Those eyelets your D rings are attached to on the ARB bar really are not made for a recovery point (snatch strap). They're actually made as a jacking point for a hi-lift. ARB makes an adapter for the hi-lift jack specifically for the 80 series that attaches there. It would be bad for folks that see the video and use that as a D ring/strap recovery point.
For a front bumper ARB is about the only brand I would consider, and it is what I ran on my '91 4Runner, and now my 2007 FJ Cruiser. I have the rear ARB on my FJ too. Great video Michael. Are you still running the wire cable line, or have you switched over to a synthetic winchline?
Hello sir got a question. I was trying to order this exact bumper and was told that because my LC 80 40th Anniversary has AIRBAGS, that they can’t sell it to me. What are your thoughts? Thank you for any help! I really want this bumper but cant wrap my head around it when they told me the bad news. Thanks!
there is no need to add a bumper for overlanding starting out if you are rock crawling or going to hard to reach areas then yes you need a bumper but you are also going to need alot more first. that being said adding a winch and winch plate would be a good start if you want something useful and getting a bumper allows for easier use and installation of a winch but is not necessary. just look at all the expeditions through africa and china using stock 4x4s who are doing alot more crazy things than any beginners will do when you get more into overlanding and its a big hobby and you love it by all means add a bumper but until then pack up your camping gear and hit the road. hell you could overland in a prius if you really wanted to. its about the adventure not the vehicle. that being said. love the vids man keep em up!
+nekolin We very much agree! Check this one out: ua-cam.com/video/tvYy59pMbiA/v-deo.html We have two mottos, "Outfit and Explore", and "It Doesn't Matter What You Drive". Be safe. Be prepared for what you plan.
OB just an ol' sailor's trick to secure your shackles run a zip tie through the eye of the screw pin and back around the shackle so the pin doesn't vibrate loose.
When I was looking for an off road bumper I finally settled on the shrockworks bumper for my Xterra. It had thicker metal and far thicker tow points. There are some aspects to the ARB bumper I like, but over all I am happy with the performance of the shrockworks bumper. Really like the video and review. Could you do a review and discuss winches? Thinking about a self recovery device for my Xterra. Do not want to wait for hours for someone to pass by to get help.
Just a note: those pull points where you have the shackles mounted are expressly called out by ARB as not pull-rated. I've got an 80-series too with this same bull bar, and agree that this is the best choice for our vehicles... But you'll want to attach pull-rated tabs (like a URB tab) to the frame directly to ensure your pulls don't deform the bumper or frame due to mis-aligned pulling forces. Cheers!
An understandably odd truth: those ARB shackle mounting points are meant for light duty only. Couldn't find the my manual for reference but have previously confirmed by calling ARB support staff since this was surprising to me too. Installed the Duiser URB (duiser.com/toyota-land-cruiser-urbs/) since this was much more affordable than the ARB option (www.arb.com.au/products/recovery-equipment/recovery-points/)
Didn't see Grant already posted this but I also posted this as well. wouldn't want your viewers to see the video and assume that's a safe recovery point. ARB sells a hi lift jack adapter that attaches there. part number is 3500040
Interesting.... The new ARB Summit Bumper for the 3rd Gen Tacoma does not have recovery points on it. In order to have a recovery point you have to spend another $250 for one of those. I kinda get it though because the ARB Recovery Point seems much more secure on the frame then pulling on the bumper.
One should know too that ARB bumpers are Airbag approved. Lesser quality bumpers are not and your insurance provider could cause you grief in the event of an accident. Just an FYI in considering a bumper. How did you attach your limb risers to the ARB?
I really like your 80 mr.bound. when im done with my 96 it will look just like yours. accept I got slee slider steps and will be getting the slee rear bumper. I just ordered the gobi ranger rack and next will be this bumper.
+DAN THMAN Awesome man! I can't wait to see it. I also have Slee Sliders. I also prefer the Ranger to the Stealth. I just like the higher sides. The one thing I'll point out is that my Hella Lights just BARELY fit. In order to get the lights to point down more (which I would like) I'd have to indent the top rail of the rack on the front where the back of the lights hit.
Overland bound- I have ARB bull bar on my Jeep Cherokee and my friend has one on his 4Runner, it's a well made bumper, but the powered coat is not as tuff as you think it should be, it will rust and and looks bad if you lived near anywhere that has fog. Both my friend and mine have heavy rusty spot all over the bumper.
