Bumper question

[3rdgenfan]

I plan on to purchase a bumper soon. Trying to figure out if I want the shrockworks or Arb. Just want to get peoples experience on both quality and ease of installation. I plan on doing the install myself in the garage. Also can people tell me what winch they use with there bumper as well.

Any pics of your vehicle with the bumper would help. Just trying to figure out which one I want.

 

[SLO_Rob]

Bumpers

This is a good thread! (some have been updated by now)

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/102876-bumper-list.html

 

[Jmabry66]

Bumper

I plan on to purchase a bumper soon. Trying to figure out if I want the shrockworks or Arb. Just want to get peoples experience on both quality and ease of installation. I plan on doing the install myself in the garage. Also can people tell me what winch they use with there bumper as well.

Any pics of your vehicle with the bumper would help. Just trying to figure out which one I want.

I am in the same boat, any advise would be welcome.

 

[MN4runnerman]

ARB bumpers are massed produced so if you order one today you very well could see it by the end of the week. Shrockworks and other companies have typically a 4 to 6 week lead time.

 

[firemedicz]

Shrockworks and other companies have typically a 4 to 6 week lead time.

I'm starting my third month waiting on mine

 

[MN4runnerman]

I'm starting my third month waiting on mine

Which brand?

 

[3rdgenfan]

ARB bumpers are massed produced so if you order one today you very well could see it by the end of the week. Shrockworks and other companies have typically a 4 to 6 week lead time.

My local 4wheelparts has an Arb in stock. So I would save a huge chunk in money on shipping alone.

 

[MN4runnerman]

My local 4wheelparts has an Arb in stock. So I would save a huge chunk in money on shipping alone.

That would be the way to go if I was choosing. People say that the Arb is an old design and it is but I think that it goes well with the 4Runner. I wish someone would offer their bumpers in a build it yourself format that way you cut down on shipping since it would be precut pieces, and the price. Mstudt was looking into it for the ODL bumper but it can be a process just to get the design.

 

[thatoneguygeoff]

Shrockworks on my rig. Besides the long wait time I love it.

 

[3rdgenfan]

After looking through the bumper thread I checked out CBI and you can get a bumper and warn winch for $1224. Liking that.

 

[Doc2012]

I wish someone would offer their bumpers in a build it yourself format.

1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner Weld Together Winch Bumper Kit

 

[MN4runnerman]

1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner Weld Together Winch Bumper Kit

That looks pretty good thanks Doc!

 

[Ryderblackbird]

I have an Addicted Offroad front plate, tube rear and sliders. Rear bumper and sliders took almost 3 months to get and the front bumper took 20 weeks. They look nice and fit really well but the waiting.....

 

[BrandonF]

1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner Weld Together Winch Bumper Kit

I've heard rumors of a new high clearance weld-together plate bumper hitting the market soon. It looks much much better than that blocky NWTI bumper.

 

[BrandonF]

As far as the shrockworx vs arb comparison goes, both have their downsides. The shrockworx lead time is absolutely ridiculous. I own an arb and it is a very well made bumper with a lot of nice features that no other bumper has, such as the built in crumple brackets. However, the arb is an overland bumper. If you plan on doing hardcore wheeling, it's simply not suitable. The approach angle of it is terrible and the vertical edge along the entire bottom of the bumper causes it to hang up on obstacles. At about 80lbs, it's the lightest steel bumper on the market, but as a result, the side wings are very flexy and one corner of my front end is pushed up quite badly from the bumper flexing into it. But again, it is intended to be an overland bush bar that provides a good winch mount and protection from light impacts such as animal strikes. It's not meant to be smashed on in the rocks.

 

[3rdgenfan]

As far as the shrockworx vs arb comparison goes, both have their downsides. The shrockworx lead time is absolutely ridiculous. I own an arb and it is a very well made bumper with a lot of nice features that no other bumper has, such as the built in crumple brackets. However, the arb is an overland bumper. If you plan on doing hardcore wheeling, it's simply not suitable. The approach angle of it is terrible and the vertical edge along the entire bottom of the bumper causes it to hang up on obstacles. At about 80lbs, it's the lightest steel bumper on the market, but as a result, the side wings are very flexy and one corner of my front end is pushed up quite badly from the bumper flexing into it. But again, it is intended to be an overland bush bar that provides a good winch mount and protection from light impacts such as animal strikes. It's not meant to be smashed on in the rocks.

Its pretty rocky out here in Colorado. I am defiantly looking for something with a better approach angle. Thanks for that info.

 

[3rdgenfan]

I have an Addicted Offroad front plate, tube rear and sliders. Rear bumper and sliders took almost 3 months to get and the front bumper took 20 weeks. They look nice and fit really well but the waiting.....

Addicted offroad is near me in colorado springs. Can I see a picture of your front and rear bumper and sliders.

 

[JayRolla]

Addicted offroad is near me in colorado springs. Can I see a picture of your front and rear bumper and sliders.

I got the addicted, love it, picked it up. But again you will have to be patience and wait as they are usually pretty backed up.

 

[JayRolla]

As far as the shrockworx vs arb comparison goes, both have their downsides. The shrockworx lead time is absolutely ridiculous. I own an arb and it is a very well made bumper with a lot of nice features that no other bumper has, such as the built in crumple brackets. However, the arb is an overland bumper. If you plan on doing hardcore wheeling, it's simply not suitable. The approach angle of it is terrible and the vertical edge along the entire bottom of the bumper causes it to hang up on obstacles. At about 80lbs, it's the lightest steel bumper on the market, but as a result, the side wings are very flexy and one corner of my front end is pushed up quite badly from the bumper flexing into it. But again, it is intended to be an overland bush bar that provides a good winch mount and protection from light impacts such as animal strikes. It's not meant to be smashed on in the rocks.

Really? My Addicted weighed in at 70lbs.

Completely agree, ARB is way bulky and ends up getting hung up a lot.

 

[Ryderblackbird]

Addicted offroad is near me in colorado springs. Can I see a picture of your front and rear bumper and sliders.

I have not installed the sliders as of yet and only grabbed a couple quick photos. The rear went on easy as can be, after you trim up the front frame and drill some holes the subframe/crossmember went on easy enough and a little wiggle on the bumper to get it to sit how I wanted it.

Aside from waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting, response to emails/questions about how much longer leave a lot to be desired. Good looking yup, functional, easy to install, pretty stout, terrible customer service and unrealistic lead times. If you do not mind waiting a third of a year for a bumper have at it.