I hit a deer a few weeks ago so the insurance company is letting me pick out a bumper (below a certain price) if i dont fix a few other small things (small dent in fender, small crack in grill, etc...)
I'm thinking about getting this arb bumper but there isn't much info on it. Does anyone have one or have more pics of one on an f250 (mine is an '01)?
Thanks in advance
http://store.arbusa.com/ARB-Deluxe-B...030-P3312.aspx

 

I have seen a few pictures myself I got from others. The ARB seems very well built. I'll see what I can dig up.

 

Use Google "Images" to find lots of pics...

http://www.offroadtuff.com/images/AR...ord250bbar.jpg

http://www.rocky-road.com/media/super_duty_ARB.jpg

http://www.ok4wd.com/images/product/...ome_f250_1.jpg

http://www.arbusa.com/uploads/Images...ullBarFord.jpg

http://www.supertruckusa.com/Assets/...9/65799-md.jpg

 

The ARB bumpers are very well built. I have a buddy who hit 3 deer with his and it's still like brand new. I've always wanted one, but could never justify the money.

 

I still prefer Ranch Hand or South Texas Outfitters. The sched. 40 pipe will tear a deer near in half, and I like the attached full brush guard and the mesh over the grille.

 

I've seen 2 or 3 ranch hands that look pretty much untouched after hitting a steer or a cow. The arb is nice but there are some that are just over built

 

I've looked at the ARB, but wasn't sure if it would withstand a deer hit.

 

TopGunCustoms.com is running a 40% off special on the Road Armor bumpers.

Home - Road Armor Bumpers

Alien-Patrol.com is also running a special on select bumpers.

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I like the ARB and others but why do they have to be so expensive. It's over $1600 for the ARB. Yes it is very well built and engineered but that is a lot of food off the table if you know what I mean? I have been looking at these from Kennesaw Mountain for a while and they start out pretty cheap for the basic bumper. Check them out.

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Wow! Those are reasonable prices... Excellent find Skeeter363!

 

I got my top gun winch bumper for $895.00 and it looks heavier than that. Is the ins. co. going to pay 100%? Check out ebay item # 110378328732. You can use the factory tow hooks and fog lights also. You can find a good winch for less than $400.00.

 

Wow...REALLY? You mean a deer hit at about 300mph? I'm pretty sure anything made out of 1/4" steel could hand a deer hit below 100mph. There's a picture on ARBs website of a bumper on a f250 that hit a moose at 70mph and all it did was bust the hood where the moose's head came down and hit it.

I like the ARBs...1) because, as somebody stated before they are expensive, but $1,600 is CHEAP compared to the other brands, and 2) because, also compared to the other brands, they are just as durable and much more low-profile than the others. In my opinion, I think the Ranch Hands and Fab Fours are SOOOOO ugly because of their bulkiness and lack of aesthetics. Road Armors are ok, but I'm still not a fan.

But I also would like to see pictures of ARBs rather than just advertisement pictures. I would like to see how it looks from the side and other angles than just the front. No one has pictures?

I also don't get why people with 99-04 trucks would buy the 99-04 winch bumpers. If you're going to spend that much money on a bumper, that would be the perfect time to spend just a little more and get the upgraded grille and headlights...

 

I like my "Outback" BUCKSTOP bumper. It will keep deer away!!!

 

Was their any damage to the truck? (frame etc) Ive always wanted to see the aftermath pics of a SD with a built bumper hittin an anaimal but i could never find any.

To the OP, i have a top gun bumper which is a full front replacement. Best $950 ive spent

 

I like the '05-'07 style grille/headlights, but I think mine will be a classic look in a few years. I only got the '04 style because the headlights are actually clear so I can see and I hate amber turn signal lenses.