ARB Front Bumper Install

ATC · 03-05-2003, 10:22 PM

I ordered an ARB front bumper for my '95 4Runner on Tuesday. The shop I ordered from wanted $200 to put it on. That to me seemed kinda high so I plan to do the job myself. I am wondering if I can expect any surprises when I install it or is this a straight forward job.

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jx94148 · 03-06-2003, 02:51 AM

You should be ok. Lots of people have installed their own bumpers. Idealy you want yourself and 2 helpers. 2 hold it while one lines the bolts up and secures them. Its doable with 2 guys if one is strong enough to hold it in place by himself.

It could be done with one guy if he was really creative with floor jacks and Hi lift jacks. I put my tube bumper on by myself with lawn chairs, wood blocks and 2 jacks. I don't reccomend it but its possible.

ATC · 03-06-2003, 06:42 AM

If all I need to worry about it the weight of it that's no big deal. I can hold it in place w/ the pulley I use for skinning deer in my garage.

***Corey*** · 03-06-2003, 06:56 AM

Check out my ARB folder here.
http://pnw4runners.net/tech/arb_install_info/

I have scans in there of the install sheets.
There is a hidden part you will need to take off.
It's covered by a flap, and if you don't take it off, you won't be able to get the bumper over the front frame channel.

I know this as last year Jim & I tried to put mine on, and it would not go.
A guy emailed me that the hidden metal thing must be taken off.

I found that out after I had already got in touch with the shop where I bought it, and they ended up putting it on for me.

ARB doesn't have the best install info, and I told them they need to update it so folk's are aware of that hidden piece that must come off.

ATC · 03-06-2003, 07:15 AM

Thanks for the tip that is the kind of stuff I needed to know.

I am worried now that my PIAA 80's wont fit once I get a winch. How big are the light you have? The 80's are like 8" across & 5 1/2" deep.

BTOWN4RUNNER · 03-06-2003, 07:44 AM

Hey, that is a pretty impressive signature you got there. Lots of cool toys. I am sure that the ARB will only make it that much better. Goodluck putting it on and take lots of pictures. Let us know how you make out! :fireman:

ATC · 03-06-2003, 07:50 AM

You bet I will & Thanks

***Corey*** · 03-06-2003, 08:22 AM

ATC, my Hella 500s are 6.5" diameter I think.
I could go a tad bigger, but not much.

Yours may or may not fit.

ATC · 03-06-2003, 08:31 AM

Man that will suck if I can't put my implants back on.

Well some good news is that I just got the call from my mechanic to come pick it up. He has the engine back in & its running good.

1Runner · 03-06-2003, 05:05 PM

I love those bumpers.

Good Times · 03-06-2003, 05:20 PM

just get a few friends to help you out!!! save the $$ and get some beer and grub for your friends.. also have an extra friend take pix of ya guys holding it flexing like mad! hehe

lance

***Corey*** · 03-06-2003, 05:45 PM

I think they weigh about 75 lb or so, maybe a tad more.
http://www.pnw4runners.net/tech/arb_...nfo/before.jpg

ATC, I just looked at my bumper, and it looks like there is a little over one inch of room on each side of the lights.
You might get away with an 8" "or more" wide lamp.

I just snagged this pic, and it will show you what to expect with a bigger lamp than the Hella 500s I run on my ARB.
http://pnw4runners.net/tech/arb_inst...p_size_arb.jpg

rowan · 03-06-2003, 06:07 PM

i didnt put mine on myself... but the guy that did it did it by himself

and said that the instructions sucked.

he said he lifted it up and slid it onto the mounts, then bolted it in. i guess that's possible.

Cebby · 03-06-2003, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ATC
Man that will suck if I can't put my implants back on.

ATC · 03-06-2003, 08:25 PM

Well I must say that at the moment life is good. I just returned from a fund raiser held at the Maker's Mark distillery & I have my 4Runner back. All I need now is my new bumper.

Corey thanks for the pic giving me an idea of the room I will have. I love a challenge so maybe I can put that control box inside the truck someplace.

My mechanic told me today that for $40 bucks he would help me remove the old bumper & guard & install the ARB. I may have to wait an extra day & take him up on that one.

