Help, arb or tjm bumper... [Archive]

22snowman

04-16-2005, 02:29 PM

Thanks in advance.
I have read everything about both. They both seem great. What are some of the problems with each? Which is easier to install. Which is easier to get. The prices are similar, is the quality? Where is the best place to buy? Will it work with the stock non-trd front springs? If so, how much sag will occur? Suggestions would be helpful.
Anyone heard of Rocky Road Outfitters? I think they are out of Utah.
Thanks again.
snowman

01tacoTRD

04-16-2005, 11:52 PM

First off, sag will come for sure, your stock springs won't be able to support the extra weight, especially if you plan to add a winch at the same time. I have heard the ARB is stronger for winching, but everyones got an opinion. You will find people happy with both, but check www.4x4connection.com for fairly good prices. ARB did have some scratch and dents a while back, but I think they are out now. Scratch and dents are where will you will find the best deal on these things, prices drop to like $450 when they got em. trdparts4u.com also sells em, great people to deal with too.

nees1212

04-17-2005, 09:55 AM

Thanks in advance.
I have read everything about both. They both seem great. What are some of the problems with each? Which is easier to install. Which is easier to get. The prices are similar, is the quality? Where is the best place to buy? Will it work with the stock non-trd front springs? If so, how much sag will occur? Suggestions would be helpful.
Anyone heard of Rocky Road Outfitters? I think they are out of Utah.
Thanks again.
snowman

FYI, there is someone on yotatech working on a group buy for the tjm of your style.

22snowman

04-17-2005, 12:09 PM

Thanks fellas.
Snowman

badboyleroy

04-18-2005, 09:52 PM

Ive never seen the taco ARBs but ive got a tjm t-17 and a friend has a ARB on his 92 4runner and his bumper and especially the mounts are much stouter and higher quality. Ive also compared my tjm to an arb on a cherokee and it was the same deal. My bumpers pretty bent and my mounts are actually cracking. Ive hit a couple trees and rocks wheeling but nothing to extreme.