there.
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