2006 4runner Sport w/ pic's of my 1st mod's

[LexusAllTerrain]

Thanks guys!



Hey Toyotech - I talked to a couple of shops and searched the message boards, the result of my research was that the comparable ARB 4th gen 4runner bumper was about 150 lbs (Shrockworks is 146 lbs, I think). I couldn't find any weights posted online by ARB.

So compared to the ~70 lbs of the Aluminess, that is ~100% heavier. In my opinion, that is crazy amount of savings. What are you driving, I didn't realize ARB made bumpers that light? I understand that ARB bumpers (or steel) are generally considered to be stronger than aluminum, I chose Aluminess because the weight savings was significant to me and I believe it is strong enough. It is VERY nicely made.

ARB makes an all Aluminum Bumper now at only 75lbs.:ylsmoke:

 

[Silver dude]

Yeah generally the worst part winch bumper wise, is once you chuck the boat anchor of a winch in them. Synthetic winch line helps reduce the weight a little. I like the idea of keeping it light though as a bonus its also rust free.

 

[toyotech]

Hey Toyotech - I talked to a couple of shops and searched the message boards, the result of my research was that the comparable ARB 4th gen 4runner bumper was about 150 lbs (Shrockworks is 146 lbs, I think). I couldn't find any weights posted online by ARB.

So compared to the ~70 lbs of the Aluminess, that is ~100% heavier. In my opinion, that is crazy amount of savings. What are you driving, I didn't realize ARB made bumpers that light? I understand that ARB bumpers (or steel) are generally considered to be stronger than aluminum, I chose Aluminess because the weight savings was significant to me and I believe it is strong enough. It is VERY nicely made.

that is nuts if the 4th gen ARB bumpers are 150lbs. i really doubt it but without ever weighing or pick one up, i cant say. if it is true than the Aluminum was the better options. stronger or not. I would have gone Aluminum too if 150lbs is true. i just dont like the way they look. without seeing it in person it looks like they made it bigger, maybe due to thickness used..

i have a 88 4runner with a ARB, i can pick it up myself. I only weigh around 125lbs so im not a big guy at all. another member on yotatech just weighted one on a bathroom scale and came in at 85lbs. it was used on 89-97 hilux/runner.

 

[Ryanmb21]

I wonder once you remove the stock bumper how much more additional weight is installed? Especially in the skids case replacing iron with aluminum. Excellent build! love the thorough reviews.

I finally weighed the plastic bumper skin and crossmember that is taken off during the install, it weight ~30lbs. So, all in all, the aluminess bumper is +40-45lbs over the stock "bumper" it replaces. I then added 50-55lbs for the m8000-s, so I up 90-100lbs over the stock weight on the bumper winch mod. :elkgrin: It is light enough to quite easily remove by yourself. I will also add, that my Icon coilovers with stock coils (I think 650lb) did not take any additonal pre-loading and I haven't any notice in their performance past instal

I will take some real pictures soon.

 

[Ryanmb21]

On my phone, this is the only new picture I've got.

 

[Ryanmb21]

Random snow shots from today.

 

[Ryanmb21]

I love how versatile the storage deck is proving to be.

Here is a pick of how well a size large 29er fits.

 

[Ryanmb21]

 

[Subspd]

ARB makes an all Aluminum Bumper now at only 75lbs.:ylsmoke:

Haven't seen this for sale in the US yet any links?

 

[Ryanmb21]

 

[MCObray]

Nice looking' 4th Gen. Clean, with well executed ideas.

 

[toyotech]

Nice did u make it over



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[Ryanmb21]

Nice did u make it over



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Not on that line, I was sitting on my trans skid when I came over. I had to back down and choose a tamer line.

 

[toyotech]

Could have jumped it lol. Jk. Looking good on the trail


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[Ryanmb21]

Good job Toyota: