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Jeep Parts > Bumpers & Tire Carriers > ARB Bull Bar Front Bumper
ARB Bull Bar Front Bumper
ARB
- 2.6mm tubing wall thickness for added strength
- Powder coat finish
- Mounting system that is vehicle specific and designed to spread impact over both chassis rails
- Complete air bag compatibility without compromising protection levels
- Built to handle the massive strain generated during winching operation
Owner Reviews
ARB Bull Bar Front Bumper
Avg. Customer Review: (8.4 Stars):
Number of Reviews: 8
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Solid Bumper/Good Winch platform |
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Date: Apr 27, 2008
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Sacramento, CA) |
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When I bought my bumper there were very few choices for a ZJ. The ARB was sturdy, supported a winch, and is AirBag rated. I have been happy with it overall. I have a Warn winch in it that works great. My only complaints are that the winch is fully enclosed so it is hard to get to the clutch lever, on other Jeeps ARB left the winch exposed. Also, it doesn't provide as much clearance as some of the newer winch bumpers available including the Kevin's Offroad, Trail Ready, and some others.
ARB provides a solid winch platform and I have been thankful for that on more than one occasion. It also provides a great place for lights, recovery points, high-lift jack point, and even high-lift jack mounting location if you like (horizontal across the top). I am truly happy I have this bumper.
Overall it is a great bumper, looks good, and just in case you need it ... its rated for kangaroo strikes. Can't beat that! |
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ARB is GREAT! |
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Date: Jan 17, 2008
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Chicago) |
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I ordered my front ARB bumper for my TJ back in the Summer of 2007 and I love it. The bumper is really heavy so I decided to compensate by adding a 1" BL. |
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Steel bumper very good, fits well, but with problems |
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Date: Apr 04, 2007
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Wichita, KS) |
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I've had the ARB bull bar on the front of my 2000 Cherokee XJ for 2 years now. I have a Warn winch installed as well. The bumper installation was not too hard--I completed it myself in 2 days. The bull bar maintains its great looks 2 years later. Now for the problems: 1) one of the turn signals (which I don't know why it has, since the Jeep has its own turn signals) has been filling with water from driving through the car wash. It has rusted inside and no longer works; 2) the front license plate bracket has the wrong dimensions for US license plates. You will have to drill holes, or modify the bracket. |
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Life Saver |
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Date: Jan 13, 2007
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Southern Pines, NC) |
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I was involved in a collision with a Honda Civic.The guy in the car blew a stop sign and I hit him at 50 mph.I never had time to hit the brakes,The Bull bumper was extremly mangled, but I was able to walk away.Both vehicles involved were total losses,but the winch was still good and is still in use today.I purchased the product because of looks and also because it was the only one that was crash tested.I can and will atest to this being a life saver. |
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very good... but needs some more thought |
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Date: Sep 18, 2006
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Ray City, GA) |
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The BIGGEST down side for me is the winch being fully inclosed. I run a Warn M8000. Winches similar to this are your only choice on a ZJ because there really isnt a whole lot of room under there. Also, the winch MUST be mounted to the bumpre before installation. If you buy the bumper and buy a winch later, the only choice is to wait, or you'll have to remove the bumper to install the winch later.
That said, I have used this thing to puch around an old wrecked XJ, used it as a double-line winch point and winched several Z-71's with this thing. I am happy overall.
The other down sides? Reaching the clutch lever is difficult through the lower vent slots in the bumper. Adding the ARB to a ZJ tends to restrict some of the airflow to the radiator, so the temp runs a bit warmer at highway speeds. Nothing bad, though. |
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Strong Bumper |
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Date: Apr 13, 2005
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (N. Carolina) |
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This bumper is as strong as they come. You can pretty much run into just about anything you want to and come out with only minor scratches. This being the case, it is great protection for the front of your vehicle and gets 10 stars for protection factor. On the downside, it is a heavy bumper for a jeep and will lower your front end a little (I had a 4 inch suspension lift and a 1 inch body lift with 35's at the time and didn't like how heavy the front of the vehicle felt), and it traps mud up underneath it that is almost impossible to get out. |
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VERY STRONG BUMPER |
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Date: Jan 12, 2005
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (HALF MOON BAY, CA) |
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Great bumper, strong and sturdy. Great platform for winching, strong d-ring attachments. The ARB offers great protection for the front of my Jeep corner to corner. I would skip buying it at Quadratec if you want one. James at Jeepers and Creepers sells ARB Bull Bars for a great price, and usually offers free shiping. |
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Tough bumper |
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Date: Oct 28, 2004
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Reviewer: A JeepReviews.com User from (Marthas Vineyard, MA) |
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Very tough, stands up to winching, hitting trees, lights don't last long, water leaks in, should have drilled drain holes. |
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Related Info• Installing an ARB Bull Bar on a Grand Cherokee, by Bill Cooke
Pictures and details on how to install an ARB bull bar on a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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