Can't decide on which ARB bumper to get

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Can't decide on which ARB bumper to get

Post by ACRucrazy » Mon Dec 09, 2013 11:39 pm

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Re: Can't decide on which ARB bumper to get

Post by nrooney21 » Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:24 am

The one with the full guard is my vote. I had one on my old Tacoma and loved it. Especially after hitting two deer and no.damage to the truck

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Post by TwinStick » Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:41 am

Full guard. Reason: deer, etc, will come right through the front & destroy radiator, trans cooler, power steering cooler, fan, etc.., so what is the sense of spending money on a new bumper if it doesn't protect more ? At least that is my thoughts on this.
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Re: Can't decide on which ARB bumper to get

Post by 04Ram2500Hemi » Tue Dec 10, 2013 8:52 am

I say full bumper. Besides the fact that it will protect more, it looks like a more finished product to me.
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Re: Can't decide on which ARB bumper to get

Post by Juday » Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:17 pm

TwinStick wrote:Full guard. Reason: deer, etc, will come right through the front & destroy radiator, trans cooler, power steering cooler, fan, etc.., so what is the sense of spending money on a new bumper if it doesn't protect more ? At least that is my thoughts on this.
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Post by MSCH2112 » Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:19 pm

TwinStick wrote:so what is the sense of spending money on a new bumper if it doesn't protect more ? At least that is my thoughts on this.
another reason for a new bumper is increased approach angle. my stock bumper is soo beat up from hitting rocks.

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Post by RAM4ROKS » Tue Dec 10, 2013 3:57 pm

100% the full protection bumper!!! Looks freakin awesome!!!! I SO wish that ARB would come out with a fourth gen bumper like that, I am jealous of y'all third gens in terms of those bumpers!!!! Dayum, that's a great looking bumper!!!! (the first one)
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Re: Can't decide on which ARB bumper to get

Post by GunniPWguy » Wed Dec 11, 2013 11:21 am

I like the first one better also. Price.. not so much. Searching ARB's got me looking at lower priced ranch hands. The Ranch hand legend bullnose sport looks decent for around 1/2 the cost. Also like the front 2" receiver hitch. Just sayin.
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Re: Can't decide on which ARB bumper to get

Post by ACRucrazy » Wed Dec 11, 2013 2:33 pm

I ordered up the deluxe full bar this morning. :rockon:
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Re: Can't decide on which ARB bumper to get

Post by GunniPWguy » Wed Dec 11, 2013 3:14 pm

ACRucrazy wrote:I ordered up the deluxe full bar this morning. :rockon:
:rockon: need to show us what it looks like installed!
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Re: Can't decide on which ARB bumper to get

Post by Juday » Wed Dec 11, 2013 4:47 pm

ACRucrazy wrote:I ordered up the deluxe full bar this morning. :rockon:
Heck yeah!
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Re: Can't decide on which ARB bumper to get

Post by TwinStick » Thu Dec 12, 2013 1:30 am

ACRucrazy wrote:I ordered up the deluxe full bar this morning. :rockon:
:drool: :rockon:


How much delivered ?
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