And regarding my implant comment. A friend I play soccer w/ saw me a mile or so down the road coming towards him. He told me later that he knew right way that it was me because of the PIAA 80's on the front which he refers to as implants. Ever since then my friends all call them that.

JSB · 03-07-2003, 05:43 AM

Man I love that bumper! Show us the results when it's all done, and good luck with the install.

03-06-2003, 06:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
ATC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 149	If all I need to worry about it the weight of it that's no big deal. I can hold it in place w/ the pulley I use for skinning deer in my garage. __________________ '99 Tacoma Xtracab SR5 4x4 TRD which features Borbet CW1 wheels, Cooper Discovery STT 31-10.5-15's. An ARB front bumper, WARN M8000 winch, a pr of PIAA 80's & a pr of PIAA 40's. OME 881 springs w/ firm valve shocks. In the bed is a custom Hi-Lift holder/light bar also w/ a pr of PIAA 40's. Inside is a Kenwood KDC-5019 head unit, Kenwood KTC-SR901 Sirius receiver, Boston Acoustic speakers & a Kenwood KAC-716 amp pushing an 8" JL Audio Sub mounted in the storage compartment.

03-06-2003, 06:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,076	Check out my ARB folder here. http://pnw4runners.net/tech/arb_install_info/ I have scans in there of the install sheets. There is a hidden part you will need to take off. It's covered by a flap, and if you don't take it off, you won't be able to get the bumper over the front frame channel. I know this as last year Jim & I tried to put mine on, and it would not go. A guy emailed me that the hidden metal thing must be taken off. I found that out after I had already got in touch with the shop where I bought it, and they ended up putting it on for me. ARB doesn't have the best install info, and I told them they need to update it so folk's are aware of that hidden piece that must come off. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

03-06-2003, 07:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
ATC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 149	Thanks for the tip that is the kind of stuff I needed to know. I am worried now that my PIAA 80's wont fit once I get a winch. How big are the light you have? The 80's are like 8" across & 5 1/2" deep. __________________ '99 Tacoma Xtracab SR5 4x4 TRD which features Borbet CW1 wheels, Cooper Discovery STT 31-10.5-15's. An ARB front bumper, WARN M8000 winch, a pr of PIAA 80's & a pr of PIAA 40's. OME 881 springs w/ firm valve shocks. In the bed is a custom Hi-Lift holder/light bar also w/ a pr of PIAA 40's. Inside is a Kenwood KDC-5019 head unit, Kenwood KTC-SR901 Sirius receiver, Boston Acoustic speakers & a Kenwood KAC-716 amp pushing an 8" JL Audio Sub mounted in the storage compartment.

03-06-2003, 07:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
BTOWN4RUNNER Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boyertown, Pa Posts: 1,853	Hey, that is a pretty impressive signature you got there. Lots of cool toys. I am sure that the ARB will only make it that much better. Goodluck putting it on and take lots of pictures. Let us know how you make out! :fireman: __________________ Ryan 2002 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Friendship Hook & Ladder Fire Co., Boyertown

03-06-2003, 07:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
ATC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 149	You bet I will & Thanks __________________ '99 Tacoma Xtracab SR5 4x4 TRD which features Borbet CW1 wheels, Cooper Discovery STT 31-10.5-15's. An ARB front bumper, WARN M8000 winch, a pr of PIAA 80's & a pr of PIAA 40's. OME 881 springs w/ firm valve shocks. In the bed is a custom Hi-Lift holder/light bar also w/ a pr of PIAA 40's. Inside is a Kenwood KDC-5019 head unit, Kenwood KTC-SR901 Sirius receiver, Boston Acoustic speakers & a Kenwood KAC-716 amp pushing an 8" JL Audio Sub mounted in the storage compartment.

03-06-2003, 02:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
jx94148 Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 2,617	You should be ok. Lots of people have installed their own bumpers. Idealy you want yourself and 2 helpers. 2 hold it while one lines the bolts up and secures them. Its doable with 2 guys if one is strong enough to hold it in place by himself. It could be done with one guy if he was really creative with floor jacks and Hi lift jacks. I put my tube bumper on by myself with lawn chairs, wood blocks and 2 jacks. I don't reccomend it but its possible.

03-06-2003, 08:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,076	ATC, my Hella 500s are 6.5" diameter I think. I could go a tad bigger, but not much. Yours may or may not fit.