Hey Michael! Sir I absolutely love your content. Most of all the philosophy you have towards the environment and compassion out on the trail. Hoping you might be able to help me out. I have your exact bumper/winch set up. How did you mount your control box? I've got the bracket that came with it and another I thought I needed from Amazon. Please help. Hitting an overland trip in a few days and need to figure this out. Thanks bud!
I have an ARB bumper like this on my Land Rover Defender, and after I had mounted it, I discovered that it covered the VIN on the rh chassis leg, making it impossible to get it MOT approved. Which is strange for a Defender-specific bumper!
Once again another great video. Always like watching your videos on the rig as you and reading on IH8MUD convinced me to purchase one. Its unlocked :( however being 15 and being on a budget made me justify it. Plus I think I am going to retro fit it with at least a rear locker this summer either OEM or ARB and I want to know how it works and how to install. I did want to ask you however do you get a lot of wind noise in your 80? For me road noise is not that bad even with 33s but the wind noise is pretty bad. Anyway thank you and keep up the great vids!
+Andrew Bluemel Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it! It is noisy when the sunroof slide cover is open, but when closed its pretty quiet!
+Overland Bound oh wow, i'm just over in Napa. slowly building my LX470. just registered for your forum and subscribed to the magazine. ill keep an eye out for upcoming meets. been trying to find a group to hook up with for some trips.
Those eyelets your D rings are attached to on the ARB bar really are not made for a recovery point (snatch strap). They're actually made as a jacking point for a hi-lift. ARB makes an adapter for the hi-lift jack specifically for the 80 series that attaches there. It would be bad for folks that see the video and use that as a D ring/strap recovery point.
I’d argue that the Front bumper should be the first thing. No tire, slider or suspension is gonna protect you from a deer/hog. At least in my area
For a front bumper ARB is about the only brand I would consider, and it is what I ran on my '91 4Runner, and now my 2007 FJ Cruiser.
I have the rear ARB on my FJ too.
Great video Michael.
Are you still running the wire cable line, or have you switched over to a synthetic winchline?
Hello sir got a question. I was trying to order this exact bumper and was told that because my LC 80 40th Anniversary has AIRBAGS, that they can’t sell it to me. What are your thoughts? Thank you for any help! I really want this bumper but cant wrap my head around it when they told me the bad news. Thanks!
Looking forward to a future review of the Impinginator 5000. 😄
there is no need to add a bumper for overlanding starting out if you are rock crawling or going to hard to reach areas then yes you need a bumper but you are also going to need alot more first. that being said adding a winch and winch plate would be a good start if you want something useful and getting a bumper allows for easier use and installation of a winch but is not necessary. just look at all the expeditions through africa and china using stock 4x4s who are doing alot more crazy things than any beginners will do when you get more into overlanding and its a big hobby and you love it by all means add a bumper but until then pack up your camping gear and hit the road. hell you could overland in a prius if you really wanted to. its about the adventure not the vehicle. that being said. love the vids man keep em up!
+nekolin We very much agree! Check this one out: ua-cam.com/video/tvYy59pMbiA/v-deo.html We have two mottos, "Outfit and Explore", and "It Doesn't Matter What You Drive". Be safe. Be prepared for what you plan.
OB just an ol' sailor's trick to secure your shackles run a zip tie through the eye of the screw pin and back around the shackle so the pin doesn't vibrate loose.
When I was looking for an off road bumper I finally settled on the shrockworks bumper for my Xterra. It had thicker metal and far thicker tow points. There are some aspects to the ARB bumper I like, but over all I am happy with the performance of the shrockworks bumper. Really like the video and review.
Could you do a review and discuss winches? Thinking about a self recovery device for my Xterra. Do not want to wait for hours for someone to pass by to get help.
Just a note: those pull points where you have the shackles mounted are expressly called out by ARB as not pull-rated. I've got an 80-series too with this same bull bar, and agree that this is the best choice for our vehicles... But you'll want to attach pull-rated tabs (like a URB tab) to the frame directly to ensure your pulls don't deform the bumper or frame due to mis-aligned pulling forces. Cheers!
+Grant Arnold ?
An understandably odd truth: those ARB shackle mounting points are meant for light duty only. Couldn't find the my manual for reference but have previously confirmed by calling ARB support staff since this was surprising to me too. Installed the Duiser URB (duiser.com/toyota-land-cruiser-urbs/) since this was much more affordable than the ARB option (www.arb.com.au/products/recovery-equipment/recovery-points/)
Love your limb-risers, BTW. Working to copy your project onto my own FZJ this weekend!
