I bought the ARB Deluxe Front Bumper with the indicator lights built in. 2 years after install, both lights have corroded to the point where they don't work. The lights do not hold out typical water from driving (they've never been under water) and the sockets corroded. Apparently ARB is aware of this because you can buy replacement lights. I am really disappointed to have to replace them at all let alone so soon. If Chrysler can figure out how to make lights work, I would think ARB could figure this out as well.

I'm really disappointed to have the issue and it's something to consider when looking at their products. If anyone else has had this issue and figured out a better way to replace them other than buying the part from ARB, let me know.

 

Same problem here, fist the left side went out I tried replacing the bulb with no success. Then the right side went out. I'm either going to re-order two new housings and use a sealer to make sure no water gets in or put in some flush mount rigid LEDs.

 

Exactly. My passenger side went first. I thought it was the bulb bulb but saw the corrosion when I opened it up.

Is there a higher quality bulb socket? Seems like if they used junk before, replacing it with the same junk isn't going to help. The $35 part isn't the worst part. I just don't want to do it again.

I thought ARB was supposed to be the good stuff.

 

Don't get me wrong, I love my arb bumper but the light housing were clearly not designed to stand up to the salt corrosion of multiple canadian winters

 

Have any of you contacted ARB USA and just asked for warranty replacement indicator light?

Bashing them on a public forum doesn't fix your problem. A new light a some dielectric grease will.

 

I'm not bashing ARB at all, just stating what happened. There is a difference.

 

yeah but you should at least give them the opportunity to make it right first......if they don't care then bash away

good info though. this bumper is my next purchase either way.

 

Has anyone managed to install the flush mounted rigid lights in place of the turn signals on the bumper?

 

Yes, the warranty is 1 year. No, grease won't solve the problem. ARB does not have a fix but seem to be aware of the issue. I have asked for the part to be covered despite the fact it's outside the warranty period.

 

The great thing about forums, it gives us the opportunity to share our experiences with manufacturers be it good or bad. I agree that there's a huge difference between sharing experience vs. bashing