Titan front bumper.
- Thread starter E4x4Eric
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There are currently not many bumper options for the Titan; ARB, Buckstop, Fab Fours, Iron Bull and Tag are a few of the plate bumpers that come to mind. There are also a few manufacturers that produce pre-runner type bumpers but I did not research them as I had no interest in buying one. I went with the ARB bumper which is a very stout bumper but heavy at approximately 130 lbs. I could definitely feel that my truck handles different and I also have a 130lb Warn M1200 to get installed, therefore I ordered a set of SAW coil overs with 700 lb Eibach springs which should handle the weight very well. I had to wait for over 4 months for it to be manufactured and delivered from Oz. I believe there a still a few that are located at the warehouse that were unspoken for from the last delivery.
For me, the ARB was an easy choice based on their strong reputation in the offroad industry and it was competitively priced with the others listed. The Buckstop is a decent looking bumper, however it is very expensive and weighs 220 lbs! The Fab Fours and Iron Bull are really fugly in my opinion and TAG has a really poor reputation for customer service, quality control and fitment. I knew the ARB would mount-up with no fitment issues and was also crash tested which obviously a plus. I also like that the auxillary fog lights and turn signals are incorporated/recessed into the bumper.
Cheers
For me, the ARB was an easy choice based on their strong reputation in the offroad industry and it was competitively priced with the others listed. The Buckstop is a decent looking bumper, however it is very expensive and weighs 220 lbs! The Fab Fours and Iron Bull are really fugly in my opinion and TAG has a really poor reputation for customer service, quality control and fitment. I knew the ARB would mount-up with no fitment issues and was also crash tested which obviously a plus. I also like that the auxillary fog lights and turn signals are incorporated/recessed into the bumper.
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duckhunter71
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If my truck took steroids, it would look like yours, Mako. I love my ARB and highly recommend them!
Wow! Your truck looks good and thanks for the info. I have been looking for the ARB bumper and see who has it in stock here in the US. I know that 4wheelparts can get me one but they will have to order it first and they didn't tell me how long it's going to take them to actually get their hands on it before shipping it to my house. I really don't want to wait that long for it.
Thanks for the compliments guys, I should have the coil overs and M12000 installed in a few weeks. As far as purchasing the ARB bumpers goes; I was told by a U.S. ARB rep that 4 Wheel Parts is the largest distributor of ARB parts in the country and their wait times are accurate. I purchased mine from 4 Wheelonline.com because it was something like $1,425.00 shipped at the time, however they were a major PIA to deal with. 4WO consistently gave me bogus leed times and were still giving me bogus information up until the day it was delivered. Right now there is only a $20 price difference between 4WP and 4WO so do yourself a favor and order from 4WP. I was very impressed by how well the ARB packing was; basically, bolted to a pallet with a heavy box covering.
If you decide against the plate bumper, I have a perfectly good black Titan bumper that I will sell you for cheap.
BTW - that pic of the biker is classic!
Cheers
If you decide against the plate bumper, I have a perfectly good black Titan bumper that I will sell you for cheap.
BTW - that pic of the biker is classic!
Cheers
Thanks for the compliments guys, I should have the coil overs and M12000 installed in a few weeks. As far as purchasing the ARB bumpers goes; I was told by a U.S. ARB rep that 4 Wheel Parts is the largest distributor of ARB parts in the country and their wait times are accurate. I purchased mine from 4 Wheelonline.com because it was something like $1,425.00 shipped at the time, however they were a major PIA to deal with. 4WO consistently gave me bogus leed times and were still giving me bogus information up until the day it was delivered. Right now there is only a $20 price difference between 4WP and 4WO so do yourself a favor and order from 4WP. I was very impressed by how well the ARB packing was; basically, bolted to a pallet with a heavy box covering.
If you decide against the plate bumper, I have a perfectly good black Titan bumper that I will sell you for cheap.
BTW - that pic of the biker is classic!
Cheers
Can you PM me about the stock black bumper? Thanks in advance,
I will order it today if I can get it for $1,642 shipped. I called 4whl parts a few days ago and they told me $1,800 shipped. I am going to call them again..
I ordered the ARB today for $1,698.44 with everything but the winch. Fog light kit and wiring kit included. http://www.autoanything.com/grille-...ngid=274x473&gclid=CJTFtMyjxroCFWxo7AodnAcALg
Congrats! I envy the ease of your experience; place order and it arrives a week later!
Cheers