Didn't see Grant already posted this but I also posted this as well. wouldn't want your viewers to see the video and assume that's a safe recovery point. ARB sells a hi lift jack adapter that attaches there. part number is 3500040
Interesting.... The new ARB Summit Bumper for the 3rd Gen Tacoma does not have recovery points on it. In order to have a recovery point you have to spend another $250 for one of those. I kinda get it though because the ARB Recovery Point seems much more secure on the frame then pulling on the bumper.
One should know too that ARB bumpers are Airbag approved. Lesser quality bumpers are not and your insurance provider could cause you grief in the event of an accident. Just an FYI in considering a bumper. How did you attach your limb risers to the ARB?
+joeburt8 RE Limb Risers, just wrapped. No alteration of the ARB, See our Limb Riser Video!
I really like your 80 mr.bound. when im done with my 96 it will look just like yours. accept I got slee slider steps and will be getting the slee rear bumper. I just ordered the gobi ranger rack and next will be this bumper.
+DAN THMAN Awesome man! I can't wait to see it. I also have Slee Sliders. I also prefer the Ranger to the Stealth. I just like the higher sides. The one thing I'll point out is that my Hella Lights just BARELY fit. In order to get the lights to point down more (which I would like) I'd have to indent the top rail of the rack on the front where the back of the lights hit.
Overland bound- I have ARB bull bar on my Jeep Cherokee and my friend has one on his 4Runner, it's a well made bumper, but the powered coat is not as tuff as you think it should be, it will rust and and looks bad if you lived near anywhere that has fog. Both my friend and mine have heavy rusty spot all over the bumper.
How far out from your XJs grille does the arb stick out?
@@ninja63639 , it only sticks out enough to allow the winch to fit, that is why the bumper hangs out from the grill.
@@misterrc51
So like 4 or 5 inches?
@@ninja63639 closer to 5 inch
@@misterrc51
Alright thanks man I appreciate it
Hey Michael! Sir I absolutely love your content. Most of all the philosophy you have towards the environment and compassion out on the trail. Hoping you might be able to help me out. I have your exact bumper/winch set up. How did you mount your control box? I've got the bracket that came with it and another I thought I needed from Amazon. Please help. Hitting an overland trip in a few days and need to figure this out. Thanks bud!
I have an ARB bumper like this on my Land Rover Defender, and after I had mounted it, I discovered that it covered the VIN on the rh chassis leg, making it impossible to get it MOT approved. Which is strange for a Defender-specific bumper!
Once again another great video. Always like watching your videos on the rig as you and reading on IH8MUD convinced me to purchase one. Its unlocked :( however being 15 and being on a budget made me justify it. Plus I think I am going to retro fit it with at least a rear locker this summer either OEM or ARB and I want to know how it works and how to install. I did want to ask you however do you get a lot of wind noise in your 80? For me road noise is not that bad even with 33s but the wind noise is pretty bad. Anyway thank you and keep up the great vids!
+Andrew Bluemel Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it! It is noisy when the sunroof slide cover is open, but when closed its pretty quiet!
+Overland Bound Thanks for the response! Hope to maybe see ya on the trail someday! Thanks!
You probably will!
Nice rig! Glad i found your channel. What size are those tires? Looks like bfg km2s?
Correct! The are 35" km2s!
+Overland Bound how much lift? And did you had to re-gear?
2.5" Old Man Emu with 1" spacer on back. Gearing = nope! I do have the FZJ80!
Same bumper I have on my xt hell of a good bumper
Great video
Great info!
What tires are you running?
need to update review. slam into boulders saves front end.
😂
What is your mpg on that rig?
+scottd 13MPG
Great channel! where are you out of?
+Ryan San Francisco Bay Area!
+Overland Bound oh wow, i'm just over in Napa. slowly building my LX470. just registered for your forum and subscribed to the magazine. ill keep an eye out for upcoming meets. been trying to find a group to hook up with for some trips.
Awesome man! I think we are going out in April, Alabama Hills. Thank you for the support !
+Overland Bound by chance do you know Jeff Kaufman?
6789 I like it 😄👌🏻
+Aziz D hahaha
ARB is very functional and has a purpose most new off-road bumpers are just cool looking that’s it tin canned trash
whens your next overland rally?
@overlandbound
+ryan fenner September 2016! Watch our site for details! Thank you for the interest!