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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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Question ARB or Warn?

I have a 1989 4X4 that I want to put a winch on the front of.
I really like the ARB Bull Bar and I recently found the Warn Rock Crawler front bumber. They both look great, but which is better?

I can get the Warn for $150.00 cheaper. Is the ARB worth that much more?

Anyone out there have one of these bumpers that would like to share there likes or dislikes? Pictures would be great!

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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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Probably find tube bumpers cheaper.

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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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if your going for the full bumper replacement look without going tube I'd look into a SKY Manufacturing bumper. I considered the Warn for a VERY long time then I can across the SKY and I got it. I'm very pleased with it so far.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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From: Nashville TN. I can help you if you're close BUT NOBODY CAN HELP YOU IF YOU DON'T FILL YOUR LOCATION IN!
Did you goog and see if anybody with either are having problems?

Do you know the difference between SmittyBuilt and Marlin Crawler?

I know 80 Series guys say those ARB bumpers have saved their lives a few times. And one guy said he was on a snowed over pass in the high mountains of Colorado/ California and he said strictly as a survival situation, he knew if he had to, he could push cars out of the way with it

The Warn looks dang good, but w/o a reputation it's hard to compare its unknown quality to one that IS proven.


And for what? $150 bucks? Please!

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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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I'm in the process of selling my arb to get a tube winch bumper. There is nothing wrong with the arb, but I want something a little more rock friendly.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by tried4x2signN
Did you goog and see if anybody with either are having problems?

Do you know the difference between SmittyBuilt and Marlin Crawler?

I know 80 Series guys say those ARB bumpers have saved their lives a few times. And one guy said he was on a snowed over pass in the high mountains of Colorado/ California and he said strictly as a survival situation, he knew if he had to, he could push cars out of the way with it

The Warn looks dang good, but w/o a reputation it's hard to compare its unknown quality to one that IS proven.


And for what? $150 bucks? Please!

This isn't my first rodeo! And yes I know the difference between SmittyBuilt and Marlin Crawler.

I am not using this truck for mudding or rock crawling. I use it to drive the 45 miles to work one way. Winters get rough here and I have to dodge Elk on the high-way sometimes. And at 05:00 it is a little dark on the road. I have a Warn winch that I would like to install on my truck just for security.

The thing I like about the Warn is that it does not have the bar covering the grill. Not that it is a bad thing, I just like the looks of the bumper with out it. The $150.00 is not an issue.

I just want to know if anyone has had any god, bad or indifferent experiences with these two bumpers.

Thank you, Phessor
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Duckie
I'm in the process of selling my arb to get a tube winch bumper. There is nothing wrong with the arb, but I want something a little more rock friendly.
If it has not been sold I would be interested.
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Old Sep 2, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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look up scotty c on here he is the owner of addicted offroad and sells to yotatechers for a discount i think, he makes some bad ass winch bumpers for a hell of a deal
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