I'm looking to get an ARB winch bumper for my defender. Who has the best price? Also does anyone have any other bumper choices that they could post pics and info of. I've seen the ARB the most but not many other.
Thanks
Rico
Thanks
Rico
Defender ARB bumper?
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Rockware makes the best looking in my opinion..
www.rockware.net
Safarigard's are nice as well, not sure if they are available though
www.rockware.net
Safarigard's are nice as well, not sure if they are available though
Rico
Don't waste your money on an ARB, they're junk. They look strong, but fold up like a soda can. We had one sent to the shop to see if we could fix it..... they are really all show and no go. Keep checking around, I 'm not sure who to recommend since we make ours, but I'll ask around.
Don't waste your money on an ARB, they're junk. They look strong, but fold up like a soda can. We had one sent to the shop to see if we could fix it..... they are really all show and no go. Keep checking around, I 'm not sure who to recommend since we make ours, but I'll ask around.
Rockware from what I can tell is the bomb dot com. I sold my ARB bumper for my disco to pick up a RTE.
Rockware.
http://www.vtxs.org/moab_2008/poison_spider/_w5w6626_std.jpg
ARB on the left, Rockware with bull bar on the right.
http://www.vtxs.org/moab_2008/poison_spider/_w5w6626_std.jpg
ARB on the left, Rockware with bull bar on the right.
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I completely disagree with the above statement. Maybe you had something in the shop that you mistook for an ARB? I had one on my first D90 and was involved in two accidents - zero damage to the bumper in either accident (I did break my Hella's), major damage to the other vehicles.whatroad said:
I also witnessed the aftermath of an ARB-equipped D90 versus deer accident. It was a disgusting bloody mess, but the bumper didn't budge. The deer was cut in half.
They do stick out too far causing some loss of approach, but they are very strong and certainly not junk. A very good choice for the moderate wheeler.
For my second D90 I opted for the Rockware but fortunately never tested it as hard as I did the ARB. I'd recommend the RW over the ARB if you can afford it. You'll be happier in the long run.
Here's a link to my bio with both D90's:
http://www.d-90.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1268
Good luck with whatever you choose.
Yes. Many years ago. Wasn't sure if they changed the design since.
I thought RN did their own version of the Mantec that was boxed.
I thought RN did their own version of the Mantec that was boxed.
dmarchand said:
Well you've seen one more than me, because I've never seen it.
RN makes a knock-off that is partially boxed but thinner wall.
There was also a factory tray incorporated into the stock bumper design that looked similar but was very weak.
I would hope not, it's not galvanized and would rust. You're really wierd...whatroad said:
~Art
Getting back to the original question, I found that 4 Wheel Parts have some pretty good deals sometimes. You have to wait for a time where there is free shipping combined with a 15-20% discount code. I think their 20% off discount code recently expired but they'll come again.
If you're worry about strenght, then you shoud get a Bearmach.
It has the factory look, space for winch and it's made with
1/4" thick steel sheet. As you can imagine it's quite heavy.
It has the factory look, space for winch and it's made with
1/4" thick steel sheet. As you can imagine it's quite heavy.
Also keep in mind the ARB will require a bit of modification to install on the D90. Something a bit different about the NAS trucks VS everywhere alse, or ARB never corrected a design oversight.
I have had arb (just a place to mount a winch thats all)
rovertym wich i have on my disco is by far the best but no d 90
that leaves you to put up with safarigurd great looking bumper
much stronger than arb but its still not a rovertym.
my d90 came with arb.
wheight on second thought they are great buy mine so i can get a real bumper.
rovertym wich i have on my disco is by far the best but no d 90
that leaves you to put up with safarigurd great looking bumper
much stronger than arb but its still not a rovertym.
my d90 came with arb.
wheight on second thought they are great buy mine so i can get a real bumper.
Who sells the Mantec or the Bearmach?
I like the look of the one RN and DAP sell. Is the DAP one a Bearmach?
Rico
I like the look of the one RN and DAP sell. Is the DAP one a Bearmach?
Rico