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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 09:42 AM
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Anyone own the ARB deluxe bumper. If so how long and how is it hold up. I go in a minor accident 10 A bumper took a hit and the side of my jeep. Retail on the stock $1200. Looknig at getting a ARB... unless someone has something they think is better. If you have pictures that would be cool too.
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 09:44 AM
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Got a few photos
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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I absolutely love my ARB deluxe. Don't have too many photos of it though as I am usually the one taking the photos. Hope this helps!

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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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Those are some awesome shots Vladimer!
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by canuckjeeper
Those are some awesome shots Vladimer!
Thank you!
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Vladimer
I absolutely love my ARB deluxe. Don't have too many photos of it though as I am usually the one taking the photos. Hope this helps!
How is it holding up?
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 12:34 PM
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willing o sell the drivers side bumperette on the 10x ? i know a guy who needs a new one
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 01:34 PM
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I have the updated version of the ARB deluxe bull bar (lower hoop, redesigned "wings" for better tire clearance, and new integrit powder coating). I haven't had to put it to the test against a tree or deer yet, but from installing it myself I can tell you that it is stout. Let me know if you have any questions about it.



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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RubicAn11
How is it holding up?
Structurally good. I got it a few years ago and apparently when ARB went through a bad batch of powder coating. Didn't even last a year without rusting out A LOT. Ended up bed lining it and it has been solid. Its hit a lot of things and recovered a lot and held up great. It is a solid piece of engineering and looks great with the stock fenders in my opinion. Didn't like the gap left in the front a lot of full width bumpers left you with.

There are a few folks in our club that have the ARB for a couple years and their powder coating has held up great to this point so I clearly got a painted dud.
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Rescue7
willing o sell the drivers side bumperette on the 10x ? i know a guy who needs a new one
Give me a few days! I'll let you know....
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