03-06-2003, 08:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
ATC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 149	Man that will suck if I can't put my implants back on. Well some good news is that I just got the call from my mechanic to come pick it up. He has the engine back in & its running good. __________________ '99 Tacoma Xtracab SR5 4x4 TRD which features Borbet CW1 wheels, Cooper Discovery STT 31-10.5-15's. An ARB front bumper, WARN M8000 winch, a pr of PIAA 80's & a pr of PIAA 40's. OME 881 springs w/ firm valve shocks. In the bed is a custom Hi-Lift holder/light bar also w/ a pr of PIAA 40's. Inside is a Kenwood KDC-5019 head unit, Kenwood KTC-SR901 Sirius receiver, Boston Acoustic speakers & a Kenwood KAC-716 amp pushing an 8" JL Audio Sub mounted in the storage compartment.

03-06-2003, 05:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
1Runner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: currently at large Posts: 902	I love those bumpers. __________________ 2002 Tacoma double cab. 4X4 TRD package, rear locker. Imperial Jade Mica. Stock, stock, stock. It will have to stay that way for a while. (sigh) Hey!! I got some husky liners!!!

03-06-2003, 05:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Good Times Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,693	just get a few friends to help you out!!! save the $$ and get some beer and grub for your friends.. also have an extra friend take pix of ya guys holding it flexing like mad! hehe lance __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

03-06-2003, 05:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,076	Fitting lamps I think they weigh about 75 lb or so, maybe a tad more. http://www.pnw4runners.net/tech/arb_...nfo/before.jpg ATC, I just looked at my bumper, and it looks like there is a little over one inch of room on each side of the lights. You might get away with an 8" "or more" wide lamp. I just snagged this pic, and it will show you what to expect with a bigger lamp than the Hella 500s I run on my ARB. http://pnw4runners.net/tech/arb_inst...p_size_arb.jpg

03-06-2003, 06:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
rowan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: maine Posts: 712	i didnt put mine on myself... but the guy that did it did it by himself and said that the instructions sucked. he said he lifted it up and slid it onto the mounts, then bolted it in. i guess that's possible. __________________ -Rowan black 99 tacoma regular cab 2.7L 4cyl. 5spd, 4x4 4" lift front SAWs and Revtek Diff Drop \| 4.5" lift rear Skyjacker AALs and Daystar Shackles \| removed swaybar \| ARB bullbar \| 33x12.50 BFG ATs on 15x8 AR Outlaw II's \| Bushwhacker Cut-out Flares \| kenwood headunit, amp, 10" MTX sub \| manual hubs \| Rhino liner \| K&N Filter \| Delta tool box \| Pro Comp Lights \| sometime in the future maybe: armor, gear/lock? 35s? SAS?

03-06-2003, 08:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
ATC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 149	Well I must say that at the moment life is good. I just returned from a fund raiser held at the Maker's Mark distillery & I have my 4Runner back. All I need now is my new bumper. Corey thanks for the pic giving me an idea of the room I will have. I love a challenge so maybe I can put that control box inside the truck someplace. My mechanic told me today that for $40 bucks he would help me remove the old bumper & guard & install the ARB. I may have to wait an extra day & take him up on that one. And regarding my implant comment. A friend I play soccer w/ saw me a mile or so down the road coming towards him. He told me later that he knew right way that it was me because of the PIAA 80's on the front which he refers to as implants. Ever since then my friends all call them that. __________________ '99 Tacoma Xtracab SR5 4x4 TRD which features Borbet CW1 wheels, Cooper Discovery STT 31-10.5-15's. An ARB front bumper, WARN M8000 winch, a pr of PIAA 80's & a pr of PIAA 40's. OME 881 springs w/ firm valve shocks. In the bed is a custom Hi-Lift holder/light bar also w/ a pr of PIAA 40's. Inside is a Kenwood KDC-5019 head unit, Kenwood KTC-SR901 Sirius receiver, Boston Acoustic speakers & a Kenwood KAC-716 amp pushing an 8" JL Audio Sub mounted in the storage compartment.

03-07-2003, 05:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
JSB Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 900	Man I love that bumper! Show us the results when it's all done, and good luck with the install.

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